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What is Induction cooking?

Induction uses electromagnetic energy—instead of electric heating coils or gas burners—for a faster, cleaner, safer and yes, more energy efficient way to cook.

Why choose induction?

While not new technology, an induction range or cooktop serves up a lot of advantages for the modern home.

More professional chefs prefer induction

From more precise control over heat, better energy efficiency, and no open flames raising kitchen temperatures to potentially unhealthy levels, induction cooking is fast becoming the chef’s kiss in restaurants across America.

A professional chef is cooking with an induction range in a restaurant kitchen with a sous chef preparing food behind him.

How LG leads the way in induction

LG induction ranges and cooktops were the first in the industry to achieve ENERGY STAR® certification. Look to us as we expand our line of some of the most energy efficient, reliable and innovative induction appliances.

LG induction range showing touch controls and digital display panel with the Energy Star certification badge.
Blue Energy Star Logo

How induction stacks up

See the difference induction can make in not only how you cook but also how it could save you energy.

Gas burner heating a pan with blue flames, labeled “Approximately 45% efficient.”

Gas

APPROX.

45%

EFFICIENT

Electric radiant coil under a pot glowing red, labeled “Approximately 67% efficient.”

Radiant

APPROX.

67%

EFFICIENT

Induction heating visual with magnetic rings under pot, labeled “Approximately 87% efficient.”

Induction

APPROX.

87%

EFFICIENT

Your induction cooking checklist

Before purchasing an induction range or cooktop, there are some important things to keep in mind.

Know your electrical connection

Have a licensed electrician make sure you have the right electrical setup to adequately power an induction range or cooktop.

Get your gas line capped

Hire a licensed plumber who knows how to temporarily turn off your gas main and safely cap the gas line to your old appliance.

Check your existing cookware

You’ll need induction-compatible cookware. Look for this symbol, or some variant, on the bottom of your pots and pans.

Give your cookware the “magnet test”

Another way to find out if your cookware is induction compatible is to see if a standard magnet sticks to the bottom.

Explore LG’s line of induction appliances

We have the latest induction ranges and cooktops designed for every kind of cook, kitchen and home.

Induction Ranges

Induction Cooktops

¹Based on LG internal testing using a 5.0Kw induction element at maximum power to boil 1 quart of water in an 8-quart pot. Results may vary depending on the size of the pot and the amount of water used.

²According to ENERGY STAR®

Images may be simulated and dramatized for illustrative purposes. Actual features, functionality, and other product specifications may differ and are subject to change without notice.