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Induction in 2-phase connection possible
It has taken some years, but the switch to induction is no longer a discussion for many consumers. The real question is often more practical in nature: will it technically fit in my home? With the introduction of Dynamic Power Limitation (DPL) by Bertazzoni, this question is now fully answered.
Whereas a full-sized induction stove traditionally requires a 3-phase connection, a large proportion of Dutch homes have a standard 2-phase cooking group. Kitchen retailers noticed that there was a clear barrier here for years. No 3-phase? Then things got complicated. Dynamic Power Limitation (DPL) offers a solution and this is fully embraced by stove specialist Bertazzoni. But how exactly does this work?
In the traditional situation, oven and cooktop operated as separate systems. The oven had its own group, the cooktop two separate groups. The power was fixed. What was intended for the oven could not go to the cooktop and vice versa. That automatically meant a 3-phase connection. With the ability to opt for DPL within their stove division, Bertazzoni takes a different approach. Oven and cooktop are controlled through one central motherboard. Smart algorithms continuously monitor total power consumption and dynamically distribute the available power to the functions that are currently active.
And note that the classic 3-phase connection can still be chosen at installation. Bertazzoni wants to leave that freedom to the end user. Something the average consumer is also looking for. Freedom of choice. But with DPL enabled, a 2-phase connection is now also possible.
According to Erik van Berkel, co-owner of Bertazzoni Benelux BV, this makes it a conscious choice. “Many homes simply do not have a 3-phase connection in the kitchen. Then, as a manufacturer, you should not keep thinking from the ideal technical situation, but from the customer's practice. We always consider that important at Bertazzoni. With DPL we are really making an induction stove accessible to many more households.”
The technology becomes really clear when you look at a normal cooking situation. Suppose the consumer is cooking pasta. A large pan of water is boiling on high power. In a second pan, the sauce is simmering. At the same time, the end user slides a dish of lasagna into the oven. During preheating, the oven temporarily demands some extra power. The stove's system then automatically distributes the available power. In the process, the cooktop may receive slightly less power for a very short time, but without visibly disrupting the cooking process. Once the oven reaches temperature, the situation changes. The heating elements are not switched on continuously, but turn on and off briefly at intervals to retain the required heat. At these moments, additional power is released to the cooking zones. So the stove constantly redistributes power. And the user? They don't really notice it. Moreover, in practice almost nobody uses all cooking zones simultaneously at maximum power while the oven is still running at full capacity. DPL's technology responds to that realistic use. Van Berkel explains: “It's not about less power, but about smarter use of the available power. The cooking result remains central. An absolute prerequisite for Bertazzoni.”
For the kitchen industry, this means more installation freedom. A Bertazzoni induction stove with DPL can be connected to a standard 2-phase cooking group, as found in many existing homes and rental properties. In many cases, this avoids costly grid reinforcement or meter cabinet modification.
Bertazzoni has been known for generations for its Italian design and powerful range stoves. With DPL, the brand adds a practical innovation that responds to the realities of the Benelux market.
The choice of a 3-phase connection remains where available. But thanks to DPL, this is no longer a hard requirement. With this, Bertazzoni combines its Italian design and performance with a solution that also fits technically into the home
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