Induction cooktops use electromagnetic energy to heat cookware directly and require magnetic vessels, while infrared cooktops heat the surface and work with almost any flat-bottom cookware.

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Ditch the flame for magnetic magic! Master induction cooktops with our guide to debunk myths, pro tips, and the secret to boiling water in seconds. Are you ready?