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There is often confusion between radiant cooktops and induction cooktops. Although they look alike, they differ when it comes to heating and how they work.
This is why we thought it would help to provide this guide detailing the differences between radiant cooktops and induction cooktops.
What Is a Radiant Hot plate Cooktop?
The most common radiant cooktops have metal coils heated by electricity and positioned under a glass-ceramic surface. This surface insulates the coil so it can heat up quickly.
Sometimes radiant cooktops are referred to as smooth electric cooktops or ceramic cooktops.
Less common are radiant heat cooktops that use gas flames beneath the glass-ceramic surface instead of electric coils.
How do Radiant hot plate Cooktops Create Heat
A radiant stove uses either metal coils or gas flames to convert energy to heat. These heating elements are under the top of a sheet of glass-ceramic material.
The metal coils underneath the top of the glass-ceramic cooktop are heated to the set temperature. After heating the ceramic surface, the heat is transferred to the pan and ultimately to the food inside.
Since the ability of glass-ceramic to conduct heat is low, heat is confined to the cooking vessel in the cooking zone. Therefore, the space underneath the pot or pan is heated, leaving the rest of the cooktop relatively cool.

What is an Induction Cooktop?
Induction cooktops use electromagnetism to generate heat directly, making the cookware the heat source. This heat is then conducted to the food inside the cooking vessel.
Features of Induction Cooktops
Cooking Speed
Induction cooktops heat up faster and are more efficient than radiant cooktops. The design of an induction hob is such that the pan is heated instantly.
Additionally, since no heat is lost to the area around the induction cooktop, the amount of time it takes to cook the food is a lot less than that of radiant heated cooktops.
Safety
One factor to consider before buying a new cooker is its safety, especially for families with children.
A radiant cooktop retains heat a lot longer after cooking than an induction hob. However, many modern radiant cooktop models come with a heat indicator that tells the user the cooktop’s hotter parts. They also offer safety features that vary according to the model selected. For example, Wolf, GE, Gasland, and other manufacturers include child locks in electric stovetops with a glass-ceramic surface.
Since induction cooktops heat the pot or pan directly instead of the top of the cooktop, the cooking surface doesn’t get hot until the induction-ready cookware is placed on the cooking zone.
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