Quickest ways to clean induction cooktop after use?
jaxo
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Comments (30)I'm responding to venmar's question: While all of the above comments are true, I do have to wonder why some of the GE and Kenmore branded version induction cooktops from the early 1980's are still functioning while our modern equivalents are so fragile and short lived. Well, actually, there will be some current induction ranges that will last just as long as some of the first gen models you mentioned. Note that I said "some." Seems to me that in any given electronics product line, some units will chug on for a long time and some will not. One of my aunts still has a functioning early Kenmore induction range. (FWIW, it was my intro to induction cooking appliances three decades and something ago.) So, the last time I needed a new stove, I looked into maybe getting a "pre-owned" Kenmore induction range from the 80's. A bit of research showed that every story of longevity like my aunt's was swamped by many tales of woe, of gnashing of teeth, of unrepairability, etc. etc. My take away is this: it is really hard to say if all of our "modern equivalents" really are significantly more fragile and shorter-lived than the older induction models. Or older stoves generally. As plllog says of fridges, nobody really expected a Kenmore to last for decades, even the older models that didn't have any electronics, but some of them did. That some antique appliances are still around and working doesn't necessarily make them better than the current models. That being said, I certainly see the appeal of Venmar's vintage back-up coil burner range for simple reliability and durability. It is not just induction, either; it is pretty much all major brand appliances which run off circuit boards. But there will be tradeoffs. The extent of those trade-offs may or may not be worthwhile to any given one of us. As appealing as the simplicity and reliablity factors can make a vintage range seem, there are still some major trade-offs in day to day cooking such as waste heat, slow responsiveness, uneven ovens, etc. Seems to me that this is pretty much applicable to all appliances. Fr'instance, even with all my neo-luddite tendencies, there is no way I would trade my current Kitchenaid/Whilrpool FD fridge for the 1954 Westinghouse chill chest I had in graduate school 40 years ago. The problem as I see it is the uncertainty. There is no way to know if your unit is going to last a long time or fail early. That is why I find myself nodding in agreement every time Kas says "I now consider these cooktops to be effectively leased . . ." Regarding Kas' s comments about GE maybe building those old induction ranges better, my recollection is that those early GE and Kenmore induction ranges were actually rebadged units built by Sanyo in Japan....See MoreMiele Induction Cooktop Cleaning
Comments (10)The reason I said scratch is that there are some dish liquids with abrasives in them. I've never heard of invisible coatings--but you do have to rinse! Otherwise, you would be leaving a layer of soap. I still don't see how soap or even brightly colored detergent could mess with the color of the surface. The ceramic-glass is supposed to be impermeable. Unless the markings are on the surface and that's what is being discolored? Very weird. Vinegar cleans glass without ammonia. You can get a two gallon jug of white washing vinegar for a couple bucks. Jwvideo's recipe sounds good too, though I don't like cleaning with fresh lemon juice if the surface won't be rinsed. I've done a bunch of searches and can't find any reports of dish liquid discoloring cooktops. Rather, trying to find them I found many many recommendations to use dish liquid. The best way to get rid of residues and water marks is to use a ribbed microfiber cleaning cloth to dry and polish....See MoreBosch induction slide in cooktop not working after cleaning oven
Comments (2)"... once it cools down ...." A friend of mine has a Bosch range that takes four or five hours to cool down before the electronics start working again after oven self-cleaning....See MoreWill an Induction Cooktop Survive Heavy Use?
Comments (8)I agree with Kaseki. Most failures in induction cooktops/ranges are not due to hob failure but somewhere in the protection components. Fuses (which are integrated and not easily removed) in many cases. Fan failure, which leads to thermal overload errors and more blown fuses. Make certain the one you get is installed properly. Clearances are adhered to for proper ventilation. As Keseki mentioned evaluate the cost of a warranty and make sure you put it through it's paces fairly quickly and often. I am not sure what type of fans are in the Wolf, but the ones in the whirlpool I have at a rental unit are pretty crappy. So I make a habit of opening the unit once a year and blowing off the components, especially the fans with compressed air. Not a task for everyone, but it is an option depending upon how handy your husband is. Then there is the possibility of voiding the warranty by opening the unit, so take that advice with a grain of salt. I think if the unit you end up with is properly ventilated, you will not have any issues. Heat is the biggest enemy of electronics. The fact that the product in question in effect generates the very thing that can potentially destroy it is somewhat ironic. All that said if you are killing radiant cooktops while canning, you will likely do the same with an induction unit. Have you considered a portable 110 unit for canning? They have radiant ones and well as induction units. I refer to them as "hot plates" You can use those for canning and do your regular meals on your cooktop. They are much cheaper to replace. I cook a lot too, and have never had an issue with my Frigidare, however we do not can. For that type of use, Natural gas is the clear choice. If that is not an option, then get the induction unit you desire and take as many precautions as you can to extend it's useful life, enjoy and just be prepared for in the event it malfunctions....See Morejaxo
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