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Advantages of
induction cooking
Induction cooking
Suitable pans
Induction cooking involves a radical change to the traditional
method of heating, as the heat is generated directly in the
pan. For this reason, it offers a number of advantages:
Greater speed in cooking and frying; as the pan is
heated directly.
Reduced energy consumption
Cleaner and easier to use; spilt food does not burn as
much on the hob.
Cooking control and safety; the hob supplies or cuts off
the heat as soon as the controls are operated. The
Induction hotplate stops supplying heat if the pan is
removed before the power has been switched off.
Ferromagnetic pans are the only pans which are suitable for
induction cooking. They can be made of:
enameled steel
cast iron
specially designed cookware for induction cooking
made from stainless steel
Special pans for induction cooking.
Other types of special pans are available for induction
cooking, where the base of the pan is not entirely
ferromagnetic. Check the diameter as this could affect the
pan detection as well as the cooking results.
Checking pans using a magnet.
To find out whether the pans are suitable, check that they
are attracted to a magnet.
The manufacturer will usually indicate if their pans are
suitable for induction cooking.
