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Electric and Induction combination cooktop?

6 years ago

I like induction, but I also have cookware that won't work on induction (like my canner) and gas isn't an option. I have considered separate smaller cooktops, but there are combination cooktops. Do you know anything about them?

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Sue 430

6 years ago

I love my induction, not all of my pans worked on it so I bought some new, but if you have one or 2 specific ones that you like that won't work, there is a disc that you can buy to put under them so that they will work. I have one burner that is huge, so I bought one of the discs so that I can use it if I need to use it but am not using a pan that big. It will also work under a pan thats not magnetic. I couldn't find it in any store but there were several online and they are inexpensive. You can search "induction disc" or something on that order and you'll find some. I haven't used mine yet. I would just go induction and use that for the once in awhile that you use a pan that isn't induction friendly.

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6 years ago
No. No one would want such a useless hybrid thing.

Induction cookware is not expensive. Give up the antique technology.
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Toronto Veterinarian
6 years ago
Induction IS electric, it's just not radiant heat but magnetic.

Really, get some new inexpensive pieces to replace the ones that won't work and learn a new and much improved way to cook. They're really terrific, and they're much cheaper than they used to be (as is the cookware). I've never heard of the induction discs that Sue Mcgrath mentioned, but I love the idea - I have a large burner but usually use small pots, so that will help me a lot.
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Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
6 years ago
There must be a way to can using induction or an alternative. It would absolutely not be a good idea to have a half and half solution. One half of the glass cooktop would be pristine and clean, the other half scratched up. And you would never choose radiant heat over induction for any application aside from your canning issue.
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weedmeister
6 years ago
As for the canner, you can get yourself a propane burner of the type used as a turkey fryer. Then use it outside where the heat can stay where it belongs.
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2ManyDiversions
6 years ago
Hey Barn, I understand wishing to save $$ and not buy new cookware, but consider that even were there a hybrid, you'd end up using the induction mostly - for convenience, ease, cleanup. I gave this thought for our new kitchen, and since the Induction is the more expensive of the 2, I'd rather swap out my cookware and have something I love in the long run. They do make induction canners - I've not used one... yet, but there are websites that will help you learn how to use them better.

FWIW, I have favorite cookware which I'm loathe to get rid of... but again, I'd rather be happy cooking, then happy with my cookware.
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Heather
6 years ago
Gaggenau makes modular units in every conceivable combination. My neighbor has an all gaggenau kitchen from ‘91 - you’ll at least never need to replace them again, but they’re budget busters.
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