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Default Induction hobs? Worth the extra money?


"cshenk" > wrote in message
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> "Sky" > wrote
> cshenk wrote:
> "Sarah" > wrote
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>>> > I'm in the process of picking all my appliances for my new kitchen.
>>> > I'm in
>>> > a dilemma, as the induction hobs are at least £500 more than the
>>> > ceramic
>>> > hobs.

>
>>> What is a 'hob'?

>
>>From the OP's original context, I'd venture to guess a 'hob' in this
>>case would be a counter cooktop, perhaps. Whether built- or plug-in, I
>>don't know. Doesn't induction mean one has to use cookware that's
>>'magnetic' (er, I mean magnets will stick to the cookware)?

>
> I wasnt sure. Induction to me means a glass top surface but in other
> spots she seems to mean convection oven?
>
> Oh well, she'll have to say. And the price is a bit much for a mere
> stovetop.
>
>

Yes a stove top.

Sarah