Maytag Induction Cooktops

Maytag Induction Cooktops at Plesser's Appliances

Maytag induction cooktops, available at Plesser's Appliances, install into a countertop cutout as a flat glass surface that heats the pan rather than the surface. They deliver the fastest and most responsive cooking of any electric configuration, with the easiest cleanup, in a format that frees the oven to sit at working height elsewhere.

Faster and More Responsive Than Gas
Induction transfers energy directly into the cookware rather than heating air around it, so water boils faster than on gas and a change in setting registers immediately. Because the surface heats only by pan contact, far less waste heat escapes into the kitchen. Confirm zone count and sizes on the spec sheet.

Precise Low-End Control
Induction holds a low setting steadily rather than cycling on and off, which makes it genuinely capable at melting, holding sauces, and long simmers — tasks a radiant element struggles with. Combined with high-end output for searing, the usable range is wider than most cooks expect.

Flat Surface and Safety
A continuous glass surface with no grates or crevices wipes clean in a pass, and spills do not bake on because the surface stays relatively cool. Pan detection prevents a zone from heating with nothing on it, and control lock is available on select models — meaningful in a household with children.

Cookware Requirements
Induction works only with magnetic cookware. A refrigerator magnet that sticks to the pan base is the test; aluminum, copper, and most glass will not work. Anyone switching from gas or radiant electric should plan for replacing part of their cookware — a real cost worth accounting for at specification.

Electrical, Cutout, and Clearance Planning
Induction cooktops need dedicated high-amperage 240V service, which is the most common obstacle in older Long Island homes — have an electrician confirm panel capacity before ordering. Cutout dimensions, countertop compatibility, and clearance below for ventilation vary by model. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about electrical requirements and cutout specs before the countertop is templated.