Ikea induction hobs....any good??

Slimgimli

Hi, when we were looking at getting an Ikea kitchen , the salesman told us that their induction hobs didn't need an extra powerful cable....sorry forgot the technical name but basically can be plugged into a normal socket rather than us needing a new bigger cable? Is this correct and if so are they as good as other makes?? Thanks

samtheman1k

They are absolutely fine in functionality...had one for 2 years now, no problems at all. You'll have to check the power rating of the particular one you're looking at...you might get away with a standard 13A plug....but it is really bad practice, especially if on the same circuit as the oven. Ikea really shouldn't be making statements like that as they know nothing about your wiring in your house.

PeggyAnn_2

Here's a link to all Ikea kitchen appliance manuals that should give you the information you need: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB/customer_service/appliance_guide.html.

After a lot of research we've just bought an Ikea Nutid NIN4T induction hob and we're very pleased indeed with it - we would never have anything but an induction hob from now on.

At £249 it's a real bargain! It appears to be identical to a Whirlpool model that costs £450 except that only 2 of the rings have a power boost feature.

When looking at induction hobs be aware that most manufacturers specify there not being wall cupboards etc close to the sides of an induction hob. Indesit and Hotpoint are particularly restrictive here and on checking with them the guarantee would be invalid in many cases.

lil.smartie

Ikea also give a 5 yr warranty & are doing 4 for 3 on appliances at the moment

Kate

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A 13A socket will provide enough power to run only one ring at full power (you can buy single ring hobs, Lidl do them from time to time). Anything more and you will quickly find the fuse will blow - protecting you from the cable overheating and setting on fire. My own 4 ring induction hob is installed to a dedicated 32A cooker supply.

Slimgimli

Thanks everyone for your replies, will pop over and have a look at them again next weekend! And check with an electrician before we buy!!

shown73

I've just been looking at a Proline induction hob in Comet. About £250 if I remember, but the main thing is, it states clearly on the power cord, 16A load. There seems to be a lot of dis-information about these units, and a bit of clarity wouldn't go amiss. For one ring of a cooker to use 13A, it would have to draw 3250W, wouldn't it? Hardly likely.

lindos90

I have the ikea induction hob and LOVE it!

The onlt thing i would say is that it looks good with the controls centrally in the middle, but if I ever needed another one, I would have the controls at the side, as I often use the back rings for saucepans, and use the front when lifting tins out of the oven, and it is very easy to turn the rings on or off by mistake.

Not sure about the leccy supply, the instruction booklet above should have it in, my OH is on xbox live, so I cant disturb him or he will sulk:rotfl:. I will ask him tomorrow and get back to you!

Slimgimli

Thanks for that, will look for your update!! Wish someone could clarify the power aspect! The other idea is the glass top gas rings as I already have a gas supply where the hob will be , but like the streamline of the induction hob, but could compromise if it would work out cheaper re: the wiring etc! Anyone got a glass topped gas hob......thoughts etc on them would be great!

Suzi

Slinky_Malinky

I have a Neff gas on glass hob, sadly I hate it

It rises up too high off the worktop due to the thickness of the glass and the pan stands on top. This is a personal gripe for me as I am only 5ft tall) but the main reason is that it is a nightmare to keep clean.

If I had the money I would chnage it for an induction hob in a heartbeat.

lindos90

OK, asked my OH, he said that when we had the kitchen redone (just over a year ago) the electrican used the dedicated 30amp wire (previously used for the oven and hob) for the new hob supply. They calculated the maximum supply it would use if all four rings were on (including the boosts) and it covered it comfortably.

The oven (also from Ikea!) is connected to a simple 13amp plug behind the units, again he remembers the electrician showing him why this was sufficient.

If you are doing much work in the kitchen, including moving wires etc, be careful, as wires that are hidden in the wall have to run in certain places (to avoid possibility of inadvertently screwing into them in the future when you have forgoten where they are!) Our electrician signed off all the repositioning of wires (think it was called a part P, and we got a certificate)

Any more queries, let me know and I will ask OH (when he's not playing black ops:rotfl:)