They may also need special cleaning and care to avoid scratching or discoloration. Sugary spills must be cleaned up promptly. Quartz halogen heating elements are designed to heat up rapidly. Rapid heating response offers better cooking control with no preheating required. These also require flat-bottom cookware.
Induction ranges are similar to glass ceramic top ranges, but the cooking principle is different.
An induction range heats and cools quickly and provides more precise cooking temperatures. They may be safer and easier to clean since spillovers do not bake on. Using an induction range requires cookware made of magnetic materials, such as iron or steel. An oscilating magnetic field in the range top induces a secondary current in the pan. Gas burners usually have a grid to hold cookware.