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Aldi's

flbettyboop — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:57:38 GMT

10/21 Aldi's has an induction burner for $40.00 I paid almost $100 for mine about 5 years ago and love it.

Boop

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denisemb — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:49:59 GMT

I saw that! Have been debating whether to buy it to add to my NuWave cooktop. Great price.

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Nightowlz — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:56:50 GMT

I saw it in their ad too. I'm debating if I need on or not. What do you use yours for?

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denisemb — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:06:57 GMT

Nighowlz, we have a glasstop range which is impossible to regulate the heat. Have tested it against the NuWave on boiling water and the NW is much faster. My husband uses it for most everything, browning meats, etc.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:14:10 GMT

Be sure to note the wattage on an induction burner . Compare to the new new-wave induction cooker which I think is 1500 W. All induction cookers are not created equal.

I got a burner about 18 months ago, set it on my glass top stove and haven't used the stove since. They heat and cool off so fast. You have very precise temperature control.

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denisemb — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:22:19 GMT

Good point about wattage, kachina624. Didn't show up on my advertisement, so for the heck of it, I did a Google. Said it's 1800 watts. Woo-hoo! (I'd check the actual box to be sure.)

https://www.aldi.us/en/weekly-specials/special-buys-for-oct-21/oct-21-detail/ps/p/kitchen-living-portable-induction-cooktop/

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Nightowlz — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:21:23 GMT

Here's the description of the one at Aldi's next week.

Kitchen Living Portable Induction Cooktop

Heats and cools quicker than gas or electric stove tops
10 digital temperature settings and power levels
3-hour timer
Cooktop recognizes size of cooking pot
Easy to clean, smooth, ceramic-glass top
Auto shut-off after 120 minutes
1800 watts

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momtochloe — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 21:32:01 GMT

That is an excellent price for that cooktop. I have purchased appliances from Aldi before and have never had a problem.

I already have a NuWave otherwise I would be all over this (and may still take a look see anyway) . . .

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:26:54 GMT

There you have it - more reasons why WE LOVE ALDI'S!!!!!

I've found some bathroom rugs in my Aldi's for unbelieveable cheap prices. Have used them and washed them - perfect!!! AND the colors that I've been looking for - a great oatmeal and a great milk choc brown. Both match a beautiful shower curtain in my bathrm.

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Tabbycat — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:52:30 GMT

I'm thinking about that induction burner for use down at my "she - cave". I wouldn't be doing much cooking, really. I have an old Corning Ware tea pot I would probably like to use on it.

For those who know .... is any type of cookware ok with these or would I need something special? TIA

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denisemb — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 01:51:42 GMT

@tabbycat Yes, you need certain induction capable pans which have a certain amount of iron in them UNLESS you purchase a separate induction disk. Supposedly, these induction discs transfer the heat to other vessels such as glass, ceramic, pyrex, but you are losing some of the benefits of induction.

The site I reference is theinductionsite.com if you want more info.

An easy way to determine if your pot will work is to stick a magnet to it. If the magnet sticks, it'll work on induction.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 16:38:46 GMT

@denisemb wrote:
@Tabbycat Yes, you need certain induction capable pans which have a certain amount of iron in them UNLESS you purchase a separate induction disk. Supposedly, these induction discs transfer the heat to other vessels such as glass, ceramic, pyrex, but you are losing some of the benefits of induction.

The site I reference is theinductionsite.com if you want more info.

An easy way to determine if your pot will work is to stick a magnet to it. If the magnet sticks, it'll work on induction.

Thanks. I knew you needed a certain type of cookware. I will get out a magnet to check.

Just checked my hard anodized cookware & the magnet does not stick. It sticks to my bakeware. I really don't want to buy new cookware in order to use this.

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Tabbycat — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 16:26:02 GMT

@denisemb .... thanks for that info. I saw one at Sams Club yesterday and something on the box read about special cookwear. Gosh, it was $99.... I knew someone here would know about them.

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novamc1 — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:15:11 GMT

As for what works with induction...........usually stainless steel and any type of cast iron. I have some stainless steel pots and pans that do not work with induction and some that do. Depends on what metals are encapsulated in the bottoms.

Many aluminum pans(hard-anodized and other types) do not generally work, but I think even QVC is offering hard-anodized these days that have bottoms specially made for induction.

Induction is reportedly "the wave of the future" so just about all pots and pans--no matter what they're made of-- should be "getting with the program" and work on all heat sources.

Here's one example of a relatively inexpensive pot from QVC that will work with induction--

http://www.qvc.com/CooksEssentials-3qt-Saucepot-&-Magnetic-Trivet-w-Color-Smart-Nonstick.product.K38513.html?sc=K38513-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-29-_-K38513&catentryImage=http://images.qvc.com/is/image/k/13/k38513.001?$uslarge$

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Tabbycat — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:32:42 GMT

@novamc1 .... now thats's really interesting. I'm behind the times and guess it's time to catch up.... LOL.

I just checked some of my cook wear with the magnet. I have an old set of Cooks Essentials with non-stick coating, at least 13 YO, that the magnet sticks tight. I also have a set of Wolfgang Puck Stainless, about the same age with no coating, it would not stick. It would not stick to any of my Cooks Essentials hard anodized pieces. It sticks to my cast iron pieces.

My next question ... it may not be safe to use cookwear with the non stick coating with these induction burners?

I need to look at some new cookwear anyway. I am going to be in the market for a new stove before long because mine is on it's last leg already. My luck, it will decide to die right around the Holidays! Thanks @novamc1

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novamc1 — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:35:54 GMT

@Tabbycat

No problem with using nonstick on an induction burner. You adjust the induction gadget the same way you adjust any stove.........you can even regulate the temperature better with the induction burner, because the degrees are shown digitally.

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Tabbycat — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:45:25 GMT

Thank you @novamc1. I think I'll take the plunge on that one at Aldi, if I'm not too late. I need to experience something a little more current. You have a sunny day!

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flbettyboop — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 20:07:35 GMT

They go on sale 10/21

After buying mine I went to Bealls outlet with a magnet and purchased a large fry pan. Pretty much have used that, I have a "fifth burner Pot" and use it for low country boil and boiled eggs.

Boop

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denisemb — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 02:26:30 GMT

If anyone is looking for a non-stick induction frypan, 4uthebest turned me on to the T-Fal Elegance SS 12" non-stick skillet (not to be confused with all SS). It's available at Walmart.com for around $30. It's fantastic! My niece swears she's going to steal it from me! Wish they made a smaller version.