Induction Cooker

[sandunes]

Musicstar:

Sandunes, do you still remember how much you bought it. Which is better tempered glass or ceramic. Is it better to have both combination of gas and induction. Tks

Sorry I can't but ceramic is more ex than glass.

On hindsight, I should have just bought tempered glass as they are easier to clean (for the gas hob). I like the combination as I can choose between using gas and electricity.
(but it looks nicer if the whole stove is induction )

[Chenonceau]

I love my induction hob. Temperature control is immediate and sensitive. There is very little heat lost to the air so my kitchen stays cool. Water heats up real fast so when I make soups and stews with thermal pot, I don’t have to wait forever to get the water to boil. The glass top is so easy to clean too. There is no naked flame so it is safer, and mine has a warning light to indicate when the hob is hot (after being used).


I have a cheap portable gas hob outside the house for wok frying but I do most of my cooking on the induction.

[Musicstar]

My contractor told me that the induction hob need a special votage as it watt very high. Anyone can advise.

[Chenonceau]

Musicstar:

My contractor told me that the induction hob need a special votage as it watt very high. Anyone can advise.

That is what my electrician said. Then, when he saw my double induction, he realized that he had over catered the voltage requirements. If you have a 4 burner induction, and you switch on ALL at the same time... the voltage required is high. If you have a single burner, a normal plug will do. I was using a portable induction at the old house with a normal plug.

Then I installed a double burner. Since I have a double burner gas hob outside, plus 2 ovens and a microwave. I never use more than 2 induction burners anyway. Usually 1.

[sandunes]

Musicstar:

My contractor told me that the induction hob need a special votage as it watt very high. Anyone can advise.

Yes u will need a 13Amp plug for built-in induction as the initial surge can be high if u switch on both or \"high/boost\" at first.

I usu. switch to max to bring to boil very quickly and lower the temp after that.

[Breadandmuffins]

Hi Musicstar

A combination of induction and gas is good if you are used to seeing the big flames when you cook. Also the chinese wok (black type) cannot be used on induction, as well as some pots (eg:enamel ). If I did not remember wrongly, the vitroceramic ones rather than tempered glass can take higher heat. Havey Norman at Millenea Walk is a good place to see a wide range of such stoves. u see the model u like, then get from one of those smaller retailers which is cheaper…

[BlurBee]

Hi WCW,


There's a thread http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=25028

Hi mods, pls merge.

TIA.

[tankee]

WCW:

thanks blurbee

i didnt go and search so just post hehe :oops:

:slapshead: :spank: :siam:

[BlurBee]

WCW:

thanks blurbee

i didnt go and search so just post hehe :oops:

U r welcome.

:bewaremod:

:siam:

[bebebub]

WCW:

i saw that taiyo has this induction cooker which the surface will not be hot after cooking. i was amazed by the fast boiling, takes less than 1 min to boiling some water. my only concern is the surface will be easily crack?

I am happy with my Brandt 3-burner induction hob. So far so good. The surface does feel a little hot after being in use, but not hot enough to cause any burns/harm. This is one of the safety features of induction hob, especially useful if you have kids ard the kitchen. Also, the hob emits minimum heat. These features are not limited to the Brandt brand. I believe almost all brands offer similar features.

I like the Teka range. They have a nice green-colored range that goes nicely on a white kitchen top. Unfortunately, their pricing is out of my budget. :sad: