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induction jobs. why?

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Toraleistripe · 28/12/2015 18:12

Been at SILs. She has one. For the life of me I can't see the attraction. Why are induction hobs seen as good? Or maybe I am doing it wrong!

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 28/12/2015 19:22

Easy to clean
As responsive as gas
Next best thing to gas if you are in a rural no gas area

... As long as you treat it as if it were the same as gas - ie don't expect a slow start up or residual heat like an electric hob ...

BanningTheWordNaice · 28/12/2015 19:25

No access to gas and would have difficulty installing gas cannisters. As long as you get induction rather than ceramic you've got something that heats up as quickly as gas.

MiaowTheCat · 28/12/2015 19:44

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Samaritan1 · 28/12/2015 20:00

When the pan boils over the job is still cool enough to just wipe clean - when I had ceramic everything burnt on.

They are ultra- responsive too. I love mine.

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Toraleistripe · 28/12/2015 23:11

Just couldn't get the hang of it.

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futureme · 28/12/2015 23:12

I want one.

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Toraleistripe · 29/12/2015 06:08

Just realised I said jobs and not hobs! At least you all knew what I meant!

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SweepTheHalls · 29/12/2015 06:11

Easy to clean, instant heat, cool down really rapidly, acts as more worktop space when not in use! I would have to change any other hob to induction now!

Believeitornot · 29/12/2015 07:44

Why couldn't you get the hang?

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Toraleistripe · 29/12/2015 09:04

I couldn't get the controls right and then it didn't seem obvious when they were on. Maybe I am just thick! I am used to turning a knob and the gas comes on or off. This was a lot of pushing on dots,mothers was a child proof thingy so had to push on a key symbol. It wasn't obvious when you touched the controls if the hob was off or on........

Just seemed difficult. I was thinking of getting one too. I need a simple version. This was a Neff.

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MaynJune · 29/12/2015 09:52

Not familiar with the Neff one, but mine is so easy - fifteen power levels plus a boost, and timers for each zone so I rarely burn pans any more.

A couple of seconds to wipe it clean, no knobs to catch dirt in, it's fabulous and I'd never dream of going back to gas.

TheLesserSpottedBee · 29/12/2015 11:04

I had one fitted two years ago, would never go back to a gas hob now.

Mine tells you when it is on, ie there is a number by the display indicating which zone is working. When you turn it off it has a H for hot. If you remove a pan it will turn itself off.

No nooks and crannies for dirt/germs, and like May it has a timer for each zone and I can combine two zones for larger pans.

It is touch display just like a smart phone, increase temp by pressing the + decrease by pressing the - and choose the zone by pressing the circle next to the zone.

Mine is De Dietrich.

slicedfinger · 29/12/2015 11:08

We've had two different Neff ones (different houses, not changed it!) and find them really straightforward. Maybe you just needed to not worry about it? Way better than gas in my experience. More control, and you can of course start it as slowly or as quickly as you like. Obviously digital controls will "feel" different, but perhaps it was just the child lock that was complicating it for you.

MaynJune · 29/12/2015 12:43

Mine is De Dietrich as well, and I've had it for years.

Unfortunately friends bought one a few years later and it broke down several times. They've stuck with induction but replaced it with a different make.

Bunbaker · 29/12/2015 12:49

"As responsive as gas"

This ^^.

Every time we go on holiday and stay in a cottage we end up with an electric non induction hob. I hate the things. I must waste so much electricity by having two hobs on the go at the same time so I can switch a pan from the high heat one to the low heat one so that it doesn't burn the food or boil over. All because they are so slow to respond.

I cook on a gas hob at home BTW.

Believeitornot · 30/12/2015 15:33

You have to put a pan on for the induction heat to kick in - pressing the buttons is one thing but it won't get hot until a pan is on it.
That's why I love them!

NotCitrus · 30/12/2015 15:49

Was the touch controls the problem? BIL has a lovely cooker but the flat panel with touch sensitive bits is totally impossible with my fingers. So I'm not too fussy abouthobs as long as there are proper knobs.

Cressandra · 30/12/2015 19:53

I don't get it either. Our 2014-bought, Which best buy non-induction electric hob is a flat plate of glass so easy to clean, and it's waaay more responsive than an older electric one. And it works with any saucepan.

It was a bit of a punt to buy it hoping the technology had improved, but it had and the new one has none of the slow response times I associate with previous electric hobs (much older I guess, & cheaper) in flatshares, holiday cottages etc. I'm so glad we didn't fork out an extra £400+ on induction.

Ta1kinPeece · 30/12/2015 21:44

Induction is wonderful
cheaper to run than any other type of hob
safer than any other type of hob (as the hob itself is not heated)
easy to clean

not sure how an induction is £400 extra - my Neff one only cost £300

MiaowTheCat · 31/12/2015 07:46

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liinyo · 31/12/2015 20:39

I heat cast iron pan to absolutely as hot as possible to sear beef and steaks and I have found the induction hobs I have tried have a safety cut out before the pan reaches the desired heat. Does anyone know of a brand or model that does not do this?

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