Beneath the sleek surface of this 36” Induction cooktop dwells a cooking technology of startling precision and power. It’s called magnetic induction. The cooktop doesn’t heat up, the cookware does, fast and with perfectly distributed heat. Turn an element up or down, and the temperature response is instantaneous – up to 40% faster than gas or electric. Our induction produces very high highs and very low lows, for faster sears and boils or gentle simmers and melts. (A low-end finesse that other induction cooktops may not give you.) This cooktop is highly efficient, exceptionally safe and easy to clean, because the cooktop stays relatively cool. It has five elements and five bridging options, for an unrivaled ability to accommodate the widest possible variety of pan sizes and dish preparation. It's ceramic glass surface resists scratching, staining, impact and heat. Illuminated white LED sliding touch controls are crisp and easy to read. And a brushed stainless steel frame makes it a sleek focal point in any type of kitchen.