Section 7 Commonly Asked Questions - duxtop 9600LS User Manual

Section 7 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are induction cooktop advantages?
To serious cooks, the most important advantage of induction cookers is that you can adjust the
cooking heat instantly and with great precision. The induction cooktop uses a standard 110/120
volts of electrical power and plugs into a standard household electrical outlet. Because duxtop™
cooktops produce up to 1,800 watts of power, they are almost 50% more powerful than gas
stoves and heat up to temperature nearly twice as fast as electric cooking elements, yet they do
not require the high amperage of 220-volt power not commonly found in household kitchens.
Is Induction cooking more effi cient than gas?
With an 83% energy effi ciency, induction cooking is more effi cient than both electric or gas.
While gas burning cooktops are only 30-35% effi cient and cost approximately $1.65 per hour to
operate, an induction cooktop costs only $0.12 per hour to operate.
How safe is induction cooking?
Because there is no open fl ame or hot cooking element, the induction cooktop creates heat only
in the cookware. The cooktop surface remains cool, except for the heat transferred from the
bottom of the cookware to the glass surface (immediately below the cookware).
What are the electrical power requirements?
Single burner induction units designed for the U.S. market are all capable of operating effi ciently
on a standard 110/120V outlet. It is strongly recommended to dedicate an outlet for each
individual unit being used, since each unit will draw about 15 amps, the amperage of most
common household electrical outlets.
What type of cookware can I use?
The general rule of thumb is; if a magnet sticks to it, it will work with the duxtop TM cooktop.
Cookware made from cast iron, iron, enameled steel or iron, or magnetic stainless steel (18/0)
work very well.
How does electric and Induction cooking differ?
Regular electric cooking elements use energy to heat the heating element and then, through
conduction, the heat is transferred to the cooking pan, where induction units place the electrical
energy directly into the cookware. Resistance-type heating elements are very ineffi cient and are
slow to respond. Induction cooking heating is very rapid and responsive to temperature control
changes making them even faster and more effi cient than gas cooking.
Is it easy to use?
The rapid heating of the cookware makes all kinds of cooking fast and easy, especially when
warming, sautéing, frying, and making pasta. Cleaning a duxtop TM induction cooktop unit is
easy. With no open fl ame or heating element, food does not burn-on so you can just wipe the
cooktop surface clean with a damp towel.
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