Olympia 6.5" Induction Heat Diffuser Plate
Induction Interface & Diffuser Plate This Induction Interface & Diffuser plate (called a Placa in Spain & Portugal) is a heat diffuser plate designed to be used on ceramic, induction, electric and gas hobs to let you cook with terracotta and other cookware.Made from magnetic steel it is also ideally suited to let you use your favourite old cookware on an induction hob avoiding the cost of having to replace all your cookware with induction pans at one timeFor cookware to work on an induction hob it must be magnetic, so ceramic, aluminium, copper and many stainless steel pans will not work.The diffuser disc sits between the heat source and the cookware and gives control over the heat source to allow for "slow and even heat" cooking in terracotta and tagines etcUsed on an induction hob the converter will heat up and pass the heat through to the pan or cookware placed on it.The diffuser disc will get hot hence it has a long handle which is designed to stay cool.A highly versatile piece of equipment to give you complete control over your cookingSuitable for all pans up to 16.5 cmWe recommend using a cloth or oven glove when touching the handle, but do not touch the disc as it will be very hotCan be used as a heat diffuser simmer (ing) ring to distribute and lower the heat for preparing sauces, melting foods etcCan also be used on gas stove crossbars as a hob trivet so that expresso makers, small pans can stand securely on the hobcan be used on the bars of a barbeque to allow for cooking in terracottaPlease allow the disc to cool down naturallyDo not use this disc as a grill or a toasterDo not put a hot disc into water as this could stress in the material, causing the disc to distort which may affect the future performance of the diffuser