Save a lot of energy by cooking with a lid
“The simple practice of putting a lid on a pot during cooking can cut energy use by 8-fold.” – Study from Yale University.1
If you usually cook without a lid, there is a lot of energy to save. According to studies, you can reduce energy consumption by up to 8 times simply by using a lid. Of course, this varies depending on the type of cooktop, cookware, and the food you’re preparing.
With Ztove, it’s easy to cook with a lid. When boiling potatoes or pasta, you can set the temperature to 100°C. Your food will cook a bit more slowly than if it’s at a rolling boil, but it will taste better because fewer minerals are boiled out into the water, and you’ll save a lot of energy.
Use automatic programs and save even more
With Ztove’s free app, you can easily start automatic programs designed to give you perfect results while saving as much energy as possible.
Learn more about how our rice cooker program or potato program works here.
We’ve tested the energy savings when boiling with the lid slightly open compared to our program, which allows you to use a tight-fitting lid and take advantage of residual heat.
The traditional method: Potatoes boiled with the lid slightly ajar for 30 minutes.
Ztove’s automatic program: Potatoes boiled with a tight-fitting lid for 20 minutes and then using residual heat for 10 minutes.
Result: Save 38% energy 
Ztove’s program uses only 0.279 kWh compared to 0.455 kWh using the traditional method. This means you can reduce energy consumption by 38% by using Ztove’s program to boil potatoes, compared to the traditional method.
- https://environment-review.yale.edu/how-cooking-method-and-practice-affects-energy-consumption-0
Get Started with Ztove
Would you like to cook with temperature instead of levels 1-9? Then Ztove should be your next cooktop.
When you purchase a Ztove, you’ll receive a free 24 cm frying pan and a 3L pot. You can use your old pots and pans as usual with levels 1-9.
Bring Ztove to Your Kitchen
Would you prefer cooking with precise temperatures from 0–250°C instead of levels 1–9? Then Ztove should be your next induction hob.
When you purchase a Ztove, you’ll receive a free 24 cm frying pan and a 3 L pot. You can also use your existing pots and pans with the traditional 1–9 settings.