DIY induction cooker adapter

Today, induction cookers have become very popular among housewives. The hob of such equipment is powered by electricity, and the cooking process is carried out in dishes special for such stoves. In order to use regular cookware, you need to equip the kitchen appliance with an adapter. What this device is, how it functions and whether it is possible to make it yourself - the answers to these questions are revealed in this article.

What is an induction cooker adapter

Induction cookers in the kitchen require the use of cookware with a special coating. Replacing a conventional gas or electric stove with an induction one will require the housewife to take care of changing the cooking utensils.

To avoid such changes, many families began to use an adapter - a universal device in the form of a disk. The main purpose of the adapter is to ensure the process of cooking in ordinary cookware, the surface of which is not intended for induction cookers (enamel, aluminum pots, pans).

Specialized stores offer products of different diameters, quality and materials of production.The most common are adapters with a thickness of 3 mm, the disk of which consists of three layers (the middle one is made of aluminum, and the two outer ones are made of a ferromagnetic alloy).

In essence, the adapter is an adapter through which heat from the surface of the stove is transferred to the bottom of the pan, and thus heating is carried out.

Benefits of using an adapter

Using an adapter is undoubtedly a useful acquisition for the kitchen. The housewife does not need to worry about buying a new set of cookware, spending money, and thus giving up using the induction cooker. A wide range of devices allows you to cook food in dishes of different sizes and surfaces. There are three types of adapters available in stores, differing in size:

1. Small diameter (15–21 cm). This kitchen accessory is suitable for dishes with a bottom diameter of up to 22 cm. The product is made of stainless steel with an aluminum layer, equipped with a handle that will be cold even when the surface of the adapter is heated to the maximum temperature.
2. Medium size (22–24 cm). The surface of the adapter is made of ferromagnetic steel. Disc thickness 3 mm. The accessory is equipped with a removable handle and is suitable for large dishes.
3. Large size (26 cm). Used for dishes with a large diameter bottom.

The main countries producing adapters are: Italy, Czech Republic, Holland.

IMPORTANT! Correct operation is the key to the integrity of the adapter.

Housewives should adhere to a few simple rules:

• When using a kitchen accessory, you should not turn on the stove at full power;
• the surface of the bottom of the cookware should be flat, not convex;
• the diameter of the bottom of the dish should not exceed the size of the disk;
• the heated adapter cannot be held without contact with the pot or frying pan for more than a minute;
• When the food is ready, the device is removed from the stove surface after 10 minutes to allow it to cool.

How to make an adapter for an induction cooker with your own hands

Despite the wide choice, many families use adapters made by themselves. To do this you need to show ingenuity, patience and perseverance. In order to make an adapter, you need to familiarize yourself with its original appearance. After which they take a circle of metal of small thickness. It is best if the material is stainless or ferromagnetic steel. As mentioned above, the adapters are a three-layer disk. The middle layer is made of aluminum. The thickness of each layer should vary between 0.7 - 1.5 mm. The rate of heating and cooling of the adapter, and therefore the bottom of the cookware, directly depends on the thickness.

All three layers are connected to each other. For ease of use, if you are smart, you can attach a handle. A homemade adapter, unlike a branded one, can be cooled using the pressure of running water.

An adapter for an induction oven is an excellent solution to saving money without damaging the hob. The housewife does not need to worry about purchasing a whole set of new dishes or spending money on the purchase. Making an adapter yourself will also save money, make the cooking process more practical, and proper use of this device will guarantee the integrity of the stove.