LG Cooktops 30 Inch Electric Induction Cooktop - LCE30845

Are Induction Cooktops Safe to Use? Unlike traditional electric or gas cooktops, the surface of an induction cooktop is cognizant of safety because only the bottom of the pot is heated. As with every kitchen activity, caution must be taken. In this case a burn can still result from skin coming into contact with the pot, or with the cooktop surface immediately after a pot is taken off. But these risks are far less severe than if one’s skin comes into contact with the high temperatures attained by flames or the electric heating elements on traditional cooktops. Moreover, induction cooktops are faster and more energy-efficient than traditional cooktops—the latter because induction cookers don’t displace warm air around the room as with other cooking systems.

Is Induction Cooking Better Than Gas or Electric Cooking? Induction cooktops are more advantageous than conventional gas flame or electric cooktops because they provides vastly improved thermal efficiency, rapid heating, and greater heat consistency—not to mention a significantly greater degree of control than gas.

Boiling-times depend on the power of the induction cooktop. About three minutes with a 3,600-watt induction cooktop and roughly ten minutes for a 1,200-watt cooktop—both much faster than conventional electric or gas systems. The speed benefits of induction cooking are most prevalent in stir-frying, as a thin pan with three tablespoons of oil may heat to stir-fry temperature within ten seconds.

In addition to the increased safety and speed of induction cooktops, they are also easier to clean because the cooking surface is flat and smooth. Additionally, food cannot burn onto the cooking surface, since the surface itself never gets hot. LG is a leader in induction technology and offers cutting-edge induction cooktops to meet every customer’s need.