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For most people who are cooking with gas or electric stoves, switching to using an induction cooker is not a simple task. Understanding this, Kocher.vn would like to provide you with a guide on how to use an induction cooker for beginners, helping you to easily take full advantage of the features of the induction cooker while ensuring safety and efficiency during use.
Basic usage of the induction cooker
As one of the types of electric stoves with high efficiency, diverse cooking capabilities, and safe for the health of users, induction cookers are increasingly chosen by many families as the main device for their kitchens. However, switching to using an induction cooker when currently using charcoal or gas stoves can make many housewives unaccustomed, leading to burnt or charred food.
To avoid this situation, we need to know the basic usage of the induction cooker as well as some specific features of the stove:
To avoid this situation, we need to know the basic usage of the induction cooker as well as some specific features of the stove:
Starting and understanding the functions of the induction cooker
First, before starting to cook, we need to know how to start and grasp some basic functions of the induction cooker as follows:
- Step 1: Plug the induction cooker into the power outlet. When the stove is plugged in, it will beep to notify you, and the LED light on the control panel will turn on.
- Step 2: Touch/press the ON/OFF button to start the stove.
- Step 3: After the stove is started, depending on the dish you intend to make, press the MENU – FUNCTION button to select the cooking mode:
- Stir Fire: frying – sautéing
- Hot Pot/Chafing: cooking hot pot
- Barbecue: grilling food
- Soup: cooking soup
- Boil: boiling water
- Step 4: Adjust the cooking zone power by pressing the +/- button (for some stove models, it will be a knob that turns in two directions +/-).
- Step 5: After cooking is done, turn off the stove by pressing the ON/OFF button. The temperature and cooking mode lights will turn off, but the cooling fan will still run to cool the stove, so wait for the fan to completely stop before unplugging to avoid damaging components due to overheating.
Placing the pot correctly in the center of the cooking zone
The induction cooker operates based on the principle of heating the heating wire or halogen lamp to generate infrared radiation, which is then focused into the central area of the heating plate to heat the pot. Many users who are new to this technology often wonder whether the infrared radiation and wave frequency of the induction cooker affect health. In fact, scientific evidence has proven that these rays are completely friendly, do not produce toxic CO2 or harmful electromagnetic waves, so you can rest assured when cooking daily.
Thanks to this principle, the induction cooker is not picky about pots. However, to achieve maximum thermal efficiency, we need to place the pot correctly in the center of the cooking zone. Off-center placement will waste energy and heat output.
Additionally, do not leave an empty pot on the stove or turn on the stove without using it, as this will reduce the lifespan of the stove.
Additionally, do not leave an empty pot on the stove or turn on the stove without using it, as this will reduce the lifespan of the stove.
Using a separate socket for the induction cooker
To save space and avoid having electrical cords all over the house, the habit of Vietnamese users is to use a large socket to plug in multiple separate electrical devices. However, with the induction cooker, this is a recommendation not to be followed. Because the induction cooker, when in use, will have a fairly high efficiency of 1800W – 2000W, sharing the same outlet with other appliances can cause overload, leading to circuit or capacitor burnout.
Therefore, to ensure the safest use of the induction cooker, please separate and provide the stove with its own power outlet, while supplying a stable power source to the induction cooker.
How to use the induction cooker for grilling
In addition to the ability to cook quickly and save energy, unlike induction cookers, infrared cookers can also be used to grill food directly on the stove surface or through a grilling rack. Grilling directly on the stove surface is often favored by many people; however, frequent grilling can scratch the stove surface, and most experts recommend that users use a grilling rack for the best results.
To achieve the best quality of golden, crispy, and delicious finished products, you can refer to the guide on how to grill on the induction cooker with basic steps as follows:
To achieve the best quality of golden, crispy, and delicious finished products, you can refer to the guide on how to grill on the induction cooker with basic steps as follows:
- Step 1: Turn on the induction cooker, select the grilling mode, and place the grilling rack on it, waiting until the rack is hot (if grilling directly, we need to wait for the stove surface to heat up).
- Step 2: The grilled food is marinated with spices, adding cooking oil when marinating.
- Step 3: When the stove surface is hot, place the food on it and grill as usual.
- Step 4: After grilling, press ON/OFF to turn off the stove.
- Step 5: After the stove and cooling fan turn off, while the stove surface is still warm, use a clean cloth and stove surface cleaner to remove any burnt food residue from grilling.
Some notes when using the induction cooker
In addition to the basic usage of the induction cooker, to ensure the most convenient usage process and to maintain the longevity of the induction cooker, you should also remember some notes as follows:
- Use pots that are appropriately sized for the cooking zone to fully utilize the heat emitted from the cooking zone. Avoid using pots that are too small or too large, as this will reduce the stove’s efficiency.
- Do not touch or clean the cooking zone while the stove is operating to avoid burns. It is advisable to clean the stove surface while it is still warm.
- Do not unplug suddenly when using the induction cooker, as this will cause the sensor chips to stop abruptly, damaging components and preventing the stove from cooling, affecting its lifespan and internal components.
- Regularly clean the stove.
- Do not place heavy objects on the stove surface, as this may cause the glass surface to break.
- Do not use sharp objects to clean the stove surface, as this will scratch the surface and reduce its aesthetic appeal.
In general, besides the usual cooking capabilities, the integrated direct grilling feature is one of the great functions of the induction cooker, making this device a powerful assistant to optimize household chores. Köcher is proud to be a pioneer in Vietnam bringing German technology into induction cooker products.
Above are some basic information about how to use the induction cooker for beginners. We hope the information shared by kocher.vn in this article is helpful. Wishing you success!
