Author Topic: Induction cooktop. Anyone use one? Better? (Read 5899 times)

rrocket · « **Reply #20 on:** March 07, 2011, 06:23:58 pm »

Quote from: wing on March 07, 2011, 06:20:59 pm

You obviously cannot grill on an induction top, now your talking non-sense.

Yes when the power goes out you are screwed. But my house has no gas line coming in, so there isn't much choice now is there? ktm doesn't have a line, that's costly, more costly then heading to mcdees if the power goes out

Well you COULD grill on induction heat with a grill/skillet combo. But it would not taste the same as throwing your steak on the gas grill on top of your range.

And yea...sucks a lot if you don't have a gas line already.

wing · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2011, 06:38:54 pm »

I just go outside and pop open the BBQ

Triple Bob · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2011, 07:14:22 pm »

I just like to move stuff around when I'm cooking, like turning the stir fry over by just moving the wok. With gas it can be in the air and still be in the flame. Plus you can burn off the alcohol on certain dishes. I worked in a restaurant for a few years, I can't see a decent one switching to induction, it's like the CVT of cooking, great for the beige of mind.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #23 on:** March 07, 2011, 07:41:50 pm »

I have a Kenmore Elite slide in induction range and really love it. I've never cooked with a gas range so I can't really compare between the two. I can say however that induction heats extremely quick and the temp can be controlled very precisely. This is the one that I have. http://www.sears.ca/product/kenmore-elite-md-induction-slide-in-range-stainless-steel/622-000774257-C970-44003

Triple Bob · « **Reply #24 on:** March 07, 2011, 09:38:48 pm »

Can't be controlled in the air though.

tenpenny · « **Reply #25 on:** March 08, 2011, 09:31:27 am »

Quote from: rrocket on March 07, 2011, 06:23:58 pm

Quote from: wing on March 07, 2011, 06:20:59 pm
You obviously cannot grill on an induction top, now your talking non-sense.

Yes when the power goes out you are screwed. But my house has no gas line coming in, so there isn't much choice now is there? ktm doesn't have a line, that's costly, more costly then heading to mcdees if the power goes out

Well you COULD grill on induction heat with a grill/skillet combo. But it would not taste the same as throwing your steak on the gas grill on top of your range.

And yea...sucks a lot if you don't have a gas line already.

Ours is porpane, as we don't have NG in our neighborhood.
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ktm525 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:04:07 am »

Due to the previously cut hole in my granite countertop not all models will fit. It looks like the LG is now in the lead. Comes with a griddle. A great feature of induction is that even if a burner is turned on there is no heat ( unless a ferrous pot/pan is on it)

tortoise · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:14:38 am »

I can't tell, does it have dials or up/down buttons?

My dad's has the buttons and I much prefer the dials.

ktm525 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:20:38 am »

Quote from: tortoise on March 08, 2011, 11:14:38 am

I can't tell, does it have dials or up/down buttons?

My dad's has the buttons and I much prefer the dials.

buttons. I am on the fence on the dial issue. No dials makes cleanup very easy as crud gets under them. The dials are easier to uh ...dial.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:25:47 am »

Quote from: ktm525 on March 08, 2011, 11:20:38 am

Quote from: tortoise on March 08, 2011, 11:14:38 am
I can't tell, does it have dials or up/down buttons?

My dad's has the buttons and I much prefer the dials.

buttons. I am on the fence on the dial issue. No dials makes cleanup very easy as crud gets under them. The dials are easier to uh ...dial.

Very true, it's an absolute breeze cleaning mine. It's not a deal breaker by any means, but I prefer the look and ease of cleaning of the soft touch buttons over the dials.

safristi · « **Reply #30 on:** March 08, 2011, 11:37:43 am »

Electric will be gone evntually.

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so you agree with me on tha LEAFS und VOLTS then...

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why do we call Petrol GAS and GAS GAS.....is it the 2 Roughrider teams SYNDROME...we have a 100 word Vocabulary.....

D'oh a deere i ride myself............

ktm525 · « **Reply #31 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:24:54 pm »

Quote from: safristi on March 08, 2011, 11:37:43 am

Electric will be gone evntually.

so you agree with me on tha LEAFS und VOLTS then...

.............

why do we call Petrol GAS and GAS GAS.....is it the 2 Roughrider teams SYNDROME...we have a 100 word Vocabulary.....

D'oh a deere i ride myself............
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Ordered the LG. We will see if it is all that it is cracked up to be. Saf I will ship you my old cracked radiant cooktop...

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #32 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:37:29 pm »

Good stuff, I am sure you will be very happy with it! I certainly love my Kenmore.

wing · « **Reply #33 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:04:01 pm »

Let us know if it was worth it

random006 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:10:30 pm »

Gas is the way to go for pinpoint control of the cooking process. As to the difficulty in achieving a simmered sauce, you have to play with the controls a bit and monitor your sauce every few minutes. Eventually, a setting will be found that works for that particular sauce/pot combo. Cooking is an art, after all.

I like the "idea" of induction cooking:
1. no radiant heat emitted by the unit
2. safe for little hands or clumsy people in general

3. fast
4. its very "high tech" and modern nature appeals at an aesthetic level. i.e. "it's cool"

The problem in practice is the cost of the unit is such that the alternatives almost always look good. Natural gas is available pretty much everywhere around where I live and even if one doesn't have access to gas, the flat top stoves still win out on price.

safristi · « **Reply #35 on:** March 10, 2011, 01:46:57 pm »

Ktm [/quote]

Ordered the LG. We will see if it is all that it is cracked up to be. Saf I will ship you my old cracked radiant cooktop...
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Ta I have enuf CRACK'er Jack tops already...... A bi-weekly perfectly cooked steak alternating with a lasgana will be fine....with the accompanying wine tho'..NO PLONK..........have i INDUCED ya yet ....

....saucy boy....

Frontier1 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 10, 2011, 02:16:45 pm »

Had ours for 2 1/2 years, it is the best, my wife absolutely loves it. If you have young kids or a pet that could jump up, they really can't burn themselves, they will feel the residual heat after you're done cooking and it will hurt a bit but no more than that. Anything that spills over will not turn crispy on the stove top.

wing · « **Reply #37 on:** March 10, 2011, 02:20:56 pm »

That last point is probably the best advantage!

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #38 on:** March 10, 2011, 04:09:01 pm »

Quote from: wing on March 10, 2011, 02:20:56 pm

That last point is probably the best advantage!

Or if you have small kids, his first point is probably the best advantage.

wing · « **Reply #39 on:** March 10, 2011, 04:58:29 pm »

You only burn yourself once, before you learn your lesson