Demand for electric ranges has grown significantly in recent years thanks to their advantages in safety, convenience, reduced cooking times, design, and durability.
In particular, while electric ranges were centered on black when they were first introduced, recent models are being offered in colorful and unique designs such as white, gray, pink, and yellow, allowing for even more sophisticated kitchen interiors. Their functional aspects have also been upgraded a notch. Recently released products deliver fast cooking with high heat output as a given, while enhancing consumer satisfaction with differentiated smart features—such as a function that automatically detects the position and size of a pot when it is placed on the surface, a free-zone heating method that removes the boundaries of cooking zones, and cook functions that make cooking easy and simple.
An industry official said, "Recent electric ranges strengthen functionality while also raising the level of design refinement, offering a new kitchen experience that adds both flavor and flair to cooking. In particular, they are released in a rich array of colors in line with the latest trends, so an advantage is that consumers can choose according to their kitchen interior or personal taste."
Samsung Electronics launched its new 'Bespoke Infinite Line Induction,' which raises the bar for both performance and design. The new product applies 'All Flex Zone Plus,' which densely arranges four coils in each of the left and right cooking zones to deliver heat evenly. Pots of various sizes and shapes can be heated uniformly wherever they are placed, and the width of each cooking zone has been expanded from the previous 24 cm to 26 cm, allowing for a more spacious cooking area. When a pot is placed on the induction cooktop, its position is automatically detected, so users can start cooking simply by setting the heat level without selecting a cooking zone. All cooking zones can be used at a high output of up to 7,400 W, allowing many dishes to be prepared quickly. The product is offered in charcoal and greige colors so that it can be styled harmoniously with other 'Bespoke Infinite Line' products. In addition, Samsung Electronics released its 2022 'Bespoke Induction Electric Range.' The product features a white ceramic glass top and a dual design that offers a choice of various colors. In addition to the existing Glam White, Glam Gray, and Glam Pink, the control panel is offered in a total of eight colors including Glam Evening Coral, Glam Morning Blue, Glam Vanilla, Glam Beige, and Glam Peach. The Samsung 'Bespoke Induction Electric Range' is also equipped with a Smart Cook function that links with the SmartThings Cooking service to make cooking even easier and simpler.
LG Electronics launched the 'DIOS Induction Electric Range,' which applies 'Quad Inverter' technology that can cook food more than twice as fast. The technology applied to the new product increases the number of semiconductors—which serve as the gateway for passing current through the inverter coils—from two to four compared to previous LG products, lowering the load on the coils. This delivers more energy to the pot, speeding up cooking even with low-efficiency cookware. The new product features 5-stage high-output booster technology that simultaneously raises heat output and energy efficiency, including: △ a two-layer coil structure that improves heating speed by reducing the distance between the coil and the pot, △ top-grade heat-resistant coils for safe cooking, △ an optimal coil design that minimizes overheating, △ a coil overheat detection sensor that prevents overheating in advance, and △ a core-component protection design that maximizes performance. Through this, the company explained that it achieved the lowest electricity cost among domestic 3-zone plug-type induction products with 3,400 W ultra-high output. In addition, it fully inherits the differentiated advantages of the LG DIOS Induction, such as a Miradur top that is scratch-resistant and easy to clean, and a 10-year free warranty on the Smart Inverter IH coil, a key component.
SK Magic launched the 'Cloudy White Induction,' which helps create a clean kitchen atmosphere. The 'Cloudy White Induction' is characterized by white glass that creates an even brighter kitchen atmosphere. In addition, the new product adopts a white ceramic glass top directly produced by the French premium brand EuroKera, and the company explained that it can be used cleanly without scratches, stains, or discoloration, and is easy to clean and maintain. All three cooking zones support a maximum output of 3,400 W, and with three control methods—touch, slide, and quick touch—anyone can easily adjust the heat step by step from level 1 to level 9. In addition, SK Magic introduced two new colors for its 'All Power Induction.' The two new colors are Misty Light and Rosa Colorado. Reflecting recent trends, the new colors create an interior effect as if a piece of furniture, rather than an appliance, has been placed in the kitchen.
Coway is winning consumer popularity with its 100% All-Free induction 'Noble Induction Freedom.' The 'Noble Induction Freedom' is a new-concept electric range that completely removes cooking-zone boundaries, allowing free heating across the entire surface. This product uses the entire top surface as a heating area, so pots can be placed anywhere desired, and various types of cookware can be arranged without limits on shape or size. The heating size of the cooking zone adjusts itself according to the shape of the pot, and with the Smart Auto Sensing function that automatically recognizes cookware, users can intuitively check the heat level and set time for each dish even when cooking multiple dishes at once. In addition, all cooking zones can be used at an output of up to 7,200 W, allowing many kinds of food to be heated in a short time, while 3,400 W of high output completes cooking quickly and powerfully. Furthermore, it is equipped with various additional functions such as 3-stage customized pan cooking and an automatic rice-cooking function so that anyone can cook easily and safely. The size and color can also be chosen according to the kitchen interior and personal taste.
Smeg Korea introduced the 'Linea Induction,' which can automatically recognize the size and position of everything from tiny pots to large frying pans for cooking. The 'Linea Induction' is equipped with a distinctive gray color and smart features for user convenience, upgrading the kitchen atmosphere a notch. 'Linea' creates a modern kitchen by highlighting the product's lines and simplicity, and in addition to the existing black color, it is released in a luxurious gray color that fully captures Smeg's own design sensibility. The 'Linea Induction' also features a free-zone heating method that removes cooking-zone boundaries, and with auto-pot detection, it recognizes everything from small pots to large cookware on its own and delivers heat according to the pan size and cooking position. The induction top adopts easy-clean glass from NEG, famous as one of the world's top three ceramic glass makers, and a hydrophilic coating technology is applied so it can be managed easily without worrying about stains. Alongside this, Smeg Korea's 'Victoria Induction' is also gaining great popularity. The 'Victoria Induction' is characterized by a differentiated classic design and analog-style controls. Together with Smeg's own innovative technology, it uses stainless steel and chrome knob dials and logos, and because it is operated with dials rather than a touch panel, an advantage is that people of all ages can use it easily and simply. In addition, the frame is offered in a range of colors—not only the basic white and black but also cream and silver—broadening the range of choices.
▲ Samsung Electronics 'Bespoke Infinite Line Induction'
▲ LG Electronics 'DIOS Induction Electric Range'
▲ SK Magic 'Cloudy White Induction'
▲ SK Magic 'All Power Induction'
▲ Smeg Korea 'Linea Induction'
▲ Coway 'Noble Induction Freedom'