One of the limitations that will be cited for induction hobs is that the zones are too small, in the wong place and so on that annoys some users. Well, Stoves have come up with a solution to that.
Some of us here seem to recall a De Dietrich hob that partially did this some years ago but, we think only on one section of a large built-in hob, this is the first time we’ve seen this technology used on a range cooker across the whole hob top and, it’s pretty neat.
What it essentially means is that you can place a pan etc almost anywhere on the hob deck and it just works.
The press release for it reads as follows:
“Heritage British appliances brand, Stoves, has announced the launch of its new and upgraded Deluxe range cooker collection, helping home cooks to create incredible dishes they can be proud of, time and time again. The launch follows years of in-depth research and development, which found consumers seek flexibility and accuracy when purchasing a range cooker.
The renewed products feature innovative technology fresh for 2023, such as FreedomFLEX™ zoneless induction hotplates, a world first for range cookers, removing the rings that restricts cooks to add flexibility, capacity and freedom to a single full-surface cooking area, allowing customers to position any pan of any shape or size, anywhere on their hotplate.
The intelligent management system will even remember the power level of any pan that is moved to another position, automatically allowing cooks to carry on cooking. There are also useful pre-programmed settings for melting chocolate, simmering, and keeping food warm, so home cooks can expect consistently delicious results.”
Although none of us have experienced this as yet, nobody had even heard of this before the press release landed in our inbox, if it works as Stoves say then it does solve one of the minor gripes that people have about using induction as opposed to gas primarily.
