Good price on this induction cooktop that seems to be matching Aldi's special for a tad cheaper with a tad more power. Plus it has a 2 year warranty versus Aldi's 1 year warranty. According to PriceHipster it hasn't been in this cheap since 2022.
Features include a 60-240°C temperature range, 8 temperature settings, 7 preset programs, timer/lock function, LED display, soft sensor touch controls and. The manual here has full details.
is it loud? I’ve got one different brand but super loud , I think it’s the fan
Yes, fan runs when gets hot and for a little while after switching off. It’s not overly loud i don’t think.
Is the '30cm' in reference to the diameter of the induction circle?
Fo for those wondering, per the manual: Steel, cast iron, enameled iron, stainless steel, flat-bottom pans/pots with bottom diameter from 12cm to 26cm.
No. The induction circle in these portable cookers is tiny - usually around 15cm or so
The circle is 20cm, does the job with all the pot and fry pan sizes we have though.
Only 12cm AFAIK. Circle drawn on the plate is for decoration only.
Tempting… But my electricity costs have pretty much already doubled since COVID hit, even though there is minimal change in power usage between then and now…
Induction is more energy efficient compared to all other cooking methods because the container heats up directly, not another coil first or the air. The general quoted efficiency rating is 10% more energy efficient vs resistive element/ceramic cooktops and 3x as energy efficient as gas. Your power bills will reduce if you don't change what you cook or the frequency. But IRL you may start to cook more because it is also significantly faster to heat up vs other electric stovetops.
Been cooking with gas, but if induction is as effective as you say I might give electricity cooking a whirl.
Yes I had the similar experience; always thought gas was better since resistive electric is awful in my experience, but I was blown away by induction at my friends' place. Incredibly quick
@Che0063: Also induction has low level control that is amazing compared to gas. Though these portable cookers aren't as good in that department
do u have solar? I find these useful during day time and use gas to cook at night. Just put on a chopping board and place on gas stove if u have a power outlet nearby. Easy to clean.
I wish. I'm renting and the landlord said no.
IKEA one better?
No
Hard to say without any data.
I own the Ikea and wish I had bought it several years earlier when I was living in place that had ceramic cooktops. It would of paid for itself with electricity bills, having little wait to heat up any item, and saved a lot of time cooking. The portability is so handy from moving it out of the way on the kitchen top and a mate takes his camping. Cleaning is a breeze.
Negatives are the on/off nature of this induction cook top at lower temperatures and, though specified in the specifications, the smallest of pots I own do not have a wide enough base to be detected on the cook top.
I have probably used the Ikea version everyday for more than a year and it has not skipped a beat.
I cannot speak of this Bellini model but it has a lot more features than the Ikea. Both have a two year warranty, though it is listed as replacement for Bunnings and on the Bellini website it is three years. I have used Bellini oven and stovetops and they are functional - nothing special, does the job without all the mod cons of every other brand.
The similar priced Aldi version only has a one year warranty. Other brands e.g. Tefal, Westinghouse, Philips, Breville, etc are a lot more expensive. Many of Ikea's larger electrical whitegoods are made by Electrolux or Whirlpool but their portable cooktop comes from this company: https://fsaiting.en.alibaba.com/productgrouplist-50413933/Si…
Thanks, last minute eofy snap. I've been hunting for a few weeks, almost settled on the ikea one.
Has anyone seen research that compares cost of cooking say a packet of pasta using induction vs gas?
I never understand why all the steam, stir fry, hot pot etc functions on induction cookers. They should be just power/temperature levels and that's it. That's why I prefer Ikea's induction cooker.
Good thing you can adjust the temperature and power on this one too 😜
Like using induction cooker in some occasions but sometimes feels the surface is too slippery
so bought a silicon mat and it works pretty well (just cost a few dollars in aliexpress)
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-induction-cooker-mat.…
Not available in WA? No stock anywhere and no delivery
It seems that you can add to cart and make payment and get it delivered or Click and Collect from Armadale.
I was looking at this but the reviews has been mixed so I ended up buying one from Catch at the same price with more positive review.
Any good for hot pots? Reviews seem to say its too hot even on lowest settings?
Been using this daily for two years with no complaints. Plastic base around edge of top plate has warped slightly near fan outlets but not so much it worries me or affects use.