Can you use this on an induction cooker? Is the bottom magnetic? Thanks for any help!
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.
796243
I've had less than satisfactory results using this on my induction range. Sometimes it doesn't get hot enough and other times the burners turn off! I don't recommend getting one.
796244
I've owned mine a year. It works great being heated on a coleman stove or an interior ceramic cooktop. Not magnetic that I know of
1171
The bottom is a hunk of metal. I have gas and it works great on those burners. I can think of no reason it wouldn't work on an induction coil.
919789
It is very much usable on induction. I use my WMF pressure cookers on my induction units and they perform perfectly. Stash a small magnet in your coin purse and use it to test cookware before buying.
488616
NO. It does not work with an induction stove, nor does a magnet stick to the bottom.
1536795
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!
2081260
It can be used on an induction stove top. It is not magnetic, it's made out of copper with a tin lining.
2182772
If I understand how induction stoves work, then no. The pot is not magnetic (some stainless steels are not), and your stove would not be able to induce heat in said pot. Sorry for the delay
228607
have not used on an induction cooktop but a magnet will attach to the bottom of the pot.
68919
I have an induction cooktop, and it works. As one of the previous reviewer stated, if a magnet will stick to it, it's induction compatible. I have noticed that it takes longer to heat than my cast iron does on the same setting.
1935584
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.
76782
I wasn't entirely sure how to know at first. But, when I googled how to find out...I was told to try sticking a magnet to bottom of pot. If it stuck then it would be considered compatible with inductive cooking. The magnet did stick! I hope this helps.
1249137
I don't think so. I believe a magnet must stick to the bottom in order to work on an induction cooktop. A magnet does not stick to my Paula Deen cookware. However it is very nice cookware for conventional stoves.
555817
Does not work with induction cooktop. I just opened mine, and it does not attract a magnet at all. Apparently the "steel" in "Stainless Steel" is not iron-with-nickel (which makes no sense to me). The bottom has an aluminum core. Whatever the metallurgy, it is not magnetic and not suitable for induction heating.
852871
Yes, it's perfect for an induction cooker. We use it with one and it's always a great success.
773752
Yes a magnet will stick to it. And it WILL work on induction cook top. Just an FYI this has NO whistle so when the water is boiling if you aren't looking at it, you may not know. But I LOVE mine and have had it for a couple of years now. I use it every day (big tea drinker) and it is not even close to requiring replacement.
814061
It's stainless steel which is magnetic and induction cooking uses magnetism, though I don't know exactly how that works. Other stainless steel pots would probably work, but I bought these because I knew they were made to work with induction, and that the metal wouldn't be mixed or layered with something that wouldn't work as well. You could sure try your regular stainless steel pots first, though, if you have them. If the pot isn't pure stainless steel it wouldn't work, either not at all or not as well, depending on its composition. The answer below is a more scientific answer!
2030600
This is NOT induction cooktop compatible. I ordered it because of this answered question, and when I received it today, I was very disappointed. It is not magnetic, other reviewers are correct. Cuisinart does have some in this line that are made from steel, but not this one sold by Amazon.