Induction Cooktop

[Home2Cook]

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I have to replace my electric coil cooktop. After doing a lot of research, I have nearly decided I want to buy a 36" induction cooktop. I am torn between the Miele, the GE Monogram, and the Bosch.

Will you please give me your thoughts and comments, and make any other recommendations. I am a home cook, and this is the first time I have had to replace a cooktop.

[Harley Rider]

I recently did a remodel on my kitchen. I went with a 36" Kenmore (made by Electrolux). I purchased it at the Sears Outlet at 50% off retail as it was a demo unit (never actually used .. simply "shown"). I would not go back to the radiant coil I had previously. The induction has the benefits of gas but without the heat and noisy ehaust fan. The unit I purchased came with full warranty, etc. I have enjoyed it since the first day. I would recommend induction. Yes, I had to replace some of my cookware, but through selective purchasing, you won't spend all that much doing so.

Check the Sears Outlet store near you online. It will show you their inventory and a brief summary of the condition of the item you might be interested in. The $1300 I saved was well worth the time. They carry most of the major brands as well ....

[cutipie721]

I would go with either Miele or Bosch. The timer feature on them is SO useful. Each burner has its own timer and shuts off when time's up. Too many times I have let a pot of chicken stock to simmer for hours and leave the house to do other errands, knowing that it will turn off itself even if I am running late. Also very useful when you have to manage several pots at the same time.

[Politeness]

Home2Cook, the number one consideration needs to be, not brand, but dimensions. We replaced an induction cooktop (Jenn-Air) with another induction cooktop (LG), and the first and foremost consideration had to be whether the replacement would fit into the hole in the top of the counter that the old cooktop did. There is nothing even approaching an industry standard for front-to-back or side-to-side dimensions, so one so-called 30" cooktop may be 28+" wide, while another is 31" wide, but the 31" wide one may leave a gap in front or behind of it even if it can be dropped into the former hole. The vertical dimensions also are important, because some brands and models of induction cooktop impose demands on the under-counter area for proper venting.

Of course, if you are tearing out your cunters and cabinets anyway, you have much greater freedom to decide what to purchase.

[wattacetti]

Miele, or failing that Fagor. Both very responsive with Miele having more control bells/whistles, and both having adequate cooling. Toss up for you might be whether the controls for the central unit are far enough away so that your largest pot doesn't overlap the control space.

[cbnga]

I've had WOLF induction cook top for over 4 years now without any problems. I may have had to reboot it twice. I wouldn't change a thing. Love it.

[LorenMZ]

We've had ours for about 3 years now. Absolutely love it.

[escondido123]

My sister loves her induction top. That said, it has already broken twice. The first was a total failure and they had to wait three weeks for a new one. Then, a month later she used a pan across two burners and something blew out. Waiting for new ones. All of this in less than six months....I this was an expensive brand.