Double Induction Cooktop Buying Guide
The best double induction cooktop ensures energy-efficient cooking in your home. Here are some of the features you need to look out for.
Dimensions
Just because it’s a two-burner induction cooktop doesn’t mean it’s the same size as all other portable induction cooktops. Keep an eye on the dimensions of the cooktop you wish to buy, and make sure you have the space available to use it.
The minimum width for a two cooking zone cooktop is 30 centimeters.
Controls
Most induction cooktops come with touch controls. These let you change the temperature settings with just a touch of the finger. It makes the whole appliance look sleeker.
However, if you prefer knobs, there are a few options available to you. Just make sure you get push-to-turn knobs so that you don’t accidentally change the settings without knowing.
Power
Power and temperature are linked in an induction cooktop.
You will find some cooktops with equal power on both sides, while others have a higher power heating zone and a lower-powered one.
Low power zones will go up to about 1500Watts, while the higher-powered ones can be found between 1800 -2000 Watts.
An 1800 Watt induction cooker will allow you to cook in most cooking styles.
Automatic Shut-Off
Aiding both energy efficiency and safety is the automatic shut-off. This feature sees the heat turn off either when a pan is lifted from the cooktop or within 30 seconds of it doing so.
No energy is wasted, and you don’t have to worry about a child burning themselves on a cooktop that you forgot to turn off.
Safety Features
Safety features you should look out for are a child-lock to prevent children from turning the cooktop on and lights to indicate if the cooking zone is hot to touch.
These are simple features, but they can make a big difference.
Timer
Timers aid precision cooking. You’ll find cooktops with timers that go as long as ten hours. These are ideal if you want to slow cook an item over a whole day.