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kenmore induction cooktop

17 years ago

Hi there, just looking to see if anyone has any experience with the kenmore brand induction cooktop, i just came across it on the sears website--cyber monday sales and all-- any input would be appreciated thank y ou

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  • 17 years ago

    Searching here for both the Kenmore induction and Electrolux induction will provide more information. (The Kenmore is essentially the Electrolux Icon induction with some cosmetic changes.)

    I have one and it works fine. Do you have a specific question?

    kas

  • 17 years ago

    I've had my 30" Kenmore induction cooktop for about 2-1/2 years. It's wonderful: the control of gas but even faster and with hardly any excess heat. I did have to buy a new set of pots, found a set on QVC for under $200 that I supplemented with a couple of pieces I found at places like TJ Maxx or Ross (for a while I carried around a magnet to test pans!).

    I melt chocolate in a pan right on the "burner" set at "L." I just made a terrific pot roast that I started in the oven to brown the meat, then put the cast-iron pan on "1" to cook for hours (just like a slow cooker) till done.

    At some settings there is a bit of noise, the cause of which I haven't figured out. My husband complained a lot that the two smaller units are in the back with the larger ones in front, which is a bit odd. You'd think they'd put one large in back and one in front. But I have found that a small pan works on the large unit with no trouble.

  • 17 years ago

    The 36-inch Kenmore has its three larger hobs at the front, and two smaller hobs at the back. The extra six inches of width may provide more layout freedom.

    kas

  • 17 years ago

    I just installed one as part of a complete kitchen do over.

    To my regret, the balance of appliances is the new Electrolux line. I realize that the induction elements in the Kenmore are made by Electrolux, but we went to the Kenmore because they supply a matching telescoping downdraft vent system that Electrolux does not have.

    Also, the Electolux is a hybrid, with two radiant elements and two induction elements and it also has some raised trim that looked like a good place to store food spills.

    Quite frankly, the rest of the kitchen isn't totally functional so all I have done so far is demonstrate the water boiling ability to the neighbors.

    I was concerned about the high frequency squeal that I heard when auditioning a Thermodor induction cook top, but the Kenmore is pretty quiet during "power boost" and almost silent at lower settings.

    So far, with my limited experience, this is the high point of the new appliances.

    One caveat, and I guess this applies to most of these "glass" cook tops, is that they can be damaged by of all things, sugar spills.