Will this work on an induction stove-top? Does the stainless steel firmly hold a magnet?
804260
...hi Vicki...I have only used it on a campstove - but would feel comfortable using it on a stove top induction type heating element - it is a solid stainless unit. As to holding a magnet - never tried doing that.
804261
I don't know why it wouldn't work on an induction stove- it is just another way of heating, right? So I would think that if you can boil water in a pot on the stove, you could use this coffee pot...I just ran downstairs to our camping gear with a few fridge magnets and they stuck nicely to the pot. Good luck! -Margaret
804262
I bought the 6-cup GSI percolator and it FAILED on an induction stovetop... in an interesting way. The water came to a boil just fine, but the bottom of the percolator "popped" to a concave shape at this heat, and so my induction stovetop couldn't "find" the percolator and shut off with an error message. Never had this happen with any other induction-capable cookware, even thin carbon-steel enamelware.
804263
i don't have an induction unit, so I don't know. A magnet sticks to the body of pot, not the lid
804264
My refrigerator magnets will stick to it. It doesn't seem to be as firm a hold as to my fridge, but does hang on to the bottom without dropping loose.
1132248
yes a magnet does stick to the bottom and that makes it good for induction stove
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.
1739926
This cast Iron Pan is magnetic and it should work on an Induction cooktop. But I am not really sure that it works properly.
699515
I know it works on my regular stove top. I assume the induction stove top is like the flat glass top. It should work even though it will not set directly on the burner. It does have a flat side and grill side. There is a slight rigged edge around the edges on both sides to retain the grease from running off. On to the stove top. It does work great.
744933
I have never used an induction cooktop but I understand that it only works with ferromagnetic metals. Carbon steel generally is but it can depend on how much carbon in it. My opinion is the wok should work, a magnet does stick to it but you might want to consult the manual for the cooktop just to be sure.
76016
A magnet does adhere to the bottom of the pan which I understand means it would be suitable on an induction type stove top.
397632
A magnet does not stick to it. I use it on a gas burner. I am not sure if it would work on an induction stope top.
2081260
It can be used on an induction stove top. It is not magnetic, it's made out of copper with a tin lining.
1719480
A magnet sticks to it. I haven't tried it on my induction top yet. If a magnet sticks, it should work.
1822362
IF there isnt ANY steel on the bottom it will NOT work with the induction cooktop! We have a few induction burners and a magnet MUST stick/hold well to the bottom of the pot for it to work. IF this is a true stainless as the title says, it WILL NOT work on an induction burner.
1269798
Take a magnet and put it too the bottom of the pan. If the magnet holds than it will work with induction cooktops.
844826
Hmmm-- I don't know if it can be used on an induction cooker, whatever that is. The bottom is not magnetic though. I bought it because it was non teflon. I had to bite the bullet because of the price, but am glad I did. It is sturdy enough and I use it all the time, but only for poached eggs. I found it disappointing that there were so few similar offerings in stainless steel.
1177785
Well, they say that if a magnet will stick to it, then it is okay for an induction stovetop. I tried it and it doesn't stick, so I would assume that it isn't. Too bad, because I LOVE this pot. I am glad I just have a regular stovetop...I would hate to cook without it.
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I googled Culinary arts on about.com, induction cooking. It said the pan would only work if it was Steel or cast iron and that to check a pan, see if a magnet sticks to it. If it does, it's steel or cast iron and will work. I stuck a magnet to this pan and it didn't hold. I think I read in another comment that this pan is aluminum. So my guess is it wouldn't work. The induction cooking article on about.com is very helpful. Maybe they would know a good Eco pan for the stove.
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.
1144335
I don't have an induction cooktop, but I understand that if a magnet will stick easily to the bottom of the pan that it is compatible. So I tried a magnet on my stainless steel Calphalon and it works perfectly. I also looked at the Calphalon site (http://calphalon.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1953) for information. Calphalon puts an induction symbol on the bottom of the pan if it is suitable. This pan does have the induction symbol on the bottom. Hope this helps. I really love my Calphalon.Image