Advantages and disadvantages of induction burners

Characteristics of induction cookware:

The sensing range has a wide range of heating power - from 50 watts to 3,500 watts. And this power can change smoothly. In an induction cooker, the total number of controllers is typically between 12-20, while in another type of burner, this number typically does not exceed 10. It uses the least amount of electricity to generate low levels of heat. It can boil water at maximum speed, which is much faster than gas stoves.

The induction cooker can provide a high level of precise heating [such as electric cookers] and can instantly change the temperature to any level [such as on a gas stove]. In addition, they have some unique features that other motherboards cannot provide. For example, the function ' Booster' allows the user to control heat and temperature in an instant. Sometimes this feature is called "strong heat." This feature is useful for increasing the capacity of the burner when you want to cook a large amount of food at a time, such as a cauldron soup or something else.

In a multi-zone induction cooker, the burners can share power with each other according to their specific heating capabilities. Typically in a multi-zone induction cooker, the burners are grouped in pairs, with each pair of burners surrounding the main ring. Among them, the largest heating capacity.

The induction cooking process only heats the pan. Therefore, the surface of the induction hob is usually heated to no more than 60 °C. But how? Because the heating comes only from the hot bottom of the inductive cookware. The top of the induction burner cools in only 6 minutes, while the average gas stove takes about 24 minutes to cool.

Advantages of induction cookware:

Here are some positive aspects of inductive burners:

• When you cook in an induction oven, there is no smoke, as the cooking zone itself does not heat up. Even if the food particles accidentally fall on the surface of the glass ceramic, they will not be burnt.
• The induction cooker is easier to maintain. Its surface is completely smooth. It severely allows dust to accumulate. And because it is also a little heated, it is easy to remove dust by periodically wiping the sensor board with a damp cloth.
• The induction cooker is very safe. They have no open flames, incandescent lamps and mechanical parts.
• Induction cookers are economical. They consume several times less energy than any other burner.

The disadvantages of induction cookware:

Although the induction cooker can successfully replace conventional cookware operated by electricity and/or gas, it still has certain disadvantages.

First of all, the induction cooker cannot be installed in ovens, dishwashers and washing machines, nor in refrigerators, freezers and other equipment with metal surfaces.

Secondly, the induction heating plate is only suitable for some special types of plates, the bottom of which is made of ferromagnetic alloy. The thicker the bottom, the faster the heat. You can check if your cookware material is suitable for the induction cooker. This is not difficult. Attach the permanent magnet to the bottom of the appliance. It will get stuck on iron and some steel, including enamel. However, aluminum, brass and glass do not have ferromagnetism and therefore are not suitable for induction cookers.

Some manufacturers manufacture pans that contain ferromagnetic alloys or combine aluminum or brass with ferromagnetic materials. These types of appliances are known as induction ready cookware. Its cost is slightly higher than ordinary pans. But I noticed that the induction pan is suitable for use with traditional electric or gas stoves.

The induction hob can identify if the appliance is ferromagnetic and the device simply shuts down. Another point you should be aware of about the induction cooker is that about 60-70% of its area must be "with a pot" or a lid. "The heated object with a diameter less than a certain amount [depending on the size of the burner] is blocked by a specific sensor. If you accidentally left behind a spoon, fork or knife - they will be inflamed; there is no danger of burns.

In the induction cooking zone, the system produces eddy currents suitable for adjustment. The sensor can adjust the diameter of the heating zone according to the size of the pan, provided it is within acceptable limits.

Final ruling:

Therefore, we have found that induction cookers combine the advantages of electrical and/or gas appliances. They are economical, safe and hygienic. It may not cost anything. But if you go to the induction cooker or hob, considering the long-term benefits, the money will not be wasted.

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