Frying pan for induction cooker - how to choose?

If an induction cooker has appeared in your home or you are faced with the choice of this technique, then this article is for you. It is no secret that nowadays more and more they are abandoning conventional gas stoves in favor of the aforementioned. But many are stopped by doubts - what utensils can I use on it, will I have to hide all my kitchen utensils away in a cupboard, is a special frying pan necessary for an induction cooker? How to choose dishes for a similar technique, let's figure it out.

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Features of induction cookers

Currently, the majority of the cooker market is occupied by induction hobs. This technique has appeared in stores relatively recently. The main feature is that it does not heat up and is safe for use in families in which there are small children. Therefore, they are so popular among young mothers.

Important! Another important fact is that porridge does not burn on this technique, and as if milk would not want to run away - it will not work.

Important! In order for the equipment to serve for many years, it needs care. In a separate article of our portal, it is available how to correctly care for induction hob.

One of the features of kitchen utensils for such a hob is the presence of a magnetic field and a magnet. The principle of operation of the new technology is installed magnetic coils instead of heating TENOV. Directly heating itself occurs due to eddy induced currents appearing at the bottom of the pan.

Let's look at the difference between heating food on this technique and on a conventional gas stove:

• During the operation of the gas stove, the air from the gas burner is initially heated, then the bottom and walls of the dishes and, most recently, the food that is inside.
• In the case of the induction panel, everything happens much faster - the bottom warms up and immediately the food.

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Cookware Selection Criteria

We have found out the principle of operation of the technique. The main question arises: how to choose cookware for an induction hob?

Types of dishes

Now let's clearly indicate what criteria the pots for such a panel should have:

• the bottom should be thick, from about 2 to 6 mm, if 8 mm is also good (maximum);
• the bottom surface of the dishes should be smooth and even;
• diameter more than 12 cm is desirable.

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The above requirements are central to the choice of dishes.

Important! There is a simple handy way to determine if your existing home pots are suitable for use. You need to take a regular magnet and attach to the bottom of the items you are interested in. If the magnet is magnetized, everything is fine, you can use it, if not, then this is the same pan that will go to be stored deeper on the shelf.

And here is another list of pots that most housewives have in the kitchen and which can be used with a new hob:

• enameled pan with enamel located on top of magnetic steel;
• stainless steel;
• cast iron with a flat bottom (otherwise, the surface of the panel may be scratched);
• glassware with a ferromagnetic metal bottom;
• aluminum objects that have a steel bottom.

Important! If you need a universal option for cooking different foods, be guided when buying ourrating of the best stainless steel pots.

Induction Cookware Manufacturers

To choose kitchen utensils for such equipment today is absolutely no problem. Their variety allows you to choose pots for every taste, both by material and price. And here is the manufacturers rating of the best cookware for induction cookers:

• Tefal (France) is undoubtedly a well-known brand. It is possible that even among the existing pans at home there is at least one of this manufacturer.

Important! There are several series, for example, Classica Inox, Privilege Pro, 4U Inox, Pro Series.

• Tescoma (Czech Republic) is a pan made of stainless aluminum. Products are located in the same price category as Tefal.
• Fissler, Woll (Germany) is a premium class cookware that is manufactured using advanced technologies. Its cost is much higher than the previous ones.
• Hackman (Finland) - high quality cast iron utensils.

Important! To make sure that the pots are suitable for an induction cooker, it is necessary to check the presence of a special pictogram on them.

Cookware unsuitable for induction cooker

In addition to the rating of the best manufacturers of cookware for induction cookers, it is necessary to find out which pots are not suitable for such use. In this case, it is impossible to make a mistake: if the utensil is not suitable for this technique, then it will not heat up when the burner is on.

List of unusable dishes:

• pans with a thin bottom;
• ceramic pans;
• utensils with a diameter of less than 8 or 12 cm (we look at the size of the burners);
• dishes with a rough surface;
• glass pans without metal bottom.

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Misconceptions about the operation of the induction panel

These plate models appeared on the domestic market relatively recently, which cannot be said about the West. Therefore, many believe that the price of induction technology is too high. But you can argue with that. The most important thing is the desire and time to choose the stove that is right for you in terms of appearance, staffing and price.

It is believed that it is harmful to health. This myth can be dispelled by the fact that all new equipment is thoroughly tested and only then allowed on the market. Moreover, an induction cooker was created using modern technology.

Important! Some believe that you can not install an induction furnace next to other appliances in the kitchen. In fact, such a stove has an isolated magnetic field, an insulating material, which poses absolutely no danger to your kitchen appliances. Although, the distance specified by the manufacturer must still be maintained.

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Indoor cookware care

The recommendations for the care of kitchen utensils, which have magnetic properties, there is nothing complicated:

• It is quite suitable for washing in a dishwasher, but cast-iron pans should be wiped clean immediately after washing to prevent rust.
• It is worth paying special attention to aluminum pots. Over time, you may notice a raid on them. Do not worry - it is easily removed when using table vinegar.
• There is also no reason to be upset if you notice that the enameled container has darkened. You can boil it with vinegar or soda. In addition, salted water is suitable, which must be boiled in a pan with darkened enamel.

Thanks to such manipulations, the service life of kitchen utensils will increase significantly.

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In this article, we answered the question of how to choose cookware for an induction hob and provided all the necessary information.Now you can safely and without fear install a new stove, as well as easily choose pots and pans for this technique.