Induction hobs

Should I really buy an induction cooktop?

If you buy an induction stove online, you simplify your entire cooking process. You don’t need to worry about the safety concerns that you would have if you had to buy a gas stove. Your purchase of an electric stove online will ensure a safer, more efficient cooking experience. 

All you need is an outlet for electricity and you can practically cook anywhere, at any time. It’s very easy to use and offers you an efficient cooking experience. If you’re the kind of person who wants a hassle-free and low-effort cooking experience, then you should invest in IKEA’s induction cooktop. It is the ideal match for you.

You can regulate the temperature of your cooktop precisely if you choose to buy induction online. If you buy induction, you buy precision. No more overcooking your meals. Just set the right temperature, put on a timer, and you are good to go with your dish.

What is an induction stove? Is it the same as a stove with an induction cooktop? How is it different from a gas stove?

An induction stove comes with an induction cooktop. It works with the help of an electromagnetic field. What induction hobs do is they use electric current passed through a connection to the cooktop to generate heat and heat up pots and pans. This is done using magnetic induction. Typically what your gas stove uses is thermal energy to warm up your pots and pans and help you cook. 

Induction hobs are more efficient when it comes to energy usage than traditional gas stoves. They only transmit energy on the surface that touches the induction cooktop, unlike thermal gas stoves. This means that only the energy that is required to heat the utensil and use it for cooking is being used and no excess heat gets emitted. 

What are the advantages of using a stove with an induction cooktop?

Induction stoves are the more eco-friendly option

There are many other advantages of using an induction cooktop besides the ones listed above. It’s better for the planet because it doesn’t require thermal energy to produce heat. There are more and more renewable sources of energy being used for providing electricity, and since induction cooking is also more energy efficient, it makes it a more environmentally friendly option. 

Induction cooktops offer more precise temperature control

Another advantage of using an induction cooktop is that you can control the temperature. While traditional gas stoves come with temperature control as well, there is no precision in them. If you need something to cook at 40 degrees Celsius, you can only eyeball the temperature between high, medium and low. With an induction hob, on the other hand, you can set the temperature to 40 degrees and have a more precise cooking process.

Induction cooktops are also a lot easier to clean and maintain

A traditional gas stove has burners and knobs that need to be cleaned at least once a day to maintain them. But a stove with an induction cooktop is so much easier to clean. It comes with a flat surface and no knobs, which means that all you have to do is spray your cleaning liquid and wipe the surface clean. It’s effortless and takes virtually no time.

It reduces the time it takes to boil

The second advantage of using an induction stove is that it boils a lot faster than the traditional gas stove. Since the heat is directly

transferred to the small induction cooker or utensil in use, there is no excess energy being spread out, which leads to a faster boiling time. 

How do I use an induction hob?

Induction cooktops are fairly straightforward and easy to use. There is one thing that you should keep in mind though. You need to use utensils that are induction-friendly. Since it works on magnetism, you need magnetic-friendly materials for your utensils, or at least at the bottom, otherwise, you can risk damaging your cooktop. 

What are some materials that are compatible with induction hobs? 

You need to ensure that the material of your utensils that you are using to cook are ferromagnetic materials. This includes cast iron utensils, magnetic stainless steel utensils, and enamelled cast iron. Materials that won’t work on your cooktop are traditional stainless steel, aluminium, copper, glass, and more. 

At least the base of your cookware that you are using needs to be made out of ferromagnetic material to make it compatible with induction cooking. For example, a normal cooker won’t work, but a special small induction cooker with a magnetic base will work.

Steps to using a stove with an induction cooktop

Once you have your induction-friendly cookware in hand, you can follow these easy steps to begin your induction cooking process.

• Step 1: Switch your induction cooktop on. The induction cooktop that we have at IKEA is fairly simple to use. There’s a power button that you have to press to switch your cooktop on. All you have to do is ensure that it is plugged into an electrical outlet beforehand.
• Step 2: Put your cookware on top. It’s a fairly straightforward step. Once again, remember to use induction-friendly material for your cookware.
• Step 3: Set the temperature and keep track of your cooking time. Since induction stoves take less time to prepare meals than traditional gas stoves, you have to keep track of time to not burn or overcook your food.
• Step 4: Turn it off when you’re done. Always remember to switch your cooktop off with the power button when you are done cooking. Since there is no flame, you will not be able to tell if it’s on or off. This means you might burn yourself while cleaning if it hasn’t been switched off properly. As an added precautionary measure, unplug your induction stove when you’re done just to be extra sure.

FAQs

1.What is the induction stove price in India?

There are many brands that have induction stoves available in India, but the most affordable one for the highest quality when it comes to induction stove prices in India can be found at IKEA.

2. Should I buy a gas stove or an induction stove?

The choice between the two depends on the usage and the utensils you have. If you are willing to purchase more cookware that is induction friendly, then an induction stove will offer you a more eco-friendly and efficient alternative to a traditional gas stove.

3. Can I use stainless steel cookware for cooking on my induction cooktop?

Only some types of stainless steel are compatible with induction cooking. You have to make sure it’s magnetic stainless steel when you buy your cookware to make it a compatible option.

4. What will happen if I use normal cookware on my cooktop?

If you use non-compatible cookware for your induction stove, it will cause damage to the stove.

5. Is my electric gas stove the same as an induction stove?

Electric gas stoves are stoves that still use thermal energy to produce heat, but they don’t need a lighter to start them. Induction stoves are stoves that use electricity to create heat via an induction coil under the cooktop and transfer it to the surface.

6. Is induction cooking more expensive than cooking with a traditional gas stove?

No, in fact, induction cooking is more efficient. It uses less energy than a traditional gas stove. Also, if your house is solar-powered or you get energy using alternative resources, it also becomes a more environmentally friendly option. You end up optimising your energy usage as well as reducing the carbon emissions that you release into the environment.