What is 3D heating in a multicooker?

Multicookers have firmly established themselves in the kitchen of every second family. This useful technique has appealed to people living in big cities and small towns. There is no longer any need to keep track of your food, all you need to do is put the ingredients in the morning, turn on the delayed start and when you get home, a hot dinner is ready. Conventional multicookers are equipped with a heating element only at the bottom, of course, this is enough for cooking. But, for example, during the baking process, the product must be turned over to obtain a better result. Manufacturers have tried to solve this drawback of the kitchen assistant and make life even easier for consumers.

What is the 3D heating function in a multicooker?

Like any technology, multicookers are constantly being updated with innovative features. One of the new products is 3D heating. Its essence is that food is heated not only from below, as in earlier models, but also additionally from the sides and from above. This ensures even heating and cooking of the food..

There are two types of heating elements in new multicookers:

1. The device is equipped with heating elements - tubular heating elements. They are located on the bottom, sides and in the lid. In appearance, they resemble the familiar boilers.
2. Newer models use induction heating. This type of heating is non-contact, which means it is safer for the bowl and dish.Induction heating devices have a central processor. It is he who sends signals to the heater, regulates the temperature and prevents the dish from being poorly baked or burned.

ATTENTION! Induction coils are much safer in terms of fire hazard.

Pros and cons of multicookers with 3D heating

Like any function, 3D heating has two sides - positive and negative. In many ways, people choose this or that technique based on their own preferences and needs. Before you conclude that it is necessary to purchase a multicooker with a three-dimensional heating function, you should pay attention to the advantages.

• a multicooker based on the principle of induction heating will cook 25–30% faster;
• baked goods will cook evenly, bake simultaneously on all sides, remaining airy inside;
• dishes no longer need to be turned over, especially important for the “Baking” mode;
• thanks to uniform and gradual heating, you will no longer need to worry about burning;
• if there is no food in the bowl, the multicooker will not cook, another new feature of induction assistants;
• thanks to the presence of automatic shutdown, after completion of the cooking process, the food will not overheat;
• meat and poultry will turn out golden brown.

There are only two disadvantages to a multicooker with this function:

1. Big waste of energy. To cook food, a 3D multicooker requires more power, which means it will consume more electricity. But this minus is offset by the reduction in cooking time. It turns out that electricity will be consumed approximately the same as in older models of multicookers without a 3D mode.
2. High price.The cost of such multicookers is several thousand rubles higher and depends on the brand name. At the same time, new induction multicookers are much safer than their predecessors. With them you don't have to worry about short circuits.

Is it worth overpaying for 3D heating or not?

It is impossible to answer this question unequivocally. If you rarely cook in a multicooker and mainly cook soups or porridges, this function will be almost useless. IN for a large family where the multicooker is used daily - speeding up the cooking process and eliminating burning are tangible advantages. Lovers of home-baked goods and bread will also enjoy the 3D mode. Fans of new gadgets and capabilities should definitely compare both models of multicookers: with heating only the bottom and with three-dimensional heating.

IMPORTANT! Before purchasing, you should find out reviews about the models you like and understand whether the equipment or its functions are really needed.

If the old multicooker has not tarnished its reputation and serves faithfully, it makes sense not to change it for another couple of years. During this time, other features will appear, and 3D heating will become commonplace at a good price. Having examined the 3D cooking function in more detail, everyone will draw their own conclusion about the usefulness of this function.