anyone know if the bottom of this pan is really magnetic and a magnet can actually stick to it so it can be used on an induction cooker? thanks in ad
844826
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.
844827
Don't know if the pan itself is magnetic, but I just used a magnet on the bottom of mine to test it and the magnet sticks to it. Hope that answers your question.
844828
Yes, a magnet does stick to the bottom of this pan. I tried it and it's clearly ferromagnetic so induction should work fine. (I don't have one of those to test, however.) Hope this helps.
844829
A magnet does not stick to bottom of this Norpro pan (bought from AMZN in Sept. 2011).
844830
Raven, I'm not presently where my poacher is, however I remember that the bottom is extremely thick, as though it is "sandwich" construction. Sorry that I can't give any more iformation.
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!)
400417
Simple, just get a small magnet and see if it is adheres to the bottom of the pan. If it hears to the pan, it is good on the induction.
1469588
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.
51723
I have no idea, as I have a gas cooktop. But being stainless steel, I thought that yes, a magnet would stick to the bottom of it. However, when I tried it, the magnet would not stick to it. I was surprised and wondered if in fact it really is stainless steel. I'll have to google it to see if stainless steel is magnetic.
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 :)
33671
My guess would be that the pan would work. I tested the bottom with a magnet & the magnet stuck pretty good as per a quick test re: inductioncooktops. I have a ceramic cooktop & this pan works great.
770576
The pan has to be magnetic. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of your pan it will probably work. Pure aluminum and pure stainless steel pans will not work. Most pans that will work on induction cookers will have "induction suitable" stamped on them somewhere. I bought a Circulon Symmetry pan and it works great. Here's a link for Amazon's Circulon line...
488616
NO. It does not work with an induction stove, nor does a magnet stick to the bottom.
826107
Hi Lynda, unfortunately this Woll pan is not magnetic and can't be used for induction ovens. I read online some stainless steel pans or cast iron pots can be used, as long as the bottom is magnetic. Klaus
555817
Does not work with induction cooktop. I just opened mine, and it does not attract a magnet at all. Apparently the "steel" in "Stainless Steel" is not iron-with-nickel (which makes no sense to me). The bottom has an aluminum core. Whatever the metallurgy, it is not magnetic and not suitable for induction heating.
321173
this pan will not work on an induction stove. you need to use a ferromagnetic metal like cast iron or stainless steel.
1878405
Hi - I don't have an induction cooktop, so I can't be certain. However, I did read once that if a magnet sticks to your pan, that it will work on an induction cooktop. So, I just tried it and a magnet did stick to the one I have. As I said in my review, I can't honestly recommend this item, but maybe it will work better for you. I hope that helps!
1107944
The way to determine whether or not a pot is compatible with an induction cooktop is by doing the 'magnet test'. If a magnet will NOT adhere to the bottom of the pan (regardless if the sides of the pot stainless steel) then the pot will most likely NOT be compatible with an induction cook top. Which brings me to your answer - no, a magnet will not adhere to the bottom of the pot so it is unlikely this is compatible with an induction cook top.
156389
Magnet sticks to bottom of pans! You are in business on the induction stove top. Good luck!
919791
It absolutely can be used on an induction burner. I've used mine on a cook-top with induction burners countless times. Also, a magnet will stick to the bottom of the pot. I hope this helps.
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.