Which Pans Work on a Bertazzoni Induction Range, and Why Some Hum

An induction range heats the pan itself instead of the surface, which is why the glass stays much cooler than a gas or radiant top. It also means cookware matters more than it ever did before.

The magnet test

Hold a refrigerator magnet to the bottom of a pot. If it sticks firmly, the pan will work. Cast iron, enameled cast iron and many stainless pans pass. Copper, aluminum and glass alone do not, unless the base has a magnetic layer built in.

Why a pan hums or clicks

• Layered or thin-bottomed pans can vibrate at high power
• Pans much smaller than the cooking zone may buzz or not register
• Warped bottoms rock slightly and rattle against the glass

A soft hum at high settings is common. Dropping one power level often quiets it. Loud grinding is different and worth a look.

Care for the surface

1. Let the glass cool, then wipe sugary spills right away because sugar can pit the surface.
2. Use a ceramic cooktop cleaner and a soft cloth.
3. Lift pans rather than sliding them, especially cast iron.
4. Keep the vents around the fan area free of paper towels or foil.

Keep the cooling vents clear

Induction electronics produce heat under the glass, and a fan moves it out. In a humid Houston kitchen, grease and dust cling to those vents faster than people expect. Wipe visible openings with a dry cloth and avoid spraying cleaner into them.

If a zone stops heating mid-meal, shuts off with a pan that passes the magnet test, or the fan runs loudly long after you cook, stop using that zone. These are the cases where a technician can read what the electronics are doing safely.

Read more on range repair and the neighborhoods listed on our service area page.

If your induction range keeps shutting off, schedule one of our three-hour windows and we will test the zones with known good cookware before suggesting any part.