Induction hobs – nine of a kind
Induction cooking is fast - a pan of water can be boiled in about 10 seconds - and because an induction hob uses significantly less power than a standard gas or electric hob it offers considerable savings in running costs.
LINCAT IH21
Price £570
We say The hob's impact-resistant Scott Ceran glass ceramic surface is hard-wearing and easy to clean and an attractive design and sleek profile makes it suitable for front-of-house, theatre-style cooking.
Features
â- Easy-to-change filter
â- Internal cooling fan with overheat protection
Dimensions 350mm(w) x 654mm(d) x 115mm(h)
Lincat01522 875500
Garland Griddle-Line
Price £3,070
We say The griddle plate is available as single (3.5kW/5kW) or double griddle (7kW/10kW) and has temperature measurement, control and monitoring over the entire HPCR-Inox treated griddle surface.
Features â- Real Time Temperature Control System
â- Temperature range of 20-230°C via stepless rotary control
â- Rapid warm up period
Dimensions 531mm(w) x 446mm(d) x 198mm(h) (single zone)
Manitowoc01753 485900
Adventys B2RIC3000
Price £990
We say Below the glass Ceran top there are two independent induction coils which can be controlled together as one for use with larger pans or individually for smaller pans.
Features â- Pressed stainless-steel outer casing incorporating flush fitted vitroceramic top
â- Vitroceramic touch control panel
â- Usable surface is 340mm x 405mm for a maximum pan size of 340mm
Dimensions 390mm(w) x 525mm(d) x 90mm(h)
Signature FSE01908 745500
Valera CT70A
Price £2,995
We say The portable countertop induction unit is manufactured without dirt traps and comes with a choice of either touch pad or rotary controls and a tough, scratch-resistant Ceran glass cooking surface.
Features â- 19 power levels
â- Four pre-sets per hob
â- 4mm (medium duty) or 6mm (heavy duty) thick cooking surface
Dimensions 400(w) x 735(d) x 178(h)
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CookTek Heritage MC2502F
Price £2,895
We say The twin counter top induction hob is available with the two 2.5kw cooking zones positioned front-to-back or side-by-side while an automatic shut off prohibits overheating.
Features â- Sloped front panel allows for easy viewing and operation
â- Control knob for ease of use and automatic power or temperature control
â- LED display for precise user feedback
Dimensions 700mm x 351mm x 126mm[
MCS Technical Products](http://www.mcstechproducts.co.uk) 01793 538308
Falcon E2914i
Price £6,995
We say A 900mm wide induction range with four 5kW high-performance hotplates and a 1/1 gastronorm-compatible, fan-assisted electric oven and glass or solid door options.
Features â- Four 5kW cooking zones
â- Each zone has individual pan sensors
â- 1/1 gastronorm compatible fan-assisted oven
Dimensions 900mm(w) x 770mm(d) x 870m(h)
Falcon Foodservice01786 455 200
Menu Systems Slide Control unit
Price £2,499
We say The cooking power is controlled purely by moving the pot on the hob so there are no dials or knobs. Designed to be dropped into a cooking suite.
Features â- Three induction coils and three independent induction generators
â- Each coil has an effective field of 220mm and a 3kW power rating
â- Automatic pan type recognition
Dimensions 230mm(d) x 692mm(w)
Exclusive Ranges01707 361770
Charvet Pro 900
Price £13,000
We say The 900 series induction range has four induction hobs on top and an electric oven under and is built as a complete unit. It can be fitted as a modular or static unit or built into a wall or island suite.
Features â- 5kW GN2/1 electric oven underneath
â- 4 x 5kW induction plates
â- 3mm thick stainless steel one-piece top
Dimensions 1,275mm x 900mm x 900mm
Charvet01342 717936
Control Induction CI 31G
Price £399
We say The Vitro Ceramic dish is housed in a stainless-steel case and gives a cooking surface of 280mm in diameter. A wok is included.
Features â- Ring power of 3.1 kW
â- Rotary control with 12 settings between 500-3,100W
â- Power level shows on digital display
Dimensions 340mm x 440mm x 125mm
Control Induction01622 872821
Buyers' guide
â- Because induction hobs only work with cookware with a ferrous content, test your pans with a magnet to see if they are suitable. If the magnet sticks to the base then the pan is OK to use
â- Small, commercial portable induction hobs add flexibility into kitchen design as they can be plugged in wherever is convenient
â- New counter designs feature induction hobs mounted under the surface which can double as extra work surfaces when not being used for heating
