It must be made of a magnetic metal. Induction ranges require cookware that has magnetic properties. Why? Induction cooktops facilitate heat conduction by creating an electromagnetic field underneath ...

Fact: Just because a package or product listing describes a cookware set as induction-safe, that doesn’t mean it will actually cook well on an induction stovetop. In a lot of cases, the pot will heat ...

Often hailed as the future of cooking, induction cooktops come with a long list of benefits. A sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to electric and gas ranges, induction burners heat up ...

Unlike gas or radiant electric stoves, induction technology heats pans directly and very quickly. Because the cooktop surface itself doesn’t get that hot, it’s also especially easy to clean. The only ...

When you take a look at CR’s ratings of induction cooktops and induction ranges, it’s stunning how well they do in our tests. The top-rated induction range gets an almost perfect score, and the ...

Which induction cookware set is best? Induction burners work very differently than traditional burners. Instead of heating a pan using a flame or radiant heat, they use powerful magnets to cause the ...

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