All the notes you shouldn’t miss when buying induction hobs

Imported induction cookers are increasingly loved and widely used in Vietnam due to their beautiful design, many smart features, high durability, absolute cooking safety, good energy savings, and enhancing the aesthetic beauty of the kitchen space. Moreover, imported induction cookers also somewhat reflect luxury and class, serving as a basis for guests and friends to assess the economic status of the homeowner when visiting the kitchen. Let’s explore to see which imported induction cookers are good, their features, characteristics, designs, and prices before making a purchase!

Notes when buying an induction cooker

When buying an induction cooker, the first thing you need to consider is the size. The smallest induction cooktop will have a width of 30cm (with a maximum of two cooking zones). While the largest induction cookers can be up to about 90cm. (See more: Standard size of built-in induction cookers)If you are upgrading or replacing an old built-in gas or electric stove, you should check if the size of the new cooker matches the old cooktop. If you can fit the new cooker perfectly into the position of the old cooker, that would be great. But if not, you should choose the one that best fits the size to avoid the hassle of renovation or demolition to install the new induction cooker.

For families planning to install high-end imported cookers, knowing the specifications of German built-in induction cookers will help you be more proactive in designing the kitchen cabinet accurately and aesthetically.

Size is an important factor to consider when buying an induction cooker

Currently, the most common size for induction cookers is 60 – 75cm (from 2 – 4 cooking zones). Generally, the more cooking zones an induction cooker has, the larger its size. When buying double, triple, or multi-zone induction cookers, you should measure the cooking zone size in advance to avoid buying a cooker that is too large or too small compared to the intended installation area.

The components of the cooker are key factors that determine the quality of the cooker. The components you need to pay close attention to when buying an induction cooker are:

A 60cm wide cooker will provide you with 2 to 4 cooking zones. If your family has about 2-6 members, you should only choose a cooker with 2-3 cooking zones. This number is just enough for you to comfortably prepare basic meals for the family.

But if you want to choose an induction cooker for a restaurant or a larger family. A cooker with multiple cooking zones like 4 – 5 – 6 or even an entire cooktop as a cooking zone will help you quickly prepare a larger quantity of food and dishes.

Induction cookers with touch control instead of knobs allow you to change the temperature just by touching the glass surface. However, you should note when buying an induction cooker if your family has young children, elderly people, or those with abnormal cognitive development. Because they can easily accidentally touch or play with the cooker, changing the cooking functions on the control panel.

However, the advantage of an induction cooker with touch control will help you easily adjust cooking functions with just a light touch. Moreover, the flat surface of the touch control panel will make it easier for you to clean and maintain than knob-controlled types.

One very important issue that you need to consult carefully from the sales staff is the power efficiency of the cooker.

Note when buying imported induction cookers from the US, Japan, Canada, their induction cookers often use a standard voltage of 120V. While induction cookers from many other countries have a power efficiency of 220V, suitable for the power efficiency of Vietnam.

Each induction cooker may have different voltage requirements to operate. The more cooking zones an induction cooker has, the higher its power output, requiring more electrical energy. The circuit requirement for one cooking zone of an induction cooker is 15 amps. An induction cooker with about 4-5 cooking zones will require a minimum circuit of 40-50 amps.

One of the extremely important notes when buying an induction cooker that you should also keep in mind is the cooking features.

Determine who you need to consult about buying an induction cooker for? If buying for the elderly, choose cookers with simple cooking features. Don’t think that a cooker with more functions is better; it only suits younger people who enjoy creating various dishes. The elderly will prefer cookers with simple, easy-to-remember features.

• Automatic pan size recognition: The induction cooktop will automatically detect the size and shape of the cooking utensil you are using.
• Child lock: This function helps prevent your children from playing and fiddling with the control panel, ensuring they play safely around the induction cooker while cooking.
• Timer: Another feature to note when buying an induction cooker is the automatic timer. Most induction cooker products today have this function, allowing you to program the cooker to turn off (or reduce the temperature) at a certain time. This helps you comfortably carry out other tasks for yourself and your family during the set time.
• Booster function: Quickly increases or decreases the temperature while cooking to save energy.
• Automatic safety shut-off: This safety feature will automatically turn off the power if the cooker detects that your pot has started to boil, overflow, or overheat.

And other features, depending on the price and usage needs for you to choose.