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Camilla Sharman

5 reasons why your induction cooktop might not be working — and how to fix it

A pan filled with peppers and vegetables cooking on an induction cooktop.

If you’ve replaced your electric range or gas range with an induction cooktop, you are probably looking forward to using your new appliance. But you might be disappointed once you switch it on for the first time to find out it doesn’t work, especially if you’ve already prepped a meal that can’t be cooked using an alternative method, such as an air fryer or instant pot.

However, although it’s worth learning how to use an induction cooktop before installing one, there is one major difference you need to know when swapping from electric or gas to induction. It’s all about the pans.

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