Recently my kitchen welcomed a new appliance, the newly released Frigidaire Gallery Free-Standing Induction Range.
I have to admit, at first it was daunting. Before then, I had only had ‘basic’ stoves. Nothing fancy at all. This ‘new tech’ item was certainly one which I was SO not used to. Plus I had the fear that our meals would take the heat {pun intended}, until I got used to this new stove.
This range some pretty remarkable features, ones which I didn’t even know existed until I took my first test drive. All new to me and utterly amazing. I really was about to be blown away.
The biggest difference was induction cooking. HELLO INDUCTION!
The first and probably the only thing I knew about this type of range was that I needed specific pots and pans. You have to have induction ready cookware for an induction range, so mama got some new cookware which was totally fun to shop for {rule of thumb, if a magnet sticks to the bottom, it’s induction ready}.
The reason why you can ONLY use induction ready pots and pans on an induction range, is the ferromagnetic material on the bottom. The connection of this ‘metal’ basically makes it work. If you put non-induction cookware on the range, it won’t even turn on. Here’s more information on What is Induction?
So, How does Induction change the way I cook?
SPEED. Whoa, watching water boil is a breeze when cooking with induction. I can boil a huge pot of water in under 5 minutes. Rather than heating the entire cooking surface, it transfers the heat directly to the pan surface only, to exactly where you need it and no where else.
INSTANT. Turn the heat down, and instantly you see the boiling tame. Same with turning the heat up – it doesn’t take it’s time and eventually get to a desired heat. The temperature change is instantaneous. Before I’d play the ‘heat game’ knowing my temp was too high, only to turn it down too low and then have to adjust. Snore. Now I can get the correct heat for cooking, without all this back and forth.
SAFE. Because the range recognizes the induction ready cookware, if this metal isn’t touching the surface,the range simply doesn’t work. So, I feel safe knowing that if the burner is left on with nothing on the range – no one will get burnt since it will not get hot. Likewise, when you remove pans from the range, it takes only seconds for the range to cool completely. No more hot stoves for long periods of time after use means I can walk away from the kitchen without worry that the entire surface is a hot hazard.
All of this really saves time in the kitchen, and eases the stress of having 3 kids running around while I cook. Amazing right?
I almost didn’t believe it myself. Have a look at my demonstration, I think the part about the paper towel is fascinating {yet PLEASE don’t try that at home!}.
Turns out it I was nervous in the kitchen for nothing and there was no break-in time when it comes to induction ranges. It’s a fascinating technology that I don’t think i could live without now.
The remarkable technology of induction in the Frigidaire Gallery Free-Standing Induction Range completely won me over!
Frigidaire Canada on Facebook is having a hot contest that you NEED to enter. It’s the Seduction of Induction Sweepstakes {I’m totally loving the name of this contest!}, the prize is the same range that I have! You have until October 31, 2013 to enter. Go!!
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as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.
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Mariah says
10/11/2013 at 9:46 amI have been intrigued by induction cooking but didn’t realize I would need special pots and pans!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:21 amYes, you do. Luckily there’s so many brands that have an induction-ready line.
Crissy says
10/11/2013 at 10:09 amLooks gorgeous in your kitchen and sounds like a great product!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:21 amThanks Crissy!
Rachael says
10/11/2013 at 10:11 amThat is really neat, I love your video, it explains it well. Now I really want one!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:22 amThanks Rachael!
Hailey says
10/11/2013 at 10:12 amLook at that, wow! I’ve heard of it yet didn’t quite know what it was. That’s remarkable, I’m a fan already! 🙂
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:23 amIt’s so neat! Definitely a perk in the kitchen now I don’t know what I’d do without it!
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says
10/11/2013 at 10:16 amI am in LOVE already!! I had no idea something that fabulous even existed! The idea of it not even turning on without the proper cookware is beyond awesome! Plus, it looks gorgeous in your kitchen!!!!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:23 amAhhh, yes! So cool, I love the safety aspects. And did you see that it has 5 burners? I can cook lots!!!
Kimberly D says
10/11/2013 at 10:20 amI have heard so many great things about induction cooking but I was never certain how it worked. Thanks for the details!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:24 amThanks Kimberly, I hope this clears any questions you had about the technology!
Jenny says
10/11/2013 at 10:24 amMy mom had a stove like that! It was awesome! Your new stove is so pretty and looks great in your kitchen!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:24 amThanks Jenny!
Jenny K says
10/11/2013 at 10:32 amThat’s definitely raising the bar, wow! Love the video Tammi, that is really neat technology. Now, showing my husband since we need a new one. and by need I mean that I want! 🙂
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:26 amYes, you’ll want, this is a great range, and I’ve just only begun on the amazing features!
Victoria Ess says
10/11/2013 at 11:00 amI have been longing for an induction range for so long! Yours is a beaut!
Susan says
10/11/2013 at 11:05 amthat was a great video, can’t say I have ever had an oven like this, it would be wonderful to have though.
Anne Taylor says
10/11/2013 at 11:14 amSounds amazing! I have range envy lol Have fun cooking Thanksgiving dinner with that appliance!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:26 amEvery meal is an adventure!!
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Danielle says
10/11/2013 at 11:27 amWhat a beautiful unit! I have never had an induction range before but now you have me wanting one. I love how well it fits in with your kitchen and how wonderfully it works.
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:26 amThanks Danielle, it’s a wonderful appliance!
John says
10/11/2013 at 11:45 amGorgeous!! I would love to get one of these induction stoves for my new kitchen. You’ve got me convinced I need one!
Amber Edwards says
10/11/2013 at 12:46 pmWOW, that is such an awesome stove! I still have one left over from like the 80’s and is in great need of replacing! I love how fast you can get water to boil! That is amazing! Our stove takes FOREVER to heat up!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:27 amI know exactly what you mean, our previous one was just like that but only about 7-8 years old. A complete dud!
T.C. says
10/11/2013 at 1:14 pmGreat Video and the new stove looks great in your kitchen.
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:27 amThank you!
Denise S. says
10/11/2013 at 4:26 pmReally nice range.. so much better than mine that is like 30 years old, but still working like a charm.
trish says
10/11/2013 at 4:28 pmgorg!
lexi says
10/11/2013 at 4:28 pmi am not the cook baker chef in the house, my husband does most of the cooking which i love, so he would probably enjoy this article 🙂
seham says
10/11/2013 at 4:48 pmGreat video which my kitchen was like that
Erin McGrath says
10/11/2013 at 4:49 pmI had no idea special pots and pans were needed! Thx for the contest link 🙂
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:28 amGood luck Erin!
Vanessa says
10/11/2013 at 4:52 pmThat was amazing!! I had heard of induction cooking before but I never really knew what it was. Now I want one!
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:28 amNice to have made the proper introduction Vanessa!
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Soozle says
10/11/2013 at 5:02 pmWOw! This is new technology to me as well – how cool though at the speed! Very handy for someone who cooks alot! 🙂
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:28 amIndeed! Just perfect for our family!
Kristy. V says
10/11/2013 at 5:33 pmThis seems really cool! The special pots and pans though…might be a little too pricey to replace all my existing cookware.
Tammi says
10/12/2013 at 11:29 amThat’s what I thought as well Kristy, yet now we have new cookware for the trailer for camping! I still need some more pieces for pots and pans, yet just the basics are alright for now.
Lucie Harvey says
10/11/2013 at 6:11 pmThank you for the video. This great quality product fit perfectly in your kitchen.
donna snugglebuns dufresne says
10/11/2013 at 6:13 pmawesome video such a beautiful kitchen of my dreams
Teresa Claire says
10/11/2013 at 7:00 pmMy sister has an oven similar to this. She is an amazing cook and does a little catering too. I loved the video, thank you!!
caryn s says
10/11/2013 at 7:25 pmThis stove looks incredible and thanks for the heads up about the contest!
Anna Johnson says
10/11/2013 at 7:30 pmI have an induction slide-in stove-Love it!
Agnes says
10/11/2013 at 8:06 pmvery nice .looks like its a good one in in the market to be buying a new stove and fridge
Doris Calvert says
10/11/2013 at 8:07 pmCool I have one but don’t look as good, we have one of the first ones that came out, I like it a lot!
Amanda @ The Mommy Mix says
10/11/2013 at 10:08 pmWow… That stove is like nothing I’ve ever seen before! I’m jealous!
Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says
10/12/2013 at 7:19 amI’d love a new stove/oven like the one you have. Mine is so old and burns everything I put in it.
Anna Johnson says
10/12/2013 at 8:49 amInduction is great for kids- safer to use. A lot of pots etc can be used with induction such as cast iron. We’re happy with ours 🙂
Monique L. S. says
10/12/2013 at 9:05 amWe have an induction cooktop, and I’m still trying to figure it out. After reading your post about how fast a pot can reach the boiling pot, I made note to watch the time when I boiled water…and it’s true about 4-5 minutes. That’s almost half the time to what our last stove was doing.
Florence C says
10/12/2013 at 9:22 amThinks for the review. Now I now what induction is and that you have to use special pans with it.
Catherine Robichaud says
10/12/2013 at 10:32 amI had heard of Induction ovens before but I had no idea about this wonderful safety feature. Thanks for the review.
Lynn M says
10/12/2013 at 11:25 amI always wanted one! great review!
Judy C (Cowan) says
10/12/2013 at 3:46 pmCan I say that I am jealous!!!! Would love one of these stoves!
Melinda L. says
10/12/2013 at 5:12 pmWow that was so cool! Thanks for the video demonstrating your induction range.
Ali Piwtorak says
10/13/2013 at 7:12 pmLooks just like the one my mother-in-law bought. Pretty slick to use!!
Heather, Mmm... is for Mommy says
10/14/2013 at 8:47 amI <3 this range!! Even as a self-proclaimed kitchen pro I was a bit intimidated, but the first time using it I fell in love 🙂
Nora Edmiston-Harlos says
10/15/2013 at 7:55 amWould love to have this oven! Never heard of it but think it is a wonderful idea of having to have special pots to turn it on. Have to tell my husband about this oven
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
10/15/2013 at 8:34 amwow! that is a really cool stove,
Dreena says
10/15/2013 at 8:34 amWow, what an awesome oven! Looks good too.
Cheers.
Missy Dukes says
10/15/2013 at 11:20 amthat’s a nice looking oven
Autumn Reid says
10/15/2013 at 11:44 amWow, that looks like something out of the Jetsons compared to my old stove! But I can see how you could get use to it rather quickly… 🙂
Christina S says
10/15/2013 at 11:49 amWow that is awesome!
Trina Goodwin says
10/15/2013 at 12:53 pmWow what a beautiful kitchen and its so neat and tidy , wish i had an oven like that ! (:
Brenda Lacourciere says
10/15/2013 at 2:19 pmlooks great
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
10/16/2013 at 1:14 amI am so envious I have wanted one for a while now and you just made the need worse lol thanks for the post and grats on yours
Lynn M says
10/17/2013 at 10:23 amBeautiful,love how it is safe too.
Debbie Bashford says
10/17/2013 at 1:15 pmI knew that you needed the right pans but never knew why
Jeanette Jackson says
10/17/2013 at 1:53 pmI am so glad you reviewed this type of range. I have seen them on sale but did not know if I should consider an induction range or not. Your review has helped a lot. I will add this type to my list when I go shopping for a range.
Darlene Schuller says
10/17/2013 at 7:15 pmOh, that’s a beautiful new addition!!! Congratulations!
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
10/17/2013 at 8:37 pmI find the technology so amazing lucky woman
Aliya D says
10/18/2013 at 5:53 pmThe stove sounds really cool! I love new gizmo’s and this is the first time I’ve heard of induction cooking.
Pip444 says
10/19/2013 at 4:28 amI had no idea you need special induction cookware for these stoves. I like the tip about the magnets sticking to the bottom of the cookware.
Christy Martin says
10/19/2013 at 7:43 amIt is a very pretty range. I have never heard of induction cooking. If I were ever in the market for a new stove, I would consider it. However, I do not like that all pots and pans would have to be replaced. I feel like I have only just accumulated every thing I ever needed or wanted!
Melanie says
10/19/2013 at 8:14 pmLooks amazing!!!! Great giveaway!
Heather Lynne says
01/28/2015 at 10:04 amGreat demonstration in the video, TammI! How cool is that?! Thanks for sharing!