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Cooktops for every taste
With changing diets and many international influences on Australian home cooking, cooktops have become increasingly important in our kitchens. Mediterranean and Asian influences encourage us to get out the frypan or wok and create exciting dishes.
All of this means that your kitchen needs just the right cooktop to let you create the meals you want to.
Check out our kitchen gallery to see how they could fit into your new kitchen, or view the examples on this page.
How to choose your new cooktop
Cooktops aren't as simple as you may think. There are many aspects to consider when choosing one. When planning your new kitchen, or just considering a cooktop upgrade, it's good to know about your needs and the sort of cooktop that may suit you.
The main varieties of cooktops are:
Gas Cooktops
Gas cooktops are cheaper to run and more environmentally friendly. It is very quick to adjust heat on gas cooktops, and they also reach higher temperatures. However, it can be difficult to maintain a low heat on gas cooktops and the trivets can also be more fiddly to clean.
Ceramic cooktops
In a ceramic cooktops, electric power provides heat to elements below a glass surface. They're easy to clean and there's no naked flames. However, the burners don't get as hot and they're slower to cool down.
Induction cooktops
Induction cooktops are the newest technology in cooktops. They use magnetic fields to heat the pot itself, not the cooktop. The heat is instant and the cooktop itself stays cool, which means they're safer and also don't heat the room. They're very energy efficient and you can refine the temperature easily. Plus, they're easy to clean. However, as induction cooktops work using the metal of your pans, they don't work with all cookware.
Our design consultants can help you decide on the best cooktop for your new or existing kitchen. They can also advise you on other appliances, including ovens, rangehoods, dishwashers and coffee machines.
Contact Grandview Kitchens today to arrange an obligation free consultation or visit us at our showroom.
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