What is radiant heat on a cooktop?

Radiant cooktops heat by passing electricity through heating elements below the smooth ceramic top. These elements radiate their heat without appreciably warming the surrounding air. Then the heat is sent out in waves through the ceramic cover to the cookware.

Are radiant cooktops good?

Radiant: Electric Electric cooktops have a sleek, smooth surface that are easy to clean. Burners can generally reach higher temperatures than gas, given that there is no gap between the pan and the heat source. You’re not limited in the cookware you can use — glass, copper and aluminum work with this type of cooktop.

How does the NuWave cooktop work?

The induction reaction generates heat directly in the cookware itself. That means virtually no wasted heat around the cookware, so the rest of the NuWave PIC’s surface remains cool to the touch. This eliminates accidental burns, plus allows you to grab the cool handles easily without oven mitts!

Is radiant cooktop safe?

If you’re like me, you’ve had an accident or two with a hot burner and something flammable. But the Electric Cooktop uses radiant heat, making for a safer cooking surface.

How long do radiant cooktops last?

Consumer-grade induction cooktops are usually manufactured to operate for 10,000 hours, while commercial-grade induction cooktops are manufactured to operate for 30,000 hours.

What is the difference between radiant and ceramic glass cooktops?

Radiant uses heated coils of metal under a sheet of ceramic glass. Halogen uses halogen bulbs instead of metal to generate heat. Semi-halogen uses a combination of metal coils and halogen bulbs.

Is radiant cooktop the same as induction cooktop?

Radiant cooktops are better for cooking over low heat, while induction cooktops are great for boiling water faster. If you are looking to save money on your energy bills, then an induction stove is the way to go because it uses less power than radiant stoves.

Can you use a cast iron skillet on a NuWave cooktop?

Tri-ply, high-quality stainless steel and cast iron cookware are compatible with induction cooktops. Copper, glass and aluminum cookware will not work unless they have a sandwiched magnetic base. Medium to heavy gauge pots and pans are optimal.