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ozak
post Nov 4 2010, 08:41 PM

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I have been using induction cooker for over 3yrs. So far so good. If you are heavy cooker, gas is still cheaper.

But if talk about efficiency, induction is better. The usage cost is almost same. Provided the electricity cost won't go up.

Induction cook faster compare gas. And it save electricity too. Once you take out cookware, the power is off.

Those radiate heat cooker or ceramic or hot plate is electric sucker.


Added on November 4, 2010, 8:45 pm
QUOTE(ccmapple @ Nov 4 2010, 08:25 AM)
Is it true that ceramic hob uses radiation??? shocking.gif  In this case what radiation is that? Coz I'm currently looking for a new hob (either ceramic or induction). Hope someone professional can give us more advice or evidence regarding these 2 type of hob. icon_question.gif
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Actualy the radiation mean it use heating element to transfer the heat. Not nuclear lah.

But it not efficeincy and power sucker compare induction. I will go for induction anytime.

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post Nov 5 2010, 01:57 AM

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QUOTE(jj5 @ Nov 4 2010, 10:26 PM)
I cook during weekend. Ozak, may I know what brand you use & the power consumption (eg. 2600 watt for 2 burner)? Do you find electricity bill increase a lot if heavy cooking? People says taste of the food is different with induction, no "for hau". Is that true?
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I m using eurouno, 1600w. Almost using everyday with average 1hr cooking. Even boil water using it. Cause it fast. The bill maybe about RM10+ increase. Not so sure. If base on the 1.6kw and usage of 1hr/day = 48kw/mth. That would cost about RM10.50/mth.

If your cookware base is too big, the heat transfer would be not even. Cause the hotspot is around 10cm diameter. If you know how to use it, not a problem. If it can heat up fast, how can it no "for hau". The heating level adjust is not same as gas cooker. Gas cooker is more easy to control. You got to train yourself.
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post Nov 5 2010, 11:54 PM

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QUOTE(jj5 @ Nov 5 2010, 01:32 PM)
I like the flat surface which is easy to clean after cooking. Besides, the cooking zone is not hot at all, don't have to worry my son will burn his little hand.    sweat.gif  At my existing house, I've to install a "gate" to stop him entering kitchen. That's why I consider induction now.

Do you buy pot which is almost same size with hotspot/cooking zone? I'm not aware if cookware base is too big, heat can't transfer evenly. Thanks for highlighting this. If use induction hob, I've to spend few hundred just to buy stainless steel pot. Those La Gourmet pot in Jusco also cost few hundred each rclxub.gif

Think you have a "cool kitchen" environment as induction generate less heat compare to gas. thumbup.gif
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Yes.It is easy to clean and more tidy.

The cooking zone is hot. But cool much faster than gas type. You can wipe it instantly after cook while hot with wet cloth.

You can buy bigger pot. But smaller base toward down. Or maybe you can find the induction cooker where hotspot is bigger. If can, pan is better. Cause you can hold it while stir your cook. I use a magnet to test the cookware when shop for induction cookware. If it stick, than I buy it. Otherwise can"t use on induction. But nowaday, it is easy to find induction cookware.

Langkawi is cheaper if buying cookware. Half the price here.

I seldom fried or cook big dish. So much more easy to maintain kicthen.


Added on November 5, 2010, 11:56 pm
QUOTE(wodenus @ Nov 5 2010, 03:21 PM)
It's hard to do stir fry with an induction cooker isn't it? cos you need a wok. And you need special pans. And you can't be cooking like four dishes at once like you can with gas. And Rm10.50 a month can pay my credit card subs smile.gif
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Not really. Just use a pan will do. Pan too have a wok type which base have a small flat surface. If you shop around, you can see all kind of pan. Nothing is special anymore. I have seen before where induction cooker have a curve base which dedicate for wok in 1U.

Induction do come with 1,2 or 3 hotspot which can cook together. But higher watt like 3kw.

I m not sure 1 gas tank can last how long if cook with my consumption. And the price too. Can you calculate out? I stop using gas to cook for over 8yrs already. blush.gif


Added on November 6, 2010, 12:04 am
QUOTE(zheilwane @ Nov 5 2010, 06:29 PM)
nowadays young house owners prefer electric hobs as their are more trendy and easier to clean. They dont really cook much. For me, gas is always my first choice but if u wan me to choose electric hobs, i will go for Induction.
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I choose electrical type to reduce the risk like fire, gas leak and didn't pay attension. Gas involve few level of safety switch and part before reach your cooking pan.

If you use to gas cooking, you will not like the induction cooking. Unless you are willing to learn and change. Just like microwave of cooking.

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post Nov 6 2010, 12:59 AM

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QUOTE(jj5 @ Nov 6 2010, 12:39 AM)
Electricity charges for induction hob 1600watt, assuming 1 hour cooking per day:

1600watt / 1000 x RM0.218 (electricity cost per unit) x 30 days
= RM0.3488 per hour x 30 days
= RM10.46 per month

My friend use gas to cook daily, 1 tong of gas can last for 1 & half months. Estimate cost RM27 for 1 gas tong (Shell gas). Can those who cook regularly share your view here.

Ozak, your induction has any breakdown problem for past 3 years? Need servicing or replace parts? Will the word printing on the glass faded, I mean can't see the word anymore after sometime. Mind to share with us? Thanks.
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My one is cheap one. But the word didn't fade away at all. I need to replace till the third one only can last that long. The first one got problem after 2week. Replace the second but not last long too. All under warranty. So far 3yrs using no problem at all. Nothing to replace.

Remember not to switch off the main power after use. Let the fan cool down the inside part and when the fan is off, than only switch off the power.

The last I know about 1 gas tong cost RM14.50. That is 8yrs ago. Now so expensive liau. sweat.gif


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post Nov 6 2010, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(jj5 @ Nov 6 2010, 01:15 AM)
One thing not good for induction, I can't reheat food by placing the plate on hotspot but ceramic hob can. So I have to look for oven as well. Any recommendation? Fotile oven seems good. Nowadays steam oven is also available in the market. Too many choices.
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Just use microwave.
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post Nov 9 2010, 07:13 PM

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QUOTE(zheilwane @ Nov 9 2010, 03:17 PM)
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To date no specific studies of the effect of induction hobs on health have been carried out

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no compelling evidence of medium-frequency magnetic fields having long-term effects on health.

Like i said earlier, there are no research showing tat induction hobs are bad for health, those selling ceramic hobs salesman just talk rubbish and show the test pen to scare consumers
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Actually there is still no evidence related to magnetic fields health problem. Those scientist still conducting some experiment and testing.

If it relates, many people will effect like those TNB technician amd those stay near to power line. Those saleman are bullshit.

Actually I have work in before those factory which the induction cooker is thousand time bigger than this. I don't see those work long and near to it expose to health problem.
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post Jan 31 2011, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(cosettamusic @ Jan 31 2011, 01:48 AM)
What about the installation? I'm currently using gas stove on a stainless steel table. If I want to use induction cooker, that means I have to create a hole for the cooker to fit in? Can I just put the cooker on top of the table, will it be too hot?

If not, is there any shop selling table for induction cooker only, sort of like a frame for the cooker to fit in? Really have no idea on this.
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There is a table top induction cooker selling anywhere in electrical shop. But in 1head cooking ring.

I m using it.
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post Mar 7 2011, 12:29 PM

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Is Vees delicooker is a induction cooker?
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post Mar 12 2011, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(janethiew @ Mar 11 2011, 11:56 PM)

Added on March 11, 2011, 11:58 pmhttp://ttpm.kpdnkk.gov.my/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&lang=en

File a complaint via TTPM (Tribunal Tuntutan Pengguna Malaysia), you just need to pay $5 registration fees and they will bring the unscrupulous seller to court....
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There is nothing wrong with the company service pratice. He is keeping the faulty unit too long. That would be under 1 yrs warranty which subject to repair and replace parts. If he immeadiately send back the cooker after found out the problem, than he can claim back a new unit.

The only thing wrong is the cooker suck.

 

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