Is the bottom stainless steel and will a magnet stick to the bottom so that it will work on a magnetic induction cooktop
1295896
The product description states "aluminum encapsulated base," and aluminum is not magnetic.
1295897
the bottom is stainless, so it is stainless with aluminun encapsulated, neither of this metals are magnetic
1295898
I answered this incorrectly previously. Please disregard the answer of "Yes".
260548
Brian, since this is a single wall stainless steel with no magnetic bottom, it will not perform well on an induction stove. Recommend you find a pot with dual bottom construction.
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!
2276421
I was curious as to whether these pans could be used with an induction cook top, so I tested these, and yes a magnet does stick to the bottom.
1442021
Yes it is. The bottom has steel on the aluminum so it will work on an induction cook top.
204963
A magnet definitely sticks to the bottom. I've had this griddle over 2 years now, and I absolutely love it. I accidentally left a burner on and had a grease burn on the bottom that would not soak off. I used Barkeeper's Friend. and it looks brand new.
138630
Yes, magnets will stick to the bottom of these pans. They're not remarkably firm sticking, but they hold their own weight. I have not tried it on an induction cooktop, but it should theoretically work. ;)
616453
Best advice....always test cookware with a magnet. If it is magnetic, it will work fine on induction cooktops. Not all stainless steel is magnetic, as it depends on the percentage of chromium in the metal blend. ONLY use magnetic cookware for induction cooktops.
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since you need special encapsulated bottom cookware which can be used on an induction stove top, a magnet must stick to the bottom of the stainless steel pan and only then will it really work on induction stoves and table top models. no one has yet really answered if a magnet sticks to the bottom of this pan, and since i bought only stainless steel cookware which magnets do stick on can i safely say my cookware is really induction usable.can someone who has this please place a magnet on the bottom and reply if the magnet stuck to the bottom of the pan so we really know if it is induction ready to be used on induction surfaces, and thanks in advance. since you need special encapsulated bottom cookware which can be used on an induction stove top, a magnet must stick to the bottom of the stainless steel pan and only then will it really work on induction stoves and table top models. no one has yet really answered if a magnet sticks to the bottom of this pan, and since i bought only stainless steel cookware which magnets do stick on can i safely say my cookware is really induction usable.can someone who has this please place a magnet on the bottom and reply if the magnet stuck to the bottom of the pan so we really know if it is... » Read More since you need special encapsulated bottom cookware which can be used on an induction stove top, a magnet must stick to the bottom of the stainless steel pan and only then will it really work on induction stoves and table top models. no one has yet really answered if a magnet sticks to the bottom of this pan, and since i bought only stainless steel cookware which magnets do stick on can i safely say my cookware is really induction usable.can someone who has this please place a magnet on the bottom and reply if the magnet stuck to the bottom of the pan so we really know if it is induction ready to be used on induction surfaces, and thanks in advance. « Show Less
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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.
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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.
1144336
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
488616
NO. It does not work with an induction stove, nor does a magnet stick to the bottom.
1033215
sorry it took me a while. renos in the kitchen, had to find it. I took a magnet to it. it sticks. so i think that's what you meant by magnetic bottom. hope it works. its a beautiful kettle for boiling water for tea with a great pour.
250024
The answer is NO, this is not magnetic. I got out my trusty magnet to check and it did not adhere at all to the bottom. This is a great pan, but NOT for induction cooktops.
1008688
I tested the bottoms by applying a magnet and the magnet stuck, so it has iron in it. I did this test to make sure they would work with an induction stovetop, as I am buying an induction stove. These pots are the best I've ever had. Foods do not stick, even when cooking without oil.
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A magnet does adhere to the bottom of the pan which I understand means it would be suitable on an induction type stove top.