Question 1

Can someone please explain the science behind induction heating? Also, please explain why certain types of utensils won't work with such cooktops.

Accepted Answer

Induction cooking heats a cooking vessel by magnetic induction, instead of by thermal conduction from a flame, or an electrical heating element. Because inductive heating directly heats the vessel, very rapid increases in temperature can be achieved.In an induction cooker, a coil of copper wire is placed under the cooking pot and an alternating electric current is passed through it. The resulting oscillating magnetic field induces a magnetic flux which repeatedly magnetises the pot, treating it like the lossy magnetic core of a transformer. This produces large eddy currents in the pot, which because of the resistance of the pot, heats it.For nearly all models of induction cooktops, a cooking vessel must be made of, or contain, a ferromagnetic metal such as cast iron or some stainless steels. However, copper, glass, non magnetic stainless steels, and aluminum vessels can be placed on a ferromagnetic interface disk which functions as a conventional hotplate.

Question 2

1) Is the plug 5A or 15A? 
2) Can i manually control temperatures eg. to warm / simmer milk? 
3) Can i use it on a wooden table?
4) length of cable?

Accepted Answer

1. Plug is surprisingly 5A, i had to change it to 15A as it was burning 5A sockets if used on higher settings.2. u have manual control to warm/simmer.3. yes, it can be used on wooden table.4. Length of cable is about 1.5 feet.Additionally, i'll advice u NOT to buy it as service of Philips is very bad. i had to contact Toll-free number numerous times to get my problem attended. and it took them 35 days for a visit.

Question 3

What is the difference between model no. HD4928 and model no. HD4929

Accepted Answer

Nothing much just shape and power capacity are different.....28 is more sleek and have glassy look compared to 29

Question 4

Apart from what buyers have actually tried - What does Philips recommend as the minimum diameter of vessel to use? I only want to heat a coffee mug...

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http://download.p4c.philips.com/files/h/hd4928_00/hd4928_00_dfu_aen.pdfThe minimum recommended size is a diameter of 12 cms. Please refer to the above link for a manual of the product. Also am sure you cannot use a coffee mug(ceramic).  All material to be used with Induction should be flat bottomed and made of Steel (which have magnetic properties). Ofcourse, unless you have steel coffee mug.

ASIN	B00EDJJ7FS
Best Sellers Rank	#2,817 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #16 in Induction Cooktops
Brand Name	PHILIPS
Burner Type	Induction
Colour	Black
Control Type	Push Button
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (56,470)
Fuel Type	Electric
Heater Surface Material Type	Glass Ceramic
Heating Elements	1
Ignition System Type	Electronic
Included Components	Induction cooktop and User manual
Installation Type	Freestanding
Item Dimensions D x W x H	34.5D x 10.5W x 43.2H Centimeters
Item Type Name	Induction Cooktop
Item Weight	2.1 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Philips, Versuni India Home Solutions Ltd. (3rd Floor, Tower A, DLF IT Park,08 Block AF Major Arterial Road, New Town (Rajarhat) Kolkata WB 700156 IN)
Manufacturer Contact Information	Versuni India Home Solutions Ltd. (3rd Floor, Tower A, DLF IT Park,08 Block AF Major Arterial Road, New Town (Rajarhat) Kolkata WB 700156 IN)
Manufacturer Part Number	HD4928/00
Material Type	Glass
Model Number	HD 4928/01
Number of Items	1
Packer Contact Information	Versuni India Home Solutions Ltd. (3rd Floor, Tower A, DLF IT Park,08 Block AF Major Arterial Road, New Town (Rajarhat) Kolkata WB 700156 IN)
Power Source	Corded Electric
Size	Medium
Special Features	Automatic Shut-Off
Specifications Met	BIS
Trim Color	Black
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	220 Volts
Warranty Description	1 year on product
Wattage	2100 Watts

Philips Viva Collection HD4928/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop | Fast Gas-Free Cooking | No LPG Required | Preset Indian Menus | Crystal Glass Plate | Auto-Off | Black

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