How to Clean an Induction Cook Top
Induction technology has been around for many years. It's starting to appear in more kitchen appliances and for obvious reasons. Induction cooking has the ability to boil a full pot of water in minutes, have better heat control, and instant reactions to get exceptional cooking results. The brief explanation on how induction works is electromagnetic energy that's produced by tightly coiled metal underneath the ceramic or glass top and can only react to a metal pan to produce heat. This means that if there is no pan no heat is created and the service remains cool including the service surrounding the burner even while cooking. These cook tops do not radiate high heat and not for long periods of time after turning it off which prevent spill overs from burning onto the service. Though these units are easier to clean it does not mean that they are scratch and residue resistant. Here are a few tips on maintaining your induction cook top:
Use the correct cleaning supplies!
*Cook top scraper
*Non abrasive pads
*Microfiber cloths
*Paper towels
* Do not use harmful materials like abrasive pads, knives, or steel wool that can scratch and damage the service.
* Any approved cleaning solution for heavy spills or burned residue will work on your induction cook top. Mild soap with warm water can be used for simple spill over clean ups.
*Cleaners to avoid are abrasive powder cleaner, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or any flammable liquid.
3 Easy Steps to Remove Tough Residue
1. While the surface is still warm, wear oven mitts to protect from burning your hands, use a cook top scraper to scrape any burnt residue.
2. After cook top cools, apply several drops of approved ceramic/glass cleaner to affected area and scrub with non abrasive pad. Leave cleaner on affected area for about a minute.
3. Lastly, polish cook top with clean and dry cloth or paper towel.
Other Tips to Maintain Cook Top
* Always clean heavy sugar or melted plastic right away or it can permanently damage cook top.
* Always completely lift cookware when moving.
* If possible, avoid using heavy cookware like cast iron.
* Clean all spills immediately after they occur