Introduction To Induction Cooking; How Induction Cooking Works - Electrolux E36IC75FSS Service Manual

INTRODUCTION TO INDUCTION COOKING

How Induction Cooking Works

Induction cooking uses high frequency magnetic energy to heat the cooking utensil when it is placed
over the induction coil. The induction fi elds have no affect on non magnetic surfaces such as paper,
plastic, glass, ceramic, or non ferrous metals like aluminum, copper etc.
An induction cooking system requires two key
components to operate.
The fi rst component is the induction coil or ele-
ment. This coil generates the magnetic induction
fi eld needed for induction cooking.
The second key component is the cooking utensil
or pan with a bottom constructed of material that
will attract a magnet.
If a magnet will not stick to the bottom of the pan it
can not be used for induction cooking.
When the proper type of pan is placed over the
induction coil and the coil is energized it generates
a fi eld of magnetic waves that cause the bottom of
the pan to heat.
Induction cooking is highly effi cient since the en-
ergy created by the induction fi elds is not wasted
by heating the glass and surrounding area of the
cooktop surface.
Due to this increased effi ciency the contents of
the pan are heated more quickly than with gas
burners or traditional radiant electric and coil
elements.
Since the induction fi elds heat only into the
cooking utensil the surrounding surface remains
cooler than with traditional cooktops.
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