If you are thinking about buying an induction or range then you should be aware that you need to use magnetic cookware, also known as induction cookware. Induction cooking cookware is just like any other pot or pan except that there needs to be iron in it to work.
Most cookware bottoms are layered, the more layers a cookware has means the higher quality, better cooking and a higher price. When they make induction cookware they just use a layer of iron or an iron disk that is sandwiched in between the stainless steel layers of the pan bottom.
Any cast iron skillet or enamel coated iron pot will work fine as long as the bottom is completely flat. A simple way to test your cookware at home is to place a magnet to it and if it sticks then you already have induction cooking cookware.
If you have never used an induction cooktop before and want to try it first, pick yourself up an inexpensive portable induction cooktop for under 0 and try it out. You can always use it around the house as a portable induction buffett warmer or use it to cook one pan meals. It won't heat your kitchen up like a regular cooktop does and is easier cleanup.
If you have a kid in college, induction cooktops are perfect for the dorm room. Because they don't heat up anything except the pot or pan they are extremely safe. Induction cooktops will also save you money on your energy bill guaranteed.
Once you cook with induction you will never want to use any other cooktop. You can even plug it in and cook outdoors like a pro. Because only the pan heats up it is not effected by wind.
