An induction oven is a type of oven that uses induction heating to cook food. It differs from a traditional oven in that it heats the cookware directly through magnetic induction rather than generating heat through a heating element. It's essential to differentiate between an "induction oven" and an "induction cooktop" in this context.
An induction oven will work independently and does not require a cooktop. It is a self-contained appliance designed specifically for cooking food using induction technology.
On the other hand, if you are referring to an "induction cooktop," which is a standalone appliance that uses induction heating to cook food on compatible cookware, then it will not work with your old cooktop.
Induction cooktops require special cookware made from magnetic materials (e.g., cast iron or stainless steel) to work efficiently. The magnetic field generated by the induction cooktop induces electrical currents in the cookware, which in turn generates heat, cooking the food. If your old cooktop is not specifically designed for induction cooking and lacks the necessary technology to generate the required magnetic field, it will not work with induction cookware.
In summary, if you have an "induction oven," it will work independently and does not require a cooktop. However, if you are considering using an "induction cooktop," you will need to ensure that your cookware is compatible with induction technology, and your old cooktop is specifically designed to support induction cooking.