Electromagnetic cook top

steveny · 2 November 2005

Has anyone here used or own a Electromagnetic cook top? Here is a link http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=APPL&pid=02242800000

I am remodeling the kitchen and I would like to hear any feedback from anyone who has one of these cook tops.
Pretty cool technology IMO.

khappucino · 2 November 2005

i used one at my friend's parents house... its pretty damn cool and works well

Acura NsX Pilot · 2 November 2005

I love to cook and to a real chef there is nothing like a good flame !

steveny · 2 November 2005

Acura NsX Pilot said:
I love to cook and to a real chef there is nothing like a good flame !

In that statement lies the very dilemma I am having. Maybe this electromagnetic thing is better than open flame? It will boil a gallon of water in 60 seconds. That sure sounds good to me.
The problem is once I choose, I am stuck. The countertop guy says once he cuts the granite I am stuck with the opening he cuts, so I want to be sure I pick the right cook top.

robr · 2 November 2005

magnetic induction is cool stuff, just remember you have to use ferrous pots and pans for it to work. no cooking in glassware.

ncdogdoc · 2 November 2005

Very limited in cookware.

Nothing cooks like gas

Zennsx · 2 November 2005

I used to service induction cooktops and found they were very troublesome and not really worth the expense.

Acura NsX Pilot · 2 November 2005

Stay with what you know....go with the gas.

NSXLNT · 2 November 2005

One other benefit of gas, if the electricity goes out from a storm, etc, you can still cook.

nuccaJB · 2 November 2005

I know the people who own Bob Chinn's Crab House in Chicago and they use them in their restaurant and like them a lot. On the other hand I have a patient who owns a very high end catering business and he hates them. He works for some unbelievably wealthy people and he likes gas the best. I am not sure if this helps.

steveny · 2 November 2005

nuccaJB said:
On the other hand I have a patient who owns a very high end catering business

I think I remember you saying you are a doctor? Do you know of any medical risk associated with electromagnetic energy and pregnancy?

nuccaJB · 2 November 2005

Not that I know of, you just want her not to stand too close to the range (or microwave). You want to keep her and the baby out of the area of the electric field formed by the appliance.

fkong777 · 2 November 2005

Flame.. Get a commerical grade cook top if possible. try to stir-fry and use a wok on electric is horrible.

One my next range or cook top I would like a grill option so I can grill steak and chicken indoor.

steveny · 2 November 2005

fkong777 said:
Flame.. Get a commerical grade cook top if possible. try to stir-fry and use a wok on electric is horrible.

One my next range or cook top I would like a grill option so I can grill steak and chicken indoor.

I have the grill option on my current cook top and I hardly ever use it. It make a huge freaking mess. The whole kitchen is bright white so I think that makes the mess look even worse.
I don't use a wok, I have never used a wok. That may change as this induction cook top comes with a wok. I found out today that we are getting this electromagnetic cook top. It has already been ordered and will be installed on December 7th.

Acura NsX Pilot · 2 November 2005

steveny said:
I have the grill option on my current cook top and I hardly ever use it. It make a huge freaking mess. The whole kitchen is bright white so I think that makes the mess look even worse.
I don't use a wok, I have never used a wok. That may change as this induction cook top comes with a wok. I found out today that we are getting this electromagnetic cook top. It has already been ordered and will be installed on December 7th.

As long as they havent cut the counter yet you can still cut your looses and get the gas.

ChopsJazz · 3 November 2005

Acura NsX Pilot said:
Stay with what you know....go with the gas.

Change is good. So what if they cut a hole in the granite? If you end up hating it, change the countertop too!

khappucino · 3 November 2005

its probably bad if you have guests that have pace makers though =o

Acura NsX Pilot · 3 November 2005

ChopsJazz said:
Change is good.

They said that about asbestos years ago at the worlds fair in NyC.......Its the revolutionary material of the future. Who knew it thousands would die from working with it years later.......Yes change is good but I still like gas and just think if the electric heat cuts out you could heat your house with the stove.

TES · 3 November 2005

It's my understanding they've used this technology in Europe for many, many years. The in-laws imported one from Germany ~10-15 years ago and haven't had any problems, and believe me ... they love to cook. Our new home will have one when we move in next month. ( http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=COOKTOPS&categoryId=146&productId=887)

steveny · 3 November 2005

TES said:
It's my understanding they've used this technology in Europe for many, many years. The in-laws imported one from Germany ~10-15 years ago and haven't had any problems, and believe me ... they love to cook. Our new home will have one when we move in next month. ( http://www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=COOKTOPS&categoryId=146&productId=887)

I don't think the cook top you posted a link is electromagnetic.

Electromagnetic cook top

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