Induction hob query

DXP55 · 16 Jun 2018 at 17:02

Our induction hob is now 9 years old and I have noticed on a number of occasions that the touch controls don't work to the touch - We have to wipe controls with a cloth and also our fingers - Can anyone tell me if this happens on modern Induction hobs ? do you need bone dry fingers for them to work - Second question is bridge links to two sections to create a larger cooking area - One thing we have found is when using large pans sometimes a pan next to it isn't fully on the ring. Other than scratches and touch controls the Siemens has been fine.

One I am looking at is AEG HK654400FB - Our present one is Siemens - both 600mm square give or take - I need direct replacement as no room to go wider.

ahar · 17 Jun 2018 at 07:38

Never had that with our zanussi induction hob controls. They worked pretty well in all situations.

famas · 17 Jun 2018 at 08:35

My Bosch does the same thing, needs to be dry or it will throw a wobbler. Only over the control section though, the rest of the hob can get wet and it still works fine.

DXP55 · 17 Jun 2018 at 10:20

Thanks both - that is interesting to know - I am tempted to change it just because it's old and technology must have moved on in 9 years. Also see that Zanussi do one with control knobs - just not sure about having those sitting up and ruining nice flat surface.

Gammawolf · 17 Jun 2018 at 10:28

You'll probably find that due to the way capacitive touch works that even if you get a new one it still has issues with water on it.

glitch · 17 Jun 2018 at 11:37

Gammawolf said:
You'll probably find that due to the way capacitive touch works that even if you get a new one it still has issues with water on it.

Exactly that - some might be better than others, but they will all suffer from the same problem to varying degrees.

SoliD · 17 Jun 2018 at 12:16

I've got a year old AEG and it throws a wobbler if you get water on it, just quick wipe off and good to go. Only downside of induction unfortunately.

ZG002 · 17 Jun 2018 at 16:59

Yep my 2 yr old one with touch controls takes a wobble if water gets onto the controls.

DXP55 · 17 Jun 2018 at 22:02

Looks like I was panicking - Back to the drawing board - Neff do a point and twist removable knob which seem to be the answer but I bet that has it's drawbacks - Thanks for the feed back

ZG002 · 17 Jun 2018 at 23:12

The only thing I hate about my induction hob is that it pulses the heat (it’s a cheap Beko one) I’m not sure if they all do it, but it really does make it tricky it regulate a constant heat.

jpaul · 17 Jun 2018 at 23:21

ZG002 said:
The only thing I hate about my induction hob is that it pulses the heat (it’s a cheap Beko one) I’m not sure if they all do it, but it really does make it tricky it regulate a constant heat.

you are dead right ... that is their dirty secret, not described in product specifications - recent thread on it,
they don't have many power levels and just turn heat on and off - so simmering, with the precision of gas is out.

LuckyBenski · 18 Jun 2018 at 00:34

jpaul said:
you are dead right ... that is their dirty secret, not described in product specifications - recent thread on it,
they don't have many power levels and just turn heat on and off - so simmering, with the precision of gas is out.

Is this true of all induction hobs? I was under the impression they use PWM to regulate power/heat and therefore no on-off switching like halogen. Hate that burning every 2 minutes cycle.

mattyg · 18 Jun 2018 at 01:50

We have a NEFF with a magnetic removable "disc" works flawlessly... And as it comes off when not in use its kid friendly/proof too

ZG002 · 18 Jun 2018 at 07:34

LuckyBenski said:
Is this true of all induction hobs? I was under the impression they use PWM to regulate power/heat and therefore no on-off switching like halogen. Hate that burning every 2 minutes cycle.

Can't speak for all, but mine gives power for a few seconds then drops power off for a few seconds then repeat. The higher the power the longer the on power part of the cycle.

The thing looks great and is easy to keep clean etc, but I really do struggle with certain things. I find it hard to get my steaks right for example.

Once this one I've got is passed it's best I'm hoping the higher end ones have a better solution (they may already)

DXP55 · 18 Jun 2018 at 09:38

mattyg said:
We have a NEFF with a magnetic removable "disc" works flawlessly... And as it comes off when not in use its kid friendly/proof too

I came across the Neff one and this chef was saying the knobs don't last more than 6 month's - he said they are part plastic and new one is £40 - I really like the idea of the removable knob but now having second thoughts.

As regards pulsing I can't say I have heard or seen mine doing it - if boiling water there is no drop in bubbles rising as though it's pulsed off - I have a Siemens and it's 9 years old.

One thing I found out -do not put your Internet radio near induction hob - Mine let out a long dying scream and never worked since.

Like most things in life you usually get what you pay for.

Ricochet J · 18 Jun 2018 at 09:46

What's this about wobbling?

jpaul · 18 Jun 2018 at 09:47

DXP55 said:
if boiling water there is no drop in bubbles rising as though it's pulsed off

simmering water is when you might notice it - boiling an egg ?

there is an extensive earlier induction thread ... I would email them to check how the new neff you reference works.

did not know - interesting reddit thread, raises reduce wasted heat, with induction, so lower ventilation needs for an open plan

mattyg · 18 Jun 2018 at 10:23

DXP55 said:
I came across the Neff one and this chef was saying the knobs don't last more than 6 month's - he said they are part plastic and new one is £40 - I really like the idea of the removable knob but now having second thoughts.

As regards pulsing I can't say I have heard or seen mine doing it - if boiling water there is no drop in bubbles rising as though it's pulsed off - I have a Siemens and it's 9 years old.

One thing I found out -do not put your Internet radio near induction hob - Mine let out a long dying scream and never worked since.

Like most things in life you usually get what you pay for.

Our NEFF disc/knob has lasted more than 6 months...But I can only compare our situation..But knowing how we don't look after things I'm surprised if they fail and ours is still gong...lol

Steampunk · 18 Jun 2018 at 15:57

DXP55 said:
Looks like I was panicking - Back to the drawing board - Neff do a point and twist removable knob which seem to be the answer but I bet that has it's drawbacks - Thanks for the feed back

Don't lose the knob, but if you have kids or pets, you can just drop it in a drawer to lock the hob. My inlaws have one of these and they haven't lost/broken it.

My Neff doesn't pulse, neither does anyone else's that I know of, although I often see this complaint from cheaper brands.

ZG002 · 18 Jun 2018 at 16:54

Steampunk said:
Don't lose the knob, but if you have kids or pets, you can just drop it in a drawer to lock the hob. My inlaws have one of these and they haven't lost/broken it.

My Neff doesn't pulse, neither does anyone else's that I know of, although I often see this complaint from cheaper brands.

That's great to know, will be upgrading once this one breaks or I've had enough of it.