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The Power Copper Chef Induction Cooktop™
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Can I use any type of pot to cook on induction?
No. Only pots with a “ferrous” or iron composition will work on induction. That means items made of glass, copper,
ceramic, or aluminum will not work. Cast iron, enamelware, and some stainless steel will work.
2
How do I know if my cookware is induction compatible?
A great test is the magnetic test. Take any magnet and see if it is attracted to the base of your pot.
Some pots are advertised as induction capable. You might want to go shopping with your magnet.
3
Does induction cooking require special techniques?
Induction cooking is so much more powerful than any other method so you need to become accustomed
to its efficiency. You will need to familiarize yourself with the settings used for different purposes. A common
problem for new users is that in the beginning they may overcook food as they don’t realize how much heat
is generated so quickly. If you are new to induction cooking we recommend practicing by boiling a pot of water.
Repeat this several times with different size pots and pans and with different levels of water on different heat
settings. You will soon get a good feel for how quickly the pot heats up. This absolutely can change the way
you cook – if you are busy and you need to attend to another task, for example answer the door or phone,
you should set the Unit to OFF until you return. When you return, the pot heats up instantly.
4
Does the Cooktop get hot?
The cooktop itself barely gets warm, except directly beneath the cooking vessel. As soon as the cooking vessel is
removed from the stovetop the element turns off and automatically cools down. However, the surface just beneath
the pot takes a bit of time to cool… avoid touching it.
5
Isn’t the Cooktop glass? Will it scratch or crack?
The cooktop is made of ceramic glass, as on “smoothtop” stoves. Ceramic glass is very strong
and tolerates very high temperatures and sudden temperature changes. Ceramic glass is very tough,
but if you drop a heavy item such as a cast iron skillet, it may crack. In everyday use however it is highly unlikely
to crack. Scratching can occur from carelessness. Be careful not to slide rough-bottomed cookware on the surface.
6
Is an induction stovetop easy to keep clean?
Absolutely! Burning gas vaporizes by-products that eventually condense and settle on the surface of the cooktop.
Induction cooking limits these by-products and therefore makes cleaning easier. Also as the surface is flat it is a lot
easier to wipe down than gas type burners.
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