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Use your induction cooking heater correctly to prevent fires

Last updated: April 3, 2023

Are IH cooking heaters safe?

IH cooking heaters (hereinafter referred to as "IH") are safe products if used according to the instruction manual. However, if handled incorrectly, there is a risk of fire.

fire case

A cardboard box was placed on top of the radiant heater (note) installed in an IH, and the radiant heater switch was accidentally pressed, causing the cardboard to catch fire and cause a fire.

(Note) A radiant heater transfers heat to the pot by heating the heater part, not by magnetic force, so the heater part becomes hot. Therefore, you can use non-metal pots such as aluminum, glass, and earthenware pots, and the heat output is about the same as the medium heat of a gas stove, and this heater is often set as a preliminary setting as the third heater in a 3-burner IH.

Image IH cooking heater
IH cooking heater

Points to use IH correctly and prevent fires

  1. Always be careful not to place flammable materials on or around the IH. In particular, IHs equipped with radiant heaters are dangerous because the radiant heater portion becomes hot during use.
  2. While heating, never leave the area or lose your attention.
  3. Use frying pans and pots that are compatible with IH. If you use a device that is not compatible with IH, the safety device sensor may not operate.
  4. When frying food, use the deep frying mode. Also, use the amount of oil written in the instruction manual. With small amounts of oil, rapid heating can reach ignition temperatures before safety device sensors are activated.

Inquiries about this page

Inagi City Fire Department Prevention Division Tel: 042-377-7119