Everybody’s talking about induction: From pro kitchens to home cooks, induction cooktops are the culinary sensation that’s sweeping the nation. It’s not just their stunning style (though integrated smoothtops are quickly becoming the name of the game in kitchen fashion) or even their unmatched cooking power. No, the most exciting thing about induction cooktops is how safe they make the whole cooking process!
Yep, that’s right, contrary to popular belief, appliance safety can be exciting. Especially when it comes to cooktops by Thermador! Thermador has been leading the way in induction tech from the start, and with innovations like their Freedom cooktop – which lets you use the entire surface as a heating element – they’ve learned how to perfect all the things that make induction great, including their safety features.
So, let’s take a dive into Thermador’s induction cooktops, and learn exactly why and how they became the safest cooktops on the market!
No More Singed Fingers
Induction cooktops protect you from painful cooking mishaps in two ways.
One, induction uses electromagnetic technology to heat the pan directly. Not the burner, not the stovetop itself, just the pan. That means that once you’re done cooking, there’s no chance of burning a hand on the hot stovetop.
Two, for exactly the same reason, the cooktop needs your pots and pans to heat up! Even if you turned the stove on, if you haven’t placed your pan on the heating element, the cooktop itself will stay stone cold… well, cold! So again, if you turn on the burner and forget about it, even if you lean right over your cooktop to check out your reflection in the surface (which you really shouldn’t be doing anyway, we shouldn’t have to tell you that!), your hair, hands, and face are all safe.
Automated Everything
Worried about accidentally leaving your cooktop on with all these safety features? Not to worry, Thermador has you covered there too.
Thermador induction cooktops come with a timed off-switch, as well as cooking timers attached to every burner. That means once your cooking timer goes off, the burner you were using will shut off too. And if you leave your cooktop on too long without a pan, it shuts off automatically, so you don’t have to worry about wasting electricity. Talk about doubling down on safety.
Say Goodbye to Gas Lines
Good news for anyone who spends restless nights worrying about how their home will hold up under a freak earthquake or major storm: induction cooktop lets you ditch fossil fuels and gas lines completely. The absence of combustion elements in your home is inherently safer than the alternative as it minimizes risk of fire – or worse – from potential gas leaks.
Fumes-Be-Gone
Unlike either gas or electric, induction cooktops give off no fumes at all! Gas stoves can leak, and even electric stovetops can produce small amounts of carbon monoxide and other gases while in use. Induction cooktops keep your air clean and clear as a mountain spring.
Also, because the stovetop itself doesn’t get hot, spilled food won’t burn up during the cooking process! Putting an end to smoky kitchens and wrestling with the fire alarm before dinner sounds like a win in our book.
We know that keeping the family happy, healthy, and safe is your number one priority, and Thermador lets you do just that better than ever. If you have any questions about induction cooking, or you’re ready to take the plunge into your next kitchen upgrade, come by our store or give us a call! We’d love to help you find the perfect Thermador cooktop to keep your home safe and your dinners delicious.