Ancona Elite 30-Inch Induction Cooktop Review

Ancona Elite 30-Inch Induction cooktop is an elegant black glass-ceramic hob with a seamless finish.

A stylish design with a German fabricated surface, it is an amazing cooktop with easy to use features promising to revitalize your kitchen and cooking performance.

Anacona induction has powerful heating. The temperature rises up quickly and can be set to turn off automatically. Its easy, intuitive controls and clear displays make operation straightforward.

With four burners of various sizes, it gives the cook freedom to cook in different badges, quantities simultaneously or do bulk cooking in one go.

Combining style, function, and performance this cooktop is very energy efficient. It caters quite effectively to different cuisine requirements and prepares the perfect meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family!

What makes Anacona Elite Induction Cooktop worth buying?

Anacona Elite is quite versatile offering nine quick heat levels! Whether it is boiling/frying/saute/steaming/melting or simply warming, the induction has got you covered!

A predetermined adjustable timer helps to cook the perfect dish every time without interruptions. The timing can be adjusted up to 99 minutes.

The timer comes with auto delay and shut off function, allowing you to control the cooking time effectively.

Anacona comes embedded with a child lock feature. This makes the induction quite safe around children and the elderly. Once the child-lock is activated, only the preset function will go on and the other keys will be locked preventing accidents.

Another embedded safety feature is the hot surface indicator and residual heat feature. It keeps the user safe from accidental burns and indicates when the surface is cool enough to touch and clean.

Know that with a single glance. There is no longer a need to keep checking the induction surface. The induction overall is quite easy to clean and maintain while minimizing accidents and messy spills.

The four induction burners heat only the area beneath the cookware using the exact amount of energy required to cook ( according to preset functions).

With a classic black seamless surface and metal design, this cooktop performs as well as it looks. It gives precise control and power with the touch of fingers. It is also very easy to clean and maintain due to the glass-ceramic surface.

Anacona Elite 30 inch cooktop comes with a one year warranty from the date of purchase. The company promises its product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months.

The warranty is on the product used in the US or Canada. Anacona is in association with Mr appliance for all after-sales service calls. The service provider can be reached via a toll-free number or email at any time.

Product description

The induction weighs 29.9 pounds and is available in the dimension of 30*21*2.1inches. It has four cooking zones/burners. Front left, back left, front right and back right.

The electric requirement of Anacona Elite is 240V,60Hz. This 30-inch induction cooktop has the power of 7,400W. All four burners have different powers zones.

The left front burner has a power of 2500W, the left rear burner also has a power of 2500W, the right rear is the largest burner in size having a power of 3700W while the front right zone burner has a power of 1800 watts.

All these powers are maximum and when boost feature is applied.

The induction has nine heating levels which are as follows:

• Level 1- 100 watts
• Level 2- 200 watts
• Level 3 – 300 watts
• Level 4- 600 watts
• Level 5- 1000 watts
• Level 6- 1200 watts
• Level 7- 1400 watts
• Level 8- 1600 watts
• Level 9- 1800 watts

Each cooking zone/burner has a separate power boost button.

The induction has a timer control key along with a + key to raise the time and a – key to lower the time.

The induction also has a power button and a child safety lock button.

What we like about Anacona Elite 30 inch Induction cooktop

The display panel and touch controls are quite distinct and easy to use. Positive and negative buttons are also distributed in all heating elements making it easy to manipulate each burner independently.

The boost feature is available for all four burners that are very helpful in doing bulk cooking simultaneously.

The timer and countdown feature is adjustable up to 99 minutes allowing different styles of cooking and giving freedom to cook different cuisines in one go. The timer comes with auto delay and shut off function thus allowing you to control the cooking time.

The child lock feature is a great safety feature making this induction safe for kids. It prevents untoward accidents ensuring the food being cooked on time with precision.

The hot surface indicator and residual heat button is a great feature to warn the users about the induction being hot. It prevents undue accidents and informs the user when the cooktop has cooled down and is safe to clean.

As the boost feature is available in all four burners, you can rapidly boil and make tea or coffee within seconds.

The nine cooking heat levels add versatility and give the user more freedom to explore different styles of cooking.

Induction cooking does not produce waste heat so the kitchen does not get unusually warm. There is no open flame and no fear of gas leakage.

The cooktop is quite smooth and easy to clean and maintain. It has a metal body and seamless finish making it quite sturdy. Only the heating element area gets hot while the rest of the cooktop remains cool to touch.

Anacona elite induction is very energy efficient. It does not waste any energy as all the heat is generated in the cookware and is used up to cook food.

The induction has been tested and complies with part 18 of the FCC rules. This basically means it will not cause any interference in a residential location due to electromagnetic energy generation.

In case it starts interfering with radio or tv, relocate the receiving antenna of the radio/TV or increase the distance between the induction cooktop and the radio/tv antenna.

What’s not so great 

The burners are arranged in a bit of haphazard fashion. The largest burner is on the right rear. This can make large size vessels full of water or food difficult to place and manipulate.

With the display control panel just behind the burner, unnecessary spills can also happen while placing or removing the cookware.

The induction is quite huge and not an ideal choice for bachelors or small spaces. One may never use so many burners due to a solitary lifestyle.

Similarly, if you have cramped up kitchen space with not a big countertop, it is better to pass this induction and go for a movable and compact induction.

The front burners and the display panel are placed quite near. This can get in way of cooking and poor visibility of key buttons.

It can also be dangerous if the hot liquid spills over the display buttons. The functions might change, steam forming will make the keys difficult to operate. The heating up of the display panel may result in the malfunctioning of keys and controls. The user may have to go for the child lock every time they use the front burners.

Only induction friendly and heat resistant cookwares are compatible with cooktop. This leaves you at a disadvantage if you don’t have good induction friendly cookware.

The cookware should be ferromagnetic like stainless steel or iron. All other cookware will not work.

The size of the cookware must match the diameter of the heating element for a well-cooked food. The induction will not operate if the cookware is too small.

Too large cookware will have edges of uncooked food. The shape of the bottom of the cooking vessel must be flat for good conduction. A rough bottom will hamper the relationship between the base of the cookware and the cooktop.

Patients who have a pacemaker or similar medical devices must stand at a distance and cook so as not to let the electromagnetic field affect the pacemaker.

This makes it a nuisance as not many people can stand at a distance of a minimum of 1 foot and cook on the induction.

Electrical connections must be installed by qualified and licensed personnel. Improper installation can result in personal injury or property damage. You need a licensed residential electrician to install it.

The one year warranty does not include damage caused during shipping, handling or installation.

The warranty does not cover labor costs related to installation, removal or reinstallation costs or another contingent expense.

It also does not cover the routine replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear of the product.

The induction comes with a power-sharing feature. The right and left cooking zones are powered by two independent induction invertors.

So there is one inverter for each of the two heating sections. So if we are cooking in both right zones, the last power level setting will be maintained, while the first cooking zone may experience a slight reduction in the power level.

How Ancona Elite 30 Inches Induction cooktop works

Below are the things to know about how the Ancona Elite induction cooktop works.

Switching on the Induction Hob

Upon inserting the power plug into an electric socket, the induction cooktop will make a sound once, and all digital lights on the cooktop will blink once, indicating the unit has entered the standby mode.

Press the power ‘on’ key within 30 seconds to switch the induction on.

The cooktop will make a beep sound. It is now ready to use.

Choosing the heating zone

Place an induction compatible cookware on the cooktop heating element.

Choose the heating zone and press the + button of the chosen zone to activate it. Next press “+” again.

The power level will be displayed 9 by default. Press – to decrease power or + to increase power.

Boosting the heating zones

Press the boost key to activate the boost feature of the particular heating zone.

The boost feature will operate for a maximum of 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, it will automatically revert to power 9.

Activating the Child lock

When the child lock is activated, no key will work. Except for the on/off power key and the child lock key itself. Press once, the induction will make a beep sound and the indicator light will turn on.

To deactivate the child lock, press the child lock key once. The indicator light will turn off.

Please note that if no key is pressed within five minutes, the induction will go into automatic child lock. Press the child lock once to deactivate.

Using the Timer

Press the timer key to activate the timer. Press + or – to set the time up to 99 minutes. Once the time is set, if no key is pressed within 5 seconds, the timer will begin the countdown.

Once the desired time is over, the particular heating element will automatically shut down.

Shutting down the cooktop

Press the “-” key of the particular zone until 1 appears. Then press once more. The heating zone will automatically shut down.

The induction unit is now in ready mode. Next press the main off switch once. it will beep. The induction unit is now on standby mode.

Do not switch off the power plug until the cooling fan has stopped and the residual heat indicator is switched off.

The cooktop has a residual heat indicator for each cooking zone. It shows that the area is still giving off enough heat to cause burns.

Avoid touching the cooking zone until the indicator disappears. The cooktop now has cooled down and is ready to be cleaned. For cleaning the induction correctly, refer to my article here.

Conclusion

Whenever you are on the lookout for induction stove, always choose one which fits your kitchen size and needs.

Anacona Elite 30 inch cooktop is the perfect choice for standard countertop spaces and family cooking.

It is also very helpful for quick cooking as each heating element has a boost feature. The timer, child lock, and residual heat feature add to the safety of the cooktop.

With two powerful invertors, Ancona Elite a great choice for an induction hob when it comes to performance and function. It does not lag behind in looks either giving a sleek and stylish seamless appearance.

All in all Anacona elite is a Masterchef in its own right helping you come up with the most scrumptious meals using precision, every time.

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