Differences between induction hob and glass ceramic?

Gas stoves have long ceased to be considered the best option for cooking in the kitchen. The interior of a modern kitchen cannot be imagined without hobs integrated in furniture. Choosing an efficient model of a stove for work, and thereby equipping the kitchen with the latest fashion and modern technology, is easy. But to understand the difference between an induction hob and a ceramic glass stove is sometimes difficult. Which is better - glass ceramic or induction cooker, we will help you find the answer in this article to this question.

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Vitroceramic hob

Before deciding which stove to choose - induction or glass ceramics, it is worth learning a little information about the principle of operation, the pros and cons of each option. Let's start with glass ceramics.

99% of induction hobs are made of glass ceramics, although stoves made of stainless steel are sometimes found on sale. For example, V-Zug and Teppan Yaki. In addition, several varieties of plates with various types of heating automatically fall into the category of glass-ceramic surfaces:

• Spiral.
• Halogen (infrared).
• Hi-light.

Important! If you plan to buy a hob, then our separate post will help you choose the best model. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with our rated hobs.

Thus, the first simple conclusion can be made: the difference between an induction hob and a ceramic glass one is that the first concept includes a wider range of options.

Important! Any of the above heating elements is under a coating made of a single sheet of glass ceramics. The working body of the panel are cast iron discs, with heating elements placed inside. Hot plates first produce heat while using maximum power. After that, the automation switches the operation mode of the stove to reduced power. After turning off the hob, the temperature remains for a long time and remains.

Advantages of a stove made of glass-ceramic hob:

• Attractive look.
• Relative cheapness.
• Automatically reduces and increases the heating zone, depending on the size of the bottom of the dishes.
• Burners create an even flow of heat.
• Not the entire surface of the hob is heated, but only the area under the bottom of the cookware.
• The indicator of residual heat is placed on the panel, so if you forget to turn off the burner or for some time it has not cooled down, the red dot will always remind you of this.

Disadvantages:

• Increased energy consumption compared to induction cooker.
• On the glass-ceramic surface there are traces of copper and aluminum utensils. Find out what cleaning products you can use to glass ceramic panel cleaning.
• Often there are chips along the edges of the panel.
• It requires careful care and constant presence, for example, hot sugar syrup or “runaway” soup can completely ruin the surface material.
• To clean the glass-ceramic surface, special tools are needed.

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Induction model

The main difference between the induction model is that the stove itself does not heat up. The current coming through the built-in coils creates a magnetic field and affects the magnetized bottom of the dishes. Thanks to this principle of operation, electricity is not consumed for heating the entire cooking surface, but is concentrated in only one place.

Important! At presentations of induction models, managers use a very spectacular view: put a pot of water on the panel, and put chocolate next to it. While the water in the pan boils, the chocolate is not even going to melt.

Despite the many advantages of the induction panel, it is not always possible to use it. In addition, it should be noted that the created magnetic field affects the microclimate of the room, the operation of other household appliances, as well as the well-being of a person.

Important! In connection with the special principle of operation of induction hobs, special cookware having a magnetic bottom is required. As a rule, a magnet is also included with the stove, which allows you to check the cookware for suitability.

Advantages of induction hob:

• High performance with moderate power consumption. Modern induction models of household appliances have high efficiency (from 90%).
• The hot plates heat up and cool down very quickly. Due to the special heating mechanism, the hob very quickly reaches the desired temperature, due to which the cooking process is significantly accelerated.
• Safety of use. Since the heat is transferred not to the surface of the stove, but only to the dishes, the probability of getting burned by touching the stove is 0. Even children can safely touch household appliances.
• It does not depend on the voltage in the mains.
• Allows you to accelerate the heating of one burner due to the second.
• The stove is equipped with automatic on and off. As soon as you put the pan - the stove turns on, remove the dishes - turn off.
• Induction mechanisms do not heat the air, so there is no need to ventilate the room.
• Ease of use.
• Attractive appearance.
• Harmonious combination with any interior details.
• The cooker only recognizes cookware of a certain size. If you forget or accidentally drop the spoon on the hob, it will not heat up, since the minimum diameter of the bottom of the dishes cannot be less than 12 cm, and in some models - 8 cm.

Important! This feature of the panels made coffee lovers a little more complicated, however, there is a solution and it is quite simple - get a disk adapter.

Disadvantages of the induction model:

• High price. The price of the model will directly depend on the number of functions of household appliances.
• Need to purchase special cookware for induction cookers, which is also not cheap.
• Large loads on the wiring.
• The effects of radiation on certain things, such as flash drives, credit cards.
• The difficulty of choosing the optimal zone for embedding the panel. Induction cookers cannot be fixed above metal surfaces, so you will have to consider how to move the oven to another part of the room.

Useful Tips

In order to not only understand the difference between an induction hob and a glass ceramic hob, but also to determine for yourself which model is better, consider the following:

1. Choose the induction panel option from the practical side convenient for you: at least one large burner should be present on the stove.
2. Household appliances must match the style of the kitchen interior. For example, a black glossy panel without certain contours in the zones where the hobs are located will be appropriate in modern design areas (hi-tech), and light hobs with black or red hobs will work well in older interiors.

Important! In case you decide to set the hob yourself, you can find a detailed algorithm on our portal of useful tips. Follow the link and find out how to connect an induction panel.

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What utensils can be used for modern panels?

As soon as you decide for yourself, induction or glass ceramics - which is better, you will have to be puzzled by the choice of suitable dishes for a specific stove model:

1. All dishes that you will use on electric hobs should have only a flat bottom, without any sides and recesses.
2. For cast iron burners of glass-ceramic panels, it is necessary to select such dishes, the diameter of which will fully correspond to the heating zone. Otherwise, the burners will wear out quickly and waste energy during operation.
3. For induction models, it is permissible to use pots and pans only with a wide and thick bottom with ferromagnetic properties. You can use thinner dishes, but at the bottom there should be special pheromagnetic stickers.
4. Crockery should be made of metal with magnetic properties, such as enamelled cast iron or stainless steel.

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Which stove to choose: induction or glass ceramics?

Choosing a hob model - glass-ceramic or induction, evaluate all the pros and cons of each of them. The fundamental difference between them is not too significant:

1. The induction panel heats only the bottom of the cookware, and it does not take a long time to reach the set temperature. Food that is cooked on such a panel never burns, so the main difference between an induction cooker and glass ceramics is a lower energy consumption with a higher productivity.
2. The glass-ceramic panel with a spiral electric heating element first heats up itself, and only then begins to heat the dishes.
3. Glass-ceramic panel will cost less than induction, in addition, no additional costs for new dishes.

Important! The induction model will delight you with the level of safety and the absence of an unpleasant odor, while a light smell of burning is always felt from a stove with a conventional heater.

Choosing a model for your kitchen will depend on many criteria, such as:

• Functionality.
• Security.
• Profitability.
• Beautiful sophisticated design.
• Additional functions.

All of the above factors are very important when choosing a hob, not only for consumers, but also for manufacturers of new kitchen appliances that delight us with new developments in this area.

Important! Also, select the optimal number of burners, focusing on the number of family members and the frequency of cooking. Many induction models have not only 4 rings, but also 2, 3 and even 5.

Choose additional features

Modern manufacturers delight consumers with the following additional functions of the hobs:

• Child protection.
• Change of power and area of ​​heating of rings.
• Touch control system.
• Ability to set a timer with a notification.
• Programs with memorizing your favorite recipes. Some hobs, thanks to memory programs, can, if necessary, repeat the selected cooking mode while saving your favorite recipes.

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An unlimited number of new and interesting functions allows each housewife to choose the most optimal and convenient option for household appliances. When choosing a stove, think about whether you need all the offered functions in order not to overpay for those properties that are not needed. When buying a stove, give preference only to trusted brands that have quality certificates.Thanks to the above advantages and disadvantages of glass-ceramic or induction cookers, we hope you can choose the best option that will not only be the best assistant in the kitchen, but also a stylish addition to the modern interior.