How clicky of you😉Are there induction cooktops for sale at a reasonable price that have knobs? Every one I've seen in the wild has those stupid touch buttons.
I wouldn't be surprised if it does.Next question: Will the rollout of induction stovetops reduce the 50% of house fires currently caused by cooking?
I live in a rural area and buy my appliances from the local appliance store in the "city" (population 6000 people) about 20 miles away. Needless to say, this is not a progressive area, and most people buy the tried and true grade of appliances. But this little store is really pretty tuned in to the newest trends.I suspect that one major motivation for the move to ventless dryers is that many home fires originate in lint-filled dryer vents.
There was one about 5 years ago - Frigidaire FPIC3677RF 36" Induction Cooktop. It was ~$2300 (which I wouldn't consider "reasonably" priced for the typical homeowner). It's a nice unit (it is in my new kitchen). The more expensive induction cooktops use an inverter drive to control the power which provides constant/even heating (unlike the cheaper models that just turn the induction on/off with a certain duty cycle which is more uneven heating when using on low or medium settings).Are there induction cooktops for sale at a reasonable price that have knobs?
There was one about 5 years ago - Frigidaire FPIC3677RF 36" Induction Cooktop. It was ~$2300 (which I wouldn't consider "reasonably" priced for the typical homeowner). It's a nice unit (it is in my new kitchen). The more expensive induction cooktops use an inverter drive to control the power which provides constant/even heating (unlike the cheaper models that just turn the induction on/off with a certain duty cycle which is more uneven heating when using on low or medium settings).
Looks like a similar model is still available in 30" and 36" sizes https://www.frigidaire.com/en/p/kitchen/cooktops/induction-cooktops/PCCI3680AF
If I were to buy it again I would get a touch setup (no knobs). The knobs attract spills, grease, splatter, etc.) and are a pain to clean, and cleaning the area around the knob mounts is a pain also.
They all have a 3-5 second lock out feature. Just hold the lock button for 3-5 seconds to lock and unlock. If your cats figure out that they should probably be doing some cooking.Having cats, there is no way I'd get a touch model of anything. I removed the knobs from the stove/oven and put them on when I use either - not that I cook anymore so I think the knobs have been off for at least 3 continuous years.
I have a 18 month old who likes to boop buttons. In fairness he also likes to twist knobs. Another reason I like having the knobs behind the stove. He has already figured out the unlock sequence for the microwave, I left him for 30 seconds the other day came back and he was standing on a stool microwaving nothing.They all have a 3-5 second lock out feature. Just hold the lock button for 3-5 seconds to lock and unlock. If your cats figure out that they should probably be doing some cooking.
But remember it would not matter for the induction range because the glass doesn’t get hot. Only the pan.
Once they figure that out nothing stops them! Might as well start cooking lessons. Skip dish washing for now that’s too much fun.standing on a stool
Yeah, I get what having cats is like (please don't ask me to share pictures or let you scroll through my phone), BUT the nice thing about induction is that the burner won't turn on unless it senses an iron-based metal that it can heat up. So it's kind of cat-proof in that regard.Having cats, there is no way I'd get a touch model of anything.
I like the look of the knobs, I like the feel of the knobs, I just don't like having to clean them every other meal.I get that knobs sticking up out of the cooktop is not ideal, which is why I'd prefer a regular range top setup with knobs on the front or on the wall behind. Call me a Luddite if you want. I'll take dirty knobs over touch pads any day. The lack of tactile response drives me crazy, and having to peer at a display to know what setting you're at just seems unnecessary. With a knob, you can feel where it's set while you're turning it.
They all have a 3-5 second lock out feature. Just hold the lock button for 3-5 seconds to lock and unlock. If your cats figure out that they should probably be doing some cooking.
But remember it would not matter for the induction range because the glass doesn’t get hot. Only the pan.
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