Ceramic cook-tops are so trending now. They are more hassle free and safe to use. It uses radiant heating coils as heating material, this means the surface above the burner heats up but the adjacent surface remains cool because of the low heat conduction coefficient of the material. But the material used in making these cook-tops are brittle that makes it breakable. These are a state of art, but they have pro and con both. Here are the pros:
1. They not only provide additional counter space but are also easy to clean.
2. It not only beautifies kitchen but also makes it look ultra-modern.
3. Food cooks faster.
4. The burners are flat hence all the heat they emit is induced in to the pan, unlike the gas stove where most of the flames warms the air around.
5. They are safe because there is less danger of burning yourself while cooking.
6. These cook-tops are more energy-efficient.
7. Control locks render the cook-top unusable hence these are children safe.
But these have a long list of cons too:
1. You cannot use any utensil for cooking since they can be scratched easily. Only pots and pans with thick bottom can be used. Painted and enamelled utensils cannot be used since they can stick to the surface.
2. Since they are easily scratched, they require special cleaning. So the manufacturers supply special sachets with them. It contains special cleaner to remove dirt and grime softly and other contain a sealer to reseal the ceramic or glass top after cleaning. Manufacturers also provide a special scraper to remove boiled over and baked on messes without damaging the surface.
3. It is pretty easy to tell when the coils are turned on, but once you turn them off, it is hard to tell if the surface is still hot or not. Hence, it is pretty dangerous especially with kids around. Unknowingly if you or they touch them, it may give you bad burns.
4. Temperature changes can be slow as you have to wait for the surface to heat up. Hence, you might have to set two burners together one at high and one at low. If you need immediate change in temperature from high to low, you might have to change the burner.
5. It uses electricity.That means no electricity, no coking.
Before you buy a ceramic cook-top, keep in mind the kind of utensils you have and your style of cooking. If you are used to sliding and shaking your pan, it can damage the surface. There are many manufacturers, who make these ceramic cook-tops. Electrolux has been awarded with gold for its product. Then there are Sunshine, Bosch, GE, Whirlpool, LG and many more. It is always better to go with the trusted brand. They have a low maintenance cost still make sure you have after sale services at hand. An electric cook-top is a versatile cook-top makes a huge difference in the kitchen, allowing you to make meals happily and spend less time prepping and cleaning.
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