The modern pace of life requires minimizing the time spent on housekeeping. This is made possible by highly functional household appliances. One of the newest devices is an induction cooker. Mistresses who prefer to equip the kitchen with the latest technical innovations are interested in whether the induction cooker is harmful, and what are the pros and cons of induction cookers?
Advantages of induction cookers
The cooker is a household appliance that is used daily, so it is extremely important to know if the induction cooker is causing damage to health, because coils of inductance are used instead of a heater in it. Products made on an induction cooker practically do not change the properties, since the device does not emit "harmful" radiations.
Let's consider, in what else advantages of the given device consist:
- The efficiency of the induction plate is higher than that of the traditional plates. The efficiency at its heating equals 90%, despite the fact that the gas stove is 60%, the glass-ceramic - less than 50%, and the electric stove is also 30%;
- the cooking process begins immediately after the dishes are placed on the stove, therefore less time is spent;
- the induction cooker consumes significantly less electricity, which means it is more economical;
- the electrical device warms the bottom of the pan, and not the stove, so if food particles get into the panel during cooking, they do not burn and are easily eliminated;
- there is no release of excess heat, so that the room does not get hot;
- The plate has more adjustment modes than traditional plates. This allows, for example, to quickly boil water or slowly stew the second dish;
- the cooker does not function without utensils. If the pan is removed, the device automatically turns off;
- care of the cooker is extremely simple and consists in the fact that its surface is wiped with a napkin or a soft sponge;
- the appliance is completely safe. As a result of contact with the panel, it is impossible to get a burn, which is especially important if the family has small children or pets;
- modern design makes the stove not only a functional appliance, but also a stylish kitchen design object.
Disadvantages of induction cookers
- for the appliance you need special dishes with magnetic properties. Fit dishes with a ferromagnetic bottom. Utensils from heat-resistant glass are completely useless. However, those who want to use the familiar dishes, can use special disks or adapters. There are still requirements for the dishes: the bottom should not be deformed, the size of the bottom and the diameter of the burner should match each other;
- Induction panels should not be installed above ovens, dishwashers and other appliances that have metal surfaces;
- The device requires a neat installation. It is equally important to protect the hob from impacts, as cracks may occur;
- If the surface of the induction cooker does not heat up, the heating of the dishes can be very significant, this should be remembered when
cooking; - On a heating zone, in no case should there be devices with magnetic information (credit cards, badges, etc.).
A special question is whether induction hobs are harmful to people with an implanted pacemaker? Manufacturers guarantee that the products they produce do not cause violations in the work of the device, which is confirmed by the absence of complaints with complaints about this issue.
The disadvantage of the induction hob is that it is quite expensive. But, considering all the advantages of the induction hob, buying it, you will in many respects benefit, including in payment for consumed electricity.