No, metal cookware will not work on a glass induction cooker. Induction cooktops require cookware that has a magnetic base, as they use magnetic fields to heat the cookware directly, rather than heating the cooktop surface.
Glass induction cookers have a smooth, glass-ceramic surface that does not generate heat itself. Instead, they rely on the magnetic properties of the cookware to create heat through electromagnetic induction. When the magnetic base of the cookware comes into contact with the magnetic field generated by the induction cooktop, it produces heat, which then cooks the food.
To determine if your cookware is compatible with an induction cooker, you can perform a simple magnet test. Place a magnet on the bottom of the cookware, and if it sticks firmly, the cookware is induction-compatible. Most stainless steel, cast iron, and certain types of magnetic stainless steel cookware work well on induction cookers. However, aluminum, copper, and non-magnetic stainless steel cookware will not work unless they have a magnetic base or a layer added to the bottom specifically designed for induction cooking.
It's always a good idea to check the manufacturer's instructions or consult the cookware's packaging to ensure compatibility with induction cooktops before using it.