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Any experiences of an induction hob very welcome!

51 replies

Cyclops · 10/10/2010 12:00

Hi all,

Any replies will be welcome....

We're thinking about having an induction hob installed...I'm still at the research stage so if anybody has experience of using one (good or bad), then I'd be very interested to read your posts.

Also, what is the difference between halogen and induction? Does a halogen hob require special pans too? Is one more recommendable than the other?

TIA for any insight.

OP posts:
theskiinggardener · 13/10/2010 21:36

I think it can depend on your cooking style. We were considering induction hobs so tried out MILs. Nightmare.

The water boiled over, it cut out and had a petty, then I put a lid down on one side while cooking on the other, another petty. Then I spilt some cold water on it while putting a pan on, complete petty, flashing E symbol and refusal to do anything for 10 minutes.

If you are neat and tidy they are probably fine but I am a frenetic an enthusiastic cook.

juliehedgerider · 13/10/2010 22:37

had an induction hob for 4 years and would never use anything else now.
i bought a set of three saucepans from ikea which were on offer for £1.50 a couple of months ago!!! but they are normally only about £6. they do a few pans for induction hobs really cheap

TheNextMrsDepp · 13/10/2010 22:58

theskiinggardener - like any cooker, I think you have to get used to it. In the early days of my induction hob I burnt quite a few things because it was so fast; once boiled a saucepan of water dry because I turned my back for 1 minute; the water literally leapt out of the pan it was boiling so fiercely. But I now know how to cook with it!

Mine only has a hissy fit if I actually spill liquid on the controls themselves (but then so did my old ceramic hob); if you spill on the rings you can just wipe up with a dishcloth because the ring itself isn't very hot.

I just love the "instant" reactions; no waiting for things to come to a boil, and if you have been a bit messy sooooo easy to clean up afterwards.

Original poster
Cyclops · 14/10/2010 14:09

Some great replies, many thanks.

I have now convinced myself to go with induction Grin

Just need to actually choose one now Confused

pip what brand do you have? I have in mind a Bosch model or a Zanussi....

OP posts:
roxyhouse · 15/10/2010 19:40

I have a new Bosch induction hob and am really pleased with it. John Lewis have loads of pans that are compatible - including sets in their own make which aren't too expensive and also dishwasher friendly. I used to find my old gas hob a real pain to clean, so this one's great. I chose Bosch as I've had other appliances by them and they've been totally reliable.

JackUzi · 09/12/2010 21:47

@TheNextMrsDepp - We have just had a new induction hob made by Fagor and have experienced the pulsing when two rings are on in line (not diagonal). We have reported it as a fault and are about to have the boards swapped. Not sure if it will fix it. What hob do you have?

ErnestTheBavarian · 12/12/2010 05:05

We have had induction for about 4 years now (have had electrolux, Miele & Siemens - due to moving). I would never choose anything else. I actually find it miles easier to use than gas (fil has gas hob). with the induction you can easily and quickly move to the setting you want. the gas if I wanted to turn it down I found It often getting too low and the flame going out, then having to faff about relighting. So for me much much easier to control. Also much easier to clean and looks smarter then imo ugly gas hob. Also doubles up as extra work surface.

I found only 1 of my pans didn't work on it, and mine are years and years old (maybe 20 years old, way before induction was around) and they didn't need changing. I think these days most pans are suitable for most hobs anyway?

ChippingIn · 12/12/2010 05:16

Cyclops - as this thread has been revived and I've just read the whole bloody thing before I realised Hmm would you like to give us an update?

monique221011 · 18/02/2016 16:11

Hi there can you tell me what model you have as so many about and nice to have a reccomendation. Many thanks :)

monique221011 · 18/02/2016 16:13

Hi pippop1 could you please tell me what model you have as so many about and nice to have a reccomendation. Many thanks

OddBoots · 18/02/2016 16:22

My parents are thinking about getting one but my mum has just been diagnosed with a heart problem and apparently it's not safe to use them with a pacemaker.

lovetheweekends · 19/02/2016 23:11

Yes old boots - the current recommendations are that the pacemaker should be at least 60cm away from the induction hob when it is turned on.

11eveann11 · 05/03/2016 07:23

Any one know how to disarm the bleep on induction hob. Our little dog is terrified

GreenRug · 05/03/2016 07:29

Mine's a beepy one, takes getting used to but you quickly become familiar with the reasons it does it so you can avoid it/ stop it quickly.
I highly recommend!

Greengagesummer · 05/03/2016 10:50

Regarding the beep - check your hob manual, or download it if you can't find it. It will yell you.
Regarding the pacemaker, the manual or manufacturer will give advice. Neff, for my model, said no problem, unless very close for long periods. Not likely at ours. However, we doubled checked with consultant and were given extra reassurance for the model of ICD involved.

Greengagesummer · 05/03/2016 10:51

Tell you!
Both reasons for beep & how to avoid/disable in certain circumstances.

Jamesr1501 · 08/03/2017 13:02

Can I ask. My kitchen fitter tells me that my Pyrolytic Oven and Induction hob meets the 46KW (or whatever he said) limit of my existing hob. Yet with just the hob I noted on trying it out that with more than two burners I get the clicking/ticking sound, and the power seems to fluctuate each time it clicks. Is this normal or is it definite that I need more power for the hob?

Purplewelshy · 05/08/2017 08:14

Has anyone had experience of the BELLING FSE 60 MFTi? It looks ok on paper, but.......

U3A17 · 26/11/2017 18:50

It looks like induction hobs do scratch and someone mentioned putting kitchen paper under the pot. I was thinking of using silicone pads. Which is best particularly when frying or using a very hot temperature.

Iggity · 28/11/2017 18:51

We recently bought one but after buying several different pans, we are not happy as none work. We are stuck using a couple of pans on smallest ring and it is now scratched with overuse. We have a whirlpool one with a flexi cook area....avoid!

U3A17 · 28/11/2017 23:09

Thanks very much for that. I was planning to get an AEG one but I'm worried about scratching. I may just use paper under the plans or grey a silicone pad

72percentcocoa · 02/12/2017 09:00

Got a meile induction hob and single gas domino hob. Best of both.
However I hardly use the gas hob as it's so easy to clean an induction hob.

Jayantee · 22/01/2018 14:50

Cyclops was asking about induction hobs back in 2010 - I'd love to know how her experiencehas been and any new comments as I'm just researching (2018). So far the probs seem substantial: not getting full power on all four areas together; sometimes turning off in middle of cooking; bleeping noises; cracked, chipped, and scratched glass. It seems to be overwhelming any advantages. What do you think please?

Northcott1 · 01/08/2018 14:31

I have a 13amp plug in induction hob but it doesn't allow me to use all four rings on full power. So now want a new hard wired induction hob. Can anyone recommend one? 🤔

BBeagle · 07/07/2019 10:53

I have two different portable induction hobs, a VonChef and a Lakeland, both current models (July 2019) Both hobs only heat up a central 3" / 7cm diameter central circle of the pan. Is this normal?

I am using LeCruset and Stainless Steel Aga pans