Ways to use induction cookers to save energy

(Baonghean.vn) - Nowadays, housewives tend to choose to buy induction cookers instead of traditional gas cookers. Therefore, the monthly electricity consumption in the family will be higher.

Here are some tips when using induction cookers to reduce power consumption.

Use the correct function when cooking.

Housewives should use the correct functions of the induction cooker when cooking because the functions are programmed by the manufacturer to optimize power and efficiency for a specific type of cooking process of the user. When used correctly, it will save a lot of power and cook more effectively.

Many people have the habit of using only one function when cooking, which will consume more electricity.

Using an induction cooker will increase your monthly electricity bill. So you need to know how to save electricity. Photo: Internet

Do not cook at high temperatures for too long.

Electric cookers have a feature that allows users to adjust the temperature according to each dish. The higher the temperature, the faster the food will cook. However, that means that the power consumption also increases, especially for infrared cookers, the heat will radiate outside more, which will waste more energy.

Only use the maximum heat level when cooking foods that require high temperatures for a short time of a few minutes. For normal foods, use medium heat, and when boiling, reduce the temperature to the lowest level.

Keep in place when cooking.

The location of the induction hob is marked by a white circle on the stove top. Placing the pot in the correct position will cook faster and save more electricity, avoiding unnecessary waste of electricity during the use of the stove.

In addition, placing the pot in the correct position will help the glass surface last longer because the weight is evenly distributed on the stove surface.

Use cast iron or stainless steel pots for good heat transfer

Check everything before adjusting the temperature

Many people have the habit of adjusting the temperature before placing the pot on, which wastes electricity. Instead, check if the pot is in the right position and adjust the temperature after preparing the ingredients, which will help you save some energy and cooking time.

Choose the right pot

When cooking with an induction cooker, you need to pay attention to choosing pots with materials suitable for induction cookers such as steel, enameled iron, stainless steel (stainless steel) or pots with magnetic bottoms... do not use aluminum pots. Using pots suitable for induction cookers, with good heat conduction material will make food cook faster, helping to save electricity and cooking time.

- Use a round-bottomed pot for good heat absorption: A pot with a round bottom and a width about 2cm larger than the stove's fire ring will absorb the most effective heat because the heat is concentrated on the bottom of the pot, heating evenly and quickly.

- Use pressure cookers and slow cookers for stews: Pressure cookers and slow cookers are the most energy-saving types of cookers when preparing dishes that require long cooking times such as stews and braises. Especially for slow cookers, you only need to cook for about 15 - 20 minutes on an electric stove, then put it in the slow cooker, the food will cook itself under high temperature and retain nutrients well. Thanks to that, power consumption can be reduced by up to 85%.

Turn off the stove a few minutes before

Another energy saving tip is to turn off the induction hob a few minutes before the food is cooked. Even though the power is off, the induction hob still has enough heat to cook the food to your desired perfection.

Choose the right cookware

Since induction cookers heat up very quickly, you must use cooking utensils that can withstand high heat. Wooden spoons and heat-resistant spatulas are always the most suitable choices for electric cookers. If you use metal spoons, they will conduct heat very quickly and plastic items may melt.

Clean the kitchen regularly

Burnt grease stains on the glass surface of the induction cooker will reduce the heating capacity of the cooker, causing a waste of electricity during use.

In addition, food stains will burn, and over time, the temperature difference when cooking will cause the glass surface of the induction cooker to crack. The best way is to clean it immediately after each use.

Ngoc Anh

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