Everything on ceramic cooktops
Cook on ceramic
A ceramic cooktop is an electric cooktop. You'll recognize the cooktop by its cooking zones that turn red when you turn them on. The cooking zones need some time to heat up and cool down. Keep this in mind when cooking, so your food doesn't burn.
Build in
A built-in ceramic cooktop is nicely hidden in your countertop. That's why it's important to know the cutout dimensions. The cooktop is always wider and deeper than the cutout, because the edges rest on the countertop.
Connectors
For proper functioning of your cooktop, you'll need the right connector. A couple of ceramic cooktops are suitable for a standard socket, but you'll need a Perilex socket for most models. Check if you have a 2 phases or 3 phases connector.
Switch from gas to electric
Anyone can switch from cooking on gas to cooking on ceramic. Check which connector you h ave and what type of ceramic cooktop you want. Often, a 2-phase cooktop is enough. Do you want a ceramic cooktop with a large cooking zone? Read how you switch from cooking on gas to 3-phase electric cooking.
Compare
Both a ceramic and an induction cooktop is electric cooking. But, these 2 types differ from each other. Because a ceramic cooktop doesn't work with a magnetic field, all pans are suitable. Ceramic does heat up slower than induction, and stays warm longer.
Environment
With ceramic cooking, you'll no longer need gas in your kitchen. At the moment, it's still cheaper to cook on gas. But they want to put more tax on gas in the future, while the electricity costs will go down. That's why cooking on electricity won't just be cheaper, but also better for the environment.
Tips after purchase
You want to keep your electric cooktop as clean as possible, but it does get dirty every now and then. With a ceramic cooktop, you can use a cooktop scraper to scrape off caked-on dirt. You can clean the cooktop with some soapy water after this, so you won't see circles on the glass.