Is an induction cooker with a good heating plate or a better Halogen lamp? Currently, there are 2 types: induction cookers with heating plates and those using Halogen lamps. So, which induction cooker is better? Should you choose an induction cooker with a heating plate or a Halogen lamp?
To buy the best induction cooker today, you need to understand it. This type of cooker currently has 2 main types:
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Induction cooker using heating plate
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Induction cooker using Halogen lamp
Therefore, nowadays, people also refer to induction cookers as Halogen cookers. So, do you know what an induction cooker is?
I. Understanding what an induction cooker is?
An induction cooker, commonly known as a Halogen cooker, partly because the products of this type of cooker use Halogen lamps.
The English term for induction cooker is Infrared Stove.
This type of cooker uses electrical energy as the main fuel for cooking. Due to the special operating principle of this device, electrical energy is converted into thermal energy by emitting infrared rays or heating the Halogen lamp to directly transfer temperature to the materials that need to be heated.
With the ability to radiate infrared heat from the cooker, the heating plate’s sensor wires are heated by electric current, generating a large amount of heat. This heat is transmitted directly to the cookware placed on it through the heat-resistant glass.
II. Classification of induction cookers
Currently, there are 2 types of induction cookers: Induction cookers using heating plates and Induction cookers using Halogen lamps. So: Which induction cooker is better?
1. Structure and working principle of induction cookers using Halogen lamps
The simplest sign to recognize the type of cooker using Halogen lamps compared to induction cookers with heating plates is that the cooker’s surface has a light bulb.
Due to the structure of the cooker being illuminated by Halogen lamps and the operating principle of the cooker. The lamp heats the filament at high temperatures. When the lamp lights up, it emits infrared rays, heating the cooker’s surface or all devices that come into direct contact with it. Understanding the structure and operating principle of Halogen induction cookers will help users be more proactive in controlling the temperature when cooking daily.
The Halogen lamps equipped in induction cookers have a lifespan of about 1,000-5,000 hours of use.
Therefore, this is also a disadvantage of the type of cooker using Halogen lamps. It is not as durable compared to induction cookers using heating plates. Typically, Halogen lamp cookers can only be used for about 1 year before users need to maintain and replace the bulb once.
Moreover, when illuminated, Halogen lamps emit a considerable amount of heat, and if the cooking utensil does not cover the entire illuminated area of the Halogen lamp, it can easily cause eye strain and discomfort for users.
However, one advantage that many users still decide to choose Halogen induction cookers is that this product line is cheaper than induction cookers using heating plates.
2. Structure and working principle of induction cookers with heating plates
Heating plates mark a significant turning point in the development of electric cookers, including induction and infrared cookers. The heating plate is made of quite thin but super durable steel sheets. It can withstand high resistance electric current, generating heat that is concentrated only at the bottom of the pot. Therefore, cooking with induction cookers using heating plates helps you cook faster, saving time and energy efficiently.
The heating plate of the induction cooker operates on the principle of heat transfer through infrared rays – thermal radiation. It is usually placed under a super durable, impact-resistant glass surface, making cooking quite safe.
Moreover, using heating plates that meet European standards also helps your cooking device cook more durably, with less need for component replacement compared to using Halogen lamp induction cookers. However, typically, induction cookers using heating plates are quite expensive compared to those using Halogen lamps.
Another advantage that heating plates of induction cookers bring is that cooking does not cause eye strain. Because the heat and light of the cooking area are only concentrated at the bottom of the pot.
Do you know which heating plate is the best for induction cookers? Currently, the highest-rated heating plate for induction, induction, and infrared cookers is the EGO heating plate. This is a high-quality, super durable, and very safe heating plate.
The imported induction cooker models from Kocher are also equipped with EGO heating plates, the best heating plates for induction cookers available today.
III. Classification of induction cooker heating plates
To better meet the cooking needs of users, currently, induction cooker heating plates are designed and produced in increasingly diverse sizes and shapes.
If previously, heating plates were often used for induction cookers, electric cookers, and infrared cookers focusing on round designs, now you can choose induction cookers using heating plates in elliptical shapes and various sizes and designs.
The most popular sizes of induction cooker heating plates today are:
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Induction cooker heating plate 16.5cm 1 heating zone
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Induction cooker heating plate 23cm 3000W
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Induction cooker heating plate 23cm 2 heating zones
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Induction cooker heating plate 30cm 3000W
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Induction cooker heating plate Ellipse with sensor
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Induction cooker heating plate 20cm 2000W
IV. How to identify whether an induction cooker uses a heating plate or a Halogen lamp
Surely many women are wondering how to identify which type of induction cooker is using a heating plate and which is using a Halogen lamp?
Kocher suggests the simplest way to distinguish between induction cookers using heating plates and those using Halogen lamps with a few handy tips below:
1. How to identify cookers using heating plates
- With induction cookers using heating plates, when cooking, the surface of the cooker’s glass often shows faint red concentric streaks.
- You can also rely on the symbols on the cooker’s glass surface. Especially, high-end cookers using premium EGO heating plates will have the EGO Hi-Light symbol as shown below:
- Symbol for induction cookers using EGO heating plates
- In addition, you can also identify induction cooker heating plates by checking the logo printed on the back of the heating plate.
2. How to identify cookers using Halogen lamps
For induction cookers using Halogen lamps, when in use, you will see 2 bright red lines under the glass surface.
V. Notes when using induction cookers with heating plates
To ensure safety when using cookers, including both Halogen lamp induction cookers and heating plate induction cookers, home cooks should note a few things below to know how to use induction cookers correctly and effectively:
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Do not touch the cooker’s surface immediately after turning it off as the surface temperature is still hot, which can cause blisters or burns.
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Do not unplug suddenly while in use, or unplug immediately after turning off the cooker. Because unplugging abruptly while the cooker is still hot causes the cooling fan to stop working, preventing the cooker from cooling down. This leads to a reduced lifespan of the cooker. If the cooker encounters a problem, it should be turned off using the ON/OFF button before unplugging.
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It is advisable to choose heat-resistant utensils suitable for induction cookers. To optimize the heating performance of the plate or lamp, determining what type of cookware is best for induction cookers will be a useful guide for you to choose thick, flat-bottomed materials that help distribute heat evenly and avoid energy waste.
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If grilling on an induction cooker, clean immediately after the cooker has cooled down to make cleaning easier and keep the cooker always new and clean.
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Be cautious with young children; do not let them get close to the cooker while it is in operation.
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Do not place flammable objects on the cooker.
By now, do you know which induction cooker is good? Although induction cookers using heating plates are slightly more expensive than those using Halogen lamps, they are increasingly favored for their safety, durability in cooking, non-glare, and good energy savings. Additionally, if your family is considering investing in a long-lasting multifunctional device, find out more about which brand of induction cooker is good on the market today to make the most suitable purchasing decision.
Köcher is proud to be a pioneer in Vietnam bringing German technology into induction cooker products. We hope that this shared article about induction cooker heating plates and the objective comparison provided by Kocher will help women gain more experience when choosing to buy induction cookers.
