Gorenje ECO induction hob

When it comes to precision cooking, conventional hobs have just run into a serious contender. The key advantages of induction hobs lie in their speed (twice as fast as using conventional gas cookers), economy of use, and safety. The Powerboost feature further enhances the performance of the induction cooker, delivering additional time and energy savings.

The Powerboost feature further enhances the performance of the induction cooker, delivering additional time savings. You can easily activate the Powerboost option by simply touching the letter P on the control panel. With this technology it is induction that heats the pan, not the hob. As a result, it is only the bottom of the pot that gets hot, meaning that the rest of the hob surface, which is not in touch with the pot, is cool and safe to touch. Once the pot has been removed from the burner or the burner has been switched off, the temperature of the hob surface drops rapidly.

The induction hob is also equipped with a built-in overheat protection device that protects the electronic parts against damage as a consequence of excess heat. The device operates in several stages. When the temperature of a cooking zone increases considerably, it switches on a two-stage fan. Then, if necessary, it inactivates the power boost function, prior to any automatic reduction of power to the cooking zones and eventual switch off. When the hob cools down sufficiently, its entire heating surface and power is again available.

• Induction hobs, a bit more pricey that gas hobs but this new technology is a lot more efficient than gas hobs and safer than standard electric hobs as the hob itself doesn’t get so hot.
• When the water boils, reduce the power of hob or gas burner to the point where water is still boiling.
• For economical fuel consumption, always use a lid when cooking on the hob. Put the right size of well-closing lid on saucepans. This keeps the heat in and cuts power consumption by about a third.
• Also, select the correct sized burner or cooking zone to suit the pan diameter.
• Do not use demaged pots and pans. Invest in some quality pots and pans, although more expensive in the short term, higher quality pots and pans will retain the heat much better enabling you to cook for longer with the residual heat they can provide.

The oven interior features a superior EcoClean enamel coating, which is so smooth and impermeable that heat is reflected into the centre of the cavity rather than absorbed into the panels and trays. This innovative solution produces an even distribution of heat inside the oven, which delivers significant energy savings and outstanding cooking results.

Oven models Premium and Exclusive additionally feature the highly convenient AquaClean option. Just pour half a litre of tap water into a baking tray, place it into the cavity and select the AquaClean option. The steam generated by the auto-heat programme (70°C) acts to soften the dirt on the oven walls. After approximately half an hour simply wipe down the oven with a soft cloth. Using no cleaners whatsoever, the result is astounding as well as environmentally friendly.

Gorenje ovens are fitted with safe and energy efficient CoolDoors (CD). More sophisticated models feature triple-glazed, heat reflective UltraCoolDoors (UCD). Superior door insulation in conjunction with special reflective glass layers improves oven performance together with significantly lower energy consumption.

• Turn off the oven earlier and use the residual heat to finish off your meal.
• Use Efficient Baking Dishes. Glass or ceramic baking dishes hold heat much better than their metal counterparts, so you can turn down the temperature up to 25 degrees and the food will cook just as quickly.
• Keep It Clean. Similar to cleaning the back of your fridge, keeping your oven sparkly clean will direct the heat at your food and not the burnt stuff caked to the bottom.
• No Peeking! Resist the urge to open the oven door, especially while baking, since you lose a disproportionate amount of heat (approximately 25 degrees) in doing so. Instead, stick to your timer, the oven light, and your nose to see if it’s done.