SF Condo Kitchen

Reply to: "they make a lot of noise and if you want to flip something or just lift the pan a little it turns off." That's not been my experience in the 3 years I've had an induction stove (LG).....no noise, and it takes a full 60 seconds with no pan on the "burner" before it switches off. That's more than enough time to lift and shake the pan, strain out some excess water into my sink, or even pour the contents into another pan and put it on the "burner" instead. I don't really know where your information came from, unless it's from people who've never really had an induction stove. The only noise comes if I use a pot with an ill-fitting lid -- sometimes at high power it shakes a little and I hear the lid rattling. I will never choose to cook on a standard electric (radiant heat) stove again! As a matter of fact, my new cottage has a standard electric range, so I'm getting a couple of separate plug-in induction hobs so I can avoid the radiant heat electric stove as much as possible.

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Reply to: I have had a GE Profile for 5 years. It doesn’t make any noise at all. I love it and would never go back to gas or electric. It heats up instantly, temp changes instantly, heat stays in the pot not the kitchen and it cools down quickly. Love, love, love it and would never go back to gas or electric. Not to mention how easy it is to keep clean.

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Reply to: I have used nothing but induction for years. My current Bosch makes almost no noise. It doesn’t shut off quickly when a pan is removed. The heat is super fast and delicately nuanced for professional level cooking. They are safe, energy efficient and clean up with a swipe of vinegar. I do not know of one person who has left gas or old-fashioned electric who would go back. They have been the standard in much of Europe for many years, and are fast becoming standard in the US. If you have pets, small children, or forgetful adults, their cool glass tops and easy controls can literally be a lifesaver.

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