How Induction Cooking Works

Induction cooking generates heat by combining electricity and the magnetic properties found in most pots and pans. The cooktop remains perfectly cool to the touch until you place your induction-compatible pan onto the glass surface to begin the heating process. Once your pan is placed, it will quickly and precisely heat to the selected temperature. Most high-quality pans will work with induction cooking. If you want to be sure, you can test them by holding a magnet to the base. If the magnet sticks, your cookware will work with induction.

[fyfrod]

I am interested in a new induction cooktop. I have a broken GE cooktop with a down vent that needs replacing. Does Bosch have a 30-inch model with a down vent available in the US? When googling I see some options but they appear to only be available overseas. Am I missing something? I see the telescoping vent that is available but I would prefer a built-in vent.

[GPSniper]

how long does it take for water to boil compare to gas?

[JonLane]

PLEASE DO NOT BUT A BELLING INDUCTION HOB!!! We purchased a Belling Cookcentre in November 2021 and the Induction hob is terrible. It pulses on and off like no other Induction hob. We have had a Bosch for 10 years and it was wonderful, and even a small Tefal one was good, but this Belling one is awful. We have raised it as an issue with Belling but have been told "that's the way it works", and so far told they will not change it or refund us. We are so disappointed, as it makes cooking food at low temperatures almost impossible. For example at level 3 it is ON for 0.5 seconds and then OFF for 7.5 seconds. At level 4 it is on for 1 second and then off for 7 seconds. At level 5 it is on for 1.5 seconds and then off for 6.5 seconds. Even at level 7 it is on for 3.5 seconds and then off for 4.5 seconds! This exaggerated pulsing is awful.

[nttk]

No, this does not explain "How Induction Cooking Works"