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Introduction to �Induction Cooking �

SF Environment - Electrification Fair

September 28th, 2024

Presented by:

Frontier Energy Food Service Tech Center

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Presentation by:

Richard Young

Director

ryoung@frontierenergy.com

FrontierFSTC.com

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1992

Now

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Basics:

  • Induction works by heating the pan
  • Induction cooking requires a magnetic pan
  • The cooktop is made of very hard ceramic glass
  • Removing the pan turns the power off

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3.Induction-ready (magnetic) cookware

generates heat

1. Electric current through a coil

2. Current creates (“induces”) a magnetic field

4. Hot cookware heats the food

How does Induction Cooking Work?

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Efficiency and Performance:

  • Induction is NOT like electric resistance
  • Induction uses energy more effectively than gas
  • Induction is just as fast, or faster, than gas
  • Induction is just as responsive as gas

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Secret Weapon – Power Boost Settings

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Efficiency: Where Does the Heat Go?

Graphic courtesy of Vollrath

85%

35%

Induction only heats the pan so most of the energy is used effectively.

Gas heats the air and the range top as well as the pan so most of the energy is NOT used effectively.

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Non-Energy Benefits:

  • No flame means less fire and burn risk
  • Precise controls can reduce labor & food waste
  • Easy cleaning reduces labor

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PG&E Resources

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PG&E Customers: Try induction cooking at home!

Benefits of induction include:

  • Faster Heat Up Times
  • Precise Temperature Control
  • Increased Safety & Kitchen Comfort
  • Easy to Clean

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Borrow a unit for two-weeks at no cost.

We cover shipping!

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Visit pge.com/inductionloaner or

scan the QR code to reserve your cooktop! 🡪 🡪 🡪 🡪

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PG&E Induction Cooktop Loaner Program (ICLP)

“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2021 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. These offerings are funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Public

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On-Demand Commercial Induction Class

PG&E Energy Center:

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https://pge.docebosaas.com/lms/index.php?r=course/deeplink&course_id=859&generated_by=31662&hash=8fdeb0e2c63916ae40ec8237bae2d30ab991389e

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Thanks!

RYoung@FrontierEnergy.com

"PG&E" refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2020 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. These offerings are funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.