Q: Can I use the cast iron cookware on induction with this mat?

A: Yes and don’t ever use cast iron cookware without this mat, otherwise the glass top may be scratched.

Q: Do these mats also work to diffuse heat to non-induction cookware?

A: No, the mat is used to protect the cooktop, you still need to use induction cookware with the mats.

Q: Can I put hob cover on the induction hobs?

A: Yes, absolutely. But this mat is not for use on regular electric glass or ceramic cooktops, Only for use on induction (magnetic) cooktops. Do not expose to temperatures over 450℉(230℃). For heat more than this temperature, you will want to remove the protector.

Q: Is it only usable with power and not temperature like others?

A: KitchenRaku’s mats are using premier quality material, it can be used by power and temperature setting, not like others.

Q: Do induction hobs scratch easily?

A: Same like any surface that is used regularly, there is a risk of scratches developing on the glass cooktop, and these scratches are unrecoverable. If you don’t use protector, always be mindful of lifting and moving your pans on an induction hob to help protect the surface from scratches. If you use the mats, then don’t need to follow the tips carefully.

Q: How can I stop pots sliding on the induction cooktop?

A: For example, if your pasta water boils over and the pot was moved laternally, the scratches may occur when pots sliding on the cooktop. If you put things on the cooktop too heavily or with too much force, scratches can occur. A silicone hob cover can give the pan strong grip to stay in place while you stir and prevent any movement of pots and pans.

Q: Do Samsung/Bosch/Miler/Siemens sell the induction hob protectors?

A: No, these brands don’t manufacture or sell the induction hob protectors, if you want an induction hob cover for your Samsung/Bosch/Miler/Siemens or other brands of induction hob, KitchenRaku’s hob protectors may be fit your sized hob.

Q: What is the proper way to clean these mats?

A: Wash with warm soapy water will be enough, this mat is also dishwasher safe.

Q: Has anyone tried trimming these mats for a better fit?

A: You can choose the right size that you need before ordering. But if you happen to purchase a improper size, yes you can trim the mats for a better fit.

Q: Do it still work if using a size that’s bigger than the cookware you are using?

A: Yes. They will work if either a size larger or smaller.

Q: Has this mat ever been used on Miele induction cooktops?
A: Yes, this mat can be used on all the brands of induction cooktops

Q: Can this be used on a GE glass top induction range?

A: As long as it’s INDUCTION it can be used. If the cooktop is not induction, for example ceramic, the mat will probably melt.

Q: Can you use the diffuser on top of the mat when cooking (mat – diffuser – pan)

A: It will work, but may be a little less efficient heat transfer.

Q: Would this mat be able to be used on top of the gas fireplace?

A: This mat is not designed to used on gas fireplace, it is only for induction cooktop(magnetic).

Q: Is this product use limited to 1 hour of cooking as some others are ?

A: As far as you don’t turn the heat over 450℉(230℃), it has no time limit.

Q: My induction burner is 8 inches diameter. Would it be best to get the 9 inch or 7.8 inch diameter?

A: For your burner size, 7.8 inch diameter mat would be recommended!

Q: I normally just use paper towel between pot and stove. How is this better ?

A: Paper will start to burn at high temperature, never move your eyes when using the paper towel. The silicone hob cover will be recommended, because it is non-flammable, 100% safe to use.

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In this blog, firstly we will break down the working principle of induction cooktops and traditional cookers, to determine which one is the best option for an eco-friendly kitchen.

Secondly, we will test whether the induction cooktop mats will affect the heating efficiency.

Induction cooktops working principle

Do induction cooktop mats decrease heating efficiency?Let me explain further.

Heat is produced through electromagnetic reaction between suitable cookware and the coiled copper underneath the hob surface. Here, suitable refers to magnetic induction compatible.

That is to say, if the pan can attract and hold a magnet, it is suitable for induction burners. This is an easy way to tell whether your cookware works on induction hobs. Usually, pans and pots which contain conducive, ferrous metal are induction-friendly. While aluminum or aluminum clad, copper or copper clad, aluminum foil, glass/ceramic and some stainless steel products cannot work on induction hobs.

As for traditional kitchen heating units like gas, ceramic and electric stoves, thermal conduction is how they produce heat to cook. In the cooking process, heat is transferred from the hotter end–the glass/ceramic surface of cooktops to the colder end–the cookware and food inside.

During the process, much heat is lost on the halfway to food, wasted in heating the hob tops and the air around. We can tell it if touching the tops after moving away the cookware even some time after cooking.

From the comparison of working principles, we can come to a conclusion that induction cooking is instant, more efficient and more flexible in controlling temperature.

Induction cooktop mats

Thus, due to the nature of electromagnetic reaction, when it comes to whether silicone induction protecting mats would affect the heating efficiency, the answer is definitely no.

Just imagine the senario in which two magnets still stick to each other regardless of a silicone mat in between. The main variables of an induction hob’s energy efficiency usually include voltage, the coiled copper and cookware. Apart from the induction cooker itself, the factor which effects the speed and heat conduction rate is the bottom of the cookware. If it is not flat because of design or stain, the heating efficiency would decrease.

What’s more, we made a testing to check the heat efficiency, one is using the mat, the another is without the mat.

To conclude, induction cooktop mats don’t lower the heating efficiency of induction hobs because they are not magnetic compatible. In the opposite, they are helpful for more even heat distribution for they creating a flat, especially for those pans with uneven bottoms . It maximizes the contact between cookware and induction surface.

As a result, food receive evenly distributed heat. In fact, on top of remaining the high energy efficiency, the induction cooktop mats can also protect the glass top of hobs from extremely high temperature, extending their life spans. For further reading, please click the next blog

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