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Induction Cookers

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Induction cookers heat the pan directly through a magnetic field, so the glass surface stays cooler, less heat escapes into the room and the heat responds quickly when the setting changes. Restaurants use them for saute and sauce stations, hotels and caterers for buffets and omelette stations, and many kitchens use them where gas is not available. This category covers countertop, drop-in and wok-shaped induction units.

About commercial induction cookers

Before you buy

  1. Compare wattage against the circuit available, because a unit that plugs into a regular 120-volt outlet is limited to less power than many 208 or 240-volt units deliver.
  2. Leave the air intake and exhaust vents clear, since a fan cools the electronics, and avoid placing a unit directly beside a fryer or other heat source.
  3. Choose a unit rated for continuous commercial use if it will run through a full service, rather than a light-duty model meant for occasional buffet holding.
  4. For a drop-in model, check the cut-out dimensions and the ventilation space the manufacturer requires beneath the counter before the counter is cut.

Common questions

Does induction work with any pan?

Only with pans that have a magnetic base, such as cast iron, carbon steel and stainless steel marked induction-ready. Aluminum, copper and glass cookware will not heat unless it has a bonded magnetic plate. A simple test is to hold a magnet to the bottom of the pan: if it holds firmly and the base is flat and large enough for the cooking zone, the pan should work.

Is induction better than gas for a commercial kitchen?

It depends on the menu and the building. Induction responds quickly, puts less heat into the room and has no open flame, which suits front-of-house stations and buildings without gas. Gas works with any cookware and suits heavy, high-output cooking. Many kitchens use induction for specific stations rather than the whole line.

Why does an induction cooker switch itself off?

Most units shut off when no suitable pan is detected, when a pan has been lifted away for a set time, or when the electronics overheat because the vents are blocked. Check that the pan is magnetic and large enough for the coil, and keep the air intake clear of towels, walls and other equipment.

How much do commercial induction cookers cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $45 to $6,394.79 CAD, with a median of $719.99 across 49 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

What types of commercial induction cookers do you carry?

Norpex lists these types of commercial induction cookers, with the number of models of each: countertop (9), drop-in (8) and portable (3).

Which brands of commercial induction cookers do you carry?

Norpex lists 49 commercial induction cookers. The brands with the most models listed are Eurodib with 29, Nemco with 9, Omcan with 7 and BakeMax with 3.

Do you ship commercial induction cookers across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Outfitting a whole location?

Send the list or the floor plan. Project pricing beats cart pricing, and it comes back within one business day.

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