Home appliances
An induction cooktop only heats what its coil covers. A 2,000W plate with a small coil heats the centre of your kadhai and leaves the edges cold.
A few questions about your situation, not about the product.
Answer all 2 questions to see the spec sheet to shop with.
The size of the induction coil under the glass, not the glass itself.
Why it matters
It decides how evenly your vessel heats. A 20 cm coil suits most Indian kadhais.
What to check
The printed circle on the glass is often larger than the actual coil.
Maximum power and how finely it can be reduced.
Why it matters
Slow simmering needs low steps; many cheap models pulse on/off instead of holding low power.
What to check
Look for continuous power control, not just presets.
Only magnetic-base vessels work.
Why it matters
Your existing aluminium and pure-steel vessels may not work at all.
What to check
Magnet test everything before buying.
Crystal/ceramic glass thickness and heat tolerance.
Why it matters
Thin tops crack under heavy cookers; better glass resists thermal shock.
What to check
Check maximum vessel weight in the manual.
Handling low and fluctuating supply.
Why it matters
Induction electronics fail first during voltage swings.
What to check
Look for wide-voltage operation and a fuse you can replace.
Basic 1,200W single plates to 2,000W with wide coils and knob control.
