When using an induction cooker at home, various problems are inevitable. Among them, the cracking of the induction cooker panel is quite serious. As we all know, the pot is placed on the induction cooker panel for operation. If the panel is damaged, the induction cooker basically cannot be used anymore. So, what should be done if the panel of an induction cooker cracks? If the panel is to be replaced, what is the price of the induction cooker panel?

The panel cracked and could no longer be used

Under normal circumstances, if you find that the panel of the induction cooker has cracked, it is recommended to stop using the induction cooker immediately, unplug the power supply and stop cooking. A very important component of an induction cooker is its panel. If the panel of an induction cooker cracks, it indicates that the induction cooker is no longer safe and incomplete. Continuing to use it would be dangerous.

From the perspective of the heating principle of induction cookers, induction cookers utilize the magnetic field of low-frequency (20 to 25KHZ) coils. Through ferromagnetic (iron) cookware, an induced current is generated and converted into heat to heat food. The surface of an induction cooker is a heat-resistant ceramic plate or a microcrystalline glass plate. The current passes through the coil beneath the panel to generate a magnetic field. When the magnetic field lines within a magnetic field pass through the bottom of iron POTS, stainless steel POTS, enamel POTS, etc., eddy currents are generated, causing the bottom of the pot to heat up rapidly and achieving the purpose of heating. The main function of the induction cooker panel is to provide high-temperature resistance and waterproof isolation. The panel cracked. Once water or soup seeped in through the crack, the coil inside might be burned out. In that case, the induction cooker would basically be scrapped.

In addition, the radiation of electromagnetic waves is harmful to the human body. The cracking of the panel of an induction cooker will cause the electromagnetic waves that should be concentrated to undergo irregular diffraction, which is harmful to people around.

How to choose the panel of an induction cooker

1. Check if it is easy to clean. Generally, good panels have a simple and exquisite appearance and are very easy to clean.

2. A good induction cooker panel has a fine and smooth texture, is not prone to discoloration or deformation, and the surface coating is also not easy to fall off.

3. The panels of imported induction cookers are quite good. Domestic panels may change color over time, but that doesn't mean their performance is weak.

4. When choosing an induction cooker, pay attention to the panel. It's not the case that the more patterned the panel, the better the induction cooker.

The prices of the panels vary

An induction cooker is not as complicated as one might imagine. After removing the panel and the upper and lower plastic shells, there are only two circuit boards, a coil disk, a fan, and the rest are just some connecting wires. It can be said that the electric plate is a very important component of an induction cooker.

If the panel of the induction cooker is cracked and within the warranty period, you can contact the after-sales service of the manufacturer. Generally, the panel will be replaced for free. Some friends say that when it comes to maintenance, the after-sales department doesn't use glue to stick the cracked panels. They just replace them with new ones directly.

If the induction cooker is out of warranty, you have no choice but to buy a new panel yourself to replace it. If you buy the original panels from the manufacturer, the price will be a bit higher. The prices vary by brand and might be around 200 yuan. You can also go to an electrical appliance store and buy a regular panel, as long as it can be matched with the original induction cooker. If it is the touch screen, it is the most expensive. The microcrystalline glass panel is slightly more expensive, and the white ceramic panel is cheaper. It's best to measure the size accurately and buy it yourself at the electronic accessories market. A common microcrystalline glass panel costs over 20 yuan and is bonded with 704 silicone. It can be used after 24 hours. If you ask a repairman to replace it, the price is not fixed. The cheaper ones cost around 50 to 80 yuan, while the more expensive ones cost about 100 yuan.