Induction cooktop experiences

[jaydee325]

Definitely a learning curve. But, now that my wife (the chef) has figured it out, she likes it. She's even talking about replacing our flat top electric at home with induction when the time comes.

About cookware. There was a discussion on another forum about someone who hated their induction in their RV. After they took someones advice and switched out their pans that were some no name cheap set and went to a quality set, they found out what the problem was!

Not saying you need Le Creuset (my wife loves hers and packs one in the MH), but stick with name brands at a reasonable cost.

 

[AbdRahim]

We (actually Gail) are practicing on a Duxtop single burner to see what works. Neal, thanks for the detail on power quirks.

Thinking about a

Heat Diffuser Stainless Steel Induction Diffuser Plate​

so we can use our non induction pots with the RV induction cooktop.

Amazon product ASIN B07QMNHB5F

I have seen this. How well does it work?

I have a single burner for cooking outside, though I have only used it inside the coach.
I have cooked a few things on the new one at home. Something already scratched it. They don’t seem to be durable, and it doesn’t look like I will be able to use my cast iron skillet. look like. I favor thr ruuged old gas or electric burners.

 

[JRS]

We like ours. Use a set of Magna's, a Ninja Frying Pan (which is great) and an iron frying pan (much less frequently...

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I have seen this. How well does it work?

I have a single burner for cooking outside, though I have only used it inside the coach.
I have cooked a few things on the new one at home. Something already scratched it. They don’t seem to be durable, and it doesn’t look like I will be able to use my cast iron skillet. look like. I favor thr ruuged old gas or electric burners.

You can use cast iron on an inductive cook top, I know first hand!
If a magnet sticks to it it is usable.

Likes:
Faster cooking.
Pot handles stay cool.
Kitchen stays cooler than the other options.

Dislikes:
When you change the temperature while cooking, things stick, "yes they do", and my induction cook top regulates temperature by turn the coil off and on!!! See where I'm going with this? Some things are not suited to cook on one.

 

[AbdRahim]

You can use cast iron on an inductive cook top, I know first hand!
If a magnet sticks to it it is usable.

Likes:
Faster cooking.
Pot handles stay cool.
Kitchen stays cooler than the other options.

Dislikes:
When you change the temperature while cooking, things stick, "yes they do", and my induction cook top regulates temperature by turn the coil off and on!!! See where I'm going with this? Some things are not suited to cook on one.

Mine is a little rough on the bottom. I was afraid it would scratch the surface.

 

[bradguzan]

I love my induction cooktop and now find going back to gas a pain. The only benefit of gas is when you literally want fire to char a capsicum or eggplant or are wanting to use a wok.

 

[Neal]

I bought two of these (below) and funny as I was in my hoarding storage room I found one on the shelf. I sold one of them. Guess I may take it to the RV next time and see I will use it. However, it seems high wattage so it needs to be on a shore power outlet and not inverter driven outlet same as the dual induction cooktop is using.

Amazon product ASIN B00GMCAM2G

 

[Crazydog]

I'll just stick with fire thank you!