Induction Hobs - 5 Reasons To Choose An Induction Hob

Cooking using Induction hobs and the advantages have long been recognised by professional chefs and these advantages are now becoming recognised by homeowners too.

Professional chefs find using portable induction hobs to be a great asset as they can be easily moved around the kitchen, allowing for an extra simple plug in cooking solution when service is busy.

As induction hobs do not radiate residual heat, they will not destroy any ingredients lying nearby. The precise temperature at which induction hobs cook enables easy monitoring of more fragile foods during the cooking process.

Cooking With Induction Hobs - The CESA Guide To Induction Cooking

1. Induction Hobs Save You Money

pan sensor switches induction cooking zones off and on - only uses energy when pan is on the hob
90% energy goes into the pan compared to 40% with gas - which significantly reduces your energy bill
reduced ventilation requirements - due to less waste heat from around the pan and into the atmosphere
no need for expensive gas safety interlocks - essential in catering kitchens using gas to cook

Health And Safety Executive - BS6173: 2009 Ventilation Of Kitchens In Catering Establishments Information

2. Induction Hobs Are Safe To Use

only heats the pan and what is in it - therefore no hot surfaces - only residual heat generated from cookware
child lock facilty - no unauthorised access - ideal for use is schools where safety is a key issue
no naked flames or glowing electric elements - helps avoid setting things on fire
automatic switch off - when boil dry detected - or pan removed from cooking zone

3. Induction Hobs Are Easy To Use

rotary controls - understandable control system
portable plug in - use anywhere - instant additional cooking facility
controlability - instant control - ingredients can be cooked at precise temperature (ideal for melting chocolate and making delicate emulsions)

4. Induction Hobs Are Easy To Keep Clean

ceran® toughened glass flush hob - wipe clean surface
spills do not burn on - no lengthy cleaning times

5. Induction Hobs Offer A Flexible Cooking Facility

suitable for all types of cooking - induction wok hobs ideal for chinese cooking
flexible teaching facility - available in either a portable or built in version
extra worksurface - when not in use built in induction hobs can be used as an extra worksurface