Can you explain induction ready, and induction base
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http://theinductionsite.com/how-induction-works.shtml I think this website explains it pretty well. An induction base is magnetic and will only work with induction ready pans. The base will not get hot anywhere that doesn't have induction ready pans on it.
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Induction ready requires an additional piece for the pan to sit on to work. Induction base requires no additional piece as it is built into the pan. If your lucky every piece in the box will have uniform bottoms and actually work on an induction stove unlike the set I bought and cannot use 2 of the pieces because they do not come in contact with the surface of the induction unit.
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Induction creates heat using magnetism, in order for a pan to work it needs to have a magnetic base
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An induction ready pan has a ferrous (iron type base that can be magnatized or reacts to magnatism).A induction base is a device that sets on the induction plate and is the interface between the non-inductive pan and the induction top. The heat is generated in the induction base and is transfered to the pan, much like a stove top. THe
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I don't know about the induction cooktops. I can tell you for sure that I LOVE these fry pans! Easy breezy clean up, a little oil to do eggs and the price is definitely right!Enjoy them, you won't see sorry you got them!
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I read that if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pot it is induction ready. A magnet stuck very well to the bottom of mine. Hope that helps!
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http://cookingequipment.about.com/od/cookware/f/Induction-Compatible-Cookware.htm
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According to the website "Frigidare Cooktops" it states, "Induction is faster, easier to clean and more energy efficient than gas or electric." I couldn't agree more! However to answer your question, the same site states "- -our induction cooktop is 70% more efficient than cooking with gas and 20% more efficient than cooking with electric."
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Yes, the Granite Ware is induction ready. I teach classes on cheese making where I have 7 induction cooktops on tables for students. I was surprised these actually worked!
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Yes it is. It must have a steel bottom to be used on the induction system. I have that pan. The only problem with it is the flatness of the bottom. Check it with a straight edge to see if it is flat. I ended up standing on mine to get it more perfect, but it works great now.
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No you didn't this one doesn't work with induction - had to go to Williams Sonoma to get one that worked with induction. I think there are just different levels of all clad.
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Yes, induction heating is great! Like anything else new, it is looked at suspiciously, but let the future happen with excitement!
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I believe the outer layer is 18/0 and the inner is 18/10. Using a magnet, you can feel the difference. The 18/0 is needed to allow induction use.
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I use it very successfully on my glass top stove...not sure what induction is.
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Please be careful. At the time I'm writing this there are three incorrect answers. These are not induction compatible.
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If you mean induction, not conduction, here is the link to your answer:http://www.calphalon.com/Pages/Content/Articles/Induction-Cooking-Explained.aspx
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I use a convention stove. But here is a link to answer your question. http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-an-induction-cooktop.htm#slideshow
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The induction cooking system will heat the middle of the pot and radiate to the rest of the pot, really not the best way to use this system, Gas is a better answer if able.
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I'd like to know this also. My understanding is anything induction-charged isn't very energy efficient. Convenient and safe, yes, but not energy efficient.
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Sorry, I used it on electric and gas burners only but I see no problem with induction. Good cooking.