The secret to Induction Technology. Special coils are engineered right into the cook top. Each coil generates an electromagnetic field to conduct current through your cookware and directly into your food. The Copper Chef Induction Cook top works with any magnetic cookware. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of a pan, the pan will work with induction. Whether you’re looking for some extra cooking space at home or you want a portable way to cook on the go, the Copper Chef 1,300W induction cooktop is the solution. Used with your induction pans, this cooktop is equally effective and useful in the kitchen, in an office, or in a dorm room. Five temperature presets offer cooking flexibility, while a timer and auto-shutoff function further simplify operation. From Copper Chef.1,300W power- Precise time and temperature control adjusts heat in 10 increments from 100 to 500 F.,5 Cooking Presets- go from warm to sear and every temperature in between,Induction technology Compatible with 8″ to 12″ induction pans,Induction Timer- cooks meals at exactly the right time and temperature,Digital display- Precise large, easy to read display