Any problems with Induction Hobs?

CKdesigner

tajna wrote: »

Could somebody advise me as to where I can buy some pans that can be used on the induction hobs. I have read about ferrous pans but still no idea where can I get them. MTIA

Hi,

The short answer is pretty much anywhere that sells pans, but as ever you get what you pay for so I would always recommend a decent independent cook shop or John Lewis. You will find most pans will be suitable for induction. I would always say a decent stainless steel pan (suitable for induction, of course) would be best to make the most of your new induction hob.

MadMac_2

Many IKEA pans are suitable for induction also - I have some of the Favorit range and the 365+ range - all excellent and good value too, ranging from very reasonable to serious cooking expensive!

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/15925/

tajna

Thanks for the replies.
I already have stainless steel pans but they leave marks. I have had the cooker for 4 months now and it is already marked badly.
I have googled and found that ferrous pans are the best but when I went to the shops ( Tesco, Waitrose etc) I have not seen themany instructions as to where to use pans that are sold there (I may be blind).

Joe_L

I just thought I'd add to the thread. I have a Lidl Bifinett brand induction hob. I'm reasonably happy with it, but it does have some faults. The various temperature settings are achieved by a microswitch switching on and off. This switch sometimes fails and just keeps clicking. Another issue is that it will not operate fully with the 22cm interface disc I bought in order to use with my stainless steel pans. I'd be grateful if anyone having success using these this sort of disc can tell me the make of the induction hob they use. I may need to get another just for that.

Meepster

Instead of using an interface disc, you'd be better off getting a normal solid plate hob, as that is basically what you are turning your induction hob into by using it...

CKdesigner

Or how about this one - a new set of pans!

Wacky_Jacky

I have had an induction hob for at least five years. Although I did have to have a major part replaced I wouldn't be without it.

Mine has been great and I don't get any of the problems that the person mentioned who started the thread.

Mine is DeDetrich.

aliasojo

We're living somewhere else at the moment and having to use a gas cooker. It's sooooooo slow compared to my induction hob, I really was very surprised at the difference. I love my induction even more now.

VivienH

How long should one reasonable expect an Induction Hob to last before the circuit board burns out?

Meepster

If fitted properly (correct cable, heat shielding underneath etc.) it should last in excess of 10 years, if not fitted correctly, could only last a matter of weeks...