The easy answer…quickly. Induction cooking uses electromagnets to create an alternating electric field, which transfers energy to your cookware, saving much of the energy usually lost in the transfer. Most gas burners waste up to 70% of their energy because the flames heat the air around the pot. Electric coils are more efficient, losing only around 30% percent, but induction cooktops utilize up to 90% of their energy.
The glass ceramic surface of the cooktop remains cool to the touch, only warming where the pot and cooktop touch, as the pot transfers some of its heat back to the cooktop. The really great feature of these cooktops is the speed at which they get the job done. Boil a pot of water in ¼ to ½ the normal time. One thing to keep in mind before purchasing an induction cooktop, is they require specific types of cookware to function. Cast iron, steel and some magnetic stainless steel are the types of cookware that will work on an induction cooktop. You can check your cookware by taking a refrigerator magnet, if it sticks to the bottom of your pot or pan, it will work with an induction cooktop.
The Summit line of induction cooktops come with a complimentary 7-piece cookware set, so you don’t have to worry whether or not your cookware will be acceptable to use. They have single zone and double zone models and are either portable or built-in. One of the single zone cooktops, the SINCFS1 is a portable unit, so you can use it anywhere in the kitchen, or move it to the dining room to keep your cooked dishes warm.
While induction cooking is not the choice for everyone, the ease of temperature control, safety, ease of cleaning and energy efficiency, make this an appliance worth looking into when planning an addition or change in your cooktop.
The glass ceramic surface of the cooktop remains cool to the touch, only warming where the pot and cooktop touch, as the pot transfers some of its heat back to the cooktop. The really great feature of these cooktops is the speed at which they get the job done. Boil a pot of water in ¼ to ½ the normal time. One thing to keep in mind before purchasing an induction cooktop, is they require specific types of cookware to function. Cast iron, steel and some magnetic stainless steel are the types of cookware that will work on an induction cooktop. You can check your cookware by taking a refrigerator magnet, if it sticks to the bottom of your pot or pan, it will work with an induction cooktop.
The Summit line of induction cooktops come with a complimentary 7-piece cookware set, so you don’t have to worry whether or not your cookware will be acceptable to use. They have single zone and double zone models and are either portable or built-in. One of the single zone cooktops, the SINCFS1 is a portable unit, so you can use it anywhere in the kitchen, or move it to the dining room to keep your cooked dishes warm.
While induction cooking is not the choice for everyone, the ease of temperature control, safety, ease of cleaning and energy efficiency, make this an appliance worth looking into when planning an addition or change in your cooktop.
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