VariCook Single Induction Hob

My Mum has dementia. She kept leaving gas hob on. Got this and is fantastic. It's not very substantial but so far works fine. It has a fan so makes a sound when on which would annoy me but is great for Mum. Controls are very easy - the dial. She would not cope with touch controls and locks.

My Mum has dementia. She kept leaving gas hob on. Got this and is fantastic. It's not very substantial but so far works fine. It has a fan so makes a sound when on which would annoy me but is great for Mum. Controls are very easy - the dial. She would not cope with touch controls and locks.

El producto es perfecto. Fácil de utilizar, rápido, fiable, ligero y buen design. Klarstein no defrauda. No puedo dicir lo mismo del proceso de entrega, al final casi desistí pero Amazon ayudó a solucionarlo.

The product is perfect. Easy to use, fast, reliable, light and well designed. Klarstein does not disappoint. I can't say the same about the delivery process, in the end I almost gave up but Amazon helped to solve it.

Questa piasta con la manopola è l'ideale per chi vuole un dispositivo semplice da usare quasi come un fornello a gas ... L"ideale per la nonna.

This knob-based hob is ideal for those who want a device that is simple to use, almost like a gas stove... Ideal for grandma.

Semplice da usare ,da pulire, compatto nelle dimensioni

Simple to use, easy to clean, compact in size

Ottimo

Optimal

Diese Induktionskochplatte ist sehr handlich, nimmt wenig Platz auf der Arbeitsfläche und auch im Küchenschrank weg. Bedienung nach einer kurzen Gewöhnungsphase einfach, Reinigung sehr leicht, Geräuschpegel im Rahmen. Einziges kleines Manko, der Drehregler reagiert oft nicht gleich auf die Einstellung und dreht etwas im Leerlauf bis er die gewünschte Temperatureinstellung annimmt. Sehr positiv finde ich, dass Induktion viel schneller aufheizt als ein Ceranfeld, die Kochdauer dadurch ebenfalls etwas kürzer ausfällt. Ich verwende nur Markenqualitätstöpfe von Fissler oder WMF. Bin sehr zufrieden damit. Eine angeblich für Induktion geeignete Schnitzelpfanne mit sehr dünnem Boden von Riess ging schon kaputt.

This induction hotplate is very handy, takes up little space on the worktop and in the kitchen cupboard. Easy to use after a short period of getting used to it, very easy to clean, noise level within limits. The only small drawback is that the rotary control often does not react immediately to the setting and turns a little while idling until it accepts the desired temperature setting. I find it very positive that induction heats up much faster than a ceramic hob, which means that the cooking time is also somewhat shorter. I only use brand quality pots from Fissler or WMF. Am very happy with it. A schnitzel pan with a very thin base from Riess, which was said to be suitable for induction, broke.

Einfach zu bedienen und funktioniert gut.

Easy to use and works well.

Klarstein ist Qualität

Klarstein is quality

Facile da usare, ottimo design inoltre credo sia l'unico monofornello ad avere una manopola per la regolazione.

Easy to use, great design and I think it's the only single burner to have a knob for adjustment.

Ottimo prodotto. Consigliato

Great product. Recommended

Normalerweise koche ich auf Infrarot. Also seit etwa 14 Jahren da ich damals nach Deutschland eingewandert bin. Ich verstehe bis heute nicht warum deutsche Küchen keinen Gasanschluss haben. Da wird etwas verbrannt im Kraftwerk, z.b Gas. Die chemische energie wird in hitte umgewandelt. Dann wieder in Druck und Bewegung, dann in elektrische Energie. Diese wird mit einem Riesen Verlust in meine Küche transportiert wo ich sie wieder in Wärme unwandele. Jedesmal wenn ich koche bekommt irgendwo ein Physiklehrer Atemnot... Ich habe mir ziemlich schnell so eine einzelne Platte gekauft. Die hat mich über viele Jahre begleitet und ging nun leider kaputt. Ich brauchte sie hauptsächlich für den wok. Mit induktion geht das noch gerade so, aber alle anderen Herdarten haben nicht genug wärmeübertragung. Die Vorteile von Induktion gegenüber andere Arten sind klar. Wobei auch induktion nicht an Gas ranreicht. Ich habe die Platte immer öfter benutz und werde wohl bei der nächsten Küche komplett auf Induktion umsteigen. Jetzt habe ich diese hier bestellt. Ich muss dazu sagen in dem Moment als ich die Bestellung abgeschickt hatte, funktionierte die alte wieder. Da beide Platten in der gleichen preisklasse sind kann ich die gut vergleichen. Diese hier hat auf jeden Fall eine bessere Wärmeverteilung. Wenn man Wasser kocht oder Margarine schmilzt sieht man das deutlich. Bei der alten platte kochte es erst nur in einem Bereich, wie ein Ring. Diese hier verteilt die Energie viel gleichmäßiger. Ich dachte erst das liegt an den billigen Töpfen. Die Temperaturmodi sinds völliger Quatsch. Bei 60 grad kocht es schon. Woher soll die Platte auch wissen wie die Temperatur im Topf ist. Dafür gibt es Platten an denen man einen Sensor anschließen kann den man dann in den Topf hängt. Die Temperatur Einstellung ist also verarsche. Wären die Optionen für Temperatur gar nicht vorhanden hätte ich einen Stern mehr gegeben. Die Knöpfe zur Bedienung sind unter einer Folie. Keine Touch Dinger die nicht funktionieren wenn die Finger nass sind. Das finde ich echt gut. Ich hasse Touch. Wer braucht Touch? Das Drehrad zum einstellen der Leistung ist praktisch. Viel besser als Knöpfe die man x mal betätigen muss. Allerdings sind die leistungsstufen nicht echt. Da wird einfach alle paar Sekunden ein und aus geschaltet. Also zb 2 sekunden Leistung, dann wieder nichts. So kann auch beim Warmhalten trotzdem was ansetzen. Wenn der Topf einen richtig dicken Boden hat geht es gerade so. Der Drehknopf lässt sich schwer drehen alsob er irgendwo eingeklemmt wäre. Das ist nicht sehr bequem und deutet schlechte Verarbeitung an. Der hat auch so kleine Stufen wie am Verstärker die Lautstärke Regler. Allerdings reagiert er nicht auf jede Drehung zuverlässig. Fazit: für den Preis ein gutes Gerät. Tenperaturmodus verarsche. Nicht sehr wertig verarbeitet. Alle in der artikelbeschreibung angepriesenen Eigenschaften, schnelle aufheizung, leicht zu reinigen, usw sind selbstverständlich für eine induktionsplatte. Die vergleiche beziehen sich auf andere herdarten. Das wäre als wenn ein Autohersteller sein auto anpreist: schneller als ein fahrrad, doppelt so viele Reifen.... für die beschreibung müsste ich eigentlich auch noch einen Stern abziehen. Aber 3 Sterne da das Gerät im vergleich zu anderen Geräten der Preisklasse ganz gut abschneidet.

I usually cook on infrared. So for about 14 years since I immigrated to Germany at the time. I still don't understand why German kitchens don't have a gas connection. Something is being burned in the power plant, for example gas. The chemical energy is converted into heat. Then again in pressure and movement, then in electrical energy. This is transported to my kitchen with a huge loss, where I convert it back into heat. Every time I cook, a physics teacher somewhere gets short of breath... I bought a single record pretty quickly. It has accompanied me for many years and now unfortunately broke. I used them mainly for the wok. This is just about possible with induction, but all other types of stoves do not have enough heat transfer. The advantages of induction over other types are clear. Whereby even induction does not come close to gas. I've been using the plate more and more and will probably switch completely to induction in the next kitchen. I have now ordered this one. I have to say the moment I sent the order, the old one worked again. Since both plates are in the same price range, I can compare them well. This one definitely has better heat distribution. When you boil water or melt margarine, you can see it clearly. With the old plate, it only boiled in one area, like a ring. This one distributes the energy much more evenly. At first I thought it was because of the cheap pots. The temperature modes are complete nonsense. It's already boiling at 60 degrees. How is the plate supposed to know what the temperature in the pot is? There are plates to which you can connect a sensor that you then hang in the pot. So the temperature setting is a joke. If there weren't any temperature options, I would have given it one more star. The buttons for operation are under a foil. No touch things that don't work when your fingers are wet. I really like that. i hate touch Who Needs Touch? The rotary wheel for setting the power is practical. Much better than buttons that you have to press x times. However, the performance levels are not real. It just turns on and off every few seconds. So eg 2 seconds of power, then nothing again. So something can still start when you keep it warm. If the pot has a really thick bottom, it's just fine. The rotary knob is difficult to turn, as if it were stuck somewhere. This is not very comfortable and indicates poor workmanship. It also has small steps like the volume controls on the amplifier. However, it does not react reliably to every rotation. Conclusion: a good device for the price. Temperature mode fool. Not processed very valuable. All the properties advertised in the item description, fast heating, easy to clean, etc., are a matter of course for an induction plate. The comparisons relate to other stove types. That would be like a car manufacturer praising their car: faster than a bicycle, twice as many tires.... I should actually have to deduct a star for the description. But 3 stars because the device performs quite well compared to other devices in the price range.

Ich habe Klarstein gewählt, weil ich schon einen Profimixer seit Jahren von dieser Firma habe und weil die Platte als Warehousedeal sehr günstig war. Ware kam nach 5 Tage, das war super; allerdings staunte ich nicht schlecht, dass die Platte in einem dünnen Plastiküberzug nur im Karton lag, keine Luftpolsterfolie drum rum!!!! Kleine Kratzer vorne, die mich aber nicht stören. Das Gerät gleich eingeschaltet und Teewasser damit gekocht: 1,5 Liter Wasser kochen in 3 Minuten auf 2.000 Watt, herrlich. Wie alle Induktionsplatten ist sie im Betrieb etwas laut, aber daran bin ich gewöhnt. Bis jetzt bin ich restlos begeistert, merke nichts, was dabei nicht gut wäre. Hoffe, sie hält wieder recht lange; hab meine alte versehentlich abgeschmolzen, als ich die Herdplatte, auf der sie stand einschaltete, ohne es gemerkt zu haben. :) Zum Glück ist nix passiert, außer dass ein paar Dioxine freigesetzt wurden.

I chose Klarstein because I've had a professional mixer from this company for years and because the plate was very cheap as a warehouse deal. Goods came after 5 days, that was great; However, I was amazed that the record was only lying in a thin plastic cover in the box, no bubble wrap around it!!!! Small scratches on the front, but they don't bother me. Switch the device on right away and use it to boil water for tea: 1.5 liters of water boil in 3 minutes at 2,000 watts, wonderful. Like all induction plates, it's a bit noisy when in use, but I'm used to that. So far I'm completely thrilled, don't notice anything that wouldn't be good about it. Hope it lasts quite a long time again; accidentally melted my old one off when I turned on the stovetop it was sitting on without realizing it. :) Luckily nothing happened, except that a few dioxins were released.

Ich habe mir den Varicook gekauft um stinkende anbraten auf dem Balkon erledigen zu können. Mittlerweile hat das Gerät meine Herdplatte fast komplett verdrängt und ich koche nur noch mit Induktion, da man mit dem Gerät die Temperaturen sofort regulieren kann. Auch für outdoor fans ist es super, da man idealerweise mit schweren Gusseisernen Pfannen und Töpfen arbeiten kann die sich in Sekunden aufgrund der magnetischen Energie erhitzen. Ich habe mit jetzt sogar noch einen Gußeisernen Wok gekauft. Aufpassen sollte man hier das man nicht zu kleine Töpfe nimmt, da das Magnetfeld eventuell gesundheitlich bedenklich ist.

I bought the Varicook to be able to do stinky frying on the balcony. In the meantime, the device has almost completely replaced my stovetop and I only cook with induction because you can regulate the temperatures immediately with the device. It's also great for outdoor fans, as you can ideally work with heavy cast-iron pans and pots that heat up in seconds due to the magnetic energy. I even bought a cast iron wok with it now. You should be careful not to use pots that are too small, as the magnetic field may be harmful to your health.

Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass mich eine Induktionskochplatte so faszinieren würde! In Minuten ist das Essen warm bzw. gebraten, in Bruchteilen der Zeit im Vergleich zum "normalen" Elektrokochfeld. Ich habe mir jetzt auch extra Kochtöpfe gekauft, damit ich nur noch die Induktionskochplatte benutzen kann (20 Jahre alte Töpfe hatten halt noch nicht diesen Standard). Absolute Empfehlung für Menschen mit wenig Zeit oder Geduld beim Kochen :D nur Vorsicht: alles kann auch schneller anbrennen! Also nicht wegdrehen beim Kochen/Braten!

I never thought that an induction hob would fascinate me so much! The food is warm or fried in minutes, a fraction of the time compared to a "normal" electric hob. I've now also bought extra cooking pots so that I can only use the induction hotplate (20-year-old pots just didn't have this standard). Absolute recommendation for people with little time or patience when cooking :D just be careful: everything can burn faster! So don't turn away when cooking/roasting!

die temperaturreglung,sollte man in kleinere schritte vor nehmen können.da die schritte in 300 abständen zu viel hoch ist beim kochen und braten bei manchen produkten.sonnst ein sehr gutes gerät.

the temperature control should be able to be taken in smaller steps. Since the steps in 300 intervals is too high when cooking and roasting some products. it is a very good device.

Scalda velocemente, facile da usare grazie alla manopola che permette di controllare alcune funzioni.

Heats up quickly, easy to use thanks to the knob that allows you to control some functions.

Funziona molto bene ed é facile da usare

It works very well and is easy to use.

like the rotary control-also like selection of power, temperature or time, I always use temperature. Need to learn the quirks of using induction but that applies to any make of induction hob. Overall very pleased with product

like the rotary control-also like selection of power, temperature or time, I always use temperature. Need to learn the quirks of using induction but that applies to any make of induction hob. Overall very pleased with product

*Es ist ein kostenloses Rezensionsexemplar Wir benutzen schon seit einiger Zeit eine separate Induktionskochplatte zu unserem Ceranherd. Und wir möchten diesen Komfort nicht mehr missen. Einmal Induktion, immer Induktion. Das Kochfeld ist sehr ansprechend. Die Induktionsplatte ist in silberfarbenen Kunststoff eingefasst. Das Bedienfeld ist nach unten gezogen. Damit das ganze standsicher ist, gibt es 4 Standfüße. Der Kochkreis hat Markierungen. 11 und 19 cm. Es passt lt. Hersteller Kochgeschirr von 11 cm bis 26 cm rauf. Aber sollte der Pfannenboden doch mal größer sein, funktioniert das auch. Zum Bedienfeld. Es ist einfach gehalten. Auf die, für uns lästige, Kindersicherung wird hier verzichtet. Die Bedienung erfolgt mittels Touchtasten. Diese reagieren auf Anhieb. Unter der Menütaste kann man zwischen P/C oder/Uhr wählen. Unter P verbirgt sich Watt. Angefangen von 200/400/600/800/1000/1100/1200/1400/1600 W. Unter C verbirgt sich Grad. Angefangen von 60/80/100/120/140/160/180/200/220/240 W. Unter Uhr verbirgt sich die Zeiteinstellung. Danach schaltet sich das Gerät automatisch ab. Alle Werte werden per Drehknopf stufenlos eingestellt. Jede Einstellung wird mit einem Piepton bestätigt. Auf dem Display wird die Einstellung in großen beleuchteten Zahlen angezeigt. Was mir hier aufgefallen ist, das das Gerät mit einen lauten Lüfter ausgestattet ist. Weil ich aber immer zur gleichen Zeit eine Dunstabzugshaube anhabe, stört mich das Gebläse nicht. Was wieder positiv ist, das der Lüfter nach dem Ausschalten schnell verstummt. Stromverbrauch im Standby: 0,4 W. Wir ziehen immer den Stecker. Das Induktionskochfeld lässt sich einfach reinigen. Was man ab und zu mal machen sollte, die Platte umdrehen und den Lüfter entstauben. Der kann sich nämlich ganz schnell zusetzen. Hab ich alles schon erlebt. Wir kommen alle sehr gut mit dem Varicook prima zurecht und vergeben die vollen 5 Sterne.

*It is a free review copy. We have been using a separate induction hob for our ceramic hob for some time. And we don't want to do without this comfort anymore. Once induction, always induction. The hob is very attractive. The induction plate is framed in silver-colored plastic. The control panel is pulled down. So that the whole thing is stable, there are 4 feet. The cooking circle has markings. 11 and 19 cm. According to the manufacturer, it fits cookware from 11 cm to 26 cm. But if the bottom of the pan is bigger, that works too. To the control panel. It's kept simple. The child safety device, which is annoying for us, is not used here. It is operated using touch keys. They react immediately. Under the menu button you can choose between P/C or/Clock. Under P hides Watt. Starting from 200/400/600/800/1000/1100/1200/1400/1600 W. Under C hides degrees. Starting from 60/80/100/120/140/160/180/200/220/240 W. The time setting is hidden under clock. The device then switches off automatically. All values are continuously adjusted using the rotary knob. Each setting is confirmed with a beep. The display shows the setting in large illuminated numbers. What I noticed here is that the device is equipped with a loud fan. But because I always have an extractor hood on at the same time, the fan doesn't bother me. What is positive again is that the fan quickly falls silent after switching off. Standby power consumption: 0.4 W. We always unplug. The induction hob is easy to clean. What you should do from time to time, turn the disk over and dust off the fan. It can add up very quickly. I've experienced everything. We all get along very well with the Varicook and give it the full 5 stars.

Qual’è la tecnica delle piastre cottura ad induzione? Il calore viene generato da un campo elettromagnetico. Quando si posa un recipiente metallico ferroso sopra alla piastra, un induttore elettrico che è presente sotto alla piastra genera un campo magnetico. Questo campo crea all’interno della pentola delle correnti chiamate di “Focault” dal nome dell’inventore. Queste correnti trasformano l’energia magnetica in calore, provocando il riscaldamento della pentola che così scalda le pietanze al suo interno. Il campo magnetico, e di conseguenza il calore, si sprigiona solo a contatto con la pentola e solo all’interno del suo diametro. - Sicurezza: non ci sono fiamme, il calore infatti è sprigionato dal campo magnetico e solo all’interno del diametro della pentola entro cui si vuole cucinare. Non si rischia quindi di scottarsi toccando la piastra vicino al bordo. - Pulizia: non essendo calda la piastra non si formano incrostazioni dovute all’accidentale fuoriuscita di liquidi. - Design: per chi ama lo stile moderno e minimalista, le cucine ad induzione sono bellissime, lineari e lisce. - Velocità nel riscaldare i cibi: ad esempio per una normale pasta, il tempo per portare ad ebollizione l’acqua praticamente si dimezza (dipende ovviamente dalla potenza usata). - Assenza del pericolo di fughe di gas, - Controllo molto preciso della variazione di temperatura della pentola (tramite display digitali): si può bloccare l’ebollizione, mantenere un fuoco molto basso o molto alto, con una precisione elevata che non si può ottenere con il tradizionale fornello a gas. - Costo di utilizzo non superiore a quello a gas: l’energia elettrica costa di più, ma la cucina ad induzione entra in funzione solo quando serve, i tempi di utilizzo sono inferiori e il rendimento è del 90%. - Pentole speciali richieste che devono essere costruite con acciai ad alto contenuto ferroso, non possono essere usate quelle in alluminio, vetro, terracotta, o ceramica, e in genere più costose (anche se ne ho trovate per esempio all’Ikea di piuttosto economiche). - Modo diverso di cucinare: chi è abituato ai classici fornelli a gas, deve rivoluzionare le abitudini e i tempi di cottura. - Produce campi elettromagnetici di media frequenza, che comunque non dovrebbero essere nocivi. Per questi motivi, e per qualche altro, ho scelto la piastra cottura Klarstein VariCook Single, bella da vedere nella sua veste in acciaio inox e vetroceramica, display a LED e manopola di regolazione. Progettata per pentole con diametro tra i 12 ed i 26 cm, potenza totale pari a 1800W regolabile su 10 livelli o in alternativa temperature da regolare tra 60° e 240°C. Scarsa emissione di calore nell'ambiente circostante. Protezione contro il surriscaldamento. Raffreddamento a ventilazione, alimentazione: 220-240V, 50/60Hz. Uno dei punti di forza è la sua potenza e la modalità di temperature, con la VariCook si possono utilizzare programmi temporizzati di cottura con spegnimento automatico dopo la fine della cottura, scegliendo la temperatura oppure la potenza. Contemporaneamente allo spegnimento, la piastra emetterà un suono che vi segnalerà la fine del programma. Livelli di potenza: 200W, 400W, 600W, 800W, 1000W, 1100W, 1200W, 1400W, 1600W, 1800W Temperature: 60 - 240°C - in scatti da 20°C. Timer da 1 minuto a 3 ore. Manuale di istruzioni in Tedesco e inglese. Provata per la cottura della pasta, l’acqua bolle veramente in circa metà del tempo impiegato sul gas, la temperatura dispersa è insignificante e si può programmare anche lo spegnimento della piastra, evitando di trovare la pasta stracotta. Utile per single o per lo show cooking unisce la praticità alla bellezza estetica. Un altro uso per cui utilizzare Klastein VariCook è la necessità di mantenere inalterata la temperatura di cottura del cibo.

What is the technique of induction cooking plates? Heat is generated by an electromagnetic field. When a ferrous metal container is placed on top of the plate, an electric inductor under the plate generates a magnetic field. This field creates currents called "Foucault" from the name of the inventor inside the pot. These currents transform the magnetic energy into heat, causing the pan to heat up, thus heating the dishes inside. The magnetic field, and consequently the heat, is released only in contact with the pot and only within its diameter. - Safety: there are no flames, in fact the heat is released by the magnetic field and only within the diameter of the pan in which you want to cook. There is therefore no risk of burning yourself by touching the plate near the edge. - Cleaning: since the plate is not hot, no encrustations are formed due to the accidental spillage of liquids. - Design: for those who love a modern and minimalist style, induction cookers are beautiful, linear and smooth. - Speed in heating food: for example for normal pasta, the time required to bring water to the boil is practically halved (obviously depending on the power used). - Absence of the danger of gas leaks, - Very precise control of the temperature variation of the pan (via digital displays): it is possible to stop boiling, to maintain a very low or very high heat, with a high precision that cannot be obtained with the traditional gas stove. - Cost of use not higher than that of gas: electricity costs more, but the induction cooker starts up only when needed, usage times are lower and efficiency is 90%. - Special pans required that must be made with steel with a high ferrous content, those in aluminum, glass, terracotta, or ceramic cannot be used, and are generally more expensive (although I have found quite cheap ones at Ikea for example) . - Different way of cooking: those who are accustomed to traditional gas stoves must revolutionize cooking habits and times. - It produces medium frequency electromagnetic fields, which however should not be harmful. For these reasons, and for a few others, I chose the Klarstein VariCook Single cooking plate, which is beautiful to look at in its stainless steel and glass ceramic guise, LED display and adjustment knob. Designed for pots with a diameter between 12 and 26 cm, total power equal to 1800W adjustable on 10 levels or alternatively temperatures to be adjusted between 60° and 240°C. Low heat emission into the surrounding environment. Overheating protection. Ventilation cooling, power supply: 220-240V, 50/60Hz. One of the strengths is its power and the temperature mode, with the VariCook you can use timed cooking programs with automatic shutdown after the end of cooking, choosing the temperature or the power. At the same time as it switches off, the plate will emit a sound to signal the end of the programme. Power levels: 200W, 400W, 600W, 800W, 1000W, 1100W, 1200W, 1400W, 1600W, 1800W Temperatures: 60 - 240°C - in steps of 20°C. Timer from 1 minute to 3 hours. Instruction manual in German and English. Proven for cooking pasta, the water really boils in about half the time taken on the gas, the dispersed temperature is insignificant and you can also program the plate to turn off, avoiding finding the pasta overcooked. Useful for singles or for show cooking, it combines practicality with aesthetic beauty. Another use for which to use Klastein VariCook is the need to maintain the cooking temperature of the food unchanged.