Induction hob

Tilly8

I wouldn't have one given - they are so over rated! I've tried various ones (two in my own home plus holiday lets). None of them have the heat control of a naked flame I'm afraid. Think very carefully before wasting your money.

Your opinion goes against research and my experience, induction heats and cools far faster than gas. I used to swear by gas but absolutely wouldn't go back to it now - such a faff to clean too.

My husband insisted we had an induction hob when we had a new kitchen - yes, it is easier to clean but I hate how it turns itself off if the slightest splash of water hits it. I haven't been well recently and my husband has realised he can't use the hob
because he has a pacemaker! Just be warned.

Aldom

Another question for everyone who has an induction hob.
You all say how easy they are to clean.
Please can you advise me on suitable cleaning products.

There are specialist induction hob cleaners such as Hob Brite I got ours from Morrison but I found The Pink Stuff paste in a tub to be far better.

Youngeil

My husband insisted we had an induction hob when we had a new kitchen - yes, it is easier to clean but I hate how it turns itself off if the slightest splash of water hits it. I haven't been well recently and my husband has realised he can't use the hob
because he has a pacemaker! Just be warned.

That's true about the switching off at a splash of water, it is damn annoying. But for me the pros outweigh the cons.

I clean mine with a damp cloth, never needed anything else.

I’ve never needed a cleaner for my hob because spills don’t burn on. Only the bit where the pot touches gets hot. Like retread says just wipe over.

Sometimes people get a bit muddled with induction hobs and ceramic hobs because hey look the same. I needed a cleaner for my ceramic hob when I had one.

I agree absolutely with OldFrill.
I cooked on a gas hob for 40+ years and thought nothing could possibly be better. Was disappointed when moving here to find a radiant ceramic hob - dreadful thing!!
I replaced it with an induction hob around 3 years ago and it's wonderful. Very quick and responsive to the controls, simple and quick to clean, no burners to get clogged with boiled-over rice starch. I wouldn't want to cook any other way now.
I have a big drawer full of stainless steel pans directly underneath the hob and I've never known them to get any warmer than the surrounding room.
Interestingly, I only heard about not having one if you have a pacemaker a few months ago. When I bought it, nobody at the kitchen showroom nor the fitter asked if anybody in the house has a pacemaker or an insulin pump. If it's really that dangerous, shouldn't there be large health warnings on the packaging and the instruction manual?

I'll have to come back eventually, after I've moved house. Maybe start another thread to let everyone know how I get on with my induction hob.