Induction stoves are becoming increasingly popular in modern kitchens, but there are some potential dangers associated with using them. The most obvious risk is the possibility of electric shock, since these stoves contain high-voltage electrical components. Also, induction stoves generate a strong electromagnetic field that can interfere with pacemakers and other medical implants. Finally, because induction stoves require special cookware that is compatible with the electromagnetic field they generate, they may not be compatible with all types of cookware you already have in your kitchen.
Electric Shock
Induction stoves use a magnetic field to generate heat instead of directly generating it from electricity like regular electric stovetops do. As such, they contain high-voltage electrical components which can cause serious electric shocks if touched without proper insulation or ground fault protection. It is important to make sure that your induction stove is correctly installed by a licensed electrician and meets all safety codes for it to be safe for use in the home.
Interference With Medical Implants The strong electromagnetic fields generated by induction stoves can interfere with medical implants such as pacemakers and defibrillators. If you have a medical implant or device in your body, consult your doctor before using an induction stove to ensure that it will not be affected by the magnetic fields generated by the appliance.
Compatibility With Cookware Finally, induction stoves require special cookware made of ferromagnetic materials (such as cast iron or stainless steel) to work properly. This means that any non-ferromagnetic cookware (such as aluminum or copper) will not work on an induction stove and can even damage it if used incorrectly. Be sure to check the compatibility of any existing cookware you have before purchasing an induction stove, so you won’t end up having to buy new pots and pans for it!