{"id":11650,"date":"2022-06-09T05:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T05:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/?p=11650"},"modified":"2022-10-10T23:03:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T23:03:04","slug":"how-to-use-an-induction-cooker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/how-to-use-an-induction-cooker\/","title":{"rendered":"Using A Ceramic Cooktop (Without Scratching It)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Induction cooktops are increasing in popularity for good reasons. If you are considering an induction cooker, there are a few things you might want to know to enjoy using it. In this article, I cover how to use an induction cooker and how to care for it for longer satisfaction. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \"Frigidaire<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wrote about portable induction cooktops, <\/a>which covers how this type of cooking system works. I’ve also covered how induction cooktops compare with electric and gas<\/a>. One of the advantages to owning an induction cooktop<\/a> is safety, and another is energy savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stand out feature about induction cookers is that they use electromagnetism to generate heat vs the traditional cooktops, which rely on radiant heat. It needs an induction compatible pot or pan positioned on the cooking zone to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use an induction cooktop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following is a guide to induction cooker usage starting with the three basic rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basics of using an induction cooker:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Induction suitable cookware <\/strong>
    You’ll need     induction-ready cookware<\/a>. If you aren’t sure whether your existing pans are induction-ready, use this trick…get a magnet and see if it sticks to the base of the pan. If it does, you have a compatible pan.

    If not, you need to get yourself a new pan to use with this type of cooktop. Match the pan with the coil. This means that the magnetic part of the base matches the size tof the coil. When centered, the pan should completely cover the coil.

    Ensure the pans sit well and don’t wobble when in contact with the cooktop. This means you need flat-bottomed pans, as these will sit level.
    <\/li>
  2. Use only non-metal utensils with your cookware<\/strong>
    This is important! To avoid any current flowing through your body, use only nonmetal spoons or utensils, e.g. made from bamboo or silicone.
    <\/li>
  3. Operate controls to select cooking zone and heat settings<\/strong>
    How to operate induction stove: The cooker will have an ‘on’ switch to turn it on (depending on the model). If you aren’t sure check the instructions that came with the appliance.

    Place the pot or pan on the induction cooktop, select the relevant cooking zone and then choose the temperature setting. The cooktop will detect the ferromagnetic base and start to heat immediately.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Rather than knobs, modern cooktops have controls sensitive to touch<\/strong>, like this one in the video. Although cooktops will slightly differ, you might find the following helpful…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n