Are these pans "induction" rated? Will a magnet stick on the bottom?
490058
I don't think they are 'induction' rated. Like I said before, these pans are pretty cheap. To answer your second question, a magnet WILL stick to the bottom.
490059
I bought pans where a magnet stuck to the bottom and when I got them home they wouldn't work on my induction cooktop.
2089596
No. Nothing is good for induction cooking except steel or iron with a thick base that has enough iron that a magnet has strong attraction.If you can get past the word "good" and ask a more sensible question like "Can I cook with these on an induction burner" then the answer changes to "Yes you can but it will take longer to heat up".
1125160
No, because they are made of aluminum. For induction you need something a magnet will stick to, like cast iron or steel. Read about induction cooking at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooking
738258
I do not believe so. Pans used on induction cooktops must be made of material that attracts magnets. This is because induction works through electromagnetism, so the pan must attract magnetic charges. I put a magnet to the bottoms of my Ecosolution pans and none will stick. Only a very expensive European pot I have would stick to the magnet.
1048650
Yes. They are flat on the bottom and work well with induction. I love this set!
571766
I read that if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pot it is induction ready. A magnet stuck very well to the bottom of mine. Hope that helps!
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.
1344088
The rule of thumb is "if a magnet will stick to the pan you are using, you can use it with induction ranges." I tried sticking a magnet to mine and it did NOT stick, so unfortunately, the answer to your question is No.
148931
I do not have induction myself/ wish I did! / but from my understanding, this WILL NOT WORK since induction require ferrous content = iron...the test is if a magnet will stick to the bottom of the pan--it will not...actually tried it,,hope this helps
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. ;)
244194
I am not sure. This link I had says if a magnet clings to the bottom, it will work. http://cookingequipment.about.com/od/cookware/f/Induction-Compatible-Cookware.htm. I would, however, check with the emeril site. I love these pans a lot, but know induction cooking works differently. Hope that is of some help.
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.
577286
Although these are stainless steel they do not work on my induction hob, possibly because of aluminum inside the base. The magnet still sticks to the bottom! Pans returned.
106260
No magnets do not stick to aluminum. The bottom is aluminum. We absolutely love these pans!
512022
Sorry, took me a while to remember to try this when I was at home, but yes, magnets do stick to the pan. I've never heard of induction cooking, now I have to look it up! :-)
414775
These pans are aluminum.. NON FERROUS. So they will NOT WORK with induction... they do not have magnetic qualities which is required for induction cooking. Sorry N. McWilliams, Aluminum isn't ferrous (containing iron).
1111805
Sorry, but I just tested this set with a magnet and it is NOT induction friendly. Cuisinart's fully clad pans may be, but this wedge-bottom set is not.