De Dietrich induction stove top - Boiling Water Demo

[NathanKlo]

I own one of them (DT1706X COOKTOP, 3 zone) and it's amazing. The control over the heat is incredible. The speed at which it gets hot is also great. I hate waiting, I want instant response and this product satisfies my desire for this in the kitchen.

[dombionchi]

@NathanKlo

Is the heat control continuous or in steps? My Breville portable induction cooker has steps and when using a pressure cooker I can't set the ideal temperature to maintain a constant pressure. I have to keep changing the settings and at some stages even turn the cooker off to reduce the pressure to the desired level.

[NathanKlo]

@dombionchi

Yes there are steps. There are 15 steps and one "boost" which I am not sure what does, perhaps brings it to fast boil? In any case I think 15 steps allows for enough incremental changes to the induction process. These 15 steps are divided up into 3 groups, so you push the first and it goes to 3 or 4 the next one is higher up the scale and the next one is max. This makes it easier than tapping the + or - button numerous times to go from one end of the scale to the other.

[dombionchi]

@NathanKlo

Thanks. The "boost" feature is mant to be temporary, up to say 10 minutes, where all power is directed to the one burner. If you want a good explanation Google search "Induction Cooking: Kitchen Electricity 101" and check the first result. Scrool down to the heading - Actual versus Rated Unit Powers - or CTL F to search for it. This introduces the concept of power sharing, and boost