Any problems with Induction Hobs?

D1zzy

Just about to get a new kitchen and thought I'd go for an Induction Hob. Then I spoke to a friend who has one, who said -avoid like the plague.

1)They are not supposed to get hot - hers gets so hot she cannot touch the electronic controls.
2) If it gets any water (even a drip) on it it switches off. (I have n't come across anything about this whilst trying to research them)

I'm ok with how they work, ferrous pans etc - just wondered if there were particular problems to be aware of.
Thanks

totalsolutions

I too need a new hob and looking at induction also. Sounds like your friends is not behaving, should stay cool to touch and not boil over, which brand does she have?

D1zzy

AEG - had it for about 5 years. I think it is a combo with a non-induction zone, so I suppose that area would get hot, but she said the controls get too hot to touch, andI was very concerned about the water issue.

CKdesigner

Hi, It actually doesn't sound like she has an induction hob, I have never known any manufacturer make a combined induction and non induction hob. They are either all induction rings or not as the mechanisms and control systems are so different. To be honest it sounds more like a combined halogen hob unit.

Have a look at the Miele range of Induction hobs, they are easily the best and Miele are also giving away a set of pans worth £175 with each one.

D1zzy

Definitely induction - maybe I'm wrong about the combined bit - but I'm sure that's what she said (I'll check tomorrow)

I'll check out the Miele - just assume they are out of my price range - whats the practical difference between a good and a not so good one?

Meepster

Induction hobs are THE safest hobs by far. I have never heard of one actually getting hot (maybe a little warm immediately after a pan is taken off, but not hot enough to burn) and as to the water getting on there at cutting it out, it's just not possible...

There are plenty of reasonably priced induction hobs out there, Miele are very good, but as a result, also very expensive. Just make sure you go for a well known manufacturer...

freyasmum

I had an induction hob in my flat - fantastic, especially if there are any children near! It boils a lot quicker than the alternatives, too.

The downside is - you need to check your pans are compatible!

But I would definitely recommend to anyone, I loved mine

sunflowersuffolk

I changed to induction hob about a year ago and I love it - I couldn't afford Miele, I got Electrolux from internet and i love it. Its so easy to clean, just wipe over when finished cooking, use ceramic cleaner or damp sponge.

I would not choose the very smallest hob, I have a 4 burner with a bit of extra space at side, so you can move pan to one side if needed. Mine also has 2 of the burners which are even more extra quick. Miles better than ordinary electric.

It has safety feature to lock it if needed. If it boils over, just take pan off, put it on teatowel quickly to wipe dry base, wipe hob quickly to remove water if a lot, and put back on, this just stops water burning onto glass, instead of having to clean later.

No problems with overheating etc. Just get a well known make.

D1zzy

kichen fitter has recommended Neff (it looks OK) - and am inclined to go with that 'cos I just don't have the stamina to reserach the best/best value.

The electrician tossed in a "throwaway " "don't go for induction", cos aparently the have to run some extra/special cable - he's comimng tomorrow so will know more then, but as I currently have an electric cooker with a 30 amp connection I thought they would use that feed.

flusk

We have recently had a Neff Induction hob fitted and it works very well. We did need a 40A supply though (for it and a single oven).

CKdesigner

D1zzy wrote: »

kichen fitter has recommended Neff (it looks OK) - and am inclined to go with that 'cos I just don't have the stamina to reserach the best/best value.

The electrician tossed in a "throwaway " "don't go for induction", cos aparently the have to run some extra/special cable - he's comimng tomorrow so will know more then, but as I currently have an electric cooker with a 30 amp connection I thought they would use that feed.

Hi, Neff is fine and would probably say the best alternative to Miele. Induction or not makes no difference to the supply cable, its all down to the wattage.