Induction stoves, also known as induction cooktops, are designed to work using AC (alternating current) electricity. They rely on electromagnetic induction to generate heat in the cookware placed on top of them. DC (direct current) electricity does not produce the same alternating magnetic fields required for the induction process.
When you connect an induction stove to a DC power source, it won't function properly because the electromagnetic field needs to alternate rapidly to induce currents in the cookware. The induction process relies on the changing magnetic field created by AC current to induce electrical currents within the metal of the induction-compatible cookware, which, in turn, generates heat.
Using DC current with an induction cooktop may result in the cooktop not functioning at all or producing very limited and inefficient heat. Therefore, it's essential to use the appropriate AC power source that matches the induction cooktop's requirements for it to operate correctly and efficiently.