16 The Copper Chef Induction Cooktop™
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
A great test is the magnetic test. Take any magnet and see if it is attracted
You might want to go shopping with your magnet.
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
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.
The cooktop itself barely gets warm, except directly beneath the cooking
vessel. As soon as the cooking vessel is removed from the stovetop the
beneath the pot takes a bit of time to cool… avoid touching it.
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
not to slide rough-bottomed cookware on the surface.
Absolutely! Burning gas vaporizes by-products that eventually condense
and settle on the surface of the cooktop. Induction cooking limits these
it is a lot easier to wipe down than gas type burners.
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