Sanford 2200W Infrared Cooker with Ceramic Heating Element and Digital Touch Controls - SF5195IC

The important difference between infrared and induction: an infrared cooker works with every kind of cookware you already own. Induction only heats magnetic pans, which means replacing your aluminium and glass pots; the Sanford SF5195IC heats the ceramic surface directly, so your existing sufurias, clay pots, glass and aluminium all work unchanged. That alone makes it the practical choice for most Kenyan kitchens. At 2200W it boils and fries at a genuine pace, and the ceramic heating element with digital display and finger-touch controls means precise, repeatable settings rather than a vague knob. It is also a serious backup: when gas runs out mid-cooking, a countertop cooker on mains power saves the meal — and it costs far less to run than a full electric hob.

Specifications

Buying guide

Choose infrared over induction if you do not want to buy new pots — that is the whole decision, and it is usually decisive. Induction is faster and more efficient but only works with magnetic-base cookware; infrared heats anything, including clay and glass. The trade-offs to know: infrared surfaces stay hot after switching off, so treat the plate as dangerous for several minutes afterwards, and they are slightly slower to respond to setting changes than induction. Practical use: keep the glass surface clean and free of grit, since anything trapped under a heavy pot can scratch or crack it; never slide heavy pots across it, lift them; and give the unit ventilation clearance at the sides. Wipe spills once cool rather than while hot. Use flat-based pans for good contact, and remember it draws 2200W, so avoid running it on the same socket as other heavy appliances.

How it compares

Against an induction cooker, this works with all your existing cookware where induction requires magnetic pans, though induction is faster and more efficient. Compared with a gas burner, this needs no cylinder and gives precise digital control, but depends on mains power. Against a full electric hob, a countertop unit costs a fraction and can be stored away or moved. Against a hot plate with a coil, ceramic infrared heats more evenly and is far easier to clean.

Frequently asked questions

Will my existing pots work on it?
Yes — infrared heats the surface directly, so aluminium, clay, glass and steel all work. That is the main advantage over induction, which only heats magnetic cookware.

How does it compare with induction?
Induction is faster and more efficient but requires magnetic-base pans. Infrared works with everything you already own and is slightly slower to respond to setting changes.

Is the surface dangerous after cooking?
Yes — infrared plates stay hot for several minutes after switching off. Treat the surface as hot until it has fully cooled, and only wipe spills once cool.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Sanford 20L Microwave Oven 1150W with 6 Power Levels, Defrost and Interior Light - SF5629MO
• Sanford 2.8L Rice Cooker 1000W with Non-Stick Inner Pot, Steamer and Keep-Warm - SF1196RC
• Sanford 1.8L Rice Cooker 700W with Steamer, Non-Stick Inner Pot and Keep-Warm - SF2501RC

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.