Induction hob bargain?

Clare11

Hi everyone
I have used a single unit induction hob this past two years and I can't recommend induction hobs enough.....economical to run etc
So I have decided to replace my ordinary ceramic hob with a four ring induction version.
I have found this model
http://direct.asda.com/Beko-HII64403T-Built-In-Induction-Hob/001569762,default,pd.html

It seems a bargain but I would appreciate any advice.

Kind regards
Clare

The_Jester

Hi I'm not sure if you read the description in detail but:

"Only saucepans made of ferrous metal are suitable for use on any Induction hob. Aluminium, copper and glass pans are not suitable for induction hobs."

I bought a portable one a few weeks back and had to return it as it would have cost me more having to replace all my stainless steel pots.

prowla

It certainly looks like a bargain...

I guess you should confirm the size, and also see the note about the types of pans you can use.

(Isn't Stainless Steel ferrous?)

Martini

I think that if Clare has used an Induction Hob for over two years she'll have the correct "ferrous bottomed pans! Induction hobs are excellent and very efficient and controllable. Looks very good value, snap it up! Everything should last a reasonable amount of time under the "Sales of Goods Act" so should be good for at least 5 years.
No, Stainless is not ferrous but my pans are stainless steel but have a ferrous core within the stainless base.
They are usually marked as suitable for Induction Hobs.

lovesharingbargainsme

Dont know if this any good to you but worth a look. Use code on HUKD (Comet) for 15% off (Ends today tho) bringing price down to £169.99.
Oops forgot to post link http://www.comet.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResultsDisplayView?storeId=10151&catalogId=10002&langId=-1&searchTerm=induction+hob

Rich44_2

If Stainless Steel is a minimum of 70% Iron how can it NOT be Ferrous? You can use non-Ferrous materials if you use an interface plate what one of those will cost you and how much that affects the efficiency I don't know

Will my pans work on an induction hob? - here's how you test your pans.

Testing the pans – This is easy, if a magnet will stick to the bottom of the pans they will work on a domestic or commercial induction hob!

Induction hobs work well with any pans with a high ferrous metal content at the point where the base is in contact with the Induction hob cooking surface. Cast iron pans and any black metal or iron pans will work on an induction hob. Stainless steel pans will often work on an induction hob provided the sole of the pan is a grade of stainless steel that has a high iron content, to check this do the magnet test, if the magnet sticks to the sole of the pan it will work on an induction hob!

daska

I agree it 'looks' good value (it's certainly cheap) but I've not been overly impressed by other Beko products I've had experience with so personally I'd walk straight past, sorry and all that but I've learned that you get what you pay for and a basic model from a good range is often better value overall than a cheap one.

I took a look at the Which? Best Buys for you though and their top marks went to the Indesit VIA640C which is available at under £300.

N.B. For those considering the move to induction: a simple way of checking your pans is to see if a magnet will stick to the base, if it sticks the chances are it will work

For more info on Induction cooking and pans take a look HERE

McKneff

The_Jester wrote: »

Hi I'm not sure if you read the description in detail but:

"Only saucepans made of ferrous metal are suitable for use on any Induction hob. Aluminium, copper and glass pans are not suitable for induction hobs."

I bought a portable one a few weeks back and had to return it as it would have cost me more having to replace all my stainless steel pots.

That's a shame, because you can actually just use normal stainless steel pans on them. The Ferrous pans made specially for them are really expensive.

Like the other poster says, if you try a magnet on the bottom of any pan it is okay with induction hobs.

Martini

Rich44 wrote: »

If Stainless Steel is a minimum of 70% Iron how can it NOT be Ferrous? You can use non-Ferrous materials if you use an interface plate what one of those will cost you and how much that affects the efficiency I don't know

Sorry "Rich44" you are of course correct! Some Stainless steel grades are ferrous and are magnetic. However good quality pots and pans are usually made from Austenitic stainless steels which contain nickel and chromium. These are not magnetic and therefore not suitable unless they have the built in ferrous core. Try a magnet on the base. If it sticks it should be okay!

Clare11

Hi again
Yes.....I have the correct pans so I will have no additional expense plus I have a friend who is an electrican.
My pans are stainless steel and read suitable for induction....They have what is known as an "impact base" and a magent sticks to them.
Anyway discount code H!!!5 is certainly making it more attractive! Sorry it seems this webpage won't allow me to print the code here for you to view.
And the 2 year guarantee too.
Quidco is another 2.5%.

Beko can't be all bad?
I am sorely tempted!.....

daska

I'm sure Beko isn't all bad LOL, it's just that my experience is that every Beko appliance bought by someone I know has had a problem: my sister's freezer doesn't work in low temperatures even though it's supposed to work down to -15, a friends washing machine malfunctioned and another friend's dishwasher leaked. The only 3 I know of and they all had faults when first purchased.