wind crest unveils its sleek induction cooktop made for cooks

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WIND CREST UNVEILS ITS SLEEK INDUCTION COOKTOP
MADE FOR COOKS WHO DEMAND ONLY THE BEST
Guaranteed to Provide Maximum Control, Speed, Safety and Energy Efficiency Over Other Cooktops
BREA, Calif. (July 17, 2006) — From the beginning of time, with the use of fire, to the invention of
the electrical stove in the late 1800s, people have searched for the optimal way to cook food. Today,
professional chefs and homeowners are discovering the many benefits of using an induction cooktop,
such as the new Wind Crest 30- and 36-inch Induction Cooktop. Available in summer 2006, Wind
Crest’s Induction Cooktop is faster, safer, cleaner, cooler and more economical than traditional
cooking methods, providing multiple benefits over other brands currently available in the United
States.
An induction cooktop allows both the serious chef and everyday cook to have the best of all worlds
with the control and speed of gas and cleaning ease of electric, but without all the maintenance.
Induction cooktops work by using electromagnetic energy to heat the pan while maintaining a cooler
cooktop. This is just one of induction cooking’s many benefits. Other characteristics include:
Faster Cooking Times. Because energy is directly transferred within the pan metal, induction
heating is extremely fast – almost twice as fast as cooking with gas or traditional electric cooking
methods. In addition, induction uses approximately 90 percent of the energy it generates, so there is
very little heat loss. Many professionals in the foodservice industry, where time is money, use
induction cooking because of the shorter preparation time. The Wind Crest Induction Cooktop
operates at full available power on all cooking zones to provide more even temperatures throughout
the cooking process. This yields near perfect results, unlike other brands that “borrow power” by
cycling elements between zones.
Better Heat Distribution. Speed without control can compromise the results, especially when
creating your favorite custard or béarnaise sauce. The Wind Crest Induction Cooktop provides 11
temperature settings ranging from 50 watts up to 3600 watts on the 36-inch model. In addition, the
AutoPanSizing feature automatically senses when a pan is present and adapts the power to the pan
size, making this the most responsive cooking method available.
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Safer. Induction cooking produces no open flame, red-hot coil or other radiant heat source that can
ignite fumes or flammable materials. The surface of an induction cooktop remains cool making it
safer than gas or other electric surfaces, which is especially important in homes with small children.
Wind Crest has incorporated additional safety features into their cooktop including “power on”
indicator lights that are lit when the power is on and an AutoOff feature, which turns off a cooking
zone within 30 seconds if a pan has been removed or if a non-conductive pan is present. In addition,
homeowners don’t need to worry about “accidentally” turning on the cooktop. If an object is less than
4-inches in diameter, such as a spoon or set of car keys, the cooktop will remain off.
Cleaner. Unlike gas cooking, which produces byproducts that vaporize and condense on the cooktop
surface, grates or drip pans, induction cooking is the cleanest “fuel” source available. Since the
surface of an induction cooktop remains cool, boil-overs do not bake onto the surface making clean
up a breeze. Wind Crest Induction Cooktops feature a completely smooth, frameless design to further
facilitate the cleaning process.
Energy Efficient. Induction cooking is far more energy efficient than gas or traditional electric
ranges. In fact, because of its high-efficiency, induction cooking allows cooks to prepare dishes
faster. For example, are you tired of waiting for the water to boil before cooking pasta? Induction
heat will boil water three times faster than other energy sources. This also translates to a cooler
kitchen and lower energy costs.
In addition to these benefits, the Wind Crest Induction Cooktop features a sleek design that virtually
disappears into the countertop, complementing any kitchen decor. The induction cooktop also boasts
the lowest cabinet profile of any available brand, extending less than 3-inches below the countertop.
Made to fit almost any opening, the shallow depth of the Wind Crest Induction Cooktop provides
users with more available storage under the unit.
Already used by cooks throughout Europe, induction cooking is continuing to become more popular
in the United States. Both professional and amateur chefs appreciate the unique benefits of induction
cooking, including faster heat-up times, the ultimate in temperature control, safer cooking methods
and ease-of-cleaning.
About Wind Crest
Founded in 1995, Wind Crest designs and manufactures overhead ventilation systems and electric,
gas and induction cooktops. A division of award-winning CNP Industries, Inc., Wind Crest’s
induction cooktop provides multiple benefits over other brands currently available in the United
States. Located in Brea, Calif., Wind Crest is dedicated to the design and development of unique,
professional-level cooking products of the highest quality and craftsmanship. For more information
on Wind Crest, please visit www.windcrestcnp.com.
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