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5 benefits of everyday induction cooking

Induction cooktops and ranges are a growing segment of the market, which has raised questions as to whether they’re worth the hype. This guide explores the benefits of induction cooking to help you decide if it’s right for your kitchen and cooking.

What is induction cooking & how does it work?

Induction cooking is a method that uses electromagnetic waves to transform compatible pots and pans into a heat source. After turning on an induction cooktop or range, a magnetic current travels through a copper coil beneath a ceramic glass surface, heating up the cookware.

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Is an induction cooktop right for you?

There are many benefits associated with induction cooking. Let’s review some of them to help you decide if it’s the best option for your kitchen.

Person selecting a cooking setting on an induction cooktop

1. Temperature control

Induction cooking produces direct heat that responds rapidly to changes in temperature, allowing you to quickly switch from a rolling boil to a gentle simmer.

Select KitchenAid^® induction cooktops feature Temp Cook™ Induction Technology, letting you set an exact temperature, between 120°F and 400°F, for control that’s far more precise than the traditional low, medium, and high settings.

Pasta boiling in a pot on an induction cooktop

2. Fast heating

Induction cooking heats quickly by transferring energy directly to compatible pots and pans. This prevents heat or energy from being lost as it travels between the cooking surface and your food. Whether you’re boiling water to make a delicious homemade gnocchi or heating a frying pan to perfectly sear a steak, induction cooking’s quick heating time often reduces how long you have to wait for your cookware to reach a desired temperature.

Closeup of an induction cooktop’s surface

3. Cool cooking surface

Since induction technology works by transferring heat directly to cookware, the cooking surface usually remains cooler while also cooling quickly once it’s turned off. That means that you don’t have to wait too long to clean any sauce splatters or pasta water spills off the surface once you’re finished cooking.

Pasta sauce cooking on an induction cooktop

4. Easy-to-clean surface

The quick-cooling surface of an induction cooktop is relatively easy to clean. Since the cooking surface doesn’t achieve high temperatures, messes aren’t as likely to bake onto the surface and become stubborn to remove. This means you can simply wipe them away shortly after you’re done cooking.

5. Energy efficiency

According to ENERGY STAR^®, Induction technology can be:

5-10% more efficient than electric radiant heating.
Up to three times more energy-efficient than gas.

Since induction turns cookware into a heating source, warmth has less opportunity to seep into the room. This can potentially reduce the stress placed on your home’s HVAC system.

Explore KitchenAid^® induction cooktops and ranges

KitchenAid^® induction cooktops and ranges deliver powerful performance, helping expand your culinary ambitions. Shop select KitchenAid^® models equipped with features like Temp Cook™ Smart Presets that hold the ideal temperature for popular cooking methods and notify you when to add ingredients, and the WipeClean™ Coating, the easiest induction cooktop coating to clean¹, which eliminates scraping, intense scrubbing, and harsh cleaners.

1. When compared with a cooktop with the same heating technology at a similar power output.

Thinking of switching to induction? Here’s what to know

Induction cooking technology differs from gas-powered or electric radiant heat. The first thing to note is that rapid heating takes some getting used to, so it’s recommended to monitor your food closely as it cooks to help prevent overcooking. Another change is that you won’t be able to use any cooking technique that requires an open flame.

Remember, induction technology requires compatible cookware made from cast iron or other magnetic materials. Any pot or pan made from aluminum, copper, glass, or ceramic will not be compatible.

Is induction cooking right for you?

Deciding whether an induction cooktop or range is right for you depends on your preferences and cooking style. Induction might make sense for your kitchen if you own compatible cookware and want the combination of an electric cooktop’s easy-to-clean surface and a gas model’s responsive control.

Explore KitchenAid^® cooktops

KitchenAid brand offers cooktop options designed to help bring your favourite recipes to life. Explore KitchenAid^® gas, electric, and induction cooktops to find the model that matches your cooking preferences and personal style.