Knowledge Center for Induction Cooking:
Induction Cooktops and Induction Cookware

What are the benefits of cooking with an induction cooktop?

• Safer: there are no open flames and the surface remains cool to the touch.
• Faster: heating and temperature adjustments are immediate, saving you up to 50% of the cooking time compared to more traditional methods
• Even Heating: hot spots and rings are avoided because the bottom of your cookware heats uniformly
• Easy Cleaning: the surface is flat and smooth; spills and overflows do not stick to the cooktop, so they can easily be wiped away
• Efficient: induction cooking uses more than 90% of the energy producted. Induction recognizes the base of cookware, directly heating on the diameter of the pot, so very little energy is wasted.

How does induction work?

• an induction cooktop holds a series of burners called induction coils (based on magnetic principles)
• these coils generate magnetic fields that induct a warming reaction in steel and iron-based pots and pans.

• the cookware itself heats the food, not the stove.
   

In-Depth Induction Cooking Explained Series

1. Induction Cooking Explained Part 1 - What is Induction Cooking
   Induction cooking is a form of electric cooking that uses an electromagnetic field to heat the cooking vessel. Whereas a traditional electric cooking element uses electric resistance to heat an element, which then transfers its heat to the cooking vessel via conduction, an inductive cooking element does not heat up but rather heats the cooking vessel directly. Read more...
    
2. Induction Cooking Explained Part 2 - Advantages of Induction Cooking
   

   Compared with traditional electric cooktops, induction cooktops:

   • Heat more rapidly
   • Respond more quickly to changes in power settings
   • Are easier to clean
   • Are safer
   • Are more energy efficient
   • Release less waste heat into the kitchen
   Read more...
    
3. Induction Cooking Explained Part 3: Things to Consider Before Purchasing an Induction Cooktop
   Before purchasing an induction cooktop, there are several things that you should consider, such as Cookware Compatibility, Electric Power Considerations... Read more...
    
4. Induction Cooking Explained Part 4: Cookware for Induction Cooking
   What cookware are induction ready? Read here...