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Cooktops continue to grow in popularity as more people find that they need additional counter space for cooking and preparing food. Choosing a new cooker can be an exciting task. A new oven or range top may not be your only option. It is recommended that you first determine your needs and choose between gas and electric cooktops. When you know what type of cooktop you need you can begin your search for a new stove top.Most cooktops come in one of three different heat delivery systems: gas, electric, and induction. Many families find that gas cooktops heat up quickly and evenly, which is ideal for many busy families. Electric cooktops are also available, however, many households are choosing to go with gas cooktops for ease and control. Gas cooktops heat up quickly and maintain a constant temperature which is an important consideration for households with young children or elderly adults. The only drawback to electric cooktops is the wait time for them to heat up; usually this is not longer than 30 minutes.If you have decided to go with a gas cooktop, it is important to understand how they work. The heat generated by a gas cooktop is very hot, but not enough heat to destroy food. http://sidemaid13.jigsy.com/entries/general/Is-a-Ceramic-Cooktop-Safe-to-Use This type of cooktop has the most control; you can decide precisely how much heat is generated inside the kitchen. Also, you can set the exact temperature desired for your kitchen. An induction heating cooktop is generally the best choice for those who like to control the temperature of their kitchen and are looking for a professional appearance.In most cases, induction cooktops heat up slowly. This is because they use a metal probe to locate the hottest part of the oven or stove and then apply electric power to that point. When food cooks on one side of the induction cooker, it begins to cook on one side of the electric circuit. As the food cooks, the electric current passes through a heating element, which heats up the ceramic or glass surface of the food. When the food cooks completely, it is sent to the oven. In some cases, food is only cooked on one side of an induction cooktop because the cooktop is not located in a hot area; therefore, the slow-cooked food does not overcook as quickly as if the cooking was faster.Induction cooktops provide more control over the heat of the oven because they can be programmed to heat at different speeds. Gas cooktops generally come with settings to control the temperature and cooking time, but some manufacturers offer a variation on this feature, called auto burnout. With auto burnout, the cooktop is programmed to turn off if it reaches a pre-set level of heat, so the user doesn't have to hover near the burner to get an accurate temperature reading. The downside to this option is that the user must manually start the auto burnout feature if he wants to check the temperature.<img width="453" src=" |
