Ceramic Pot On A Burner

The side grate as two height settings.

Ceramic pot on a burner.

You are supposed to use the lower one grate close to ceramic element with pots and pans and the higher standoff when searing meats. You can use the side burner with pots and pans. Wait for it to boil. An induction burner uses electromagnetic energy to directly heat your pots and pans.

Induction burners feature a ceramic plate with an electromagnetic coil beneath. Wait for those telltale bubbles and for the water to begin boiling. I love that side element searing grill compared to my old grill which had the standard side burner. To tell if a pot or pan is compatible with your induction stove hold a magnet to the bottom.

Add two tablespoons of baking soda and stir with a wooden spoon. Set the burner to medium heat. Then pour in one quart of water. Turn on the heat.

Place the pot on the stove. Once a burner is turned on an electric current runs through the coil and generates a fluctuating magnetic field but no heat on the burner itself. Pick a large enough burner and put the pot on the stove.