8 things to note when buying an induction cooker you must know

You are looking to buy an induction cooker but are still confused about which induction cooker to choose to suit your cooking needs? There are many induction cooker brands with different features, sizes, and designs. Therefore, you need to understand these characteristics of induction cookers to choose the right one. Let Quantrimang help you find an induction cooker with the following notes!

Induction cooker positive or negative?

The design of induction cookers is quite diverse, the most common ones you can see are built-in induction cookers and surface induction cookers.

Induction cooker

Built-in induction cookers are induction cookers whose body is installed under the stone surface of the kitchen shelf/cabinet, with only the glass surface above.

Advantages of induction cookers

• High aesthetics with the design of the stove only revealing the glass surface with touch control system on the kitchen counter.
• Cleaning is simple and quick, just need a soft cloth and cleaning detergent.
• Diverse designs from square, rectangular to stylized stoves with 2 or more cooking zones.
• High cooking efficiency up to 90%, heat concentrated on the bottom of the pot, causing little heat loss.
• Safe to use with smokeless cooking technology, anti-overflow, automatic shut-off to help your kitchen become more airy and fresh.

Disadvantages of induction cookers

• Picky pot
• Higher price than other types of stoves
• Not easy to move the kitchen

Induction cooker

The induction cooker is the entire stove placed on the kitchen counter.

Advantages of induction cookers

• Easy to install when purchased and used. You do not need to repair the stove like you did with an induction stove.
• High cooking efficiency, reaching 90%, little power loss and helping housewives save time.
• Reasonable price.
• With residual heat warning function, display control panel makes it easy for users to use.
• Easy to move when needed, especially for travel.

Disadvantages of induction cookers

• Few cooking zones, usually only 1-2 zones, only suitable for students and small families.
• Cleaning the stove is more difficult than with an induction hob.

Should I choose an induction hob or an induction hob?

If your family is small and you want to find a stove with a reasonable price, you should choose an induction cooker. If your family is large or small but you want to cook many dishes and want the kitchen space to be beautiful and tidy, you should choose an induction cooker.

Glass surface of induction cooker

You should choose an induction cooker made of high-quality heat-resistant tempered glass to avoid cracking or breaking when cooking at high temperatures.

There are 6 types of glass on the market today:

• Heat-resistant glass: Good heat resistance, average resistance to external force
• Ceramic Glass: Made from Silicon, can withstand high temperatures up to 100 degrees Celsius, can withstand sudden temperature changes without cracking or breaking, but is weak against force.
• EuroKera glass: Made from super durable ceramic glass, resistant to external forces, heat resistant up to 700 degrees Celsius, very durable, therefore, this glass surface has a quite high price.
• Schott Ceran glass: German product, heat resistant up to 100 degrees Celsius, thermal shock resistant up to 800 degrees Celsius, strong and has very good insulation.
• Nippon Glass: Japanese product, good strength, high durability, heat resistance equivalent to Schott Ceran glass.
• Crystallite Glass: The composition is similar to Ceramic glass, but Crystallite has better heat resistance.

In terms of quality, the order of evaluation of the stovetops will be arranged in ascending order as follows: Heat-resistant glass -> Ceramic -> Crystallite -> Nippon -> EuroKera -> Schott Ceran.

Depending on the quality of the glass and the manufacturer choosing the glass for the stove, the price of the induction stove will also have a difference in price.

Induction cooker cooling fan

There are cooling fans under the body of the induction cooker. Induction cookers with 2 cooling fans will increase the cooling efficiency of the cooker after cooking. The higher the cooling fan capacity, the better the air circulation. In coordination with it is the door system (heat dissipation slots) in front and behind, the two sides must be arranged so that air can enter and exit easily, the cooker is not stuffy.

When cooking, the induction cooker makes noise due to the operation of the cooling fan. The higher the quality of the induction cooker, the smaller the noise. On the contrary, the mid-range and low-end cookers will have a loud fan and even vibrate.

Size of induction cooker

You should choose a stove with a size suitable for the location and space of the stove. In addition, the size of the stovetop will determine the number of cooking zones of the stove.

For induction cookers with 1 cooking zone , the size (length x width) is usually 27cmx36cm or 36cmx28cm .

For induction cookers with 2 cooking zones , the dimensions (length x width) are usually 68cmx59cm, 75cmx45cm or 72cmx43cm.

For induction cookers with 3 cooking zones , the dimensions (length x width) are usually 56cmx49cm or 58cmx51cm .

For induction cookers with 4 cooking zones , the size (length x width) is usually 58cmx52cm .

Depending on the manufacturer and type of stove, the exact size of the stove may differ slightly from the above parameters.

Number of cooking zones of induction cooker

A normal induction cooker has from 1 to 6 cooking zones. Depending on the number of family members and the capacity of the cooker, you choose a cooker with the appropriate number of cooking zones. For example, if your family has 4 members, you should choose an induction cooker with 2-3 cooking zones with a capacity of 3,700W- 4,300W with a power source of 220V-240V and a frequency of 50/60 HZ.

In addition, pots and pans also come in many sizes (16cm, 18cm, 20cm, 24cm, 26cm and 28cm), so you should choose an induction cooker with a variety of cooking zone sizes and suitable for the size of the pot for flexible use and to avoid wasting heat, helping to save electricity.

Induction hob

You should choose a stove with a good induction tray, meeting the standards of EGO Group components. Currently on the market, there are some brands such as imported Munchen induction cookers, Chefs induction cookers, Lorca induction cookers that use these components.

A good induction hob will only generate heat when you place the pot on the hob and will automatically turn off when you remove the pot from the hob. This feature will help you save a lot of energy.

In addition, you should choose a stove with an automatic induction tray, which helps the cooking area automatically adjust the magnetism according to the size of the pot bottom. This feature will help the stove operate more efficiently and flexibly.

Functions of induction cooker

Some special functions of induction cookers you should consider choosing are:

• Child safety lock function.
• Automatic timer cooking function, for busy people, the stove will automatically turn off after the set time.
• Energy saving cooking function, automatically turns off after a certain time.

Some induction cooker brands you should choose

Currently, there are many types of induction cookers on the market. To avoid buying low-quality cookers, you should choose reputable addresses and famous brands to buy such as Bosch (Germany), Hafele (Germany), Teka (Spain), Cata (Spain), Malloca (Spain), Panasonic (Japan) and Hitachi (Japan).

You can refer to 6 famous German home appliance brands .