Can they be used with induction cook top - does a magnet stick to the base ?
1353387
I have not used my set on an induction cook top but bought it with thought I might replace my cook top in the future. According to the manufacturer this model is supposed to work on induction cook tops. All I can say is that I love the cookware. I never have to use it above medium, medium-high heat at most. Nothing sticks to it or burns. The food cooks evenly throughout. Cleanup is a breeze. I was so impressed with the performance that I bought a second set for a house warming present for my son. Make sure the set you buy has the metal lids. The glass topped set is not meant for induction. Hope this helps. I have not used my set on an induction cook top but bought it with thought I might replace my cook top in the future. According to the manufacturer this model is supposed to work on induction cook tops. All I can say is that I love the cookware. I never have to use it above medium, medium-high heat at most. Nothing sticks to it or burns. The food cooks evenly throughout. Cleanup is a breeze. I was so impressed with the performance that I bought a second set for a house warming present for my son. Make sure the set you buy has the metal lids. The glass topped set is not meant for induction.... » Read More I have not used my set on an induction cook top but bought it with thought I might replace my cook top in the future. According to the manufacturer this model is supposed to work on induction cook tops. All I can say is that I love the cookware. I never have to use it above medium, medium-high heat at most. Nothing sticks to it or burns. The food cooks evenly throughout. Cleanup is a breeze. I was so impressed with the performance that I bought a second set for a house warming present for my son. Make sure the set you buy has the metal lids. The glass topped set is not meant for induction. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1353388
We bought these specifically for our new induction cooktop when we moved. I've read reviews where people compare how fast certain pans heat up on induction cooktops compared to others. I can't do that because this is the only set we've used. I can say that they heat up much faster on the induction cooktop than our previous pans did on a standard electric cooktop.
1353389
I have not used my set on an induction cook top but bought it with thought I might replace my cook top in the future. According to the manufacturer this model is supposed to work on induction cook tops. All I can say is that I love the cookware. I never have to use it above medium, medium-high heat at most. Nothing sticks to it or burns. The food cooks evenly throughout. Cleanup is a breeze. I was so impressed with the performance that I bought a second set for a house warming present for my son. Make sure the set you buy has the metal lids. The glass topped set is not meant for induction. Hope this helps.
1353390
I have a ge induction cooktop, and these are very slow. I tested boiling 3 qts of water in a 3qt pan of this against circulon infinite and oxo stainless ....7 min. 10 sec. for anolon and 3min. 20sec for oxo and circulon. Kind of tells me there isn't much magnetic stainless in the bottom plate. I think it's their way of keeping the pans from overheating. Mine are now on their way to being donated.
1353391
Yes, and yes. These are very nice pans and a pleasure to use with an induction range.
74299
NO this does not work on an induction cooktop! Hint #1 magnet does not stick to the bottom of pan. Hint#2: when placed on induction surface, the cooktop has trouble detecting an object. It may connect sporadically, but you will be lucky if the water gets warm.
744933
I have never used an induction cooktop but I understand that it only works with ferromagnetic metals. Carbon steel generally is but it can depend on how much carbon in it. My opinion is the wok should work, a magnet does stick to it but you might want to consult the manual for the cooktop just to be sure.
1058588
I have not tried this on an induction cooktop. The skillet is made of aluninum so the magnet should not stick to it.
1219731
The T-Fal skillets I bought thru Amazon will not work with the induction cooktop. Their website said to use a magnet to test the bottom of the skillet. If the magnet won't stick tightly the cookware is not likely to work well with induction cooking.
177998
To elaborate a little further. Induction compatible cookware is made with ferris metals. So after trying to stick a magnet to the bottom of the pot it did not stick. Also newer cooking ware is often labeled as induction suitable as my new set is, and after testing those with a magnet the magnet stuck. So again. This pot does not work with an induction cooktop.
1935584
I can stick a fridge magnet to the bottom of mine. Also, I have used it on an induction burner. Of course, that's the bottom, not the inner. The inner isn't the cooking part that needs to be magnetic for induction. The inner is surgical stainless steel.
1714552
No the pans do not have the induction symbol on the bottom and they donot respond to a magnet. My opinion at this point is that they are not good for induction cook tops
2281479
A magnet does not stick to the bottom of any of these pieces so I will have to say they may not work with induction unfortunately. My daughter was looking to get me an Induction hot plate but she tested with a magnet. So sad.
1144335
I don't have an induction cooktop, but I understand that if a magnet will stick easily to the bottom of the pan that it is compatible. So I tried a magnet on my stainless steel Calphalon and it works perfectly. I also looked at the Calphalon site (http://calphalon.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1953) for information. Calphalon puts an induction symbol on the bottom of the pan if it is suitable. This pan does have the induction symbol on the bottom. Hope this helps. I really love my Calphalon.Image
2101606
I believe these DO NOT work with induction. Induction cooktops use a magnetic field to heat the metal in the pans. Since these are made of aluminum they won't be affected by the magnetic field.
1001141
I bought it as a gift. However if a magnet sticks to the bottom it will work on the induction cook top.
1781051
No, unfortunately these pans do not have the magnetic properties needed for induction cooktops.
290397
The bottoms are indeed magnetic. I tested this by just taking a kitchen magnet off the fridge and it sticks to the bottom readily. Don't know what this means for an induction cooktop; but the unit works just great.
2042314
I wish I knew the answer to that one, but I'm not really sure. I suggest checking with the manufacturer. I can see no reason why they would not work, but I have never used an induction cooktop, so you'd be better off checking with WearEver. I really hope that they do work, because having used these for a bit longer now, I would love to go back and give them even more stars. They really hold up well and are just the best cookware I have ever used. Good luck with your search.
1495362
No, a magnet will not stick to the base. I have both the original pot and an additional one I purchased later and neither allow a magnet to stick to the base at all - ZERO attraction inside or out (my test magnets have a very small attraction to the sides). However, there is a warmer setting on the pot so you can keep food warm there or, more short term, buy the glass top (unfortunately the glass top has a vent hole in it).
397632
A magnet does not stick to it. I use it on a gas burner. I am not sure if it would work on an induction stope top.