Hob Cookers
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Induction Hob Cookers For Your Dream Kitchen!
I'm a chef and I want induction hob cookers in my kitchen! So I've done a little research on induction heat ranges, and here is what I've found. I might not be able to afford fancy built-in cookers, but maybe a portable hob. As you will see on this page, there are all kinds of cheap hobs on the market, but many customers say, "you get what you pay for". Please read more below...
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Benefits Of Induction Hob Cookers
1. The top of the stove will not get hot (and you are much safer from burn injuries!). Heat is generated through a magnetic field between the hob cooker plate element and the metal of the pot (can't use glass or ceramic pots). Only the food is heated. Although some of that heat will transfer to the sides of your cooking vessel, the stove top itself stays cool.
2. Hob cookers provide instant heat control, similar to gas burners but without the wasted energy from excessive flames. Water comes to a boil in approximately half the time from electric or gas cooking!
3. They are much more energy efficient than electric ranges, and it will not get hot in the kitchen.
4. Amazingly, induction cookers can detect when a pot boils dry and then shut off automatically!
5. Hob cookers are so easy to clean!
2. Hob cookers provide instant heat control, similar to gas burners but without the wasted energy from excessive flames. Water comes to a boil in approximately half the time from electric or gas cooking!
3. They are much more energy efficient than electric ranges, and it will not get hot in the kitchen.
4. Amazingly, induction cookers can detect when a pot boils dry and then shut off automatically!
5. Hob cookers are so easy to clean!
Countertop Hob Cooker
Affordable - my price range (pun alert!)
Review by T. Eddy, a verified Amazon customer ("verified" means he actually purchased this product through Amazon.com):
I have been using the SR-1881S induction unit for two weeks... and in that time I have used the regular stove top once. The unit is that good!!
Now the great features:
Safety - will not turn on without a cooking utensil on the surface - forks, spoons etc. will not turn it on; if the pan is empty or overheats, turns off.
Speed - easily twice as efficient - tested with one cup of water to boiling and was twice as fast
Control - as precise and fast as a gas flame but no heat escapes from around the pan
If you try induction, you will never go back to gas or electric heating tops! My next project will be to replace my standard top with all induction.
I have been using the SR-1881S induction unit for two weeks... and in that time I have used the regular stove top once. The unit is that good!!
Now the great features:
Safety - will not turn on without a cooking utensil on the surface - forks, spoons etc. will not turn it on; if the pan is empty or overheats, turns off.
Speed - easily twice as efficient - tested with one cup of water to boiling and was twice as fast
Control - as precise and fast as a gas flame but no heat escapes from around the pan
If you try induction, you will never go back to gas or electric heating tops! My next project will be to replace my standard top with all induction.
Sunpentown SR-1881S 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop, Silver
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
List Price: $266.00
Used Price:
Cheap Hobs?
Let's check the customer feedback on this low-price induction cooker!
This review points out the strength and weaknesses of this cheap hob:
"The good news is that the technology works as advertised. It's remarkably quick and has plenty of power despite running off a normal power outlet. The bad news is that on this unit the heating element (if that is the correct terminology) is only about 7 to 8 inches across. It worked fine when we made soups, though we did notice that only the middle boiled or simmered. However, when frying, the limitation of the element size became a problem. We used a lodge 12" cast iron skillet to fry fish. The center of the pan put a beautiful tan on the panko, but the outside of the pan was relatively cool, requiring that each piece of fish be flipped to four positions before it was properly cooked..." Read the entire review and several others on Amazon.com (click on the pic).
"The good news is that the technology works as advertised. It's remarkably quick and has plenty of power despite running off a normal power outlet. The bad news is that on this unit the heating element (if that is the correct terminology) is only about 7 to 8 inches across. It worked fine when we made soups, though we did notice that only the middle boiled or simmered. However, when frying, the limitation of the element size became a problem. We used a lodge 12" cast iron skillet to fry fish. The center of the pan put a beautiful tan on the panko, but the outside of the pan was relatively cool, requiring that each piece of fish be flipped to four positions before it was properly cooked..." Read the entire review and several others on Amazon.com (click on the pic).
Max Burton 6000 1800-Watt Portable Induction Cooktop
Amazon Price: $64.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
List Price: $125.00
Used Price: $49.99
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Chocolate Melts Perfectly With Induction Heat
This would be great for my candy business!
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Wok-Style Induction Cooker - A Chef's Dream!
Portable Hob at its best! (But pricey...oh, boy!)
Garland Wok-Style Induction Range - 1 Burner, 5000-Watts - $ 3490.00
From: AbestKitchen.com
The built-in version is less expensive!
Garland Built-In Wok-Style Induction Range - 1 Burner, 3500-Watts - $ 2875.00
From: AbestKitchen.com
High-End Countertop Hob Cooker
More expensive but excellent quality!
Garland Electric Countertop Induction Range - 1 Burner, 1800-Watts - $ 1075.00
From: AbestKitchen.com
Compare This Top Hob Cooker From Amazon.com
Top quality at half the price of the pro model!
I like this informative review from "verified purchaser" Michael D.:
I've been using the Viking Portable Electric Induction Cooker (15x12-in.) since October 2008. It is fantastic. There are some limits, for example, no Le Creuset will work on it, and Staub works intermittently. But all Lodge work fine (both regular cast iron, and their enameled which has a better cooking surface than the more expensive brands), as will any carbon steel. Pretty much any pan or pat that a magnet can stick to strongly will work. The high is much hotter than a normal cook top, and the low is lower. With induction, the amount of heating changes the instant you change the power. I have more control over heating than with gas now. The traditional-style control knob is essential, I think. I would not want to be tapping little buttons in the middle of a sauté. Cleans like a charm. It sits on top of my old electric range, which I never use.
I've been using the Viking Portable Electric Induction Cooker (15x12-in.) since October 2008. It is fantastic. There are some limits, for example, no Le Creuset will work on it, and Staub works intermittently. But all Lodge work fine (both regular cast iron, and their enameled which has a better cooking surface than the more expensive brands), as will any carbon steel. Pretty much any pan or pat that a magnet can stick to strongly will work. The high is much hotter than a normal cook top, and the low is lower. With induction, the amount of heating changes the instant you change the power. I have more control over heating than with gas now. The traditional-style control knob is essential, I think. I would not want to be tapping little buttons in the middle of a sauté. Cleans like a charm. It sits on top of my old electric range, which I never use.
Viking Portable Induction Burner 15x12-in.
Amazon Price: (as of 05/30/2012)
List Price: $500.00
Used Price:
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- Philips to localise products to minimise impact of rupee fall
- New Delhi: Consumer electronics firm Philips Tuesday said it will start producing some of its imported products, including induction cooker tops and shavers, in India to reduce the impact of rupee depreciation in future. "Keeping in view of the current ...
- Philips to localise products to minimise impact of rupee fall
- NEW DELHI: Consumer electronics firm Philips today said it will start producing some of its imported products, including induction cooker tops and shavers, in India to reduce the impact of rupee depreciation in future. "Keeping in view of the current ...
- Induction Cooker to be Widely Used in Vietnam
- Also, withgradual depletion of energies and international price rise of coal and oil, it will be a new trend to usean induction cooker with less energy costs, higher heat efficiency and safety. Vietnam is just at the stage where cooking tools need a ...
- TTK Prestige & Schott join hands to launch 'Prestige Premia'
- Two categories being introduced in the Indian market under the brand Prestige Premia include Schott Ceran glass-ceramic cook-tops for high end Prestige Premia induction cooker and gas stoves made from Schott tempered flat glass.
Thanks so much for visiting my hob cooker page.
I hope you found a great induction hob for you!
Happy induction cooking!
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Squidster
Sep 13, 2010 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- I have never heard of the term "hob cooker", but induction cooking - well, that rings a bell... This lens is a fine introduction to induction, so to speak. I learned something new today! :)
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mysticmama
Aug 3, 2010 @ 11:30 am | delete
- Wonderful!
Blessed!
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CCGAL Aug 2, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
- I knew about induction cooking, in theory anyway, but never heard the term HOB for cooking, so this was quite an education for me. Interesting lens, Chef - you rock!
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nyfamily5
Aug 2, 2010 @ 8:00 am | delete
- Didn't know what a hob cooker was. Thanks for the info. I want one!!
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Heather426
Aug 1, 2010 @ 10:40 pm | delete
- thanks for showing me my next kitchen gadget after a convection oven!
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This Page At A Glance...
- Benefits Of Induction Hob Cookers
- Countertop Hob Cooker
- How Induction Cooking Works...
- Cheap Hobs?
- Chocolate Melts Perfectly With Induction Heat
- Wok-Style Induction Cooker - A Chef's Dream!
- High-End Countertop Hob Cooker
- Compare This Top Hob Cooker From Amazon.com
- More Mid-Range Hob Cookers
- Do You Use Induction Cookers?
- Induction Cookers In The Blogosphere...
- Thanks so much for visiting my hob cooker page.
- A Bit More About Me
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