Choose induction if your most-used cookware is compatible, or if you’re happy to replace any pieces that aren’t. If keeping your current pans is your main priority, compare a ceramic hob instead. A gas and induction combination hob can also let you use different pans on two types of cooking zones, provided your kitchen can accommodate it. Whatever you choose, check the cut-out dimensions and connection requirements for the model you’re considering.
You already own several saucepans and frying pans, and want to find out which ones will work on an induction hob before deciding what to replace. Test the bases with a magnet, then compare their diameters with the limits given for the hob.
You’re considering induction even though some pieces in your current cookware set won’t work on its cooking zones. Identifying the pans you use most often first will help you plan what to replace.
You want to use compatible pans on induction zones while keeping gas burners for other cookware. A combination hob can suit this setup if your kitchen allows for its installation.
Start by deciding which pieces of cookware you want to keep. This will help you work out whether to consider a fully induction hob, a ceramic hob or a combination hob. Then check that your chosen model will fit in your kitchen.
Worth considering: if your everyday pans are compatible, or you’re ready to replace the ones that aren’t.
Bear in mind: cookware without a ferromagnetic base won’t work on an induction zone, as UFC-Que Choisir points out.
Worth considering: if keeping cookware that isn’t compatible with induction is your priority.
Bear in mind: its cooking zones don’t heat using induction’s magnetic principle. Always check the hob and cookware instructions.
Worth considering: if you want to use induction for compatible pans while keeping gas burners for the rest.
Bear in mind: you’ll also need to check that your gas installation is compatible.
| Criteria | What to check | Consumers concerned |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware compatibility | Test the base of each piece with a magnet, then compare its base diameter with the limits specified for the induction hob. | I’d like to keep my usual pans and only replace the ones that won’t work on induction. Around 42% of consumers rank keeping selected pieces among their top concerns. |
| Space and installation | Compare the existing cut-out, ventilation clearances and electrical requirements with the instructions for the specific model. | Before choosing a new hob, I need to know whether it will fit where the old one is in my kitchen. This is the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Keeping up your usual cooking routine | Identify the technology used by each cooking zone. For a combination hob, also check the gas configuration specified in its instructions. | I want to keep cooking with all my pans without having to wait to replace some of them. Around 25% of consumers prioritise being able to carry on as usual straight away. |
Without a ferromagnetic base, a saucepan or frying pan won’t activate an induction cooking zone. You could end up having to replace the very pieces you use most.
Test each base with a magnet and note its diameter. Electrolux France recommends the magnet test; you can then check the hob instructions to see which diameters it accepts.
Two hobs of a similar overall size may require different openings in the worktop. The visible width alone won’t tell you whether a replacement will fit.
Measure the existing opening and compare it with the installation diagram for your chosen model, allowing for the clearances specified in the instructions.
Gas burners don’t remove the requirements for gas or induction cooking zones. What you need to check will depend on the model and your kitchen.
Before choosing a combination hob, ask a professional to confirm that your gas supply, the injectors specified by the manufacturer, the cut-out and the electrical supply are all compatible.
The overall size alone doesn’t determine the power rating or connection requirements. Electrolux France and Whirlpool France list 7 350 W for the LIT60342 induction hob and 4 700 W for the AKT8090LX ceramic hob respectively. These figures apply to those specific models.
Check the power rating and connection diagram for the hob you’re considering. If needed, ask a qualified professional to assess your installation.
The range includes built-in induction hobs and gas and induction combination hobs, giving you two options to consider when deciding how to use your current cookware.
The brand offers built-in induction hobs, including models in a 60 cm format.
Its ceramic and induction ranges let you consider keeping your cookware separately from making the switch to induction.
The brand offers gas and induction combination hobs, so you can use different pans with two cooking methods.
Start by placing a magnet on the base of each saucepan or frying pan: it should stick, as Electrolux France explains. Then check that the base is in good condition and flat, and check the hob instructions for the pan diameters it accepts.
Not necessarily: the overall width doesn’t tell you the size of the opening required in the worktop. Measure the existing cut-out and compare it with the installation diagram for your chosen model, remembering to allow for the required ventilation clearances.
Check both your cookware and the hob’s installation requirements, including the cut-out, ventilation, power rating and connection details in its instructions. If you’re unsure whether your electrical installation is compatible, ask a qualified professional to assess it before you buy.
Yes. It doesn’t require the ferromagnetic base needed for induction. You should still check the manufacturer’s instructions for the hob and each piece of cookware, particularly any guidance about the pan base.
It may let you use the induction zones for compatible pans and the gas burners for the rest. Before choosing one, check that the layout of the cooking zones suits you and that your kitchen meets the gas, cut-out and connection requirements for the specific model.