I know you say it works on induction but is the bottom magnetic? My induction cooktop, Duxtop, says it works only if cast aluminum enameled iron and steel, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom, or cast iron I know you say it works on induction but is the bottom magnetic? My induction cooktop, Duxtop, says it works only if cast aluminum enameled iron and steel, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom,... » Read More I know you say it works on induction but is the bottom magnetic? My induction cooktop, Duxtop, says it works only if cast aluminum enameled iron and steel, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom, or cast iron « Show Less
1420092
I don't know if the bottom is magnetic or not. My induction cooktop is not fancy, just your run of the mill white one that is impossible to keep clean! Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
1420093
It's not magnetic. I feel like this water kettle will be my last one I buy. I love it!
1420094
Good question I tested mine and a kitchen magnet did stick. Hope this helps
1029875
Yes this kettle works on an induction cooktop. We bought it precisely for this reason and it works beautifully! It isn't that the bottom needs to be magnetic, but rather that the kettle bottom will respond to the magnetic field generated by the induction cooktop (this distinction is probably lost on most people). So if a magnet sticks to the bottom, or it says that it works with induction, it will work for your cooktop. Enjoy!
1800069
This pan is made of mild steel and is therefore magnetic. However, it has a rounded bottom, and I don't know how well that would work with an induction unit. Perhaps someone else has tried it?
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.
321174
This pan will not work effectively on a induction type stove due to it is a aluminum base. Induction stoves work with pans that a magnet will stick to. Here is a link for you...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooking#Cookware
890279
Looked this up: Aluminum pans will not work at all on induction cookptops. Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal and is not magnetic. Do not discount composite pans, however, there may be layers of aluminum and stainless steel sandwiched together. Again, try the magnet test. We tested, and this cookware fails the magnet test.
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.
2081263
Many answers here are WRONG!! A copper pan will NOT work on an induction stove because it is non-ferrous. Neither will an aluminum pan. Neither will an all-stainless steel pan. A stainless steel pan will work IF it has a ferrous bottom, as many do. Many people here are confusing a "glass top stove top" with an "induction stove top". Both have a glass top but a "glass top stove top" has a conventional heating element (which will work fine with copper) but an "induction stove top" has an induction disk, which will NOT work with copper.
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I don't have an induction stove top, but I seem to remember that the test for whether a pot will work on an induction stove top is whether a magnet will stick to the bottom of the pot. If this is a true test, then yes, a magnet will stick to the bottom of the pot, therefore it should work on an induction stove top.
524995
Well I googled it and the Manufacturers website doesn't have ANY info about it, I use a gas stove so I don't want to give you bad information. The bottom is very smooth and level if that matters and I'm sure it does. Just saw someone said no it's not magnetized, induction sounds complicated lol.
668243
According to Wikipedia, "Stainless steel pans will work on an induction cooking surface if the base of the pan is a magnetic grade of stainless steel. If a magnet sticks well to the sole of the pan, it will work on an induction cooking surface." So I placed a magnet onto the base of my pan. It stuck very forcefullyl. I conclude the pan IS induction compatible.
1739924
It's cast iron and all my cast iron works on an induction cooktop. Rule of thumb for Induction Cooktops--if a magnet sticks to it....IT WILL WORK ON INDUCTION COOKTOPS. Hope this helped!
228606
a magnet did attract to the bottom. That doesn't work with my original 70's pots. I haven't used it on my induction cooktop, assuming this was like the older stuff...go figure.
698911
As G. Taylor says, try using a magnet on the bottom of the pan. If it sticks then it SHOULD work on an induction stove (my mom had one when I was a kid and it only worked on pans that a magnet could stick to). I am pretty sure that this will not work because it is aluminum (and magnets do not stick to aluminum) so the pan can not generate heat.
1026630
I bought this item for use on an electric cooktop, so I'm not sure. I do know that the pan we received does not have copper core on the bottom-only aluminum core stainless steel. I called amazon to inform them of the lack of copper core and they offered to give me my money back. I kept the pan because the quality is good and we have an electric cooktop. It is at my lake house, so I can't test it with a magnet at this time. I hope this helps.
2248785
I have never even looked this up before or knew about what you were talking about. I looked it up on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooking. I just put a magnet on the pan you are asking about and it sticks fine! I never use aluminum or copper, neither of which will stick to magnets well. This cookware works great on my induction stove top as do all my other pans, iron skillets and heavy cookware from Germany. Hope this helps.
959753
The bottom is simply stainless steel like the rest of the pot. I have used it on a gas stove and on a regular stove top but on on an induction cook top. My understanding is at an induction stove top requires the pot to contain iron to function properly.
890658
I just checked and magnets do NOT stick to this pot. Unfortunately I don't have an induction stove to check if it works. But, as others have noted, it is designed to pour water into it anyway.EDIT: Some of the comments made me look it up. Stainless steel can be magnetic or non-magnetic; it depends on the exact composition of the steel.