How do induction hobs work?

An induction hob works similarly to an electric hob, but it has coils beneath its surface that induce electrical current to generate heat in the pan or metal objects. By only heating the surface of the pan, induction hobs use less power and energy than other types of electric hobs.

When a pan is removed from a cooking zone, the induction current breaks and heat begins to reduce straight away. Because only the surface area of your pan is heated on an induction hob, the rest of the cooking zone remains cool, helping protect you and your family from burns. When using an induction hob, ferrous, magnetic metal pans are required. Without a magnetic material, heat will not be able to transfer from the hob to the pan effectively.