Raynaud's and induction hobs in kitchen

[LorraineVarney]

Hi

I have primary Raynaud's and will shortly be refurbishing my kitchen. The designer has recommended an induction hob. I have heard that if your fingers are cold, the buttons or sensors that you have to touch to turn it on, won't work. Anyone had any problems?

Thanks

Lorraine

[zenabb]

It's not much use then it seems.

[Rp321]

I'm ok usually with it - very occasionally it will take a good few touches but on the whole it's totally fine.

If not you can always get some touch screen gloves that will do the trick!

[lindyanne]

Hi! I have had similar experiences with induction hobs and now my microwave but it’s fine, just needs an extra press if the fingers are having a moment - so don’t be put off if it’s what you want

Have fun with your new kitchen!

Lindyanne

[quebec]

Hi Lorraine, we have an induction hob. I have scleroderma and Raynauds and it doesn’t always work for me if my fingers are cold.

[frillyhilly]

Hi, I have a ceramic cooker with touch buttons. I find I have to "press" the button for a little longer then my Husband. Sometimes I have to wiggle my finger. If that fails I take my finger off and try again. I have always managed to turn it on - we've had it for since 2008, my Primary Raynaud's was diagnosed in 2002. Is there anyway you can try it out before purchasing. As an aside, the touch buttons make cleaning very easy. My cooker is an Electrolux. All the Best, N

[Duttie]

Hello, I have scleroderma with severe Raynauds. Everything in my new kitchen is touch button. Sometimes I have to press the button more than once, but it really isn't a problem. Would highly recommend the induction hob, it is the easiest thing in the world to clean, just a quick wipe over with a cloth. Don't hesitate.

[LorraineVarney]

Thanks for all the lovely helpful replies. I think I will be mostly ok with an induction hob. I have used them a couple of times in rental properties on holiday and don't remember having a problem. If I do have trouble then my husband will just have to do all the cooking ha ha!

[PJSammy]

Wish I had an induction hob - think they are great.

I do have a glass stove top which uses the same kind of touch control and sometimes have trouble if fingers are cold. Usually other fingers or other hand will work. Not a big problem so enjoy fadt cooking.