New Delhi. Today, with the rising prices of LPG gas and the race to make the kitchen smart, induction cooktop has made its place in almost every house. It is fast, safe and convenient in cooking, but a little carelessness can turn it into junk. If you also want your induction to last for years and your electricity bill to be low, then you will have to avoid some unknown mistakes. Often people unknowingly make such mistakes which not only damage the device but also increases the risk of short circuit.

Wrong utensils and carelessness in cleaning will cost heavily

The most important part of induction is its upper ceramic glass. On this, only flat bottom and ‘induction friendly’ utensils should always be used. Do not use aluminum or copper utensils even by mistake, because they can damage its surface. Apart from this, it is important to clean the stains on the glass immediately after cooking. Keep in mind, never use iron awl or any sharp object for cleaning, otherwise the scratches on the glass will destroy its functionality.

Wet hands and overloading: feast on short circuit

Inductance is a sensitive electronic device. Never touch it with wet hands or press its buttons, as there is a risk of short circuit or electric shock. Every induction has its own weight capacity. Placing a very heavy vessel or cooker on it may cause its upper glass to crack. Putting more than the prescribed weight load on induction cuts its lifespan by half.

Lack of ventilation and running ’empty’ is dangerous

There is a fan installed inside the induction which keeps its internal coils cool. Never keep it in a place where the air path is closed, because overheating can cause the internal parts of the machine to burn. Another big mistake is leaving the induction on without placing the utensils. Due to this, its coils become extremely hot and there is a risk of burning the motherboard.

Rush to unplug and voltage fluctuations

Often people turn off the main switch immediately after cooking, which is the biggest mistake. Even after the food is cooked, the induction fan runs for some time so that the heat inside can escape. Remove the plug only after the fan stops completely. Also, avoid using it during voltage fluctuations, as high voltage can directly blow up your precious motherboard.