Induction Cooker

[b2b3m4]

Hi,

I am contemplating whether to get an induction cooker. I am looking at using it for slow cooking like simmering and stewing food.
In the kitchen I have the usual flame stove but for some reason i can’t bring the fire small enough to allow my food or soup to simmer. As a busy mummy, i also find the idea of a open flame for 2-3 hours dangerously.
I know I can always use a slow cooker, thermal pot or even a pressure cooker. However, i just feel some food taste best when simmer over a few hours.
In your opinion,
1. Is a induction cooker useful in the kitchen?
2. Is there a difference between brands like Taiyo, Sona, Tomiyo over brands like Philips?? (lots of difference in price)
3. Is it true that one can crack the hob plate easily? Philips say nothing more than 7kg on top of the stove.

[Musicstar]

Hi,


Anyone uses Induction hob (cooker) can share your opinion of the pro and con. I’m thinking of changing the hob to induction but never use it before so anyone can give me advise. Thank you

[UncleLim]

My mum uses it for family hot pots rather than in the kitchen. I must say they are much easier to manage compared to the portable gas stove. Heat adjustment is also very responsive, unlike the old hot-plates.


Come to think of it, I already know 2 families who use only induction cookers in their kitchens.

[Musicstar]

Hi, UncleLim


U have known that 2 fmailies who use only induction cookers in their kitchens. Able to find out from them.

I intend to change the sink and stove support at the same time my hob also very old not working properly probably also need to change it.

I'm thinking of the induction hob whether is it a good to use. I'm worried it is not a right choice.

Thank you

UncleLim:

My mum uses it for family hot pots rather than in the kitchen. I must say they are much easier to manage compared to the portable gas stove. Heat adjustment is also very responsive, unlike the old hot-plates.

Come to think of it, I already know 2 families who use only induction cookers in their kitchens.

[Breadandmuffins]

Hi

We are also using induction. Very easy to maintain. My dh felt that soup cooked using induction is nicer. My place is windy so the normal hob with flame not so good. Also safe cos once we leave the pot off the surface, it has an auto shut off function.

Disadvantage is that not all pots or wok can go on it. Must be those stainless steel ones that come with flat base. WMf has Chinese woks with flat base. Also get those with vitro ceramic rather than glass surface.

U can do more research at the renotalk website.

[UncleLim]

Breadandmuffins:

Hi

We are also using induction. Very easy to maintain. My dh felt that soup cooked using induction is nicer. My place is windy so the normal hob with flame not so good. Also safe cos once we leave the pot off the surface, it has an auto shut off function.

Disadvantage is that not all pots or wok can go on it. Must be those stainless steel ones that come with flat base. WMf has Chinese woks with flat base. Also get those with vitro ceramic rather than glass surface.

U can do more research at the renotalk website.

Breadandmuffins is right. The downside is that you have to throw away some pots and pans that do not sit well on a the flat induction cooker surface.

[happy day]

Hi


I use Taiyo induction cooker (2 sides) about 6 months and still happy with it. very clean and easy to maintain.
I bought it from Tang Orchard and the price is much cheaper than other place with same brand and model. About $699 free ceramic pot with magnet in bottom.
If you have citibank or Tang member card, you can get 6% rebate also.

One kontra only - non stick wok (teflon) prices for induction are more expensive than teflon for normal cooker. I found Takashimaya has more choices for teflon products.

Notes: Induction cooker for HDB - 13Amps, and I cant found other brand except Taiyo. I tried Miers and other brands also.

[UncleLim]

Actually this induction cooker only setup is much safer. I am thinking it is especially good for the elderly living alone. They are sometimes quite forgetful and may leave a gas stove burning for hours.


The challenge, however, is in educating them on how to it is possible to cook their food without \"fire\" !!

[Musicstar]

I'm still considering whether to buy the induction cooker as my mother lives with me and most of the time she cooks . She is about 70 plus, will she get used to it .

UncleLim:

Actually this induction cooker only setup is much safer. I am thinking it is especially good for the elderly living alone. They are sometimes quite forgetful and may leave a gas stove burning for hours.

The challenge, however, is in educating them on how to it is possible to cook their food without \"fire\" !!

[b2b3m4]

Also these induction hobs top are either in glass or ceramics. So one has to be careful not to drop your pot on them or drop anything heavy (e.g canned food fall off the shelf). For Philips, they even put a limit to the max weight allowed on the hob.