Does a magnet adhere to the bottom of this pan which says it's good for an induction cooktop?
809138
No chance...I tried various refrigerator magnets none stuck, not even to the handle. Please keep in mind this major experiment is based on my new calphalon 12 " pan was Made in Toledo, OH. I have been informed by Calphalon that some are made "overseas", you might want to ask them about those.Calphalon by phone, 1-800-809-7267. Good luck...Jack
809139
No. This pan is anodized aluminum with a non-stick coating. Non-magnetic and therefore it is not for use on an induction cooktop.
1269798
Take a magnet and put it too the bottom of the pan. If the magnet holds than it will work with induction cooktops.
436207
just tried it and a magnet does NOT stick to the bottom of the pan - so sorry...
177998
To elaborate a little further. Induction compatible cookware is made with ferris metals. So after trying to stick a magnet to the bottom of the pot it did not stick. Also newer cooking ware is often labeled as induction suitable as my new set is, and after testing those with a magnet the magnet stuck. So again. This pot does not work with an induction cooktop.
1360962
I don't have an induction cooktop, but I can most definitely say that a (refrigerator) magnet will stick to the bottom of this sauce pan.
1503946
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
883403
I stuck a couple of different sized magnets on the bottom & no magnet adhered to the underside.I have a homely electric coil cooktop.
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.
1420092
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.
1601635
Yes, a magnet will stick to the bottom of this pot..............as well as the side, the top, and the handles...........
357971
I don't think so. I just held a big magnet to the bottom of the pot and it didn't "stick".
575608
A magnet does stick to the pan, so I am guessing that will tell you what you need to know, though I have not used it with an induction stove. (I hear that they are great -- do they get really hot? I could use that!)
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.
1601639
Yes a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pot. It works great my induction burner.
1132248
yes a magnet does stick to the bottom and that makes it good for induction stove
744934
I don't know anything about induction cooktops, but a magnet grabbed onto mine just fine.
1994779
Yes. It has a layer of stainless steel on the bottom of the pans. Not magnetic grade, which is best for induction burners, but is enough to compliment the aluminum body, which retains heat quite evenly. I think for $20, it's a good deal. That being said, you get what you pay for. Even if you end up not liking it as much in the long run, it works well on other cooktops, someone would appreciate the gift. **(if you're ever at a shop browsing for pans, bring a small fridge magnet with you and test the bottom of the pans to see if it sticks. if it does, chances are, it's a high quality metal for induction compatibilty.) Yes. It has a layer of stainless steel on the bottom of the pans. Not magnetic grade, which is best for induction burners, but is enough to compliment the aluminum body, which retains heat quite evenly. I think for $20, it's a good deal. That being said, you get what you pay for. Even if you end up not liking it as much in the long run, it works well on other cooktops, someone would appreciate the gift. **(if you're ever at a shop browsing for pans, bring a small fridge magnet with you and test the bottom of the pans to see if it sticks. if it does, chances are, it's a high quality metal... » Read More Yes. It has a layer of stainless steel on the bottom of the pans. Not magnetic grade, which is best for induction burners, but is enough to compliment the aluminum body, which retains heat quite evenly. I think for $20, it's a good deal. That being said, you get what you pay for. Even if you end up not liking it as much in the long run, it works well on other cooktops, someone would appreciate the gift. **(if you're ever at a shop browsing for pans, bring a small fridge magnet with you and test the bottom of the pans to see if it sticks. if it does, chances are, it's a high quality metal for induction compatibilty.) « Show Less