Specialising in the design and manufacture of professional induction hobs, Northamptonshire-based Induced Energy has built up an enviable reputation for performance, reliability, and service. Indeed, since it first opened its doors for business back in 1991, the company has consistently raised the bar with its comprehensive CS3000 range, and most recently with the all-new iPlate.

All Induced Energy induction hobs are of UK manufacture and feature cooking zones that provide the full 3kW of power that professionals demand. Recent tests have shown that the CS3000 range produces the fastest rolling boil in the sector, with this range delivering the same power to the pan as the company’s previous 3.5kW model.

That’s energy saving.
It is a fact: use induction just once and you’ll never want to use anything else. It will do everything you can do on gas, but also much, much more. It is, for instance, 50% more energy efficient than halogen and 86% more energy efficient than gas. This represents a huge saving on energy bills and helps all catering establishments with their Energy Efficiency. Extraction costs are also significantly reduced, and of course there is no requirement to install expensive gas cut-off equipment.

Induction produces no poisonous exhaust gases or carbon particles.

Therefore there are no carbon deposits on pans, prolonging their life and reducing cleaning times; and there are no unhealthy carcinogenic carbon particles in the air around the cooking area.

Any spills do not burn onto the ceran top, which only gets hot from heat transferred from the bottom of the pan, which again makes for faster cleaning at the end of service.

Because only the pan heats up, and because the power to the hob is automatically cut to minimal levels when a pan is removed, there is no wasted energy and no wasted background heat.

The power is so controllable that chocolate can be melted directly in the pan, pharmaceutical companies use it for experimental work as the heat produced in a pan is so reproducible.

Another unique Induced Energy feature is the depth of field, which extends 30mm above the surface of the glass and mimics a gas flame. This makes it easy to sauté and use a round-bottomed wok. It also means that the base of the pan does not have to be perfectly flat for heating of the pan to occur.

This is a company that is constantly researching and developing new products. For example, Induced Energy has recently launched a 2 x 1/1 gastronorm Induction Keep Hot concept. This drops into a counter top and produces great energy savings, as energy will only be used once the hot food is placed on the top in an induction-friendly container. Cruise ships where saving energy on servery counters means ships can reduce their fuel usage considerably, are hugely interested in this iPlate.

And with much less risk of injury from burns and scalds, the iPlate is perfect for schools, colleges, care- homes, in fact anywhere where hot food is served. In its latest incarnation the iPlate can be installed invisibly under a swanstone counter, so it can be a place for food preparation one minute, then a keep hot unit at the flick of a switch.

Induced Energy is also markets a mobile unit that incorporates the company’s 4- ring induction system, a ventilation pod above it, and space for an oven or fridge underneath. Ideal for any location where there is a problem with ventilation, the industry first caught sight of the Mobile Cooking Station at the Ace Ready Steady Cook show in London. Again schools are finding this very attractive, especially where kitchens have been removed in the past and are needed again now that healthy meals produced on site are at the fore.

As featured in Grand designs, Induced Energy supplies an induction hob to work through Pyrolave, a volcanic stone that can be made into dazzling coloured counter tops. The unique capability of the Induced Energy induction gives an impressive depth of field. As mentioned above this means that the magnetic cooking zone extends about 30mm above the surface of the hob, with the chef actually being able to cook through the Pyrolave. This amazes onlookers, as it looks astonishing and they can’t understand how you can cook through the stone counter? Designers love it and it’s an incredibly novel feature. Besides Grand Designs these units are now in use in Australia and the Maldives, underlining the company’s commitment to creativity and innovation.

So if you want to save energy- and there can’t be many people who don’t, or you have to save energy as part of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme - telephone Chris on 01280 705900. Alternatively, visit our website at www.inducedenergy.com.