The beauty of induction is also in its innovation

PIONEERS OF INNOVATION

De Dietrich was the first appliance manufacturer to introduce induction technology and continues to lead the market, offering a collection that is always ahead of its time.

Originally used for heating to industrial metals at very high temperatures, De Dietrich realised the potential for the domestic market as induction is capable of providing instant power together with perfectly uniform heat distribution at the slightest touch.

INDUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Using clever magnetic technology beneath a ceramic glass surface, an inductor creates a magnetic field when a pan with suitable iron content is placed on the cooking zone. This magnetic reaction instantaneously starts the production of heat directly within the ferrous pan and not within the actual hob zone itself. Therefore the only hob surface heat is that which is transferred back from the pan to the glass surface, which itself is thus able to remain cool to the touch in surrounding areas. Suitable cookware can be ascertained by a fridge magnet adhering itself to the base of the pan.

SUPREME SPEED

For speed, induction out-performs all other hob types, being twice as fast as gas its nearest rival. This is because the energy from the inductor creates heat directly in the base of the pan meaning food cooks more quickly, as opposed to other hob types, where the heat has to be transferred to the pan before the cooking even can start.

EXTREME ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Induction hobs provide great savings for the environment as they are unsurpassed for efficiency, boasting an impressive 90% efficiency as opposed to 60% efficiency for ceramic or just 50% for gas hobs.

The reason why induction performs so outstandingly is because it is the pan which heats up and not the hob zone so there is virtually no heat loss due to the heat being contained uniformly to the exact pan size. For example a small pan will use the same amount of energy regardless of what size cooking zone it is placed upon.

CLEANABILITY

With no heating elements in the hob itself and the only surface warmth being that which is transferred from the pan, the cooking zone and surrounding remains cooler to the touch. This prevents any cooking residue from burning onto the hob so any spills and splatters can be cleaned off immediately or at a later date by simply wiping clean with a damp sponge or cloth for a good as new finish.

RESPONSE FOR PRECISION COOKING

Induction technology also provides unrivalled precision cooking. With exceptional controllability and incredibly flexible temperature control, induction is the most controllable hob type available. With easy to use touch controls, the responsiveness of induction is so acute, heat can be effortlessly altered between a simmer, seal or boil with a single touch. Chocolate can even be melted directly into a pan using the lower power levels without the need for a bain marie. Most models also feature “Boost” power for rapid boiling.

COOKING ZONES

De Dietrich currently range the most powerful and largest induction hobs available on the market, offering a choice of zone sizes and positions which can adapt to all sizes of cookware and individual cooking demands:

Continuum Zone: the new Continuum zone offers ultimate flexibility. Consisting of two adjacent zones, the Continuum zone can either be utilised as one large zone suitable for sizeable casserole dishes or a fish kettle for example, or as two autonomous smaller zones to suit smaller cookware if required.

SAFETY FEATURES

Induction technology is literally safe to the touch! With features such as an auto-safety off switch and child lock they provide peace of mind.

INNOVATIVE HOB FEATURES

Elapsed Time : at a simple touch this function calculates the total time the cookware has been heating.

Power Tracker : a feature on most of the De Dietrich Continuum hobs, the Power Tracker allows cookware to be moved without heat lost. The induction technology enables to transfer or track automatically throughout the Continuum zone.