Ceramic Cooktop

A cooktop is an important appliance in every kitchen and there are many options to explore. Some choose a gas or electric model, and over the years ceramic cooktops have become popular. They are smooth top appliances that are easy to clean and they have a clean design that matches ultra-modern kitchens. But, like any other appliance they have their unique pros and cons that must be considered carefully. How Does a Ceramic Cooktop Work? Before we get into the meat of this article, it’s important to understand how a ceramic cooktop works. The surface is made of tempered glass, it’s smooth to the touch and it’s easy to think that every model is the same, with a few useful features. But there are a few different options to pick from, and each of these works in very different ways: Radiant: These cooktops have metal coils that generate heat under the glass surface. Halogen: These models generate heat using halogen bulbs. Semi-Halogen: This is a combination of the radiant and halogen heating methods shown above. Induction: This is a magnet-based system that interacts with metal in pans to generate heat. The first three ceramic cooktops work in a similar manner, they cook the same and all the usual features and conveniences are present. The only real differences are that halogen bulbs heat up faster and radiant heating elements take longer to cool down. The fourth option is quite different. An induction cooktop will generate heat much faster and it can