Induction Cooktop Buying Guide

Induction cooktops use a magnetic field to heat up the pan, which then heats the contents while the cooktop itself stays relatively cool. Not to mention, it is the fastest cooking method and is just as controllable as a gas cooktop. Although induction cooktops are in the higher price range, they tend to be the most energy efficient cooktop sold today because of the decrease in cooking time.

Did you know traditional electric cooktops use some form of resistance to create heat which is transferred to the saucepan and its contents. This is similar to induction cooking however; it is based on magnetic fields. This induces heat in your pots and pans placed on top of it. Therefore, the pot is what heats up to cook the food, and the induction surface doesn't get as hot as other cooktop surfaces.

Induction cooktops allow you flexibility to put each where you like, at the height that suits you best. You can choose the shape and size. This buying guide will help you find the perfect induction cooktop for your kitchen.

Capacity

A separate cooktop also allows better use of space, particularly in a small kitchen. For example, if your bench space is limited you can even get a corner cooktop.
It is also important to think about the burner configuration and what suits you. How many pots and pans do you use whilst cooking? Some burners are set out in a diagonal pattern which can allow more space compared to a traditional square.

Your pots and pans need to be within, or close to, the diameter of the induction hotplates. Cookware that overhangs won't heat properly around the edges, and pans that are too small won't be recognised.

Make sure you record the correct dimensions of the space where you will place your cooktop.

Features

Now it's time to consider what features you would like for your induction cooktop.

Induction cooktops are designed with a flat surface, with touch sensitive controls. Therefore, they are extremely easy to clean. As they have a flat surface with no crevasses and no knobs, wiping down your cooktop is as quick as 1, 2, and 3. Which makes matters a whole lot easier, is the fact that the cooktop doesn't heat up so the food doesn't burn and crisp onto the surface.

In case of the event of overheating, find a model that will automatically turn off or down. Some cooktops are also able to sense whether a saucepan has over cooked, and they will turn the source down or completely off for you. If you would like an induction cooktop that can detect whether the pan material is incompatible or there is no pan at all, so it will just not heat up please ask our customer service people for advice.

Please feel free to contact our customer service team for any queries on induction cooktops. Call us on 1300 000 500.