Does this work with induction cooktops (in other words, does a magnet stick to the bottom)? And what is the diameter of the bottom?
251033
A magnet does not stick to the bottom. I would estimate the base to be six inches? I gave that one away as a gift. I have a littler one at home.
251034
I use a gas stove, so I don't know about whether or not induction cooktops will work. Diameter is a little over 4.25 inches...
251035
The 9090 which I own is designed for use with induction. The diameter of the base is 47/8 inches
251036
Hi - Bottom diameter (outside) is 14.3 cm for the "M" version, which is the largest Alessi makes. We don't have induction, but the bottom is magnetic, I just checked. Not sure why ours would differ in material from what the other responders have. (Overall, highly recommended and the best stove-top coffee maker I ever used).
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 :)
796242
The pan is magnetic so from that perspective it will "work" with an induction cooker, however the bottom of the pan has ridges and a bow. I put the pan on my induction cooktop and it rocked back and forth, so contact is not optimal. I will be trying to use it this afternoon and will add to these comments then.
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?
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.
1001141
I bought it as a gift. However if a magnet sticks to the bottom it will work on the induction cook top.
1701239
A small magnet sticks so most likely the answer is yes --- I do not use an induction cooktop. Hope this helps...very nice non commercial pot.
139567
I do not have an induction burner, but I think the test to see if the cookware will work on induction is to check and see if a magnet sticks to the bottom. So I tried that, and the magnet did NOT stick to the bottom. It was a pretty strong magnet. So I assume it won't work on induction. That is all I know. Hope this helps.....Pat Woods
1132248
yes a magnet does stick to the bottom and that makes it good for induction stove
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.
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!
1177784
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
74299
NO this does not work on an induction cooktop! Hint #1 magnet does not stick to the bottom of pan. Hint#2: when placed on induction surface, the cooktop has trouble detecting an object. It may connect sporadically, but you will be lucky if the water gets warm.
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.
868269
Magnets do not stick to the bottom of this pan (I just tried it ). I use this pan on a smooth top electric stove, no problem there. This is a nice pan.
611921
Good question. I just tried a magnet on the bottom of the pan and it did stick. I don't know if the weight of the pan would damage the range top but yes it will stick so it will work on an induction range.
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.