{"id":142304,"date":"2026-03-16T01:58:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=142304"},"modified":"2026-03-16T01:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T07:28:49","slug":"people-often-make-mistakes-while-cooking-on-induction-stove-there-is-a-risk-of-short-circuit-avoid-these-5-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=142304","title":{"rendered":"People often make mistakes while cooking on induction stove, there is a risk of short circuit, avoid these 5 things."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<section class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 msec\"><span class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">March 16, 2026, 12:48 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl\" class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 asubttl\">It is very important to take some important precautions while using an induction cooktop. Wrong utensils, poor ventilation or misuse can cause harm. Know the 5 right ways to use induction cooktop and 5 big mistakes&#8230;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtgalwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-2026-03-e58597f062290d25ec4ad5440fc9a3cf.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Nowadays, the use of induction cooktop along with gas stove in the kitchen is increasing rapidly. This technology heats the vessel with the help of electromagnetic fields instead of direct flame. With this, food cooks quickly and it is also easy to control the temperature.\" title=\"Nowadays, the use of induction cooktop along with gas stove in the kitchen is increasing rapidly. This technology heats the vessel with the help of electromagnetic fields instead of direct flame. With this, food cooks quickly and it is also easy to control the temperature.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Nowadays, the use of induction cooktop along with gas stove in the kitchen is increasing rapidly. This technology heats the vessel with the help of electromagnetic fields instead of direct flame. With this, food cooks quickly and it is also easy to control the temperature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-1-2026-03-f82abb1b2ff08d5d5a22ae87e8b0afc7.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"However, if an induction cooktop is not used properly, problems like overheating, damage to the glass surface, electrical problems or fire can occur. Therefore, it is very important to understand some important precautions and use them properly. Do these 5 important things while using induction cooktop. However, if an induction cooktop is not used properly, problems like overheating, damage to the glass surface, electrical problems or fire can occur. Therefore, it is very important to understand some important precautions and use them properly. Do these 5 important things while using induction cooktop. \" title=\"However, if an induction cooktop is not used properly, problems like overheating, damage to the glass surface, electrical problems or fire can occur. Therefore, it is very important to understand some important precautions and use them properly. Do these 5 important things while using induction cooktop. However, if an induction cooktop is not used properly, problems like overheating, damage to the glass surface, electrical problems or fire can occur. Therefore, it is very important to understand some important precautions and use them properly. Do these 5 important things while using induction cooktop. \" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  However, if an induction cooktop is not used properly, problems like overheating, damage to the glass surface, electrical problems or fire can occur. Therefore, it is very important to understand some important precautions and use them properly. Do these 5 important things while using induction cooktop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-4-2026-03-addb9d586063cff5129127f3e3b2c6d1.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Use the right utensils - Only utensils that have ferromagnetic material, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel, work on induction cooktops. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the vessel then it can be used on induction.\" title=\"Use the right utensils - Only utensils that have ferromagnetic material, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel, work on induction cooktops. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the vessel then it can be used on induction.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Use the right utensils &#8211; Only utensils that have ferromagnetic material, such as cast iron or magnetic stainless steel, work on induction cooktops. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the vessel then it can be used on induction. Photo: Flipkart<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-hi-btn\" class=\"jsx-1192c08f6334f42a gglebtn bgwheat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p> <!-- -->Add News18 as <br class=\"jsx-1192c08f6334f42a\"\/>Preferred Source on Google<!-- --> <\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-2-2026-03-fd0753836b590e6d3c66c91bdd9e1274.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Place the utensil in the right place \u2013 Before turning on the cooktop, place the utensil in the middle of the heating zone. Due to this, heat spreads evenly and food gets cooked quickly.\" title=\"Place the utensil in the right place \u2013 Before turning on the cooktop, place the utensil in the middle of the heating zone. Due to this, heat spreads evenly and food gets cooked quickly.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Place the utensil in the right place \u2013 Before turning on the cooktop, place the utensil in the middle of the heating zone. Due to this, heat spreads evenly and food gets cooked quickly. Photo: Amazon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-3-2026-03-bd64f4f019267dfb227ac879ea5ce60d.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Choose utensils according to the heating zone \u2013 Always use a vessel whose base matches the size of the heating zone. Keeping utensils of wrong size can reduce the efficiency of cooking.\" title=\"Choose utensils according to the heating zone \u2013 Always use a vessel whose base matches the size of the heating zone. Keeping utensils of wrong size can reduce the efficiency of cooking.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Choose utensils according to the heating zone \u2013 Always use a vessel whose base matches the size of the heating zone. Keeping utensils of wrong size can reduce the efficiency of cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-5-2026-03-24073108c0cf318480f86b1f4fbf66cb.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Leave space for airflow \u2013 Leave at least 10 cm of space around the induction cooktop. The cooling fan installed inside it works properly and there is no overheating.\" title=\"Leave space for airflow \u2013 Leave at least 10 cm of space around the induction cooktop. The cooling fan installed inside it works properly and there is no overheating.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Leave space for airflow \u2013 Leave at least 10 cm of space around the induction cooktop. The cooling fan installed inside it works properly and there is no overheating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-6-2026-03-abcbd6abc7f2d009ade9419edb7f2e2b.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Clean the surface after use \u2013 Clean the glass surface only after the cooktop is turned off and the residual heat indicator goes off. For this use soft cloth and special cooktop cleaner.\" title=\"Clean the surface after use \u2013 Clean the glass surface only after the cooktop is turned off and the residual heat indicator goes off. For this use soft cloth and special cooktop cleaner.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Clean the surface after use \u2013 Clean the glass surface only after the cooktop is turned off and the residual heat indicator goes off. For this use soft cloth and special cooktop cleaner. Photo: Bajaj.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-7-2026-03-22ea8f7e07160561c981adbb76112204.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Don't make these 5 mistakes on induction cooktop. 1- Do not use utensils made of wrong material - Aluminum, copper, glass or ceramic utensils do not work on induction, unless their base is magnetic.\" title=\"Don't make these 5 mistakes on induction cooktop. 1- Do not use utensils made of wrong material - Aluminum, copper, glass or ceramic utensils do not work on induction, unless their base is magnetic.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Don&#8217;t make these 5 mistakes on induction cooktop. 1- Do not use utensils made of wrong material &#8211; Aluminum, copper, glass or ceramic utensils do not work on induction, unless their base is magnetic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-8-2026-03-4047fbe638477f70e38f428a156f287b.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"2- Do not keep metal items on the surface \u2013 Keeping items like spoon, knife, fork, lid or aluminum foil on the cooktop can cause them to get hot. 3- Do not drag the utensils: Dragging the utensils on the glass surface of the cooktop can cause scratches.\" title=\"2- Do not keep metal items on the surface \u2013 Keeping items like spoon, knife, fork, lid or aluminum foil on the cooktop can cause them to get hot. 3- Do not drag the utensils: Dragging the utensils on the glass surface of the cooktop can cause scratches.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  2- Do not keep metal items on the surface \u2013 Keeping items like spoon, knife, fork, lid or aluminum foil on the cooktop can cause them to get hot. 3- Do not drag the utensils: Dragging the utensils on the glass surface of the cooktop can cause scratches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/induction-safety-2026-03-e58597f062290d25ec4ad5440fc9a3cf.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"4- Do not block ventilation: Never close the air vents at the bottom or back of the cooktop. This may cause the machine to overheat. 5- Do not use on broken surfaces. If the glass of the cooktop is cracked, stop using it immediately. This may cause electrical hazard.\" title=\"4- Do not block ventilation: Never close the air vents at the bottom or back of the cooktop. This may cause the machine to overheat. 5- Do not use on broken surfaces. If the glass of the cooktop is cracked, stop using it immediately. This may cause electrical hazard.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  4- Do not block ventilation: Never close the air vents at the bottom or back of the cooktop. This may cause the machine to overheat. 5- Do not use on broken surfaces. If the glass of the cooktop is cracked, stop using it immediately. 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