Basics of Induction Cooktops

If you’re looking to cut down on messes and save energy while cooking, an induction cooktop is an excellent choice. Learn the basics of induction cooktops in this video by The Home Depot:

Induction cooktops target your pots and pans directly using electromagnetic fields rather than radiant heat. This means your pots and pans will get heat faster and waste less energy. Induction cooktops work with cookware that contains metal, especially on the bottom. To determine if your cookware is compatible, place a magnet on the bottom. If it strongly sticks, it will work.

Induction cooktops are also safer to use. If you mistakenly turn on an induction burner without the appropriate cookware, the surface won’t get hot. Also, once you remove the cookware, the heating stops.

Finally, temperature control is a key feature of induction cooktops and often the most important feature for serious cooks. They offer more precise heating control than gas or electric cooktops, with more settings and better performance at lower temperatures.