Glass ceramic cooktops have several advantages over traditional electric or gas ranges. Professional chefs might rave about the precise heat control of a gas flame, but induction cooktops offer high ...

Unlike gas or radiant electric stoves, induction technology heats pans directly and very quickly. Because the cooktop surface itself doesn’t get that hot, it’s also especially easy to clean. The only ...

Induction —which relies on magnetic properties to heat instead of a live flame or hot coil — has certain advantages over gas or radiant-electric heat, but it isn’t for every cook. Here’s what you need ...