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The 5 best induction ranges with a cooktop in 2024
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Whether it’s for safety, to adhere to a statewide mandate, or simply for convenience, there are some really compelling reasons to upgrade to one of the latest induction ranges.
These appliances are optimized for faster cooking, easier cleaning, safer, more family-friendly operation — even, in some cases, control through a smartphone.
Pro Tip: When you bundle a new induction range with other appliances, you can often save money, plus ensure that all of your appliances match. Now that summer is here, you’ll discover some great deals on the latest models from Best Buy and directly from the websites for your favorite appliance brands.
Our picks for the best induction ranges with cooktops
Induction ranges with cooktop take advantage of electromagnetic energy — not electric heating coils or gas burners — to cook food. In general, induction oven cooks food faster. These appliances are also easier to clean, safer to use and more energy efficient than other range types.
Our in-house team of kitchen appliance experts has curated this roundup of the best induction ranges with cooktops. But, if you’re looking for a more traditional range, we’ve got you covered with our roundup of the best ranges in 2024.
Best induction range and cooktop overall: LG Studio InstaView induction range
LG
Model number: LSES6338N | Design: Electric slide-in | Oven capacity: 6.3 cu. ft. | Cooktop: 5 elements | Available colors: Stainless steel, Essence while | Controls: 6 front dials, touch controls and display | Smart functionality: Yes | Extra cooking functions: InstaView window, 10-minute self-cleaning, air fry, sous vide mode, ProBake Convection | Dimensions: 29.37 (D) x 37.25 (H) x 29.87 (W) inches
This high-end induction range from LG offers the company’s latest convection cooking technology. Roast meats to perfection and evenly bake cookies or pies on each of the oven’s racks. There’s also an air-fry mode that requires no preheating and an air sous vide mode that’s perfect for locking in moisture and the aroma of meats, fish and poultry.
As for the cooktop, it offers plenty of versatility, thanks to the five 3-in-1 elements. With a turn of a dial, each induction element allow users to use 6-inch, 9-inch or 12-inch pots and pans. Since it’s part of LG’s Studio collection, this induction range offers appealing design elements, like flat panels and pro-style handles — all with a fingerprint-proof finish.
The oven also supports LG’s ThinQ app, so you can control it remotely, or take advantage of the scan-to-cook feature that will automatically adjust the oven’s settings simply by scanning the barcode of certain prepackaged foods.
Use the InstaView feature by tapping twice on the oven door, or use the app to turn on the interior light, so you can check on food without letting out heat. Plus, when it comes to oven cleaning, simply spray some water into the oven, press a button and wait 10 minutes for the oven to use a high-heat, self-cleaning mode that requires no chemicals. This LG Studio induction oven offers plenty of in-demand features as a very fair price. It can be a wonderful new addition to your kitchen.
Best value induction range and cooktop: Samsung Bespoke smart induction range
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Model number: NSI6DG9500SRAA | Design: Electric slide-in | Oven capacity: 6.3 cu. ft. | Cooktop: 3 induction burners | Available colors: Stainless steel, white glass, matte black steel | Controls: Touch controls are located on the top-front of the range | Smart functionality: Yes | Extra cooking functions: Air fry, air sous vide mode, Energy Star certified | Dimensions: 29 15/16 (W) x 36.25 – 37 (H) x 27 7/8 (D) inches
Offering air fry and air sous vide modes, this mid-price induction oven from Samsung is part of the company’s much-coveted Bespoke appliance collection. The induction cooktop burners offer versatility, with two, 7-inch left side burners that can be used separately or in sync, and one large, 11-inch burner on the right.
This induction range works with Samsung’s SmartThings app, so you can remotely monitor and control the range, plus download and use specialized cooking modes for foods like pizza, spare ribs, or brownies.
Some of this induction oven’s stand out features include an anti-scratch glass cooktop, a self-cleaning mode that uses steam (not chemicals), an air fry mode, convection cooking and an auto door open feature. Plus, the oven’s built-in camera lets you remotely check on your food via your smartphone.
If you purchase this induction range before December 31, Samsung will throw in a six-piece induction cookware set for free. We’re also huge fans of this range’s ultra-contemporary design with built in ambient edge lighting.
Best smart induction range and cooktop: LG Smart induction range
LG
Model number: LSIL6336FE | Design: Electric slide-in | Oven capacity: 6.3 cu. ft. | Cooktop: 4 induction burners (2x 6″, 1x 8″, 1x 11″) | Available colors: Stainless steel | Controls: 6 front dials, touch controls and display | Smart functionality: Yes | Extra cooking functions: Air fry, air sous vide mode, convection mode, cooktop offers a rapid boil and simmering mode | Dimensions: 29 7/8 (W) x 36 3/5 (H) x 26 7/8 (D) inches
Induction ranges, like this smart model from LG, offer the most efficient heat delivery system for cooking, so you can expect precision temperature control, plus faster and safer cooking. You can use this appliance as an advanced convection oven, air fryer or take advantage of its air sous vide mode.
A dual-speed fan evenly distributes the super-heated air to provide consistent temperature throughout the 6.3 cubic feet of cooking space (which includes two removable racks). Simply knock twice on the oven door to turn on the interior light whenever you want to check on your food, without losing heat by having to open the door.
This slide-in range uses dial and touch controls that are easily accessible on the front. The front and top of the range also offer a finger-print resistant coating. And as a smart appliance, this one works with LG’s ThinQ app, so you can control the induction oven remotely, plus take advantage of the scan-to-cook feature that allows you to scan the barcode of some pre-packaged foods using your phone and have the cooking instructions automatically sent to the range.
Pre-programmed oven modes include bake, convection bake, convection roast, broil high, broil low, warm, keep warm, proof, frozen meal, air fry, air sous vide, easy clean and self clean.
Right now, LG is offering the matching 27 cubic foot smart counter-depth MAX French door refrigerator on sale for $600 off, so you’ll pay just $1,899. But when you buy the induction oven and refrigerator together, you get an additional $100 off.
Best double oven induction range and cooktop: Samsung induction range
Samsung
Model number: NE63T8951SS | Design: Electric slide-in | Oven capacity: 6.3 cu. ft. | Cooktop: 4 induction burners (2x 7″, 1x 6″, 1x 11″) | Available colors: Stainless steel, black stainless steel | Controls: 4 front dials, touch controls and display | Smart functionality: Yes | Extra cooking functions: Virtual flames on the cooktop, air fry mode, quick boil feature, built in smart dial (that remembers user cooking preferences) | Dimensions: 29 15/16 (W) x 36 – 36.75 (H) x 28 11/16 (D) inches
What sets this induction oven apart is that it offers two separate ovens that can also be used as one, depending on your needs. When divided into two, you can prepare different foods at different cooking temperatures. The Convection+ feature relies on a fan at the rear of the oven to circulate the hot air to maintain the perfect temperature when either baking or roasting.
As for the cooktop, one of its most notable features is Express Boil, which brings water to a boil extremely fast. We also love what the company calls Virtual Flame technology that’s built into this cooktop. This innovative (and rather cool looking) feature uses LED lights to surround the lower section of your pans with what looks like a realistic virtual flame. This allows you to tell when the induction burners are turned on and working. It mimics the blue flames you’d see when using a gas burner, but in this case, the cooktop relies on induction cooking technology that offers much more precise temperature control. When the burners are on, the knobs are also surrounded by blue illumination.
Induction ranges are up to 50% more energy efficient than a gas range and 70% more energy efficient than a traditional electric ranges, so this translates to considerable energy bill savings over time. This slide-in induction range from Samsung is no exception when it comes to saving. It offers the versatility you’d want from a range, including a no pre-heat air fry mode.
As a smart appliance that supports Samsung’s SmartThings app, so you remotely handle tasks, like preheating the oven to a specific temperature using a voice command into your phone and then be alerted when the requested temperature has been reached.
Head over to Samsung, where you’ll find money-saving deals when you purchase two or more major appliances at the same time. This includes up to an additional $600 off the appliances’ sale prices when you but four of them at once. Plus, until December 31, when you purchase this induction range, Samsung is throwing in a six-piece induction cookware set for free.
Best induction range and cooktop with air fry: GE Profile 5.3 cu. ft. induction range
Best Buy
Model number: PHS930YPFS | Design: Electric slide-in | Oven capacity: 5.3 cu. ft | Cooktop: 5 induction elements | Available colors: Stainless steel | Controls: Touch controls and display on the cooktop | Smart functionality: Yes | Extra cooking functions: No pre-heat air fry, air sous vide mode, convection cooking with 3 heating elements and a reversing fan | Dimensions: 37.25 (H) x 29 7/8 (W) x 28.25 (D) inches
This simple-to-use induction oven has multiple one-touch oven settings, including convection, air fry, broil, bake, proof and roast. There’s also a delay bake, delay clean, keep warm, time bake, timer and variable broil setting to provide added convenience and versatility.
Meanwhile, the cooktop offers five induction elements. Specialty modes allow you to sync two of the elements and use them together. There’s also a power boil and a warming zone feature. Using the 11-inch induction element, you can bring water to a boil in just 101 seconds.
Since this is a smart appliance, you can remotely control and monitor it using your smartphone and the GE SmartHQ app. You also get voice control support for both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. To maintain its modern and minimalist aesthetic, this induction oven uses only touch controls and a built in display — no physical dials. Inside the oven, you can use up to three oven racks at once. And the front door of the oven includes a large built-in window. This range’s biggest drawback is its 5.3 cu. foot oven capacity, since most competitors in this price range offer a 6.3 cubic foot capacity.
How to pick the best induction range
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First consider the space in your kitchen for a new induction range and cooktop. While many of these appliances come in a standard width, their height and depth can vary. In some cases, the appliance height is adjustable. That said, if the product is referred to as a slide-in range, this means it’s designed to fit into a standard space between kitchen countertops and cabinets and will literally side into that space. It should then be flush against the countertop and the front of your cabinets. In this case, the display and controls are typically located on the front of the appliance or on the surface the cooktop.
A freestanding range can be placed anywhere within the kitchen, so it’s dimensions may not be standard. Unlike a slide-in range, the sides of a freestanding range are meant to be seen. The control knobs built into a freestanding range can be placed anywhere on the appliance, not necessarily on the front or top of it.
Next, determine what your kitchen is already equipped for. Electric induction ranges need to be plugged into a power outlet. And the outlet in your kitchen needs to be able to handle the power needs of the new appliance. This is something an electrician can help you determine. Meanwhile, if your existing range uses gas, it’ll be necessary to hire a plumber to disconnect or seal off the gas feed in your kitchen before the new induction oven gets installed.
Another thing to consider is the appearance of the induction range and cooktop. Make sure it’ll fit in nicely with the decor of your kitchen and aesthetically fit in with your kitchen’s other major appliances. If your existing refrigerator and dishwasher have a solid white glass finish, an induction oven with a stainless steel finish or black stainless steel finish might look a bit awkward or clash.
You’ll need the right type of cookware
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Not all cookware is compatible with an induction range and induction cooktop. If you’re existing cookware is not designed for use with this type of appliance, your pots and pans will need to be replaced.
The KitchenAid hard anodized induction nonstick cookware pots and pans set is a popular, 10-piece set in matted black that’s sold on Amazon for $260. It has an average 4.6-star rating based on almost 3,000 reviews. These pots and pans are easy to clean and dishwasher safe. They’re oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (without lids) or 350 degrees Fahrenheit (with lids).
Each pot and pan in this set, including the roaster, saucepans, skillet, stockpot and wok, is also sold separately on Amazon.
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Suspected serial killer Bruce Lindahl linked to 1979 cold case out of North Aurora, Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) — Police suspect Bruce Lindahl was a serial killer who targeted mostly female victims in Chicago’s western suburbs in the 1970s—and now they say they have tied Lindahl to yet another victim.
Police vowed to provide answers to the families of Lindahl’s suspected victims. The latest murder case they say they have solved dates back 45 years to 1979.
The body of Kathy Halle, 19, was discovered April 24, 1979, in the Fox River south of the I-88 bridge in North Aurora. She had been missing almost a month.
Her body was found by a boy fishing near her apartment. Now, authorities are connecting the murder to Lindahl.
Lisle Police Department investigators told CBS News Chicago back in 2020 that they were determined to connect the deaths of multiple women to Lindahl—who police say killed himself while killing another victim, Charles Huber, in 1981.
Lindahl is also linked to the 1976 murder of Pamela Maurer, a 16-year-old girl who left her home to go get a soft drink. The next morning, her body was found on College Road in Lisle—she had been strangled and sexually assaulted.
In 2020, police exhumed Lindahl’s body and used DNA to solve the Maurer case. Now, Halle is the latest victim to be tied to Lindahl.
North Aurora police and the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office are set to hold a media briefing on the Maurer case on Wednesday—where more details are expected to be revealed. It is known that DNA was used to help solve the horrific mystery.
Russian disinformation groups likely orchestrated baseless claims targeting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, falsely accusing the vice presidential candidate of sexually assaulting his students while he was a high school teacher, according to assessments by the U.S. intelligence community, independent researchers and a CBS News analysis.
At least four separate claims have spread since early October, racking up millions of views on social media platforms including X, owned by Elon Musk. Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, said at least two of the claims seem to be directly linked to Storm-1516, a Kremlin-aligned troll farm.
A Tuesday report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence says the intelligence community found Russian disinformation groups were behind recent “manufactured and amplified inauthentic content claiming illegal activity” targeting Walz’s earlier career.
The claims
The initial claim emerged on Oct. 5 during a Rumble livestream, where an anonymous man said Walz abused him when he was a Future Leaders Exchange, or FLEX, Program student in Minnesota from 2004 to 2005. The man, whose voice appears altered, was interviewed by John Mark Dougan, a former Florida sheriff’s deputy living in Russia with alleged ties to disinformation campaigns.
This was the first sign that the claim was created by Russian disinformation groups, Linvill said.
“To have [Dougan] out there being interviewed on this story is basically a neon sign saying that maybe it’s connected to Russia. Not only do I think Russia is behind these stories, I think Russia wants us to know that they’re behind these stories,” he said.
Both the U.S. State Department and FLEX told CBS News they have no record “of any FLEX student from Kazakhstan in Mankato area schools from 2000 through 2020.” Mel Helling, the communications director for Mankato Area Public Schools, told CBS News they have no record of the allegations. NewsGuard first reported the claim.
When contacted by CBS News, Dougan claimed he has the alleged victim’s U.S. visa and the FLEX Program certificate. CBS News reviewed the documents and found several inconsistencies: The date of birth on the visa does not match the age the alleged victim stated in the livestream and the certificate has an incorrect logo on it.
The claims were picked up by other accounts that are not linked to Russian disinformation. On Oct. 12, an X account credited as Matt Wallace posted a Rumble video where he claimed without evidence that Walz may have acted inappropriately with the students during trips to China. The video was later removed and the user did not respond to a request for comment.
A third claim surfaced on Oct. 13 when an X account dubbed “Black Insurrectionist” posted grainy screenshots of supposed emails alleging Walz’s misconduct with a minor at a concert in 1995.
The supposed emails appeared manipulated. Among the clues was a comma in the date-time stamp that is not typically found in emails. “Black Insurrectionist” later deleted their account. Researchers have not linked this account to Russian disinformation.
On Oct. 16, another claim circulated when a man purporting to be Matthew Metro, a former Mankato West High School student, posted a video alleging Walz sexually assaulted him in 1997.
However, The Washington Post and AFP reported that a man named Matthew Metro did attend the school but the person in the video is not him. The Post interviewed Metro, who said he never met Walz.
Hany Farid, a professor at University of California, Berkeley, who specializes in manipulated media, said he believes the video was not created using AI; rather, he believes it is a “cheap fake,” in which a man is impersonating someone else.
A disinformation pattern
The video resembles the work of Storm-1516, Linvill said. The disinformation group previously promoted a false claim that Vice President Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run incident, according to a report by Microsoft.
“Suggestions of sexual deviance in various forms are a favorite theme of Storm-1516,” said Linvill. “This campaign has recently turned from a focus primarily on the war in Ukraine to more frequent targeting of the Harris-Walz campaign.”
Linvill said versions of the Walz allegations appear to be a Storm-1516 “narrative laundering campaign,” a process of presenting false claims in a way that makes them appear credible. This often includes presenting the claims through a person who claims to be a victim.
CBS News reached out to X and Rumble for comment but has not heard back as of publication.
Georgia’s Supreme Court rejected a Republican-led effort to implement more than half a dozen controversial new election rules before Election Day.
In a brief order issued Tuesday, the court declined to reinstate the seven new rules implemented by the State Election Board, and declined to consider an expedited appeal — effectively ending the effort to get the new rules in place in time for the upcoming election.
A lower level Georgia judge on Oct. 16 declared the rules “illegal, unconstitutional and void.” The rules, which include one that requires ballots to be hand-counted and two related to certification of results, were supported by three of the State Election Board’s five members, all of whom were endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
President Biden defeated Trump in the state in 2020, and Trump has since repeated disproven claims that fraud cost him the election.
The new rules were opposed by not just Democrats, but also state Republican officials who cast doubt on whether they were legal. They said a hand count could delay election results, and argued in court that it was too late to properly train election workers on the new responsibilities.
Other rules passed by the board — include one that would have required county officials “to examine all election related documentation created during the conduct of elections,” a potentially laborious process — and another that would have required them to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying results. That rule did not explain what a “reasonable inquiry” entails.
The Georgia Supreme Court didn’t outright reject the appeal. In the order Tuesday, the court said it is declining to fast forward proceedings.
“When the appeal is docketed in this court, it will proceed in the ordinary course,” the justices wrote.
Suspected serial killer Bruce Lindahl linked to 1979 cold case out of North Aurora, Illinois
Russian disinformation groups promoting false claims about Gov. Tim Walz, experts say
Georgia Supreme Court won’t step in to reinstate controversial election rules
Suspected serial killer Bruce Lindahl linked to 1979 cold case out of North Aurora, Illinois
Russian disinformation groups promoting false claims about Gov. Tim Walz, experts say