We are looking at new electric stoves. Does anyone understand the options?
Specifically wondering the types of surface units (burners). Are there various options or modes: constant current (constant heat flow), or temperature control (on/off cycling, or variable current). The old stoves were mostly constant current surface units. The new flat top stoves seem to cycle somehow (temperature controlled?). I have no idea how inductive works. We have gas now which is constant heat flow of course.
Why I ask is I’m not very interested in this cycling stuff at all, and temperature control only.
Thoughts, recommendations, or experiences?
Thanks.
I’ll vouch for induction too. It boils water faster than my kettle which is just incredibly convenient. Plus having cold handles on a hot pan is very comfortable :) The thing about the pans is true, but in my case all my pans happened to all be induction ready. Just need to be careful when buying something new (and they’re usually a little more expensive).
Your water boiling comment really hits home. I moved not long ago and went from a house with an induction cooktop back to one with gas. Forgot just how long it takes to boil water, even on a big burner!