First Induction Hob - Couldn't be happier!
5/5
I previously had an electric ceramic hob as we live in an area without a local gas supply. It took an age to heat up and there was little immediate control when changing temperature. We decided to look at an induction hob based on a recommendation from a friend who works as a professional chef.
We decided to opt for the IKE64450FB as it was the right power rating and also there was a bridging function on each of the left and right induction areas.
The power control is crisp and enables boiling pans to be brought to a simmer in a second or so. The "P" power/pulse setting is great at boosting the heating speed, and is especially useful to bring the pan unto the maximum temperature in a very short period of time. It's so good that I've stopped using the kettle to heat water to boil pasta. All you hear is a faint buzzing sound when you set the power on this "P" setting. The bridging function is especially useful when you have larger pans, for example when I'm cooking a family risotto, and it's simple to link the hobs with a simple touch of a button. The timer function is of limited value as I use a separate kitchen timer, but it works and I'm sure will be useful for some. The controls are easy to use and sensitive enough to change when needed. One of the great attractions to induction hobs is the fact they don't retain the excess heat when you remove the pan from the hob, which certainly gives me piece of mind when my young family is in the kitchen.
Overall the IKE64450FB is a great hob and I would certainly recommend it for those looking at getting a new induction hob.