On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:39:54 -0400, "zydecogary"
gmail.com> wrote:
>I waited more than a month to put my WP Induction Hob from HSN through its
>paces so that I could present some comments. My conclusion is that it is
>FANTASTIC.
Many thanks, Gary, for your reply. Now I wish I had ordered mine from
HSN! Oh, well, it's only money. My "Mr. Induction" hob cost $169 and
comes with a 10" non-stick skillet, so I guess it's not totally
unreasonable. I suppose I'll know when I get it.
>I have used it for boiling water; preparing soups and stews: steaming
>vegetables, crabs, Asian dumplings; poaching fish and eggs; doing sous vide
>cooking; grilling, frying, pan baking, wok cooking, on and on. It is
>excellent for all.
Terrific! My main reasons for buying it, other than the curiosity
factor, is
1. to get water up to a boil faster, since many of our meals start
with me putting a Food Saver bag with frozen meat in boiling water to
thaw, and
2. to get the precise control that gas ranges have, without the gas
range, since I have a brand-new ceramic glass cooktop that I bought to
replace my coiltop. I would have liked an induction range, but it
would have cost four times as much as the radiant top, and I would
have had to replace half my cookware, because it wouldn't work.
>I love the control of wattage, temperature and time just by quickly pushing
>a couple of buttons and the ability to easily adjust all, even while
>cooking. The temperature is maintained, and with the timer you can set it
>and walk away. The unit is very FAST in heating the pans and pots.
I'm looking forward to that as well. With 20 wattage settings, I
should be able to fine-tune the heat to whatever I want.
>The top wipes clean easily. The cooling fan is quiet and continues running
>for a minute after you finish to dissipate the residual heat. The unit
>doesn't heat up the kitchen and won't 'heat effect' whatever else is on the
>stove.
I especially hope my fan runs quiet. I hate extra noise in the
kitchen! But, I figure my exhaust fan will drown out anything this
thing will do.
>I was able to even pick mine up at HSN with a 20%% saving, and added bonus
>(my cost was $80), but the regular price is very reasonable when compared
>with other available comparable units.
You definitely got me beat there. The only thing I can say about mine
is, it will match my ceramic top a little better than the HSN model.
>I would purchase this product again. I am completely pleased. I give it 5
>stars.
Terrific. I hope I like my Sunpentown unit as well as you like your
Puck.
--
EZ Larry from St. Louis
