What Is An Induction Cooktop (And Why They’re So Popular)
To an unknowing chef, an induction cooktop might look like magic. However, it’s just science! With the power of electromagnetic energy, our KitchenAid appliances make it so you can touch the cooktop just minutes after you take the pot off.
Induction Cooktop: Benefits, How It Works, and Tips
At Korima, our homes are equipped with top-of-the-line KitchenAid appliances. Within all our kitchens, you’ll find an induction range to enhance cooking performance. Induction cooktops boil water in a flash–much faster than other traditional cooktops. They’re also safer, because you can’t heat up a burner without a pan in place, and the surface quickly cools down when the pan is removed.
According to Consumer Reports, “Induction cooktops and induction ranges generally outperform every other kind of cooktop in Consumer Reports’ tests, delivering fast cooktop heat as well as superb simmering” (Hope, St. John, & Yao, 2025).
But why?
Traditional stoves use a “middleman”--heating a burner or an element which then transfers heat to your pot. Induction skips that step entirely by using electromagnetic currents to turn the cookware itself into the heat source through a simple four step process: The coil: Beneath the sleek glass surface sits a coiled copper wire The current: when turned on, an electromagnetic current flows through the coil. The connection: this current creates a magnetic field that interacts with compatible pots and pans The heat: This interaction creates electrical currents inside the metal of the pan, heating the food quickly while the stovetop stays relatively cool.
Consumer Reports have tested this performance and found that induction is truly the fastest option. They discovered that boiling six quarts of water will approach a boil “2 to 4 minutes sooner than on a gas or electric stove” (Hope, St. John, & Yao, 2025).
This rapid fall in temperature is especially useful when cooking is complete. When the cooktop is off, the flow of electricity to the electromagnetic coils stops. This causes the magnetic field to quickly dissipate, creating the surface to cool down within 1-5 minutes. This makes cooking safer and cleanup easier, since the smooth glass surface can be quickly wiped down.
One important consideration with induction cooktops is the need to replace certain cookware. The electromagnetic waves have to interact with certain types of metal such as “cast iron, steel, or pots and pans that state they are induction ready” (KitchenAid).
Pro-Tip: Not sure if your favorite pot will work? Grab a fridge magnet! If it sticks to the bottom of the pan, you’re ready for induction.
Beyond the cooktop, the oven has several conveniences to help make baking easier. It has several features such as the ability to steam, broil, and even air fry. It also has a proofing compatibility, providing a space for bread to rise in the oven.
Whether you’re a weekend baker or a weeknight speed-cooker, the KitchenAid induction range is the glow-up your cooking routine deserves. Because the technology allows you to cook evenly and at precise temperatures, it’s safer and more efficient than traditional gas or electric ranges. At Korima, we believe your home should work as hard as you do, and with this top-of-the-line tech at your fingertips, gourmet results are just a magnetic pulse away.
Hope, P., St. John, A., & Yao, D. (2025, June 23). Pros and cons of induction cooktops and ranges. Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/ranges/pros-and-cons-of-induction-cooktops-and-ranges-a5854942923/
KitchenAid. (n.d.). What is an induction cooktop and how does it work? KitchenAid. https://www.kitchenaid.com/pinch-of-help/major-appliances/what-is-an-induction-cooktop.html