Do ever feel your kitchen is way too hot and there’s simply too much smoke and grease in the air? So you always feel hot and sweaty every time you cook. And what if you want to enjoy a hot pot, Takoyaki or even a Korean barbeque at home, but you don't have the space for all the extra kitchenware? In all these situations, flameless cooking appliances could be just the answer. One cooker is all you need to prepare all sorts of delicious dishes without taking up too much space and without you ever feeling uncomfortable.

Electric, Induction and
Electric Ceramic Cookers

Flameless cookers are divided into three types: electric, induction and ceramic. If you are not sure about the differences between the three, simply refer to the table below.

	Electric cooker	Induction cooker	Electric ceramic cooker
Advantages	All kinds of food prepared in one cooker, ideal for home gatherings, parties Making breakfast or lunchboxes at home is also very convenient	Fast heat transfer, convenient, and offers more than one area for cooking at the same time	Comparable to an open fire, but clean and smoke free making it easy to cook at home
Heating principle	Heat is generated by an electric current and transferred to the cooker	Heat is transferred to the metal cooking pot directly using induction to generate a vortex current	A nickel-chromium metal heater is used to convert electric heat into infrared energy which is transferred to the pot
Main cooking method	Frying, grilling, teppanyaki, etc.	Boil, making tea, fondue, etc.	Braising, slow cooking, keeping warm, etc.
Cookware requirements	Any	Metal cookware	Any
Efficiency of heat transfer	Slow heating speed Low heat transfer efficiency, high power consumption	Superfast heating speed High heat transfer efficiency and power saving	Slow overall heating speed Generate average heat Low heating efficiency, high power consumption
Easy to clean	Some models cannot be disassembled and washed separately	Flat surfaces, easy to clean	Flat surfaces, easy to clean

Tips for Choosing Flameless Cooker

1. Suitable types

Select the right cooker according to the number of rings, the usage and installation method. Choosing whether single, double or even three or four-ring depends on usage and where you are going to install it. For example, let’s say you like preparing hot pots for one person or a group, then choose a pedestal-type single-ring induction cooker or electric ceramic cooker. If you want to prepare barbecues, hot pots and mak Takoyaki, then consider an electric cooker. Otherwise, choose a pedestal-type or built-in multi-ring cooker according to your cooking habits and family size for general cooking.

2. Pre-set programs

Unlike conventional cookers, flameless cookers offer intelligent features. Some come with pre-set smart cooking programs and different heat settings. Even if you are not familiar with flameless cooking, just follow the pre-set settings.

3. Auto shutdown feature

Many flameless cookers are equipped with overheating protection. When the stove detects a high temperature, it will automatically shut off to avoid accidents due to overheating. In addition, different styles of cookers switch off when the appliance is on for too long, or the pot is empty or they have other auto shutdown functions for different cooking hazards.

4. Safety lock

Many flameless cooking appliances are equipped with double safety locks. Besides normal on/off buttons, they also have a knob to set cooking times or programs. You need to pre-set the cooker before it starts cooking. This prevents children and pets from accidentally touching the switch and turning on the cooker.

5. Residual temperature

Due to the use of electricity for heat transfer, it is impossible to avoid residual temperature on the cooker surface which is not visible to the naked eye. However, some cookers are equipped with a residual temperature warning function reminding users that the surface of the cooker is still very hot. With this function, users can carry out safe cleaning of the cooker.

6. Distance reminder

Since induction cookers emit traces of electromagnetic radiation so you may wish to keep a safe distance should. Consider other types of flameless cookers if this radiation is a concern, so your family can cook and eat with peace of mind.