Condensation in induction hobs: causes, remedies and solutions

The advantages of induction hobs are many, but anybody who owns one and prepares food often will understand that one big disadvantage is the condensation created.  Faber S.P.A., are absolutely aware of this issue and offer solutions to overcome it.

Condensation is created due to the higher efficiency and heating rate of induction hobs. This can lead to damage of the cooker hood and also of the furniture in the kitchen. There are some remedies that you can follow to reduce the impact of condensation in the kitchen, while Faber’s Zero Drip hood range will ensure that it is no longer an issue.

To learn more about the simple steps you can take to handle condensation, and to learn more about Faber’s Zero Drip range of hoods, take a look at Fabers blog article.https://www.faberspa.com/en-en/blogs/en/condensation-in-induction-hobs-causes-remedies-and-solutions

Faber launched new products

Faber launched new products
4 BRAND-NEW extraction solutions from the inventors of the cooker hood:
– The Modular A space-saving marvel that combines shelving and extraction in one sleek wall hood, various size/shelf options available.
Galileo Stripes  Experience luxury with Faber’s new premium, sleek venting hob design.
– Galileo Bold  Make a statement with this bold addition to our venting hob lineup.
– In-Nova Zero-Drip Lite  The seamless integration your kitchen deserves combined with Faber’s anti-condensation technology.

In-Nova Zero Drip Lite –
Galileo Slim
Galileo Bold
Galileo Stripes

De Dietrich new collection

De Dietrich, a brand under the Brandt Group, has made a triumphant return by unveiling its cutting-edge “Philharmonie” collection. This collection embodies the essence of French craftsmanship, emphasizing design, quality, and performance.

The grand reveal took place in the desecrated chapel of Domaine Reine Margot in Issy les Moulineaux, a unique setting that resonates with the harmony and precision of culinary orchestration. Let’s delve into the details:

Heritage and Innovation:
De Dietrich, founded 340 years ago in 1684 near Strasbourg, has consistently championed innovation while upholding French expertise.
The Brandt Group currently operates two production sites in France—in Orléans and Vendôme—with a production capacity of 600,000 pieces. Their ambitious goal is to surpass one million units within the next 3 years.
Many of their product lines proudly bear the Origine France Garantie certification.
In 2023, their successful model yielded a turnover of €235M, with 25% of sales coming from exports to 15 countries.
The Philharmonie Collection:
This collection extends beyond cooking, signaling De Dietrich’s expansion into new markets.
While they lead in induction technology, they continue to advance in washing and refrigeration.
The collection includes:
Ovens: Redesigned with full-width handles, large TFT displays (some up to 4.3’’), and a central selector for an enhanced user experience.
Notable features: AI Talent Sensor for autonomous cooking without an external probe, over 150 recipes, and professional-grade methods like low-temperature cooking, sous vide, dehydration, air frying, and world recipes.
A wireless, independent probe ensures precise cooking.
Induction Hobs: Sleek surfaces in 65, 80, or 90 cm sizes, equipped with color LCD or TFT screens.
Motion Control technology allows touchless control.
The Ténor inductor delivers a powerful 5500W on a flexible cooking zone.
The AI Talent table provides a guide with 74 programmed recipes based on food types, adjusting power, temperature, and time automatically.
Luxurious Aesthetics:
The Philharmonie range exudes luxury, with meticulously chosen colors and materials.
Five finishes cater to diverse kitchen styles:
Infinite Black
Heritage (pure black with copper accents)
Stellar Stainless Steel (intense black with stainless steel details)
Eternal White (white with stainless steel)
Master Black (deep black with velvety textures).
In summary, De Dietrich’s Philharmonie collection harmonizes innovation, elegance, and culinary precision—a symphony of excellence in the heart of the kitchen.

Samsung@Eurocucina

EuroCucina 2024, one of the world’s largest kitchen events, kicked off on April 16 (local time) in Milan, Italy. At the event, Samsung Electronics demonstrated how it is introducing a new culinary experience that redefines the kitchen landscape by seamlessly integrating AI technology with built-in products released in the European market.

Andrea Berton, Italy’s leading Michelin-starred chef,

Samsung hosted a five-day live cooking show featuring five chefs. Notably, Italian Michelin-starred chef Andrea Berton introduced ways to simplify cooking for all by showcasing how he cooked in Samsung’s AI kitchen, which integrated Samsung Food — a personalized, AI-powered food and recipe platform for recipe discovery, saving and food ingredient management — with the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub™+ and the new Anyplace Induction Berton personally demonstrated AI Vision Inside, a feature offered in the Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub™+. As he placed a potato into the fridge, it was automatically recognized through the internal camera of the fridge and added to a generated food list. Also, Samsung Food utilized the items in the fridge to recommend various recipes that users can choose After Chef Berton sent the recommended recipe to the induction cooktop and the oven, the temperature and cooking time were automatically adjusted on both appliances. While the oven handled the cooking process, Berton continued the cooking demonstration by following the recipe using AI Home, a 7-inch touchscreen built into the Anyplace Induction The chef highlighted the capability to send recipe recommendations to cooking appliances using only the ingredients in the refrigerator or a photo of the food. “Today shows how Samsung has made cooking more accessible for everyone,” he stated. “As a chef, I wish for more people to experience the joy of cooking diverse dishes with the assistance of Samsung’s AI devices

LG STRENGTHENS EUROPEAN PRESENCE

LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its latest built-in kitchen appliances at Milan Design Week (MDW) 2024, taking place in Milan, Italy, from April 16-21. At the center of LG’s Milan showcase are the brand-new Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven, free zone induction hob, and downdraft hood. Boasting innovative, premium design and highly-convenient features, the company’s refined built-in solutions bring exceptional ease-of-use and effortless elegance to the kitchen.

LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its latest built-in kitchen appliances at Milan Design Week (MDW) 2024. LG showcases the brand-new Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven, free zone induction hob, and downdraft hood
Debuting at MDW 2024 and designed with European consumers in mind, Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven with Gourmet AI™️ offers a variety of cutting-edge features and AI technologies to elevate the culinary experience.
Made to integrate seamlessly into islands and countertops, Signature Kitchen Suite downdraft hood offers provides powerful ventilation, effectively extracting steam and odors for a more pleasant cooking experience.
Signature Kitchen Suite’s free zone induction hob presents next-level flexibility and ease-of-use, allowing users to place any size and type of cookware anywhere on its cooking surface.

We are thrilled to showcase our latest built-in innovations at this year’s Milan Design Week, demonstrating our commitment to leading new design trends and meeting the diverse needs of European customers,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to strengthen its presence in Europe through an expanded range of built-in appliances delivering style, performance and convenience in the kitchen.”

Fulgor Milano new products

Fulgor Milano is presenting the latest model of the Professional line as a world premiere at Eurocucina/FTK 2024: the new Sofia range 60″ Induction All Glass, a Made in Italy product for domestic use but with professional features. It is a range with essential lines and large dimensions. “Sofia – the company explains – is the first 60” (150 cm) range in the world to have a single, wide and resistant glass-ceramic hob which considerably facilitates cleaning”. The induction hob offers 8 cooking zones: 2 double-adjustable inductors, 2 standard zones and 4 zones in the center with Bridge function for large pans and griddle. The product is controlled by practical knobs. Sofia also includes 2 pyrolytic ovens (30”), equipped with double ventilation and telescopic racks; furthermore the doors present soft closing and 4 heat-reflective glasses. Fulgor Milano also offers the version with Teppanyaki plate. In this case the product includes 7 induction zones and 2 ovens (24″ and 36″). In addition to these ranges, other new products on display at the Fulgor Milano stand include, for example, the 90 cm Enova+ induction hob with integrated hood, the new ovens from the Urbantech Touch line and a new version of the Aria+ hob. Finally, at the stand there is also a proposal of domino hobs, including the Wok.

BSH Eurocucina

BSH brands Bosch, Siemens and NEFF Home Appliances at EuroCucina, Salone del Mobile.Milano, in detail.
Bosch is showcasing innovations in the kitchen for a responsible, healthy and sustainable lifestyle: live responsibly #LikeABosch. Bosch’s distinctive approach to sustainability in the kitchen is extraordinarily applied in the features of the top-of-the-range products presented at the booth: the Series 8 ovens, Series 6 induction hobs as well as Series 6 and Series 8 cooker hoods.

The Siemens booth, the “Intelligent Kitchen” is the perfect combination of the latest technology, useful connectivity and visionary design for home appliances. It showcases the benefits derived from a system of remarkably designed and connected appliances.

One of the highlights of the Siemens booth is the new iQ700 oven with automatic food recognition.

NEFF is excited to present “The Flavour District”: a unique space where urban style meets the typical designs of industrial style. NEFF’s new NEFF Collection 2024 range is targeting all food lovers with a collection of ovens, compact elements, induction hobs and cooker hoods inspired by the brand’s innovative approach.

Miele new colour Pearlbeige

Miele new colour Pearlbeige 

With the perfect blend of grey and beige, our handleless ArtLine built-in appliances gets another variant – for even more design options. Pearlbeige complements various kitchen styles and materials and fits perfectly in any setting – whether in a dark overall room concept or as an elegant accent in a light environment.

New built-in appliances from Beko

Beko’s latest innovations in the built-in segment indeed sound impressive. The Midnight collection stands out with its award-winning design and functional elegance, characterized by dark tones and matte and satin finishes. Here’s a summary of the features you mentioned:

– Ovens
  – BBIM10500MTSW

Features a TFT display, 13 functions, AeroPerfect technology for even hot air distribution, HomeWhiz Wi-Fi connection, and energy efficiency class A+.
  -BBIM10600MTMSW (bPRO500 series): Shares similar technologies but includes a touch display.
Induction Hobs
HII88810NTIMT Offers flexibility with IndyFlex+ technology,Touch Direct Control+, and Power Management.

– Hoods
BHCA98841BMTHSI, Equipped with touch control, HomeWhiz Hob to Hood connection, and 3 power levels plus a booster.

– Dishwasher:
– BDIN38562C  A 60 cm dishwasher with a 75 cm door, featuring a compartment for detergents, supports door weights between 9 and 12 kg, has 8 programs, a third rack, CornerIntense technology, a delay timer up to 24 hours, ProSmart Inverter motor** and energy efficiency class A.

The integration of advanced technologies like **AeroPerfect** and **IndyFlex+**, along with smart connectivity through **HomeWhiz**, enhances the user experience by offering convenience and efficiency. The focus on design and functionality, as seen in the 75 cm door dishwasher, reflects Beko’s commitment to innovation in home appliances.

Elica aims to grow in the Cooking market

Elica is indeed making significant strides in the global cooking market with their innovative approach. The Lhov appliance is a remarkable example of their ingenuity, combining a hob, hood, and oven into a single unit1. This 3-in-1 appliance is designed to revolutionize the cooking experience with its super linear design, black glass aesthetics, and performance that is flush with kitchen units. It offers different cooking methods and areas, an intuitive touch screen, and an advanced extraction system that captures vapors and odors from both the hob and oven1.

The Virtus Multi 60 DD oven is another testament to Elica’s commitment to innovation and design, having won the “Archiproducts Design Awards 2023” in the Product & Interior Design category2. This oven features a hydrocleaning system, rotary dial operation, and a range of functions including a pizza setting, conventional grill, fan grill, and more, all within a 65-litre capacity and an energy efficiency rating of A+2.

Elica’s new positioning and brand identity reflect their evolution and ambition to be a leader in the cooking sector. With a focus on R&D and marketing activities, they aim to achieve revolutionary results in cooking appliances. The company’s investment of over 40 million Euros over three years signifies a major turning point for the brand3.

Their journey, which began with the NikolaTesla extractor hobs line in 2016, is now enhanced by cutting-edge strategies and products. Elica’s Chairman, Francesco Casoli, emphasizes the company’s historic attitude to challenge the ordinary and their goal to become a key player in the sector, offering solutions that are beautiful, functional, user-friendly, and driven by creativity, technological innovation, and design3. Their Italian know-how remains a significant value-adding factor, highly appreciated on an international scale3.

It’s clear that Elica is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that cater to the needs of modern kitchens, and their presence at Eurocucina 2024 is a showcase of their latest advancements in the cooking market.