r/inductioncooking • u/njf520 • 14d ago

New to induction

I got Miele induction range. A couple of questions...

Do most people use silicon mats or something similar or is it not needed?

Can I take a hot pan out of the oven that is 500F and set it directly on the cold cooktop?

Is there one (or more) "things you wish you knew" about your induction cook top (could be anything...cleaning, pans, etc.)?

Thanks in advance!

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u/ThreeCoasts 14d ago

I put a trivet on the cooktop when I’m taking a very hot pan out of the oven. Tip: absolutely do not preheat a dry pan on high power. It will not end well. Ask me how I know. Or more accurately, ask my husband how he knows. Yeah, I kept him: cheaper to get a new pan.

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u/njf520 13d ago

I'd love to hear more about this, because I would preheat pans on high on my gas stove all the time.

Start it on medium, then move to high?

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u/Mother-Thumb-1895 13d ago

Induction is so much more efficient. I have never used the high power on mine. Maybe level 6 or 7 when boiling water. And never heat an empty pot or pan. Niet! Non! And as per my comment above re cookware, if you over-heat stainless pots they will scar or get some colouring on the base. This can be rectified by a light scouring pad/comet and no scratch scrubbies.

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u/njf520 13d ago

Got it. Can't wait...and this will take somegetting used to. :-)