Monday, September 21, 2009

Induction Cooktop Review: Kyowa KW-3631

I've had the Kyowa KW-3631 for two months and it has served me well. This particular model is generally black in color which exudes a neutral clean look. It operates with 4 power levels:
  • 400W (140 degrees Celsius)
  • 700W (200 degrees Celsius)
  • 1000W (250 degrees Celsius)
  • 1300W (275 degrees Celsius)
The model also has timer features. Users can set the timer in 10 minute and/or 1 minute chunks. This is essential in ensuring that the food being prepared is cooked in the correct amount of time. It also has several modes of operation:
  • Milk
  • Soup
  • Boil
  • Cooking
  • Steam
  • Fry Vegetables
  • Chafing Dish
  • BBQ
Of these modes, the Milk mode is a bit different as the other modes simply sets the power level automatically. Whem set in milk mode, the display will not indicate the power level that the device is using. Also, the timer function is only available when the device is in Chafing Dish Mode. When in this mode, users can also adjust the power level manually by pressing the Plus or Minus button. 

Cooking soup based dishes is very easy with this appliance. You just set the timer to the appropriate value and leave the pot alone. It does take a bit of getting used to when it comes to frying stuff. See the other articles on this site for some tips on cooking with induction and step by step recipes to get you started. 

For the price of PHP 1,200.00 at SM Megamall's home section, the Kyowa KW-3631 is a steal and will provide you with a gentle introduction to the world of induction cooking. I only wish that there was a power setting that will allow simmering i.e. generating a temperature a little less than 100 degrees Celsius.
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16 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I have a Kyowa induction cooker too but the fan is causes noise. Is it really like that?

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  2. UnknownNovember 25, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Where can we find the service station of kyowa. I think mine needs some check up

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  3. Jack CuervoApril 26, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    @scior

    Yap, the fan noise is normal, even the frequency you could hear it, it's normal too.

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  4. winterfilthJune 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    hi, i was searching for help with kyowa induction stoves when i came across your blog. my roommate owns the exact same model KW3631 as well, but she hasn't used it in over a year, i think.

    anyway we cooked pasta with it the other night and it was working perfectly well, but yesterday when i turned it on, it just gave me an error message. i tried it again this morning, but it still refuses to work again. any idea how this could be fixed? i don't have any numbers for the service station and the box for the stove is already long gone, along with the manual.

    sorry for the trouble and thank you so much!

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    1. artIDsgnJune 19, 2013 at 5:22 AM

      i have the same trouble too... have you fixed it? how? thanks!

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    2. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Same here!;howd u fix it help???

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    3. UnknownAugust 27, 2016 at 10:52 PM

      Take note of the error code... You can check it with the manual.

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  5. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    check your cookware... not all cookware works for an induction cooker...if a magnet sticks to the bottom of your cookware, you can use it.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 31, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Hi! can i have a copy of kyowa induction cooker manual? pls?

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  7. Lune GoddessMarch 7, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Is it energy efficient?

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  8. Lune GoddessMarch 7, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Is it energy efficient?

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  9. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    HELP. It was working perfectly for the last 2days. Then last night while i was boilin champorado it suddenly stop and gave me an error message. Until today whenever i turn it on the EO msg still shows up. Help olease

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    1. undefined authorJuly 25, 2016 at 9:31 AM

      The E0 message indicated that the cookware you're using isn't compatible with the stove. Most store bought cookware have icons at their bottom to indicate their compatibility with certain stoves if the cookware doesn't have any indication its not made to be used with the stove.

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    2. UnknownAugust 27, 2016 at 10:56 PM

      While boiling? Meaning it's working then it stopped?
      Then it all shows E0 always? Try changing your kitchen ware.
      Or have it at kyowa's sc, maybe the sensor is defective.

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  10. AnonymousJune 11, 2019 at 3:08 AM

    disappointed with this product, i bought it on november 2018 and it suddenly stop working, short circuit. since i lost the receipt, no warranty

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