can this be used on an induction cooktop? If it can, a magnet would stick to the sides/bottom. Thanks.
1360961
Well, I just went in the kitchen and stuck a refrigerator magnet on it, and voila! It stuck. Oddly, it did not stick as strongly as it did on the 'fridge, but it did stick. Hope that helps. BTW it is a very good pan.
1360962
I don't have an induction cooktop, but I can most definitely say that a (refrigerator) magnet will stick to the bottom of this sauce pan.
1360963
One of my cheapo refrigerator magnets successfully stuck to the bottom, so I guess that the answer is "yes." :)
974104
Yes a magnet sticks to the bottom & sides of the pan. These can be used on an induction cooktop. You would not believe how fast water boils & food cooks on induction.
1339665
I don't have an induction cook top. But searching for how to check, multiple websites say to hold a magnet to the bottom and see how strongly it is attracted. I did that and the magnet was attracted just as strongly as against my refrigerator. That bodes well for an induction top. I'd recommend contacting Kitchen Aid directly and check with them.
1966462
Yes, it can be used on an induction cooktop. I just checked and a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pot, which means it works with induction cooking.
530585
No, the bottom is not magnetic. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work on an induction cooktop, but I don't have one so I can't say for sure. This is the best little pot I have. I use it all the time.
575608
A magnet does stick to the pan, so I am guessing that will tell you what you need to know, though I have not used it with an induction stove. (I hear that they are great -- do they get really hot? I could use that!)
351045
don't know anything about induction but a magnet does stick to the bottom of the kettle, nowhere else on the kettle, but the bottom, yes.
2101610
Can someone please try to hold a magnet to the set and see if it sticks? If they dont stick, it will not work on an induction cooktop.
1269798
Take a magnet and put it too the bottom of the pan. If the magnet holds than it will work with induction cooktops.
2238564
No, you cannot use this pan on an induction stove because it is made of anodized aluminum. You have to have a cast iron or a stainless steel pan that a magnet will stick to. I have an induction burner and I can only use a few of my pans on it. Be aware that not all stainless steel will work - test with a magnet! If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan, you can use it.
2081264
The bottom is not magnetic. I am not sure about induction stove top, seems to me must be OK. I did not try. Best wishes :)
524926
I had a magnet here and tried it because a lot of people seem to ask. It did not stick to bottom or sides of pot. This is a pretty good magnet so if a magnet is decider then I say no. Too bad love the pot.
250025
Other commenter is correct. I tested with a magnet also and it did not stick, therefore this pot will not work with induction.
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.
809139
No. This pan is anodized aluminum with a non-stick coating. Non-magnetic and therefore it is not for use on an induction cooktop.
1719479
I use it on an electric cook top. The bottom is a plate about 10 mm (3/8 inch) thick plate so it should be good for an induction cook top. I checked it with a magnet so it should work just fine.
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