Viking Induction Cooktops
Residential induction cooktops are becoming more popular because they are easy to clean (the surface is flat and continuous–no bumps or indentions at the burners) and they are more efficient than electric or gas cooktops. Also unlike tradition burners, induction cooktops stay cool to the touch and only heat the pan, so it’s hard to burn yourself.
Wondering how induction cooktops work or what exactly is involved? According to The Induction Cooktop, a short article that describes the technology, “Each hob contains one or more coils made of ferromagnetic material. When an alternating current is passed through these coils, a magnetic field of the same frequency is produced. If a magnetic-based pan is placed on the hob, the magnetic field induces a current in the pan. The internal resistance of the pan causes heat to be dissipated, following the Joule effect. Thus it is the pan itself, and not the cooktop, that heats up and cooks the food. Once the pan is removed from the cooktop, the energy transfer stops. The result is a flame-less method of cooking in which it is nearly impossible to start a fire by forgetting to turn off the stove.”
Induction ranges aren’t cheap, however, and prices for the Viking Induction Cooktop start at around $2,000 and go up depending on size.
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