Induction Cooking
Heat Quickly, Simmer Steadily, Clean Up Easily
Induction cooking technology combines the temperature responsiveness of a gas cooktop with ease of cleaning like an electric cooktop all with a safer, cooler cooking surface.
Profile Induction Cooking Products
The Unlockr: Why Induction Cooking is the Coolest Way to Cook
What is Induction Cooking?
Induction cooking uses a high-frequency induction coil below the cooktop's smooth surface that heats the cookware by a magnetic field rather than using open flames like a gas cooktop or heated coils like an electric cooktop. Induction cooking is the only cooking method that directly generates heat in the cookware itself.
“…one of the best performers in our tests…”
"This induction range is one of the best performers in our tests. Like most induction ranges, this GE heats quickly and simmers steadily, earning a rating of Excellent in our high- and low-heat tests. It has front-mounted digital controls for a sleek look, along with a convection oven, three high-power elements, and a storage drawer beneath the main oven.”
Electromagnetic Energy + Magnetic Pans = Fast, Efficient Induction Heating
The key to induction cooking is electromagnetic energy. This kind of energy is around us every day in the form of AM and FM radio, cell phones, wireless laptops, microwave ovens, infrared, and visible light. It works on a two part system.
First, beneath the ceramic surface of an induction cooking product is a copper coil. When an electrical current is passed through this coil it creates an electromagnetic field of energy. Second, an iron core pan is placed on the cooktop. At this point the pan will start to heat up. The surface stays cool until both these steps are completed. The video below further illustrates the mechanics of induction cooking.
Magnetic Cookware Required for Induction Heating
For your induction range to create heat, the bottom of the pan must contain some iron, which makes the pan able to attract a magnet. You can perform a simple test to see if your pan will work with an induction cooking: If a magnet sticks to the bottom, the pan can be heated on an induction cooktop.
When a magnetic pan is placed on the induction cooking surface unit, the iron molecules in the pan begin to vibrate 20,000-50,000 times per second. The friction between those molecules generates heat and all that heat is created in the bottom of the pan. This is why the surface stays cool while your cookware stays hot.
Superb Performance
Boil water quickly with the induction cooktop high-wattage burner. Receive precise temperature control at all temp settings.
Easy to Clean
Since most of the cooktop is unheated and stays relatively cool, you can avoid burned-on spills and splatters.
Cool to the Touch
Induction cooking only heats the area in direct contact with iron-containing cookware. This means that the induction cooktop surface not covered by cookware remains cool to the touch.
Induction Cooking vs. Gas Cooking & Electric Cooking
| Induction Cooking | Gas Cooking | Electric Cooking | |
| Fast pan heating | | ||
| Burners stay cool to touch | | ||
| Precise temp control | | ||
| WiFi connected | | ||
| Sous vide capability | | ||
| Easy to clean | | |
Induction FAQS
How does induction cooking work?
Induction cooking works by using an electromagnetic field to heat the cookware. This is very different from the traditional gas flame or electric coil cooking experience. Special cookware is also needed. Cookware used on an induction cooktop must have iron content. This is what makes the pan magnetic and allows the transfer of energy to the pan or pot you are using.
Does induction cooking require specific pots and pans?
Yes. In order to create the magnetic field and heat the cookware, the bottom of the cookware must have some iron content. We recommend these cookware materials for best performance: Magnetic stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, enameled magnetic steel or enameled cast iron.
Is induction cooking faster than other types of surface cooking?
Yes. GE Profile induction cooktops heat faster than gas or radiant cooktops. Compared to a radiant cooktop (12 minutes) or gas cooktop (13 3/4 minutes), induction cooktops offer the fastest time to boil; 1.5 gallons of water will boil in as little as 8 1/2 minutes.
Induction Videos
How Induction Works
Induction cooking is a two-part system: An electromagnetic energy field and a pan with an iron based core.
Only the Pan Heats
Because all the energy produced by the surface unit goes into the induction pot or pan, there's no need for a dual, or tri-ring type element.
How to Clean
Since the unheated part of the cooking surface stays relatively cool, spills and splatters don't burn on as easily, making the cooktop easy to wipe clean.
Precise Power and Control
Precision temperature control allows your Induction cooktops to hold a temperature to melt, simmer, or boil.
How Induction Works
Induction cooking is a two-part system: An electromagnetic energy field and a pan with an iron based core.
Only the Pan Heats
Because all the energy produced by the surface unit goes into the induction pot or pan, there's no need for a dual, or tri-ring type element.
How to Clean
Since the unheated part of the cooking surface stays relatively cool, spills and splatters don't burn on as easily, making the cooktop easy to wipe clean.
Precise Power and Control
Precision temperature control allows your Induction cooktops to hold a temperature to melt, simmer, or boil.
Induction Cooktops
- Speedier Cooking
- Superior energy efficiency
- Only the pan heats
- Easy to clean
Induction Ranges
- Professional level heating control
- Accommodates any size pot or pan
- Numerous Safety Features
- Superior energy efficiency