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Respectfully, even the owner of one of the apartments we rented as a group (when the albergues were full) had to get the neighbor to show me how to use it! It's just a tad confusing. But to clarify, I have used Induction stoves before, but the ones in spain use what seems to be code? So in short, it's the control terminal that's all greek to me. It's not even clear how to turn it on sometimes, lol. I not sure by your comment if you have seen them while on the Camino? If you have I apologize! And if you have, what do the differnt symbols mean?Well it is so simple that even I can use it.
Would not change it for any other hob.
MIne is a Siemens though the concept and manual should be the same for other brands.
I see in your bio that you are into " Camino Inspired/Tested Gear " so surely an induction hob should be simple stuff for you?
I am staying at a friend's house while my own house is being heavily renovated. She has an induction hob. Now I understand the controls I love the thing - astonishingly fast and responsive. When I get round to refitting my own kitchen I want one!Well it is so simple that even I can use it.
Would not change it for any other hob.
Respectfully, even the owner of one of the apartments we rented as a group (when the albergues were full) had to get the neighbor to show me how to use it! It's just a tad confusing. But to clarify, I have used Induction stoves before, but the ones in spain use what seems to be code? So in short, it's the control terminal that's all greek to me. It's not even clear how to turn it on sometimes, lol. I not sure by your comment if you have seen them while on the Camino? If you have I apologize! And if you have, what do the differnt symbols mean?
I am staying at a friend's house while my own house is being heavily renovated. She has an induction hob. Now I understand the controls I love the thing - astonishingly fast and responsive. When I get round to refitting my own kitchen I want one!
That's what I had to do when confronted with a combination oven/microwave in an apartment in Portugal while I was in Covid isolation.Or you could just put the model number into Godgle and watch the tediously informative videos on Ubend
And the indoor air quality is better with induction that gas. I wish that I had one!I love mine! When I moved to this house there was no gas in the street so I was obliged to buy induction.
No regrets. As good as a gas hob when it comes to results and the surface is much nicer to clean.
When all else fails, I do a web search for the instruction manual and download that, not only for stovetops but any of the appliances that no longer have the paper based manual available where I am staying. While I might prefer the manufacturer's support pages, there are several more generic sources of manuals for all kinds of products that will help.Now, who holds the key to this riddle?
Ahhhhh, the pans need to be compatible too! This is good to know! Glad to learn i’m not the only one! Just didn’t find it to be intuitive or obvious at all. Thank you!
This one has good subtitles. I had to use a video the first several times I encountered one at an albergue. There is also a feature which locks it and I also had to watch a video on how to unlock it. Also your pans need to be compatible. At one albergue this winter our pan was not compatible and thankfully it was the last day before we finished.
Our washing machine door broke at one albergue and I watched a video on how to open the door with a wire loop. I don't use YouTube often, but it has saved me a few times.
If it is an induction stove. There are many stoves with a radiant element that have similar controls.Ahhhhh, the pans need to be compatible too! This is good to know! Glad to learn i’m not the only one! Just didn’t find it to be intuitive or obvious at all. Thank you!
But you don't say how...Well it is so simple that even I can use it.
Would not change it for any other hob.
MIne is a Siemens though the concept and manual should be the same for other brands.
I see in your bio that you are into " Camino Inspired/Tested Gear " so surely an induction hob should be simple stuff for you?
And what happens if you use the wrong pan? Explosion?Ahhhhh, the pans need to be compatible too! This is good to know! Glad to learn i’m not the only one! Just didn’t find it to be intuitive or obvious at all. Thank you!
No - an induction hob will not operate if there is not a suitable magnetic surface on top of it. The steel/iron pan forms an essential part of the circuit but a non-magnetic pan cannot do so. A safety cut-out.And what happens if you use the wrong pan? Explosion?
I would have obtained the brand and model name or number and searched the internet for the user manual. If the appliance was sold in the EU, it likely had a set of instructions in English.The title is a joke, I really appreciate whenever I have the opportunity to cook while on the camino, for just myself or a group...but oh lordy, those digital stove tops hurt my brain! Can anyone recommend a good how to vid or other form of instruction? We don't have anything (I have ever seen) in the U.S. that is similar controls-wise. I have gotten them to work but it was really unclear how. (possibly praying the rosary or swearing at it in Spanish?) THEN, each time I found myself standing in front of one along the way, I was once more trying to crack the code and decipher the characters. Anyone else have this experience? (I also somehow locked myself in a bathroom to on my first camino for almost an hour, if that explains anything.)
Now, who holds the key to this riddle?
At least you haven't got to light a fire before you can cook, eh?
I think they work the same way, but maybe operating the controls is what has some people stumped. Also some cooktops are not induction, but have similar controls. The controler mechanism (turning off and on) is what always stumped me coming from the US.This is an actual question, not a sarcastic one: are spanish induction stove tops different from the others?
I'm going to agree with you...and the icons are more confusing than helpful. Washers and dryers can fry the brain too after a long day of walking...lolRespectfully, even the owner of one of the apartments we rented as a group (when the albergues were full) had to get the neighbor to show me how to use it! It's just a tad confusing. But to clarify, I have used Induction stoves before, but the ones in spain use what seems to be code? So in short, it's the control terminal that's all greek to me. It's not even clear how to turn it on sometimes, lol. I not sure by your comment if you have seen them while on the Camino? If you have I apologize! And if you have, what do the differnt symbols mean?
Right. That may have been one of the problems I had one time with a cheap frying pan I bought! Couldn't figure out how to keep the burner on!If it is an induction stove. There are many stoves with a radiant element that have similar controls.
The controls are! Super confusing to me and apparently others too in this thread (thank god)! lolThis is an actual question, not a sarcastic one: are spanish induction stove tops different from the others?
Just comforting (now) to know I'm not alone on this! I hope this thread helps future peregrinos!I'm going to agree with you...and the icons are more confusing than helpful. Washers and dryers can fry the brain too after a long day of walking...lol
It's all a bit to laugh about, but the struggle is real!
Sorry, didn't mean to bother you...it's really just how I talk. Buen camino!This is not you tube, or tik tok, you don't need to put a ditcy title, just to get someone to read your posy
I actually did google the brand name in one instance and found a vid for a different model. It was kind of helpful in the moment. But posting here has been eye opening! I had no idea that the pots and pans had to be compatible also! That to me is a huge takeaway! The magnet hack is HUGE! I also hope this post is helpful to others; a heads up or a solver for those finding themself in a similar situation.I would have obtained the brand and model name or number and searched the internet for the user manual. If the appliance was sold in the EU, it likely had a set of instructions in English.
Absent that, the images in user instructions are largely self-explanatory. Translating the labels and markings is the biggest job. The rest works the same was a similar appliance would at home. It's similar to driving a foreign car in a foreign country.
I have done this several times for appliances in volunteer lodging when I was able to volunteer at the PIlgrim Office. This is how we sorted out how to use a new combo washing & drying machine with NO instructions - in any language.
It sounds laborious, but it does work.
Hope this helps.
Tom
The magnet tip was priceless! THANK YOU!Easy test for knowing which pans work on induction. Put a fridge magnet on the bottom of pan. If it sticks to it: pan ok to use.
Sometimes at home I use my Kelly Kettle to boil water for my coffee. Just for fun! The fire base also makes a good BBQ for those with no mates....
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My introduction to induction stovetops was in Portugal following my first camino, the CF, four years ago. I was taking a few days rest before heading home and was excited to cook for myself again. After what seemed like ages trying to get the stove to work, I accidentally set a pan on a burner and pushed a random button, the button for that particular burner. I was beyond ecstatic!The title is a joke, I really appreciate whenever I have the opportunity to cook while on the camino, for just myself or a group...but oh lordy, those digital stove tops hurt my brain! Can anyone recommend a good how to vid or other form of instruction? We don't have anything (I have ever seen) in the U.S. that is similar controls-wise. I have gotten them to work but it was really unclear how. (possibly praying the rosary or swearing at it in Spanish?) THEN, each time I found myself standing in front of one along the way, I was once more trying to crack the code and decipher the characters. Anyone else have this experience? (I also somehow locked myself in a bathroom to on my first camino for almost an hour, if that explains anything.)
Now, who holds the key to this riddle?
The title is a joke, I really appreciate whenever I have the opportunity to cook while on the camino, for just myself or a group...but oh lordy, those digital stove tops hurt my brain! Can anyone recommend a good how to vid or other form of instruction? We don't have anything (I have ever seen) in the U.S. that is similar controls-wise. I have gotten them to work but it was really unclear how. (possibly praying the rosary or swearing at it in Spanish?) THEN, each time I found myself standing in front of one along the way, I was once more trying to crack the code and decipher the characters. Anyone else have this experience? (I also somehow locked myself in a bathroom to on my first camino for almost an hour, if that explains anything.)
Now, who holds the key to this riddle?
I appreciate your pain. Mine is when I'm at the faucet. Which one is hot and which one is cold? I hate just hate turning one on an indefinitely waiting for hot water, hopefully I picked the right one.The title is a joke, I really appreciate whenever I have the opportunity to cook while on the camino, for just myself or a group...but oh lordy, those digital stove tops hurt my brain! Can anyone recommend a good how to vid or other form of instruction? We don't have anything (I have ever seen) in the U.S. that is similar controls-wise. I have gotten them to work but it was really unclear how. (possibly praying the rosary or swearing at it in Spanish?) THEN, each time I found myself standing in front of one along the way, I was once more trying to crack the code and decipher the characters. Anyone else have this experience? (I also somehow locked myself in a bathroom to on my first camino for almost an hour, if that explains anything.)
Now, who holds the key to this riddle?
Oh that's right! Especially when the showers in some albergues are so cramped or have doors that open the opposite way, so when you do accidentally crank up the heat you are trapped! Lol, Some of the symbols are so vague on those faucets! *Note to folks who think we are referring to the C(aliente) or F(rio), we are not. If I ever write a guide book it will contain all of these everyday things we as foreign pilgrims deal with!I appreciate your pain. Mine is when I'm at the faucet. Which one is hot and which one is cold? I hate just hate turning one on an indefinitely waiting for hot water, hopefully I picked the right one.
Oh you can bet a lesson was learned with the bathroom! Oddly enough, that was the same air bnb where the stove top was! I was so excited to be staying there instead of a hostel and being all alone until the others arrived I just wore a towel to the bathroom and brought my dopp kit! I had to pull a real Macgyver to get out of there taking apart a mirror to build improvised tools! All I could envision was being found the next day by the cleaning lady wrapped in a towel on the cold tile floor, and my friends hating me for locking them out! LOL!My introduction to induction stovetops was in Portugal following my first camino, the CF, four years ago. I was taking a few days rest before heading home and was excited to cook for myself again. After what seemed like ages trying to get the stove to work, I accidentally set a pan on a burner and pushed a random button, the button for that particular burner. I was beyond ecstatic!
Two years ago I remodeled my kitchen and now have a gorgeous induction stovetop. But your question isn’t about the yeas and nays of induction.
I will be 70 this year and hiked del norte this past fall with a 20 year old. For various reasons (none of which were due to my age!), we stayed most nights in hotels, often with our own kitchenette. Each time before I began cooking, my companion googled the brand of stove and instructed me in its operation. We made an awesome team, both doing what we loved most, celebrating with a “home cooked” meal.
In short, I recommend searching for the brand of stovetop and the particular model, if it’s available, and go straight to the operation section of the manual. It worked for us every time!
As for getting locked in the bathroom, I suggest always taking a phone with you to call for help should the need arise (again). If that fails, make sure to have a good book downloaded to help pass the time. Or randomly google induction stovetop manuals.
Yeah, I was referring to the control panel on the Spanish versions.Induction stove technology comes from Westinghouse R&D lab in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA. Hardly "alien technology," but then, I'm from Pittsburgh, and I'm an alien...
To be fair, some of us still consider doors that open automatically when you walk towards them science fiction technology.Induction stove technology comes from Westinghouse R&D lab in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA. Hardly "alien technology," but then, I'm from Pittsburgh, and I'm an alien...
Yup. Same. I have an induction stove at home (LG); adult kid has one I sometimes use (Whirlpool)... use friends' induction ranges of various brands...Respectfully, even the owner of one of the apartments we rented as a group (when the albergues were full) had to get the neighbor to show me how to use it! It's just a tad confusing. But to clarify, I have used Induction stoves before, but the ones in spain use what seems to be code? So in short, it's the control terminal that's all greek to me. It's not even clear how to turn it on sometimes, lol. I not sure by your comment if you have seen them while on the Camino? If you have I apologize! And if you have, what do the differnt symbols mean?
If it's just the controls that are the probem, consult 'Dr Google' and open/download the manual for the specific hob . ...The title is a joke, I really appreciate whenever I have the opportunity to cook while on the camino, for just myself or a group...but oh lordy, those digital stove tops hurt my brain! Can anyone recommend a good how to vid or other form of instruction? We don't have anything (I have ever seen) in the U.S. that is similar controls-wise. I have gotten them to work but it was really unclear how. (possibly praying the rosary or swearing at it in Spanish?) THEN, each time I found myself standing in front of one along the way, I was once more trying to crack the code and decipher the characters. Anyone else have this experience? (I also somehow locked myself in a bathroom to on my first camino for almost an hour, if that explains anything.)
Now, who holds the key to this riddle?
Grand idea *if* you have access to wifi/cell service.If it's just the controls that are the probem, consult 'Dr Google' and open/download the manual for the specific hob . ...
I apologise for this, but I thought it would be all Spanish to you rather than GreekRespectfully, even the owner of one of the apartments we rented as a group (when the albergues were full) had to get the neighbor to show me how to use it! It's just a tad confusing. But to clarify, I have used Induction stoves before, but the ones in spain use what seems to be code? So in short, it's the control terminal that's all greek to me. It's not even clear how to turn it on sometimes, lol. I not sure by your comment if you have seen them while on the Camino? If you have I apologize! And if you have, what do the differnt symbols mean?
It’s a long story with a conclusion that ends with me happily clothed in the streets of Lego… but I was *this close* to having to go out in a large towel find my beloved — who had travelled over night and then by train to find me in Lugo and walk the rest of the Primitivo with me — and get him safely back to our little apartment.Omg - the automatic washing machines!!!!!
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