How Induction Cooking Works

[chuym249]

if the magnet does not stick to the bottom of the pan... then you will get cracked stove top.

[GEAppliances]

@chuym249 Actually, that is not true. If the pan is not of a magnetic content, no heat will be produced. Thanks, Megan from GE

[330MillionGods]

Why it does not work when utensil is empty or cotains solids such as bread slices. ?

[GEAppliances]

@330MillionGods Can you please email us at eresponse@ge.com with a few more details so we can help answer your question? Thanks, Megan from GE

[ruwan591]

so isn't there anyway I can use a Full Al pot? I have a Pressure cooker made from fully non magnetic bottom, guessing its Al, is there a way to use it?

[GEAppliances]

@ruwan591 Sorry, unfortunately you can't use the non-magnetic pressure cooker on the induction stove. Thanks, Megan from GE

[SuperAWaC]

@ruwan591 You could always get a small block of iron and drop that into the bottom of the cooker. Might end up melting a hole in it, though.

[MidnightMarrow]

@ruwan591 Put a square plate of metal underneath perhaps?

[EvasiveEvo]

I have that same cooktop in the video and it cooks tea in under 2 minutes, but i have to use a spoon to mix it or else the milk gets burned. Its even worse if I cook at a low heat. Is there a solution to use this?

[GEAppliances]

@EvasiveEvo Hi! Here are a few suggestions for you:

Use the smallest burner if not already

Try a thicker bottom pan. One with an aluminum core will distribute the heat more evenly

Hope this helps! Thanks, Megan from GE

[siffudy]

what type of utensils can be used for this stove, teflon ware or stainless steel

[GEAppliances]

@siffudy Cookware for induction cooktops should be made of magnetic stainless steel, cast iron, enameled steel or a combination of these materials. More information can be found at geappliances. com. Hope this helps! Melissa from GE.

[greatidea11]

Great explanation

[TheRealFlamingNinja]

Saying that the copper core doesn't heat up isn't exactly scientific.

[ImJustSlime]

What happens if you put a rare earth magnet ontop of it?

[GEAppliances]

@ImJustSlime If a rare-earth magnet (REM), such as neodymium, is smaller than the minimum pot diameter for the particular induction element, then nothing will happen. This goes for things like spoons, forks, coins, etc. The cooktop has a sensor that only allows activation of the induction element when a pan of the right dimensions is placed on it. Hope this helps! Thanks, Megan from GE

[ferbrz]

@GEAppliances That wasn't the question posed by this person. The question was what WOULD happen if a rare earth magnet was placed on it. Just answer the question if you want to be helpful... you replied something completely irrelevant, about a sensor. You should address what would the cooktop do if the sensor thought it was a pot. What would happen in that case?

[bobthescienceman]

chuck norris uses his mind to cook his food

[hughezee]

doent it give you cancer..

like mobile phone waves etc

[GEAppliances]

@hughezee Based on recommendations by NCDRH, an agency of the Federal Government, we are confident that there is no risk to humans from magnetic fields produced by the product. Thanks, Megan from GE 

[hughezee]

@GEAppliances

caution ..........

(CNN) -- Radiation from cell phones can possibly cause cancer, according to the World Health Organization. The agency now lists mobile phone use in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform.

[ctoon6]

@hughezee theres one problem with your logic, you got your information from the communist news network. let me ask you this? light is the same type of energy as the energy given off by cell phones and radio towers and such. do you get cancer from visible light? a simple look at the electromagnetic spectrum shows you that you are wrong. although electromagnetic radiation from unstable isotopes can cause damage, they are still very far from the types normal people use.

[kght222]

@ctoon6 you get cancer from many types of light, that includes radio frequencies, microwaves, and infrared. both radio waves and light are electromagnetic waves, do you get the idea? the difference is frequency.

[kght222]

@ctoon6 phaw should have read your comment closer, sorry.

[ethan1142028]

@hughezee WOW, I MEAN WOW. LEARN SCIENCE DUMBASS.

[hughezee]

@ethan1142028 grow up..... hey everyone, look at his channel hes still playing little boys computer games and he 38.

Enough said

[peterfaj]

@hughezee mobile phone waves don't give you cancer. The short wavelength electro-magnetic radiation (like gamma rays or x-rays) causes cancer.

[fragglesparky]

its a brilliant concept, efficient too

[UniversalExpanse]

correct me if im wrong, but i guessed the magnetic field created by the stove coil induces a eddy current in the pan, since the large area of the plate will have no resistance to oppose the induced current the pan heats up. Thats just a guess though ! except my theory fails when i think a eddy current can be induced in any metal not just ferrous metals

[14Mentalist]

how soon do you get hot water god dam i want one

[L1J7E]

@14Mentalist if you boil a whole pot of water,about 12 mins.

[14Mentalist]

@L1J7E thats very quick i would get one but i cant as i have many reaoson against having one but i like to watch the video and see how it works its sort of satifiring 

[danieladamko]

happy braintumor can arrive

[GEAppliances]

Gameboygenius - in order to create the magnetic field and heat the cookware, the bottom of the cookware must have some iron content. The best way to determine whether a pan will work is with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the bottom, the cookware will work on an induction cooktop. Hope this helps!

Thanks, Megan from GE

[Gameboygenius]

Induction heating is basically a transformer where the primary is in the appliance and the pan is used as a secondary. So why does the pan need to be magnetic?

[TheZenPerspective]

How long has this technology in the kitchen cooker been around for? It's a very simple concept and I'm very surprised I haven't seen it around lol. Great video btw.

[metaspherz]

@TheZenPerspective "How long has this technology...been around? Good question. The first patents for induction cookers are from the early 1900's. Frigidaire, then a division of General Motors, showcased an induction cooker in the the 1950's on a touring GM showcase in North America. The induction cooker was shown heating a pot of water with a newspaper placed between the stove and the pot, to demonstrate the convenience and safety. This unit, however, was never put into production.

[TheZenPerspective]

@metaspherz Thank you great reply. Do you know why this weren't put into production? The only reason I can think of is manufacturing/material costs, other than that I can't think of any reason why this hasn't been globalised in every kitchen cooker, especially restaurant kitchens as everything is about safety, efficiency and speed in them kitchens, and they most likely have the money to afford a cooker with induction technology? Thank you.

[XxLeurxX]

Would it be possible to concentrate the magnetic field to be used in one direction (I.E) Towards the pan, instead of everywhere around the coil to make the induction more efficient?

[jeffddow]

the pan isnt magnetic, its ferromagnetic

[leerman22]

put a very fine wire coil on this and see if lightning jump between the ends :)

[GEAppliances]

Hi mickycheese27 - actually the pan needs to be magnetic to make the burner operate but the pan does not actually stick to the bruner. So an iron ring will not be an issue and there are no safety risks.

Thanks, Megan from GE

[mickycheese27]

imagine wearing an iron ring on your finger while operating that

[raynarks]

@mickycheese27 Nothing will happen if you wear an iron ring: when you put a pan on the hob or take it off, there are no sparks, nothing, the panal just says E or F, depending on what make hob you have. Get one their great; use it with a stainless steel pressure cooker & you'll sale loads of money on lecy. These cookers are as controlable as gas: get one!

[mickycheese27]

@raynarks I got one and its amazing, boils water under 30 seconds!!!

[nightboat720]

30 sec. to boil water....nice!



[CrapPolice]

Is this a more energy efficient way to cook?

[GEAppliances]

@CrapPolice Yes it is.

Thanks, Megan from GE

[GEAppliances]

David - thanks for the comment! At this time, we do not make an indoor, built in grill/barbecue.

Thanks, Megan from GE

[daviddelasho]

Great video, cool product. But i have an unrelated question. Does GE make a built-in, indoor, electric grill/barbeque? If not, any plans in the making? Thanks.

[bombardier9999]

That's awesome. Waiting for water to boil is the worst.

[TheCaptainSlappy]

I can't wait for the next generation of this stuff, as you could literally have a range top an inch thick total. I would suggest a rework of the coil(s), as we are still using Tesla based standards, Rodin's work MIGHT be something to look into, though a layered fractal based coil system would be better (and thinner). It doesn't exist....but..hey, that's why you work on it (like I do).

[GEAppliances]

No, induction is not like a microwave. It uses a coil to create an electromagnetic field of energy, which then passes through the cooktop to the pan. In order for a pan to work on an induction cooktop, it must have some iron to connect to the magnetic energy.

Thanks, Megan from GE

[phillipdogyface]

so... its kinda like a microwave? but uses the one thing you shouldn't with a microwave (microwaving metal duh) and uses that to cook stuffs?

[Mrfordtoyou]

Turn it on HAA! 1:30

[janistonbest]

@Mrfordtoyou

i kept replaying that :D <3

[GEAppliances]

Good question! Actually, induction does not use radiation like a microwave, it uses a magnetic field. No impact to food unless it contains iron fillings!

Thanks, Megan from GE

[SkuIICrusherGhost]

@GEAppliances Please what is the cost difference?? We now have a ceramic top stove and i do not like cooking on it. It took me 3 days (3 separate times to perfect poerogies with caramelized onions).

[Farm3]

Now I know why my pan won't work with induction cooktop. Thanks.

[unopinionated]

1:35 turn it on what? haha

[GEAppliances]

@trailkeeper No. Using a magnetic plate between the induction heater and a non-magnetic pan will not work.

[Reddylion]

@GEAppliances it will work but takes a lot more time to heat the food.

[kilvo000]

lucky your ring isnt magnetic... that could have been painful.