[![Plates ready to use][1]][1] [![More space][2]][2] One way to avoid high loads is to replace the normal range with a combined **microwave oven** (MW + grill + oven) and separate **induction plates**. It has important advantages. Safety ------ In Europe, most domestic fires start in the kitchens. Pets and non-pet animals, sleep walkers, confused people or with memory leakage, small children, a long emotional telephone call - normal ovens and plates have a certain risk. A MW oven can only operate if the door is closed, and the time is automatically limited. Induction plates do only operate if a pot or pan is put on the plate, and the time is limited, too. The plates do not get hot directly, but only indirectly by the contact with the pot - the temperature will be much lower compared to ceramic or convection plates. Less Power - Saving Energy, Money and Time ------------------------------------------ Both devices are available for standard outlets, since the wattage is low enough (f.e. 16A @ 230V). An induction plate is much faster then other electric plates and can be even faster then a gas plate. But it is important to have a fine temperature adjustment control - a lot of induction plates have steps of only 20 degree Celsius. And the cooling fans for the power electronics can be very noisy - fine temperature adjustments and low noise levels are important features. The low temperature of the plate is saving time and energy in multiple ways - f.e. the danger of burning-ins in the plates or their surrounding from over-boilings is much less saving again energy/chemical detergents and time. The volume of a MW is smaller needing less energy for 1 or 2 pizza, and it allows a mixture of hot air plus microwave, which gives an excellent result. No asymmetric heating (front raw, backside burnt) since the pizza will be rotating on the plate. Environment ----------- And of course, it is more environment-friendly by less power consumption to get the same results. And by less consumption of chemicals and water/energy to clean over-boiled and burnt-in residuals on the plates. Even baking paper can be put on the plates avoiding any contact with spilling/over-boiling food. Another advantage is the easy **exact leveling** of the plate. House settings, underground movements, traffic etc. can have an influence on the angle of the cooktops/plates. The oil would accumulate at one place. With a separate induction unit, the level incl. pan can be easily adjusted to zero degree via wedges, thus saving oil resp. equalizing the oil/heat level all over the pan. This seems to be a minor issue, but **helps to minimize the oil/fat consumption and to minimize partly overheated/burnt food**. Edit: 2 Photos -------------- Here is an example of a 50 year old small 8m2 kitchen, where the old kitchen board with openings for the range plates and fridge was replaced with a simple one without any hole. Thanks to the flat induction plates, a big board area is now available if the plates are hooked up. And if somebody wants to cook on the terrace or balcony - or needs just plates to keep the food warm, it is very easy with those mobile plates. The old huge oven space can now serve as storage area for bottles, food, big pots etc. Or it can serve for a 2nd dish washer, which will be used in interleave mode. That way, some storage for the dishes will be saved and the time to put the clean dishes into the cupboards. The multi-mode MW has 4 wooden sticks beneath in order to clamp a tray which is convenient for (dis-) charging and brushing/cleaning the MW (3rd hand). [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/bafCj.jpg [2]: https://i.sstatic.net/4phtk.jpg