Frigidaire 36" Induction Cooktop

Our take on the 36" Induction Cooktop

This 36-inch induction cooktop from Frigidaire heats cookware directly rather than the glass surface, so the area around your pan stays cooler and spills are easier to wipe up as you cook. Induction is known for quick heating, and this model's two connected elements can be controlled together, which suits a wide griddle pan. Many stainless steel and cast-iron pots and pans work with induction, and a simple magnet test on the base will tell you whether your cookware qualifies.

This cooktop suits cooks who want fast, responsive heat and a cleaner cooking surface, and who already own or plan to buy induction-ready pans. Before buying, check that the 36-inch width and your countertop cutout match your kitchen, and confirm you have the electrical setup the unit requires. Also make sure your existing cookware passes the magnet test, since pans that don't will not heat.

About the 36" Induction Cooktop

Unlike traditional electric and gas cooktops, Induction only heats the pan and the food in it, so the area around the pan stays cooler, allowing you to clean up spills and splatters while you cook. With induction, heat transfers directly to the cookware bypassing the cooktop surface, making induction incredibly fast. Connects two elements to allow for simultaneous control, perfect for a griddle pan.

Induction only heats the pan and the food in it, so the area around the pan stays cooler. Most stainless steel and cast-iron cookware is compatible with induction elements. Rule of thumb: if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, it’s induction compatible.

Key details

• 36-inch width
• Induction
• Gas
• Electric

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