Both light wave ovens and induction cookers are modern household appliances. So, what is the difference between light wave ovens and induction cookers? Which one is better, light wave oven or induction cooker? I think these issues are also of concern to most netizens. Let’s take a look at the differences between light wave ovens and induction cookers and which one is better, light wave ovens and induction cookers.

The difference between light wave oven and induction cooker

Light wave oven uses the infrared halogen tube heating principle introduced from foreign advanced technology. After the power is turned on, the heating components in the furnace can generate high temperatures of up to 500℃-600℃ within a few seconds, and then use reflective heat collecting materials to condense all the heat energy together and reflect it to the furnace surface ceramic glass plate. , the heat energy is transmitted from the crystallized glass plate to the appliance, and the food is cooked from the surface.

The induction cooker generates an alternating magnetic field through the electronic circuit board component. When the bottom of an iron-containing pot is placed on the stove surface, the pot cuts the alternating magnetic field lines and generates alternating current in the metal part of the bottom of the pot. The current (i.e. eddy current) causes the iron molecules in the pot to move irregularly at high speeds. The molecules collide and rub against each other to generate heat energy, causing the appliance itself to heat up at high speed, which is used to heat and cook food, thereby achieving the purpose of cooking.

The induction cooker uses the high-frequency current flowing in the heating coil (wire coil) to generate an alternating magnetic field, which generates eddy currents (ring currents) at the bottom of the iron pot placed in the magnetic field (on top of the wire coil). ), to heat the pot quickly, the pot must be made of iron or iron-containing steel; while the infrared light wave oven uses two parallel halogen heating tubes, a heat collecting reflection ring, an infrared cover plate and a high-power two-way Thyristor to control its heating intensity. Therefore, the main difference between light wave ovens and induction cookers is their different working principles, and the radiation of light wave ovens is smaller than that of induction cookers.

Which one is better, light wave oven or induction cooker?

Advantages of light wave oven:

1. Reheat fried foods such as fried cakes and fried dough sticks: put the fried cakes and fried dough sticks in place After a certain period of time, it easily absorbs moisture and becomes greasy, and contains high fat (fat content: 22.9% for fried dough cakes and 17.6% for fried dough sticks). Heating with a light wave/heat wave oven can not only restore the fried dough sticks and fried dough cakes to their original shape, remove greasiness, but also greatly reduce the fat content.

2. Reheating nut foods such as peanuts and melon seeds: After peanuts, melon seeds, etc. are left for a period of time, they will produce an astringent taste due to the resurgence of moisture. Heating with light wave/heat wave oven can remove the astringency and restore the original crispy and delicious taste.

3. Reheat snacks, cookies and other foods: Takeaway pastries, biscuits, chocolates, etc. are prone to mold over time. After being stored for a period of time, reheating them can avoid mold.

4. Reheating meat products: Generally, the fat content of meat products is about 37%, and the cholesterol content is about 0.08%. Reheating meat products can not only restore the original flavor, but also greatly reduce the fat and cholesterol content.

Advantages of induction cookers:

1. Fast heating speed. The induction cooker can raise the temperature of the bottom of the pot to more than 300 degrees within 15 seconds, which is much faster than oil furnaces and gas furnaces. Greatly save cooking time and increase the speed of cooking.

2. Energy-saving and environmentally friendly induction cookers have no open flames. The pot itself heats up, reducing heat transfer losses. Therefore, its thermal efficiency can reach more than 80% to 92%, and it has no waste gas emissions and no noise, which greatly improves the kitchen. environment.

3. The multi-functional induction cooker is suitable for “frying, steaming, boiling, stewing and rinsing”. In Shanghai, new families of three generally use induction cookers, which have basically replaced gas stoves. Piped gas is mainly used for showers.

4. Easy to clean. Induction cookers have no fuel residue and exhaust gas pollution, so pots and stoves are very easy to clean, which is unimaginable with other stoves.

5. High safety. Induction cookers are not prone to leaks or open flames like gas, and are significantly safer than other stoves. In particular, it has multiple safety protection measures, including power outage when the furnace body tilts, overtime power outage, dry burning alarm, overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage protection, automatic shutdown due to improper use, etc. Even if the soup sometimes overflows, There is no danger of the gas stove stalling and running out of gas, making it worry-free to use. In particular, the stove panel does not generate heat and there is no danger of burns, which makes the elderly and children feel more at ease.

6. It is easy to use. The "one-button operation" instructions of the civilian induction cooker are very user-friendly, and the elderly and children can understand it at a glance. In addition, the furnace itself only weighs a few kilograms, so it is not a problem to take it anywhere. , can be used wherever there is power.

7. Affordable Induction cookers are large consumers of electricity, but due to their rapid heating and relatively low electricity prices, they are cheaper than gas and natural gas. In addition, the lowest price of the 1600W induction cooker is only more than 100 yuan, and it also comes with a pot.

8. Reduce investment. Commercial induction cookers require much less kitchen space than traditional stoves. Since there is no combustion exhaust gas, part of the investment in exhaust devices is reduced, and the construction and supporting costs of gas pipelines are eliminated.

9. The precise temperature control induction cooker can accurately control the cooking temperature, which not only saves energy but also ensures the deliciousness of the food. It is also conducive to the promotion of Chinese food production standards.