Induction cooktop. They got it right !!
Loving my new GE Café
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It's F A S T
and powerful
The controls are better than I thought they'd be- very intuitive !!
You can sync burners together to grill, you can time each burner separately - although I don't know how to do that yet LOL.
And it has a range of sizes for all kinds of pots.
and powerful
The controls are better than I thought they'd be- very intuitive !!
You can sync burners together to grill, you can time each burner separately - although I don't know how to do that yet LOL.
And it has a range of sizes for all kinds of pots.
Oh goodness, you got a new induction cooker? Now that's a suprise!! lol
Very impressive though, 3700 Watts on one burner, not only a very powerful burner but also inductionlike fast! In comparison an induction cooktop uses the power more efficient than any other type of burner. My burners are only 2100 Watts, but I'm still amazed by how fast things go.
And nothing better than a bit of pressure cooking on an induction stove!
I bet you're busy, studying the manual and studying dutch. I'll take both exams. ;-)
Very impressive though, 3700 Watts on one burner, not only a very powerful burner but also inductionlike fast! In comparison an induction cooktop uses the power more efficient than any other type of burner. My burners are only 2100 Watts, but I'm still amazed by how fast things go.
And nothing better than a bit of pressure cooking on an induction stove!
I bet you're busy, studying the manual and studying dutch. I'll take both exams. ;-)
LOL Louis!
I had my huge p-cooker on last nite to make chicken stock. 1 large chicken, + 3/4 gallon of water came to a boil in 7 minutes on that burner ! Amazing !
I had my huge p-cooker on last nite to make chicken stock. 1 large chicken, + 3/4 gallon of water came to a boil in 7 minutes on that burner ! Amazing !
Thank you/Gracias/Merci
That was very helpful. A group of us were talking about induction cooking the other day and I admitted that I wouldn't know what to buy. Now I do.
Finally they figured out how to design the non-knobs/controls (although I still think most consumers would prefer actual knobs to virtual-ones.) Adding that griddle to the package was a very clever lagniappe (or was that already yours?).
That was very helpful. A group of us were talking about induction cooking the other day and I admitted that I wouldn't know what to buy. Now I do.
Finally they figured out how to design the non-knobs/controls (although I still think most consumers would prefer actual knobs to virtual-ones.) Adding that griddle to the package was a very clever lagniappe (or was that already yours?).
Take a gander
NO, Ken the griddle comes with the cooktop, nice SS clad aluminum.
Its fast ! It really heats my new Fissler Schnellbratpfanne mit deckel !! Which is "Induktionsherd geeignet"!
Louis: Its "Geschikt voor inductiefornuis !"
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NO, Ken the griddle comes with the cooktop, nice SS clad aluminum.
Its fast ! It really heats my new Fissler Schnellbratpfanne mit deckel !! Which is "Induktionsherd geeignet"!
Louis: Its "Geschikt voor inductiefornuis !"
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The controls
have several ways to access the cooktop!
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stricklybojack
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Did I miss another thread, how did you decide on this one? What others did you consider?
Did I miss another thread, how did you decide on this one? What others did you consider?
I've been looking
at cooktops for several years now.
When I saw the controls that sold me.
I looked at Cook Tek , Viking, Wolf etc. But these controls are simple and intuitive.
at cooktops for several years now.
When I saw the controls that sold me.
I looked at Cook Tek , Viking, Wolf etc. But these controls are simple and intuitive.
toploader55
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Jon,
Could you post the timer feature thingy ???
Does that turn the I.U off as well ???
Could you post the timer feature thingy ???
Does that turn the I.U off as well ???
Oh goodness, a Fissler! Did you hit the jackpot? lol
Beef stew please!
Beef stew please!
kb0nes
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Love it Jon!! And the price point is astonishing, one of these is likely in my future.
I'd love to see a time to boil run on that big 3700 watt element. That likely should outperform ANYTHING in a home kitchen. Bet it would even hang with one of those 18,000 BTU pretend commercial gas burners in the poser ranges.
As a technical aside, turn your iBlab sideways when shooting videos! Video is a horizontal format, especially on the YouTube
I'd love to see a time to boil run on that big 3700 watt element. That likely should outperform ANYTHING in a home kitchen. Bet it would even hang with one of those 18,000 BTU pretend commercial gas burners in the poser ranges.
As a technical aside, turn your iBlab sideways when shooting videos! Video is a horizontal format, especially on the YouTube
hooverwheelaway
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I've seen that "sync burner" thing somewhere before.....
GE
Brings Good things to Life- Fred !
COME ON OVER LOUIS !!!
I"ll make you a goulash that will whip you sidewise !
Brings Good things to Life- Fred !
COME ON OVER LOUIS !!!
I"ll make you a goulash that will whip you sidewise !
Goulash is nice. But what about an Asian beef dish like Daging Smoor?
http://www.kayotic.nl/blog/tag/daging-smoor
This is a slow cooker recipe, but no problem to make it in a pressure cooker on an induction cooktop.
http://www.kayotic.nl/blog/tag/daging-smoor
This is a slow cooker recipe, but no problem to make it in a pressure cooker on an induction cooktop.
Does this replace your vintage Kenmore induction cooktop?
1990 KM Induction CT By Sanyo
Yes What happened to the KM CT, my 1987 Unit is still going strong, it has never had a single glitch.
I got the GE 36" mirror top Monogram induction CT for Smitties new kitchen, and yes it is amazing how much faster it is compared to the old KM ICT.
I will not change mine out for a while, because I have high powered elements in my trusty old JennAir cook top next to the KM ICT anyway.
You know Jon if I get a new GE Cafe ICT I will sound insulate it so it will be much quieter than yours.
Yes What happened to the KM CT, my 1987 Unit is still going strong, it has never had a single glitch.
I got the GE 36" mirror top Monogram induction CT for Smitties new kitchen, and yes it is amazing how much faster it is compared to the old KM ICT.
I will not change mine out for a while, because I have high powered elements in my trusty old JennAir cook top next to the KM ICT anyway.
You know Jon if I get a new GE Cafe ICT I will sound insulate it so it will be much quieter than yours.
toploader55
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"You know Jon if I get a new GE Cafe ICT I will sound insulate it so it will be much quieter than yours."
OMG !!!!!!!!
ROFLMAO !!!!!
I gotta say "Extra Credit" on that.
OMG !!!!!!!!
ROFLMAO !!!!!
I gotta say "Extra Credit" on that.
Somebody Slap John for me
my hand hurts already !
The KM cooktop will go on consulting at the Cape so it won't have to work as hard.
The heat sensors are starting to fail and so the power burner will fail in the middle of cooking. Its done 30 years of meritorious service now it can work part time in retirement.
my hand hurts already !
The KM cooktop will go on consulting at the Cape so it won't have to work as hard.
The heat sensors are starting to fail and so the power burner will fail in the middle of cooking. Its done 30 years of meritorious service now it can work part time in retirement.
I wonder how John would insulate that cooktop. Put an insulation blanket on top of it? lol
Yes Louis
the "how" has crossed my mind as well.
But I do have new ideas about the 1-18 Frigidaire, so John better be trembling in his shorts!
the "how" has crossed my mind as well.
But I do have new ideas about the 1-18 Frigidaire, so John better be trembling in his shorts!
Tonights induction
feast-- Udon with shrimp, crab, chicken & shaved steak.
feast-- Udon with shrimp, crab, chicken & shaved steak.
frigidareu
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Absolutely beautiful cooktop.
Does anyone know the reliability and life span of induction cooktops ?
Just wondering because I'll be in the market for a new range soon. And I think that you can only use steel cookware.
Does anyone know the reliability and life span of induction cooktops ?
Just wondering because I'll be in the market for a new range soon. And I think that you can only use steel cookware.
Jetcone, I saw your video with the coils turning off when the cooling fan kicks on.
Did you get that solved? What was going on?
Did you get that solved? What was going on?
vacerator
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Love it John,
and your pho' also looks delicious.
I have used one GE induction unit back in the early 90's. It was awesome as well. Very expensive back then. It was a 36 inch "profile" model.
My friend sold that house shortly after remodeling it, so I don't know if it had any problems.
I would think, if a fan fails, it could be replaced. Under glass controls are very reliable these days. Magnetic coils last a long time.
Maybe you spend more up front, but longevity is better. Most energy efficient way to cook also.
and your pho' also looks delicious.
I have used one GE induction unit back in the early 90's. It was awesome as well. Very expensive back then. It was a 36 inch "profile" model.
My friend sold that house shortly after remodeling it, so I don't know if it had any problems.
I would think, if a fan fails, it could be replaced. Under glass controls are very reliable these days. Magnetic coils last a long time.
Maybe you spend more up front, but longevity is better. Most energy efficient way to cook also.
Congratulations, Jon
When you were here at the wash in, I thought that you said that you had to use your gas cooktop all summer because of induction cooker problems, replacements and exchanges or was that the summer previous to this one?
Big question, how did you use that old pressure cooker, which I thought was all aluminum, on the induction range? My oldest Kuhn-Rikon is not induction compatible.
I found a piece of non-stick All Clad for cooking brown rice with none of the cleanup hassle of regular stainless steel. Once the water boils, I turn the power down to 4%, set the timer for 55 minutes and forget about it until it is ready to serve.
I think it would help new induction users if, in the instruction manual, they printed the old 5 heat electric range heat percentages: High =100%, Medium High = 1/2, Medium = 1/3 or 30%, Low = 1/7 or 14% and Simmer = 1/10 or less. If you have a control that allows 100 settings those are easily used. If you have a 20 setting control you just convert so that half is 10, at third is 5 or 6 or 7, low is 3 or 4 and simmer is 1 or 2, depending on the quantity of food.
When you were here at the wash in, I thought that you said that you had to use your gas cooktop all summer because of induction cooker problems, replacements and exchanges or was that the summer previous to this one?
Big question, how did you use that old pressure cooker, which I thought was all aluminum, on the induction range? My oldest Kuhn-Rikon is not induction compatible.
I found a piece of non-stick All Clad for cooking brown rice with none of the cleanup hassle of regular stainless steel. Once the water boils, I turn the power down to 4%, set the timer for 55 minutes and forget about it until it is ready to serve.
I think it would help new induction users if, in the instruction manual, they printed the old 5 heat electric range heat percentages: High =100%, Medium High = 1/2, Medium = 1/3 or 30%, Low = 1/7 or 14% and Simmer = 1/10 or less. If you have a control that allows 100 settings those are easily used. If you have a 20 setting control you just convert so that half is 10, at third is 5 or 6 or 7, low is 3 or 4 and simmer is 1 or 2, depending on the quantity of food.
brisnat81
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Jon has crossed to the European side and has a beautiful Miele Induction hob now. I'll wait for him to chime in with the full story, but the GE was a bust 
Mystery solved. Thank you very much, Nathan.
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