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Induction Cooking Vs. Electric Cooking
How Does an Induction Cooktop Work?
Best Induction Range Options On The Market
Cooking is so much fun, isn't it? However, as you're probably aware, it can be much more fun if done with the right cooking appliances. More often than not, the cooking tools or appliances you use determine how much of a great time you have while cooking. Technology has contributed to improving human life in so many ways, and the "cooking industry" has also been revolutionized to keep up with the quality of life consumers have come to expect.
One major way technology has contributed to cooking is the development and introduction of novel culinary technology, one of which is induction cooking. If you're familiar with the cooking industry, you will have heard the term "induction cooking" before. You may have even heard people mention something about how induction and electric cooktops are closely related.
Read on to learn what induction cooking is and discover some of the best induction range options available on the market today. However, before we go into exploring these best induction range options, let's take a look at what induction cooking is exactly.
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Using electricity to cook has been around for a while, and electric cookers are abundant on the market today. Since its development, further attempts have been made to develop more energy-efficient electric cooking approaches, and induction cooking is a product of this research. Basically, induction cooking can be viewed as a type of electric cooking, although there are some pretty significant differences between them.
Induction Cooking Vs. Electric Cooking
The major difference between induction cooktops and electric cooktops is the way or "means" by which these cooktops go about their heat transfer process. For electric cooktops, heat generated from the electric supply is first transferred to the cooktop's surface before it is finally transferred to the pot itself. This more or less explains why you'll have noticed (if you've used an electric cooktop before) that your electric cooktop still remains hot for some time after you've disconnected it from the electrical supply.
Induction cooking, on the other hand, features a more efficient method of heat transfer that allows the "delivery" of heat directly to the base of your cooking pot. The energy efficiency induction cooktops offer is one of the main reasons why they are favored by millions of users, including several restaurants globally.
How Does an Induction Cooktop Work?
As mentioned earlier, induction cooktops make use of electrical current just like electrical cooktops; however, it's the way they use electricity that makes them special. Rather than transfer heat via thermal conduction, which involves first heating up an intermediary surface before heating up the pot itself, induction cooktops deliver the heat directly to the pot via electromagnetic radiation. This ensures that there is very little thermal energy (heat) lost as up to 90 percent of the total heat generated is available for cooking.
Benefits Of Induction Cooking
Recent statistics have shown that more and more homeowners are switching to induction cooking with induction cooktops and ranges. You're probably thinking, "What could be responsible for this increasing number of people switching to induction cooktops and ranges in their kitchen?" Read on to learn for yourself why induction cooking is such an attractive option.
Energy Efficient
One of the major reasons induction cooktops and ranges are so popular these days is because of their effective energy conservation. Unlike gas and electric cooktops and ranges that are usually associated with significant energy wastage, induction ranges are very energy-efficient, so you'll still be able to use them for cooking whatever you want without running up your electricity consumption in the process. In fact, induction ranges and cooktops are currently the most energy-efficient way of cooking.
Safety
Induction ranges are also very safe for kitchen use, safer than electric and gas cooktops and ranges. This is because electric and gas cooking requires some thermal transfer intermediary (your cooktop or range) before the heat produced is finally transferred to the cookware. Because there is no "intermediary surface" for heat transfer, induction cooktops and ranges tend to barely get warm while in use, making them perfect for use in the kitchen, especially if your kitchen tends to be crowded while you're cooking.
Improved Comfort
Another reason why you should consider making the switch to using induction ranges in your kitchen is the fact that cooking is much more comfortable when you're using an induction range. Because there is no thermal loss, you won't have to deal with a hot and stuffy kitchen environment while you're cooking. You'll also be able to easily clean your induction range immediately after you're done using it.
Improved Cooking Results
In addition to offering improved cooking comfort and energy efficiency, induction ranges are also very good for cooking, better than electric and gas ranges. This is because their unique induction design allows for precise temperature control and faster cooking. Cooking with induction ranges means your pots and pans will heat up quickly, so you'll be able to enjoy more efficient cooking experiences.
Best Induction Range Options On The Market
Now that you know what induction cooking is, as well as some of the advantages of having and using an induction range in your kitchen, let's explore some of the best induction range options available on the market.
The Bosch 800 Series Slide-in Induction Range
"Sleek and intelligent" are the terms that come to mind when considering the Bosch 800 Series Slide-in induction range and why not? This induction range has a slide-in design that ensures you'll always be able to easily slide it in for that sleek "built-in" kitchen look. Beyond its impressive aesthetics, the Bosch 800 Series Slide-in induction range also features some of the best technological additions that allow for smart control and exceptional cooking results.
Key Features
- Pyrolytic Self-cleaning
- Large Oven Capacity (4.6 Cu. Ft.)
- Warming Drawer
- Convection Muti-rack Feature
- Touch Control
- 11 Specialized Cooking Modes
- Child Lock
The Bertazzoni Master Series Freestanding Induction Range
If Italy is known for one thing, it'll arguably be for its astoundingly-rich "food culture," so as you would expect, the cooking appliances they'll use to whip up those culinary marvels will be spectacular. This is how you know that the Bertazzoni Master Series Induction Range is going to be a perfect addition to your kitchen. All the individual parts of this highly-impressive cooking machine are designed and produced in Italy, so they are quality assured. It features a 4.7 cubic feet oven that has inbuilt dual convection fans. It's also worth mentioning that the temperature regulation of this induction range is one of the best on the market, so if you prefer to have total control of all your cooking variables, this induction range is perfect for you.
Key Features
- Large Oven Capacity
- Soft-motion Doors
- Elegant Temperature Gauge
- Dual Convection Fans
- 3700W Power Output
- Digital Controls
The Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Slide in Electric Range
One look at the Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Slide in Electric Range, and you'll immediately conclude it's one of the most impressive induction ranges you've ever seen. While its look is certainly very impressive, the performance this induction range offers is even more astounding. It has an 11" induction range that you'll be able to use to boil a quart of water in a little over 100 seconds. In addition, this induction range's intelligent design also allows for a very high level of temperature regulation during cooking. The Café™ 30" Stainless Steel Slide in Electric Range certainly gives stress-free cooking a whole new meaning.
Key Features
- Wifi-enabled and App compatible
- Downloadable Cooking Oven Upgrades
- No-preheat Air Fry
- Gourmet Guided Cooking
- Dual Oven
- Large Capacity
The AGA Elise 36" Free Standing Induction Range
The AGA Elise Free Standing Induction Range is one of the best 36" induction range options on the market, and it features the classic Elise design but with a twist. The classic Elise finish was reimagined in this induction range to give it a perfect blend of old and new cooking range designs. This unique design lends the AGA Elise 36" Free Standing Induction Range a sort of elegance that'll immediately be obvious once you look at it. Beyond aesthetics, however, the AGA Elise 36" Free Standing Induction Range also boasts a collection of impressive features that'll definitely improve your cooking experience. It has an extra-large multifunctional oven, five induction burners, and even integrated capacitive touch controls.
Key Features
- Large Oven Capacity
- Stainless Steel Finish
- Storage Drawer
- 5 Induction Burners
- Glass-top Cooktop Design
The Samsung 30" Slide-in Induction Range
A list of the best induction range options available on the market will certainly not be complete without Samsung's very impressive slide-in induction range. The Samsung 30" Slide-in Induction Range is the perfect induction range option for you if you intend to build a smart kitchen. This induction range features a Convection+ feature that allows for much faster cooking results and an extra-large oven design that ensures you'll be able to cook multiple dishes simultaneously. Best of all, it is Wifi enabled, so you'll be able to control, monitor, and adjust range settings right from your smartphone!
Key Features
- Wifi Enabled
- Extra-large Oven Capacity (6.3 Cu. Ft.)
- 5 Induction Burners
- Fingerprint-resistant Stainless Steel Finish
- Voice Activated
- Child Lock
- Hot Surface Indicator
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