is it good for INDuCTION ? Is it good for induction cooktops? IE. anyone - does a refrigerator magnet attach to it without glue?
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No. My induction cook top will not recognize this on the burner. DO NOT BUY if you have an induction cook top.
1575115
I was using the pans at lunchtime and checked it for you with a fridge magnet..Sorry, a magnet did not stick to any part of the pans so probably it would not work for you. I didn't know how the induction cooktops worked, so I'm glad you asked the question about magnets, good to know!
1177783
I use it on my GE radiant cooktop which is different from an induction. I went to a GE site where it said the pan would need to have some iron in the bottom to work on an induction cooktop. This pan will not let a magnet stick to it (the test for iron content).http://www.geappliances.com/products/introductions/induction_cooktops/how.htm
76016
A magnet does adhere to the bottom of the pan which I understand means it would be suitable on an induction type stove top.
1580853
Yes the rule if a magnet will stick to the bottom it is induction ready I have only used mine on my induction cooktop.
250025
Other commenter is correct. I tested with a magnet also and it did not stick, therefore this pot will not work with induction.
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I just received my Faberware Classic today, a magnet does not stick to it. I have a Nuwave induction cooktop and tried to boil some water, it worked perfectly. So, in my opinion it works just fine...as far as the magnet theory, well.....
2249607
No, it will not work on an induction stove. Anytime you want to know if a pan/pot will work on an induction stove, hold a magnet (I used a magnet that's used on a fridge) and hold it to the bottom, if it clings to the cookware then it'll work. I tried this for you with the grill pan and it did NOT cling.
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Hmmm-- I don't know if it can be used on an induction cooker, whatever that is. The bottom is not magnetic though. I bought it because it was non teflon. I had to bite the bullet because of the price, but am glad I did. It is sturdy enough and I use it all the time, but only for poached eggs. I found it disappointing that there were so few similar offerings in stainless steel.
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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.
2184387
Yes. I tried a magnet, it does stick to the bottom of the pan. Not sure though, if it will work with an induction range.
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Note that it says it has an aluminum base, so no. All of my stainless-steel cookware is useless for induction due to aluminum bases. Aluminum does not magnetize. Try putting a magnet up to aluminum can. No luck.
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No good for induction with it being made out aluminium and stainless steel so don't buy it, hope this helps ?....Mike
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Joanne, according to my understanding of induction cooking and the requirements of induction cookware, this cookware should be ideal. What I read said that a magnet should stick to the bottom of the pan in order for the electromagnetic field to be activated. I checked and a magnet sticks very well to the bottom surface (cooking surface) but not to the surface that is in contact with the food. That part is stainless. I hope this helps!
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I looked at the bottom of my 1.5 QT sauce pan; it says "induction ready". I tested it with a magnet and the magnet stuck. So, even though I do not personally use an induction cooktop, I'm pretty confident the answer is yes.
712064
I looked up how to tell if it is, if a magnet sticks to it it is an induction pan, I got out my trusty magnet and voila, it stuck, so the answer is yes! I hope this helped:)
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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