17 minutes ago, Orbit said:We are moving into a new house that came with kitchen appliances. The stovetop is flat and smooth; no electrical heating elements. Does that mean it is an induction cooktop?
No, might be radiant such as this https://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-30-in-Radiant-Electric-Cooktop-in-Black-with-4-Elements-including-2-Power-Boil-Elements-JP3030DJBB/205951510
Radiant should work with any material pots and pans and heat without anything being on the burner. Induction will only work with conductive metal pans and the burner itself won't heat without a pan on it.