The induction hobs are getting more common and popular among users. They force the traditional gas cookers and ceramic hobs out of the market. The induction hobs are far more safer and energy efficient than any other cooking appliances available on the market.
The modern induction hobs are getting more popular among users. On the market for household appliances there are many various models of appliances which come in different numbers of cooking zones, price and equipment. They have also different design or even colour. Because of the great choice of this type of appliances the prices are getting more and more attractive. Thanks to that the buy of the induction hob is cost effective because it helps you save on your household bills. Another great advantage that comes with using the induction hobs is the fact that they are easy to use.
Operation of the induction hob
All induction hobs work taking advantage of the principle of electromagnetic induction which is generated by the so called induction coil. Beneath a ceramic glass surface there are many electrical circuits. The induction hob is in no way similar to the gas cooker or ceramic hob. We can say that the induction hob is an electronic appliance rather than the electrical one.
When you place the cookware on a cooking zone of the induction hob and turn the appliance on, the electronic circuits in the hob produce induced currents in the bottom of the cookware which instantly raise its temperature. The heat is then transmitted to the food and the cooking process starts. Of great advantage is the fact that the surface of the induction hob does not get hot. The only place where heat is generated is the base of the pot or the pan. Induction hobs only work with pots and pans that contain ferrous metal in the base. That is why you will need special cookware to be able to cook with the induction hob.
The induction field creates the heat only when it is in direct contact with the cookware that contains ferrous metal in its base. Only this area of the induction hob the size of which is equal to the area of the cookware will be heated. Of great advantage is the fact that the cooking surface does not get hot enough to make spilled food burn and stick.
Operation which ensures safety
Using a gas or electric cooker always presents the risk of burns. This is quite different in case of the induction hobs. The glass surface of the induction hob does not become hot at all, even if we cook for a long time. That is why this kitchen appliance is very safe. For many people it is a convincing and decisive argument while looking for the suitable cooking hob. The only heat which can be felt during the cooking with the induction hob is the heat generated by the cookware.
Cooking time with the induction hob
As far as the cooking speed is concerned, the induction hob out-performs all other hob types, being much faster than the gas cooker or ceramic hob. The cookware placed on the cooking zone gets hot in a very short time. In this way the required temperature will be reached easily and quickly. Therefore the preparation of meals will take less time. If you would like to change your old hob and buy a new one, this is the argument for choosing the induction hob.
Advantages of the induction hob
The induction hob has many great advantages. The most important is the aforementioned safety when using this kitchen appliance as well as short cooking time. This appliance is a very energy-efficient solution. Despite the fact that you will have to pay more for some models of the induction hobs than for traditional cooking hobs the overall running costs will be lower. When we take all this into consideration we can say that using the induction hob is highly cost-effective.
The induction hobs present latest technologies and have various extremely practical and useful features. Some models are equipped with safety features such as the child lock which prevents children from switching on the hob either accidentally or intentionally. Available are also the hobs which switch off automatically after a certain amount of time. What is more, the induction hobs will also automatically turn off shortly after the pot or pan are removed from the hob.
The easy operation
The operation of the induction hob can be described as follows:
1. We place a cookware made of the ferrous metal in the base on a cooking zone,
2. The induced currents are active in the hob,
3. There is magnetic field between the hob and cookware,
4. The eddy currents are produced in the bottom of the cookware,
5. The pot heats up to the desired temperature.
