3 useful features to consider when buying an induction hob
The growth in the popularity of induction hobs over the last few years has been staggering. Whilst peoples concern for saving energy partly explains this growth, the main reason why induction hobs have become so popular is price. As induction technology has become older & more cost-effective to manufacture, the starting price of induction hobs has fallen steeply. When Induction hobs first came out they cost around £1,000, now you can buy an induction hob for as little as £300.
The purpose of this blog is to highlight 3 really useful features to consider when buying an induction hob.
Induction hobs with Flexible Zones
Flexible cooking zones enable you to cook with pans of any size, positioned anywhere in the induction zone. The AEG MaxiSight induction hob (pictured below) uses flexible cooking zones that adjust automatically to a pans size, up to 1200mm in diameter. Measuring 800mm wide, the AEG MaxiSight induction hob also features a Stop & Go function, Automatic Booster for rapid heat up, electronic controls & a colour TFT display.
Induction hobs with 6th SENSE
Another useful feature to consider when buying an induction hob is 6th SENSE from Whirlpool. 6th SENSE induction hobs are able to sense the exact temperature of pans when boiling water. They’re intelligent enough to adjust the power level to reach boiling point and automatically reduce the temperature just enough to maintain boiling point – significantly reducing energy consumption.
Below: Whirlpool’s ACM 847/BA 6th SENSE induction hob
Induction hobs with Point and Twist
Neff’s Point and Twist uses a magnetic central control dial. All you do is place the dial in the centre of the control area. You then tip it towards the zone you want to activate and ‘twist’ to select the power level you want.
What’s really clever with Point and Twist is that the dial is removable. So, when you’ve finished cooking, you can remove the dial and hide it away in a drawer or cupboard. A removable dial not only keeps the hob looking neat and uncluttered, but also prevents children from using the hob.
Below: Neff’s T54T97N2 Point & Twist induction hob
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