Kitchen Design - Induction Cooking

Kitchen Design - Induction Cooking

Think about this - what goes around comes around! The kitchen appliance industry is no different than any other. Approximately 20 years ago a company named Fagor introduced Induction Cooking to the consumer market. Not long after that the JennAir Company (famous for the first downdraft ventilation systems) picked up on the new concept and offered Induction Modules on their ranges. Unfortunately, the concept was not received well by the consumer and both companies discontinued distribution in the US.

Fast forward to 2005. Induction cooking is introduced again. This time most of the major manufacturers have introduces a version of the units. To explain Induction Cooking simply: the technical name is "electromagnetic induction cooking". To produce this energy a magnetic power generator is placed under the glass cooking surface. The generator is activated by a knob or LED control. However, heat is not produced until a "magnet" compatible object is placed on the surface, creating a magnetic field. The energy in the magnetic field creates movement in the food molecules, similar in concept with microwave cooking where microwave energy creates movement in the food molecules as opposed to direct gas or electric cooking where the heat source heath the pan and the heat is then transfered to heat the food.

Some appropriate cooking utensils for Induction Cooking will be made of Iron or Steel. A good test is to use a magnet. If it sticks to the cookware the cookware will work. Many companies are providing special pots and pans as add on accessories. The best cookware will have a flat bottom as it will make better contact with the glass surface thus producing more even cooking.

From what I have been told it takes a short time to adjust to this type of cooking. But, the effort is well worth the results in the food and the the energy savings.

Joan Eisenberg, CMKBD, ASID

Joan is an Independent Kitchen and Bathroom Design and Training Consultant. She is both a Certified Master Kitchen and Bathroom Designer and a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.

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