Any problems with Induction Hobs?

VivienH

The now vacant hole doesn't have anything between where it was and the electric cooker underneath. Would not this have been built in with the actual unit?
Mine has lasted a mere 3 years and the cause was diagnosed as electrical surges . The pads and sensors however appeared not to be damaged.
So my next query is ..is it possible to totally trash a circuit board without any apparent damage any of my other electrical equipement in my all electric home?

Meepster

Heat shielding would prevent any heat emitted from the oven causing any damage to the hob. This is probably the reason why the circuit board has failed. Electronic systems are very delicate and periodic changes in heat can certainly do damage. I would probably say, 99% of the time, a fault in one appliance wont cause damage anywhere else in the home...

VivienH

Thanks for your prompt reply mwilletts.
There is definately NO heat emitting from the top of my fan assisted oven. Both were installed,at the same time, by the manufactures agents.
But my query was about those actual invisible power surges that was stated was the cause of the burn out.

JPCrawford

I have heard that induction hob rings can pack up within two years or so, in which case I will need an extended warranty. Can anyone comment on the shelf life of these hobs?
Mine is a Neff T44T40.

sindersoot

We've used Bosch induction hobs now for 6 years, one in our last house and one in present house. They are fantastic, wouldn't change back to gas ever again. It has a fast heat touch control which is brilliant especially if wanting to boil something quickly.

When first reading about induction hobs we found it hard to believe they were advertised as being as easy as operating and controlling gas. I can honestly say it is just as easy, if not easier and you don't have the expense of a maintenance contract to check the gas hob is running okay.

I think they would be great as regards safety for an older person that may be inclined to forget to switch the gas off.

dally1

Induction for me too. Have used gas and various electric hobs in the past but wouldn't change my induction now for anything. Looks beautiful (no knobs), boils as fast as gas and instantly controllable. Took a while for me to get out of the habit of lifting boiling pans off the hob, which is what I had to do with my last electric one to prevent things boiling over.
Mine's a DeDietrich (and she's called Marlene )
I bought my pans from IKEA and they're great.

JimminyCricket

Hi,

I've been looking to buy a freestanding cooker for our new kitchen we are having installed soon. Was originally looking at dual fuel but have now found that Belling do a freestanding electric oven with induction hob.

I can't add a link to it as I haven't posted enough yet. It's the Belling FSE60i.

Does anyone have any experience of this, or of Belling products in general? I'm seriously tempted as I've heard/read such good things about induction hobs.

Thanks for any help.

kataddey

We've had an FSE60i for about 2 weeks - so far very pleased and no probs. Induction is indeed very good, super quick and easy to control. The finish and build quality seems excellent, but obviously can't comment on long term reliability!

Mutter_2

I'm on my second Neff, love it. Another good thing is Induction doesn't heat the kitchen like other methods.

Mine is touch control and if water spills on the controls, it beeps until you mop it up, if you don't it will switch off, but no problem.

A warming feature was mentioned? Or did you mean the rings have a keep warm setting?

If the latter, it's a very low setting just to keep stuff warm , naturally.

I'd hate to go back to using another method.

theonlywayisup

NO pan is any better on an induction hob than ANY other, so long as they are INDUCTION pans. To test this, simply use a FRIDGE MAGNET. If the base of your pan attracts the magnet, it is suitable. End of. Then, it is simply a matter of taste and budget.

As for induction hobs, you should only feel minimal residual heat, left by the pan on the hob top. Your controls/hob should not get HOT. If this is the case, the hob is either faulty or you have an electrical fault.

My oh was previously a demonstrator for Siemens (which includes Bosch and Neff) and the demo with the hob would include at £20 note under the pan! They are the safest hobs currently available (induction that is). They are also extremely efficient and can save up to 70% in energy costs.

You may wish to watch this video, I know it isn't a fitted hob, but gives the general idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fww2h9hRCzo