What is an induction hob?
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Which induction hob sizes are available? What about a venting hob? You might be asking yourself these great questions if you're looking for a new induction hob. Our buying guide for induction hobs is here to help.
The first choice to make is induction. You might also want to look at venting hobs, which have an integrated hood fan. Factors like hob sizes and hob controls are also important. Perhaps you also want to look at a hob's energy-efficiency or are interested in the latest advances in technology.
Below we explain what to consider when choosing a new induction hob for your kitchen.
What's an induction hob?
Induction hobs generate heat through a magnetic field. Unlike ceramic hobs, the magnets only work when a pot is placed on it. Induction heats up ultra fast and offers exceptional flexibility: heating zones can be combined to suit a wide range of pot and pan sizes and shapes.
Pro tip: To test if a pot works with induction, see if a magnet attaches to the bottom.
Induction hobs come in varying widths, ranging from 30 to 80cm. The right one for you depends on your cooking habits and the space available in your kitchen. A wider hob lets you comfortably cook with multiple pots or pans at once.
Induction hob sizes.
Induction models are available in the following widths:
Pro tip: If you have an extractor hood, your hob should be the same width or slightly narrower.
A venting hob is essentially an induction hob and a hood fan in one appliance. Built in below the hob is a powerful extractor fan that, when in use, sucks away steam and odours from pots or pans on the cooking surface.
Pro tip: In a venting hob, the "hood" is cleverly hidden below the worktop. It's perfect for an island or for those who don't want a visible hood fan. However, it's slightly deeper than a non-venting hob.
Many of our hobs come with innovative and smart features that make sautéing, frying and boiling more enjoyable.
Smart hob: Models with Home Connect let you verify remotely that your hob is switched off.
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Avoid scorching: The PerfectFry sensor regulates the temperature during frying, adjusting it automatically if needed.
Prevent boiling over: The PerfectCook sensor attaches to a pot and prevents it from boiling over by precisely regulating the temperature.
There’s a lot to love about induction cooktops. If you are a parent with lots of mouths to feed, a busy professional, someone who loves to cook, or a person who just wants to make a quick meal and spend your time outside the kitchen, induction cooktops might be the best decision you make in your kitchen remodel.
Because these cooktops heat the pan directly, they heat up a lot faster. You can expect cold water to be brought to a rolling boil at least two minutes faster with an induction cooktop than with gas or electric. You won’t be waiting long for the pan to get to the right temperature to sear your meat or heat the oil for sauteing. Meal prep time definitely decreases with an induction cooktop.
Induction cooktops are significantly more energy efficient than other types. They’re at least 5-10% more efficient than electric stoves, and three times more than gas. Because of this, they’re an incredibly eco-friendly option. And the federal government concurs; if you replace your gas or electric cooktop with an induction variety, you may be eligible for federal rebates. Induction cooktops produce less air pollution than gas, and use fewer resources.
Chefs have long said that it’s better to cook over gas than electric heat because of the greater control it gives you. Now the same thing is being said about induction. Many cooktops have fifteen or more settings, allowing you absolute precision when it comes to the temperature over which you cook. It also heats evenly, making hot spots a thing of the past.
No more scrubbing burned-on food splatters. Because induction cooktops stay cool (the only thing that gets hot is the pans themselves!), food that lands on the glass-ceramic surface doesn’t burn. It’s easy to wipe clean. The surface is smooth and non-porous, so spatters come right off. In fact, you can generally keep your induction cooktop clean with only kitchen spray and a microfiber cloth. Spray, wipe clean, and then rub the cloth in small circles to polish the surface to a gorgeous shine.
If the health and safety of your family is a big concern for you, an induction range might be the way to go. Because there’s no natural gas in use, the air inside your home will be cleaner. You also never have to worry about a gas leak, or an unlit burner left on and filling the area with gas.
The surface of an induction cooktop stays cool. If a child touches it, it’s unlikely they will be burned, since all the heat is transferred directly to the cookware. Additionally, the cooktop will turn itself off if the pan is moved from the surface–which means if you forget to turn it off, it’s got you covered. Many models also have a safety feature that turns off the surface if it senses a liquid spill, as you might get from a pot boiling over.
Induction cooktops are smooth and sleek and have a streamlined design that is perfect for just about any kitchen aesthetic. If one of the goals of your kitchen remodel is to update the look, you can’t go wrong with induction. Because of the simple design, induction cooktops look great and don’t produce visual clutter. Many kitchens feature these cooktops in the island, freeing up counter space and providing a great place for the cook to work on dinner while visiting with
Because induction cooktops use an electromagnetic field to cause pans to heat up, you have to have the right kind of pan. You can’t use, for example, aluminum pans on an induction cooktop. Most cast iron pans will work, and many stainless steel ones will as well. If you’re buying new cookware, look for “Induction Compatible” on the label. If you want to check if your existing pots and pans will work for you, stick a magnet on the bottom. If it attaches firmly, the item will work. If not, you’ll need to replace it.
There is a bit of a learning curve to using an induction cooktop. You can’t, for example, lift a pan to toss the ingredients like you might want to for a stir fry. As soon as you lift it, the cooktop will turn off. You also need a new rhythm to your cooking, where you prepare everything before you turn on the heat, not while you wait for it to heat up (no waiting for that anymore!). Timing things correctly might be a challenge at first, but the payoff will be worth it when you get the hang of it. You’ll also want to get to know the controls before you start so you’re not panicked part-way through a recipe, trying to figure out what setting “medium-high” heat is on your new cooktop.
Induction cooktops have a surface made of glass-ceramic, which looks and feels like glass and can withstand high heat. It’s not easy to scratch the surface, but if you don’t treat it gently, over time, it may get scratched. Enough surface scratches and the cooktop won’t be able to heat the pans well. Again, it’s pretty durable, but you’ll want to be careful anyway.
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