Buffalo 3kW Single Zone Induction Hob
Product Description
The Buffalo single zone induction hob is a countertop electric cooking unit designed to provide a controlled, responsive heat source without the need for gas infrastructure. Using electromagnetic induction rather...
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 100(H) x 330(W) x 430(D)mm
- Finish
- Chrome Plated
- Power
- 500W-3kW, 13A
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Product Description
The Buffalo single zone induction hob is a countertop electric cooking unit designed to provide a controlled, responsive heat source without the need for gas infrastructure. Using electromagnetic induction rather than a radiant element or open flame, it heats compatible cookware directly, leaving the surrounding surface cool to the touch. A rotary control dial moves through 26 power settings, giving operators precise control over cooking intensity.
In a working kitchen environment, this unit is best understood as a supplementary cooking position rather than a primary range replacement. The 3kW output delivers fast heat-up and reasonable recovery between uses, making it well suited to tasks such as sauce reduction, bain-marie holding, finishing dishes, or managing overflow demand during busy service. Because the cooking surface stays cool, spillage burns off rather than bakes on, which reduces cleaning time between covers.
Practical advantages that operators tend to value in day-to-day use:
- Instant heat response — no warm-up period before service
- Cool surface reduces burn risk for front-of-house or tight kitchen layouts
- 26 power levels support fine temperature control across different tasks
- Stainless steel body holds up well under regular commercial use
- No gas connection required — plugs into a standard commercial socket
Because it is a countertop unit with a standard plug connection, installation is straightforward — there are no fixed services required beyond an appropriate electrical supply. It is worth confirming that your existing circuit can support the load before positioning the unit, particularly if other equipment shares the same ring. The hob only works with induction-compatible cookware, so if your current pan stock is not induction-ready, that is worth factoring into the decision.
This model suits smaller kitchens, pop-up operations, catering vans, and established sites that need a flexible additional cooking point without committing to permanent installation. For operations where induction is needed as a primary cooking method across multiple zones, a larger multi-zone unit is likely to be a more practical fit.
If you are unsure whether this output level and single-zone format is the right match for your service volumes, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Single zone induction hob with 3kW output for responsive heat
- 26 power settings provide precise control across cooking tasks
- Stainless steel body built to withstand regular commercial use
- Cool-touch surface remains safe during and after cooking
- Countertop design with no fixed installation or gas connection required
Operational Benefits
- Instant heat response allows cooking to begin immediately at service
- Fine power adjustment supports accurate temperature control throughout service
- Cool cooking surface lowers burn risk in confined or busy kitchen spaces
- No gas supply needed makes it easy to reposition between services
- Reduced surface residue bake-on keeps cleaning time short between covers
Specifications
- Colour
- Silver
- Dimensions
- 100(H) x 330(W) x 430(D)mm
- Finish
- Chrome Plated
- Power
- 500W-3kW, 13A
- Warranty
- 2 Years
- Weight
- 5.6kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The 3kW output is well suited to supplementary tasks — sauce work, finishing, or managing additional covers — but it is not designed to replace a primary range in a high-volume kitchen. If you are looking to use induction as a main cooking method across multiple pans simultaneously, a multi-zone unit with greater combined output would be a more practical choice.
- The hob connects via a standard plug rather than requiring a hard-wired connection, which keeps installation simple. However, at 3kW it draws a meaningful load, so it is worth confirming that the circuit you intend to use has sufficient capacity — particularly if other appliances are already running from the same supply. Your electrician or facilities manager can advise on this quickly.
- Induction hobs only work with cookware that has a magnetic base — typically cast iron or stainless steel pans with an induction-compatible base. Aluminium and copper pans without a bonded magnetic layer will not function on this unit. If you are unsure about your current pan stock, a simple test is to hold a fridge magnet to the base — if it sticks firmly, the pan will work.