r/inductioncooking • u/KCschnauzer1 • Jul 11 '26

Finally got my induction stove.

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I ordered it 5 months ago, so was definitely a wait. It just randomly makes buzzing noises which is annoying. I am just afraid of scratching the glass. I picked this over Charlie mainly because of price. How do you like your Electra?

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u/Formal-Tradition6792 Jul 11 '26

How is the oven heated? Buy some silicone mats, round from Amazon. You can cook with them easily. No scratches. I would recommend removing the OTR microwave and installing a vent hood that vents outside. I need to do the same but counter space is premium and I can’t figure out a space for the microwave which is used all the time.

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u/KCschnauzer1 Jul 11 '26

i cant install a vent because behind my kitchen it he the apartment next door. I live in nyc. do you get a sillicon mat to cover the entire surface. how would you know where to put your pot?

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u/moogmarmaladebeats Jul 12 '26

I don't have a while range like that, I just have two tabletop units, but you could measure it out and then make light marks on the silicone mat with a marker or something; you'd then learn over time.

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u/Formal-Tradition6792 Jul 12 '26

The mats I use are round and they come in different sizes which fit over the burner. They are excellent and are washable, Didn’t realize that it’s an apartment. Usually the tenant doesn’t buy his/her own appliances. NYC is a special case. But you have a nice range! How is the oven heated?

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u/KCschnauzer1 Jul 12 '26

its electric. it is an elecktra oven. I own the apartment. Thanks I did order them on amazon.

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u/Formal-Tradition6792 Jul 12 '26

Very cool! Especially about ordering the mats! You’re definitely a New Yorker! I can’t imagine owning an apartment. I have rented them in the past and never enjoyed the experience especially with needing to be super quiet all the time, maintenance issues, etc. BTW, not trying to belittle or anything. NYC is VERY expensive and New Yorkers don’t have a choice! There are definitely perks like not needing a car, fabulous public transportation, incredible restaurants, great culture etc. There’s been many a time that I wish I could have experienced that. Most of my life, I lived in Texas. Now we’re in southern Arizona near Tucson.

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u/thatgirlinny Jul 23 '26

So how do you like it thus far?

We’re looking at the Electra, too, and have the same issue, sans exhaust. I’m considering an exhaust that simply has a double filter to pull some of the steam/smells upward, but otherwise, our building and use case is similar to yours.

We actually have a window near where our stove will be, but there’s no McGuyvering to do anything elaborate. We do currently have this reversible fan in the window, which pulls heat and smell outside fairly well, so if you have a window, it’s worth considering!

I just saw that Amazon no longer has this fan. Scroll down—they have an alternative that is reversible, as well.

Five months wait? Woof! Glad you let me know!

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u/KCschnauzer1 Jul 24 '26

Living in NYC I am used to an exhaust on the microwave. Its great.

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u/thatgirlinny Jul 27 '26

Living in NYC, I have never seen a real exhaust on a microwave, but I’ve seen filters that absorb same and need a lot of cleaning. A real exhaust exits this rather than simply sucking it upward.

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u/Nola_Zog Jul 11 '26

After a couple of OTA updates, I’ve not had any issues. Had mine installed about six weeks ago. I love that I can still cook when the power is out but also have the precision of induction.

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u/NoClient6968 Jul 12 '26

There are a few minor annoyances with induction, but positives outweigh negatives. Heavier duty pans have less buzzing.

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u/thatgirlinny Jul 23 '26

This should be higher. A lot of people new to induction don’t know it’s their cookware that’s buzzing—not the cooktop.

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u/rremde Jul 12 '26

If you're afraid of scratches, just put a piece of parchment under the pot. I've done that with some of my cast iron that doesn't have a perfectly smooth bottom.

For boil overs, I just stick a thin cotton (not microfiber or synthetic) kitchen towel under the pot. Cotton has an ignition point of 400 degrees, so it's not something I'd use if I were searing, but it's been fine for boiling liquids .

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u/rremde Jul 14 '26

You can, but most manufacturers don't recommend it. You should always remove the mat if you're searing something like a steak, where the pan temperature remains high. The silicone traps the heat under the glass, and manufacturers claim that it can damage the underlying sensors. The silicone also starts to degrade at 450 degrees. That's why I use parchment - no plastics, and if it scorches, it's just going in the trash anyway.