Is this set FULLY compatible with all induction cooktops? Do the set have lids that fit the skillets? AND MOST IMPORTANTLY..DOES A MAGNET STICK STRONGLY TO THE BOTTOMs?
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dear amazonian: i have no idea if this set is compatible with other induction cook tops since the only one i've ever owned is the nu wave pic. magnet does stick strongly to the bottom. there are lids to fit all but the frying pan. the sautee pan top will fit but sinks down in the large fry pan. the lid for the bigger sauce pan also fits the small fry pan. hope this helps.
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I have a NuWave induction cooktop and have not problem with any of the pans in this set. Wish I could be more help. Good luck!
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No. The manufacturer says the 12-piece set is compatible with all cooktops except induction..Alot of people are putting the wrong answers on here...
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No, if a magnet will not stick to the bottom of the pan it will not work on an induction stove. This pan is all aluminum (no clad on the bottom) therefore will not work.
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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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Magnet sticks to bottom of pans! You are in business on the induction stove top. Good luck!
1058588
I have not tried this on an induction cooktop. The skillet is made of aluninum so the magnet should not stick to it.
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This is a valid question for someone looking to buy cookware for an induction burner. PLEASE do not answer this question unless you really know what you're talking about!!! Some people don't know what an induction burner is and think anything that isn't electric coil or gas is an induction. It is NOT. The very easiest way to to tell if a pan will work is to see if a magnet will stick to the bottom. If it does, it will work with induction burners.
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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.
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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.
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To tell if a pot or pan is induction-compatible, hold a magnet to the bottom. If it clings, the cookware will work on an induction cooktop.
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According to Wikipedia, "Stainless steel pans will work on an induction cooking surface if the base of the pan is a magnetic grade of stainless steel. If a magnet sticks well to the sole of the pan, it will work on an induction cooking surface." So I placed a magnet onto the base of my pan. It stuck very forcefullyl. I conclude the pan IS induction compatible.
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The only cookware that can be used on an Induction cook top is ones that can be magnetized. Get a small magnet and test the bottom of the ones you already have. If you don't have enough, take the magnet with you when you shop. Some pans already say induction ready on the bottom. Hope this helps.
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Sandee, I think you're asking if this griddle is compatible with an induction cooktop. The answer is no. The griddle is solid (anodized) aluminum with a hard non-stick coating applied to the cooking surface. Thus this griddle is non-magnetic and it will not work with an induction heating element. My guess is that most of these non-stick griddles will either be aluminum or clad aluminum, as for example, the All-Clad product line. So if you have an induction cooktop you may need to go old school and look for an iron griddle which likely will be absent any high tech non-stick coating. Although, as you may well know, iron if cured properly builds something of a natural non-stick surface. Cheers!
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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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Does this set work with the 2 burner cooktop from the brand "True Induction" which is sold here in Amazon?
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No, no, no. Most stainless cookware will not work on induction ranges that require pans to be magnetic. If a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan it indicates induction compatibility. All cast iron qualifies. If a stainless steel, ceramic or other pan qualifies, the manufacturer will surely proclaim that feature.