See a comparison of cooking with induction and cooking with gas along with a round own of the pros and cons of both in my video: Is induction cooktop better than gas cooking? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Ztqqmrh9v9DalHU.html

Another tip you didn't mentioned, I always put parchment paper on my induction hob before cooking greasy things that can spurts. You can put your pan over the paper then take it off after cooking and no need to clean. I absolutely love induction technology, it's so quick you spare a lot of time !

As one who literally just got my induction stove top installed yesterday, I find all these comments and the above video very helpful.

Thanks for tips as someone who actually uses induction hob. Clear to understand. Smiley friendly. Extremely useful.

Phenomenal information for new induction buyers like myself. Thank you so so much.

Thank you just got an induction hob so found this very helpful😀

Awesome information, short, concise to the point. Exactly what I needed to understand what type of cookware I can use on my induction cook-top. You rock ! Many thanks for Carrboro, North Carolina USA.

Yes we refurbished our kitchen, laundry and toilet and shower and changed over from an electric hob to an induction cooking hob. I've found it to be fast and quite cool to work with, I mean no heat from an ordinary cooking top. Makes standing over a cooking top more if not pleasant to cook on. Love it!

I would never have thought about the tip about the metal utensils , thanks 👍

I’ve been loving the speed of my induction hob. Went back to gas hob on holiday, so much slower to get things to boil. Agree that getting to know what heat the numbers mean is important as you can’t see the flames!

I have recently moved house, and I have an induction hob. I had to buy a hot plate type item to go under my Bialetti coffee pot as it won’t heat up. Luckily, I have some pans that I could use (i tested what I had using a magnet, if a magnet sticks to the base of the pan, it will work on an induction hob). It looks smart, is easy to clean and I noticed heats up quickly. The way gas prices are rising, I am pleased I have it.

Really helpful - swift and smiley! Thanks!

I love my Bosch hub. I don't find it to be scratching quite easy but I do wish I had those knobs like your smeg. We pull trays out of the oven all the time and place them there. I'm wondering if I need to be more careful. Our temp adjustment is is touch feature and sometimes if your finger is wet or the hob is slightly wet, it doesn't work or respond fast and that is a bummer. I love induction 10,000 times more than my gas cooktop. It is so easy to clean. I bought some hob cleaner from the manufacturer and found it works wonders on my countertops as well. I bought that same 'razor' type tool you used to clean the glass in your oven and clean the hob with it. I really love how flush with the countertops yours turned out.

Thanks so much. To the point and very useful.

thankyou nice lady just popping down the shops for that magnetic pan you educated me on.

We love our friends from across the pond. Thank you for these tips. I'm going to get a portable one, because gas is out of sight here is the US. All the folk I Know from the U,K I have never heard the term "hob" Guess they dont cook .lol lol

Loved your video. We’ve had an induction range which is a 4 burner hob over an electric convection oven. We’ve had ours for going on 4 years. It is great to cook on and clean up is a breeze. I noticed in the end of your video, you were using a ceramic top cleaner/polisher. I use that too, perhaps twice a week, more if my husband cooks as he likes to cook in oil and I don’t use much if at all. So it may not seem like it but oil also becomes airborne and either settles or spatters. It cleans off yes. But the hubby doesn’t think cooking when the top hasn’t been cleaned is a problem and my opinion is not welcome. So one of us has to be an adult, don’t we… so I am elected. I’d rather clean it up even if I did not make the mess. The other is when he does his oily cooking, he takes a towel and smears it all over the top and thinks that is clean. We have a microwave over the stove which is vented and has added lighting. So my idea of clean and his are different. It is clean when it is as shiny as it was when it was delivered. He does wear glasses but is vain about his appearance. I wear them too and I would rather see what I am missing. My previous range was a gas one which I did not really want but to have installed electric at the time was too costly so the gas hookup was already there. Even though I cleaned that all the time too, the top looked unsightly, especially my favorite burner. With my induction range, it looks brand new all the time. Before we bought the induction range, I thought I should try a single burner counter-top hob to test out cooking on induction. I loved it. And I use that hob when I cook with my wok as it gives me a read out of temperature whereas I have a temperature chart for my range, I just don’t get it out. I did have an episode with my wok on my range top which marred the surface and I’ve really did not want that to happen again so it is likely due to the make of the pan as well as using power boost too long. The wok has more iron in it than stainless steel and apparently it gets hotter due to that. Now that mar is very unnoticeable as the polish for the top really does work well. We’ve been able to do eggs nicely and all other cooking. It’s been very easy to transition. The controls are very responsive so I find I have better control than when I was using gas. Yes, no point in pre-heating a pan as power boost heats so fast, it is not worth getting an empty pan too hot either. And my kitchen stays so much cleaner. I never thought about how cooking with gas leaves a residue in the air which turns the ceiling yellow. But it hasn’t happened here. But we’ve also become vegan as my husband had cancer and I learned it was the safest for him so the cancer did not appear in another place on his body. I am at that age myself, 69, and have avoided breast cancer which killed both my mother and sister. So I’ve been extremely well-pleased with induction in that we are exposed to less such as the gas fumes and with cooking with so little oil, the kitchen stays clean. My cabinets don’t get that yucky coat of gummy lacquer on them which is so hard to clean off. Didn’t think it would make that much difference, but it does. I also have a Cuisinart Griddler which I love, it is not induction but the griddle plates are similar to a panini machine, which grills both sides so I will make tofu in there for myself and it is very nice that way. No matter our age, we have to try to stay healthy. In my quest to get us healthier, I’ve lost 45 lbs. My husband, not as much, as he isn’t really as on board with it all but then he hasn’t done the research either. But if I cook it, he eats it. There are loads of recipes which I am making as I am always cooking with an eye to including whatever is colorful and in season, the food looks great and gets done faster as steaming takes less time than boiling. Glad to hear you’re enjoying your hob. Best wishes to you.

I bought a hob protector from Lakeland and wouldn't be without it!

Building a house and ordered an induction stove stop. Will be a learning curve but I feel more confident with your tips, thank you!

This was very helpful. We are remodeling and are expecting the stove and oven to be delivered. So it will be a very new experience. TY

Thanks for the video. I am planning for a renovation and considering to have an induction range for my new kitchen. How can I make sure that the lowest temperature setting in a heating zone is low enough to perform the simmering function? What specification should I be looking for in induction range similar to simmering at 750 or 375 btu in gas burner? Thanks.

Great thanks 😀

You mention hob covers and the risk of fire. I saw those claims as well and did a bit of a dive into it. In the vast majority of cases these were people who bought hob pads (circles of non-flammable material to prevent scratches) and then used them with a radiant hob, not induction; I'm not surprised they burned! We've used the pads for 18 months now with no issues whatsoever, and saved a lot of potential scratches when using cast iron.

Just got a Neff, this is first useful video I found, I have so many questions 😂 gas was my cooking medium for 40yrs. I'm a good cook but my first attempt I burned two fried eggs 😂

hey great video" you look good! cheers

Thanks for your experienced review. I am moving and love my gas stove here but gas is not available there, only electric. YUCK I have found 2 portable induction eyes I am hoping will be a good transition and have used them a few times. Florida USA

We have a VonShef with a power (watts) and a temperature setting. Do you have to set power then temp (using both) or do you use power OR temp (not both)?

Your smeg oven says its temperature ranges from 50-240 degrees. I’m looking for a range cooker that can accurately keep low temperatures around 60 degrees. Have you ever set your oven to low temperature and also verified its accuracy at low temperature? If not would you mind testing it out sometime ? Thanks :)

Useful tip to avoid a lot of damage, if your hob has a temperature setting rather (or as well as) than power USE THE TEMPERATURE SETTING. Set it to 90° C (or equivalent) when everything's in set the temp you actually want. Over the years I have used both gas and various electric resistive hobs and I find induction far better for getting a steady temperature for simmering, reducing or frying. No other hob type can give this level of consistency and repeatability.

Thank you for short and well covered video. Do you have any recommendation where I can purchase saucepans suitable for my Zanussi induction hob?

Great tips. Can I combine an induction c/top with a gas oven. I am in the process of remodeling my kitchen. I want to install and induction c/top and gas oven with a 10inch space in between; or does the oven need to be electric. Thank you.

So where do you buy towels that won't catch fire? The covers I've seen are made from silicon so I'm contemplating one of those. I haven't used my job yet, so trying to educate myself first 😂, thank you for sharing.

Can you use a magic erasers on the cook top?

Greetings from Sweden

How durable is the surface glass? I’m a bit clumsy in the kitchen and I worry if i drop something like pot lid or spoon on it it would break? Thanks.

Any idea why sometimes when your hob has been set it goals over to H. You can re set it and sometimes it does the same again. Anyone had same experience please and how did you cure the problem. Thanks. Thanks for video.

Whoa. That slow motion tea towel drop.

I cover mine with a tea towel because I put pots and larger objects on the hob when I am washing the dishes. Just to put something soft between the cookware and the glass.

The first pan you picked up is one of the worst ones to use on induction cookers. The one you used with the magnet is the best to use. The sensors find it easier to pick these ones up as they have a thick, solid and flat surface whereas the thin based pans with multiple hole design can overheat the heat sync on the boards and cause them to fail.

Thank you for sharing Very likable face

which SMEG induction hob model you have?

I love my induction cooktop. It is fairly new, though, just a couple of months. I noticed that the largest spot seems to cause the water to boil in the pot on one side. Is this proper or does it need a tweek by the installer?

I have an induction adapter. The iron plate will get red hot and crack the glass if you use a high heat setting!!! So it's Vital to set the hob to the lowest setting. I have heard of people cracking the glass top. I have never had any problems, like I said, Never use high power with an adapter, the adapter will get very hot very fast !!! I like induction hobs. But I have had 2 go wrong over the years. My Tefal one I could not fix, but I repaired my English Electric one !!! I have 3 individual hobs and the cast iron pans work very well with induction !!! I think induction is far better than gas, but induction hobs are highly complex and can break down !!!

I just bought an induction hob. There is a buzzing,pulsing noise during cooking. It is so annoying. I tried different pots,no changes. Is there any tips how to make this noise quieter? It causing me headache.

Did u find any scratches on it? Plz share ur experience

Larsic cook cover , is made from rubber very safe . You cover the cooktop with this cover so you can use as a counter space for your prep work

Is it work if the cookware bottom size (eg 28 cm) is larger than the diameter of the hob (eg 21 cm)? Thanks

Love the look of an induction hob. Great tips thanks for sharing, does your hob warn you if the zone is still warm?

What brand and model is that?

A paper towel can be used under cast iron while cooking to prevent cast iron from scratching surface.

Very informative video, although you failed to mention whether you still like your induction hob or not?

I can understand how a metal spoon can get hot on a hot hob but does it have enough metal contact to engage the induction?

I need the wall protecting mirror

tell me about ventilation

We retro fitted an induction hob in place of a gas one. It has touch sensitive controls. You need to be careful when wiping up spillages while cooking otherwise you can easily adjust the settings of active burners(called zones). Another issue is that with the installed induction hobs they can overheat and then it will cut out until it cools down to it's working temperature. VERY annoying in the midst of cooking. The built in fans don't seem to be able to cope with the heat. I experimented with a free standing induction hob first. They have a much deeper height profile with better fans and of course they sit in free air, (on your worktop) compared to being in an enclosed confinement as in the case of an installed type. Hope this helps guys.

there are several different ways to heat up a pot and cook something, but induction is the best. period.

I would not use an adapter for non induction cookware. The adapter gets horribly hot and there is an efficiency loss. When using cast iron on the cooktop, I use a Teflon BBQ matt under the pot. Cast iron will easily scratch the ceramic surface. Parchment paper will also work nicely. High temperature rated silicon mat should also work well.

The one thing I'm wondering, what if your boiling water in a pot, it's activated by metal pot. What happens if you accidentally fall asleep, will it keep going and overheat and start on fire..

I put mine on boost to start the water boiling when boiling eggs, rice or pasta or porridge. When boiling I then set to 6 or 7. Any setting under 7 is a simmering setting and never goes to boiling over which is what a gas hob will do.

Can you use cif cream to clean it?

i can't seem to find the answer to a question i've had for a while. Do the handles of induction ready cookware get hot? for example a stainless steel pan with a fully metal handle or a cast iron pan.

Pans need to be flat across the bottom surface. Check with straight edge in case the pan has warped due to heating it up too fast or warped from putting larger pan on smaller 'burner'. Also be aware that electronic thermostats may not work when held close to the induction surface when it is on.

Another tip- Make sure when buying a teapot that it has a perfectly flat bottom or else it won't work.

How scratch resistant is the surface? And I'm worried about the longevity, online they say they last only around 3000 hours.

PLEASE DO NOT BUT A BELLING INDUCTION HOB!!! We purchased a Belling Cookcentre in November 2021 and the Induction hob is terrible. It pulses on and off like no other Induction hob. We have had a Bosch for 10 years and it was wonderful, and even a small Tefal one was good, but this Belling one is awful. We have raised it as an issue with Belling but have been told "that's the way it works", and so far told they will not change it or refund us. We are so disappointed, as it makes cooking food at low temperatures almost impossible. For example at level 3 it is ON for 0.5 seconds and then OFF for 7.5 seconds. At level 4 it is on for 1 second and then off for 7 seconds. At level 5 it is on for 1.5 seconds and then off for 6.5 seconds. Even at level 7 it is on for 3.5 seconds and then off for 4.5 seconds! This exaggerated pulsing is awful.

Does anyone find them very noisy? I have adhd and I've used mine for the first time this morning and I'm wondering if the noise it normal?

Important factor to consider **before** buying an induction stove: burner size. It matters--A LOT. On most lower-end induction stoves the largest burner you'll get is 6". Since induction burners only heat the area of the pan making contact with the burner surface, this means trouble for 12" skillets, which typically have a 9" bottom diameter. The central area of that pan will heat nicely, but the outer area will not. If you want to get 12" burners, count on spending big bucks, like $5,000 and up.

Why do induction hobs scratch easily? Are they the same as glass or more prone to scratches than that? I read that scratches can cause them to crack which doesnt sound good, Why cant they develop some kind of hard surface to protect them which is easily replaceable - like a giant phone screen protector?

My hob keeps ticking when I turn in on

Does it use solar

Water got accidentally spilt over the induction cooktop. Can you please tell the solution?

I hate induction.... I love cooking, and when It comes to frying on it, i'm so frustrated...always burning part of the food,part isn't fried at all...

What is a “hob”?

😢 I can't even put it on

Why is not scratching the top so important besides beauty?

I saw someone put down parchment paper, then the pan on top.

What is wrong with mine it is so slow to heat up?

We just bought an induction cook top and it was the worst purchase we made in our life. It either works on burning hot heat, or it doesn't work at all. If you try to cook anything under the 7 setting of heat, you'll be sitting for hours, and your food won't even warm up. Then, if you try lowering to a lower setting, it'll stay at the same and burn your food. Definitely POS technology, and we're switching to gas on our new house

Why would you not put a pan out of the oven on the hob?

It sounds that you got British accent. Am I right?

also my tip for every one : when you using induction cook top which is big one , make sure you hands are free from metal bracelets or rings or any thing metal on ur hands just be safe.

my shitty Miele induction cooktop got a scratch just from a minor pot slip... what a joke

Rangemaster elise. Job stopped working after 5 years light use. Terrible aftermarket service. Up to £1200 to repair. Stay well away.

Why is your kitchen so annoyingly clean and tidy? My missus has got pots of spoons and kitcheny type knick knacks, toaster, coffee maker, paperwork, recycle stuff waiting to go outside, you name it it's there. Are you actually in a Wrens (other kitchen companies are available) show room? 😅😅

Noooooooooo

Do.. go gas.. Don’t get an induction hob... however if you must these tips are great to keep it looking good

I HATE INDUCTION HOBS. I have turned myself from confident home cook into a complete mess. I have ruined two pots. One is now thrown away. However, thank you for your tips.

complete waste of money don't even bother getting one

Use parchment paper underneath pots, catch the spills and just toss when done