Tips for installing an induction hob

Built-in household appliances are gaining more and more popularity every year. This is due to the fact that such devices are as compact as possible and at the same time easily fit into absolutely any interior. The first such device, which modern housewives and owners think about buying, is the hob. According to statistics, the choice of buyers most often falls on models that work according to the induction principle. In order for such a panel to work correctly and not be a source of danger, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of such devices during connection.

Despite the fact that such a slab appeared for the first time more than a quarter of a century ago, it became widespread not so long ago. This is due to the fact that such a technique in the past was simply unaffordable for an average person. Today, the price of induction panels is not much higher than ordinary glass ceramics, and therefore the chance of meeting it in an ordinary city kitchen is quite high.

Food is heated by the hob due to an electromagnetic field that acts on the bottom of the cookware without affecting the surface of the device itself. The vortex magnetic induction itself is created by a copper coil and an electric current that the technique receives when connected to the network. This method has many advantages over conventional electricity or gas heating.

• Speed. Compared to other types of stoves, induction heats 1 liter of water to a boil in just 4 minutes using the "fast heating" mode. At the same time, energy consumption remains at the level of a conventional glass-ceramic surface.
• Security. Since only the bottom of the dish itself heats up on such a panel, it is almost impossible to burn yourself on such a surface. This parameter is especially relevant for those families in which there are small children or elderly parents who have poor control of their movements.
• Convenience. On the surface of the induction hob, you can safely put a stirring spoon, oven mitt, and even put a thin glass cup with liquid. Nothing will heat up or ignite. Pieces of food that fall out of the dishes with vigorous stirring will not burn or smoke the kitchen.

Like absolutely any household appliances, in addition to the advantages, the induction hob also has its drawbacks. You need to know about this even at the stage of choosing a device, so as not to face unpleasant surprises in the future.

• Price. Unfortunately, the price of such models is still quite high, and not every family can afford such a purchase without taking out a loan.
• Noise. Some people may feel discomforting with a slight hum that the panel emits during operation.
• Requirements for utensils. First, the cookware must be made of a ferromagnetic material. Secondly, its diameter must be more than 6 centimeters. And, finally, the dishes must not only be bought correctly, but also put on the panel. If the pan is not at the mark, then heating simply will not start.
• Careful handling. Although the induction glass ceramic hob is thick enough, dropping a heavy brazier or a full frying pan onto it from a great height can damage the surface.

You can install the hob in almost any kitchen cabinet, but its classic location - above the oven - will be the most convenient. There is an opinion that the functioning of the oven can affect the quality of operation of such a panel and even completely disrupt it. In fact, it is enough to follow 2 simple installation rules so that such situations do not arise in the kitchen.

• There must always be a small distance between the two devices. Such a gap is necessary so that the enclosures and cabinet and panels can cool naturally. If this is not possible, it is necessary to install forced ventilation and an external cooling system for devices.
• The work of an induction magnetic field can only be affected by objects that are made of ferromagnets. Moreover, even if the oven contains such materials, it is enough to place the panel just 3 centimeters above the edge of the oven in order to completely prevent such interference.

Installation of the hob does not require special skills and is easy to carry out even without the involvement of a specialist. The only thing that is needed for this is the tabletop itself, into which it will be built. That is, it is necessary to think about this even at the stage of planning repairs in the kitchen, so that it does not differ from the working surface itself.

First of all, it is necessary to complete the preparatory work.

• Determine the dimensions of the countertop and the dimensions of the induction hob. Naturally, the first should be wider and longer than the second. On the reverse side of the tabletop, markings are applied with an ordinary pencil and a tape measure in the place where the panel will stand. Using an electric jigsaw, a hole corresponding to the panel is cut out according to the markings. It is best to use the jigsaw with the finest teeth for a smoother, more flaky edge.
• Install an electrical outlet below the level of the worktop, into which the stove will be plugged. In the event that the socket is already available, it is necessary to check its condition.

After all the preliminary work has been carried out and possible network problems have been eliminated, you can proceed with the installation and connection itself.

• Four short screws are screwed in on the sides, securing the corresponding springs.
• The panel is inserted into the hole in the tabletop and is neatly aligned with light pressure with your hands in the center and sides.
• If the model provides for the presence of side profiles, then after installing the panel, fastening hooks are inserted. The screws of the centering springs must remain freely accessible.
• First, the oven is connected alternately, and then the induction hob to the electrical network. This sequence is due to safety regulations.
• Checking the operation of devices and cleaning the area after all the work.

Most often, when buying a hob in a set, the manufacturer provides detailed instructions, which, among other things, describe the correct installation of the model. Correct adherence to such instructions and simple care is enough to put in your kitchen a modern electromagnetic device that will help you cook or instantly reheat ready-made food.

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