Will a magnet stick to either the pot or insert?
1860454
A magnet did not stick to my pot or insert, but did stick to the lid, and that surprised me. If it's good stainless, it should not be magnetic.
1281054
No my refrigerator magnets do not stick. The stainless is really good quality and shiny. The handle could get too hot especially if near the burner- I usually use a pot holder to be safe but have used it without and it didn't feel hot- I think it depends what you cook in it- Very versatile- FYI I use it mainly as a water pitcher to fill my water dispenser and to mix and pour pancakes in it- only use it to cook in when all my cast-iron enameled pots are in use.. Hope this helps!
343016
No, it can't. I read "stainless steel" in the description and mistakenly assumed both pots were stainless and bought it. If I had seen it in a store I would have read the, "Suitable for all heat sources except induction" on the packaging. Just in case, I put a magnet to the base of the bottom pot and then confirmed it would not stick.
970267
I cannot say if it sticks to a magnet because I don't use magnets but I can tell you that OXO cooking spoons are the best and I highly recommend them and they will definitely last a life time. Good luck.
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.
124648
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.
2227843
Yes, a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pans, and to the sides and top of pan. I took a magnet from my refrig. and tried it. The pans are very light weight and not a heavy weight of stainless steel and after cooking in it, leaves like a rust stain that I have to scrub out after every use. I don't know what's up with that?? The Top Lid part that locks, is held in place by a little piece of straight metal that is not screwed in or anything to the side of the pans, and they come out all the time. This is dangerous when trying to pour hot water out of the tops and the pins fall out and let the lid fall off. Now the lids won't lock either because I lost the pins and didn't notice they had fallen out. For the money it was ok. But the next time I'll buy a more expensive set, and hopefully the lids will lock on right. I still use the big pot, and I hold the lid on while I pour liquid off. D.Wright
404473
No the pot has to be where a magnet will catch on bottom. Stainless steel doesn't work
2209255
Yes the magnet does in fact stick with a magnet. I have a large one of these canners and Amazon also sells a small one that is ideal for pints. It does not take as long to heat and fits burners better if you have a small family or like to use pints for certain items. Hope this helps.
1849142
Is the difference between the two irony stainless and pure stainless? If so I put a magnet to the pot and it doesn't seem to hold. Hope that helps.
2040145
Never tried putting a magnet on it. I'm no metallurgist, but from the feel of it I would guess a magnet would not stick, but I honestly don't know.
2065988
Yes, magnets will stick. It is a steel sheet with a very thin layer of stainless steel on both sides.
2018418
It may stick however I put two screws to hd mine . Drilled two small holes in plastic. Comes with screws. Cannot see the magnet unless you are looking for it. Secure too!
1327621
Yes, a magnet sticks to this pan,but can be removed with very little effort. Hope this answers your question.
947879
I have this set and placed a magnet on the bottom of the pan, it stays there, I think that means the answer is yes.
2256240
Put a magnet or magnetic stick up on the pot bottom. If the magnet sticks to the bottom of the cookware, it will work. If it does not stick, it will not work. A thick bottom that conducts heat evenly is best for even cooking.
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.