Induction pans - magnet test?
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We have recently bought a nifty induction hob from Amazon, to replace our portable gas hob.
We have bought a new bigger pan to use for hot pot. The seller claims that the pan is meant for induction use, is made of stainless steel with few layers.
However this pan failed the magnet test. Granted it’s not a big magnet however this test worked with our other smaller pots.
I’ve done a quick water test and the water does boil.
From research, it seems that all induction cookware needs to pass the magnet test. Are there exceptions? The pot does seem well built so we would like to keep it possible but not sure if this would damage the induction hob.
We have bought a new bigger pan to use for hot pot. The seller claims that the pan is meant for induction use, is made of stainless steel with few layers.
However this pan failed the magnet test. Granted it’s not a big magnet however this test worked with our other smaller pots.
I’ve done a quick water test and the water does boil.
From research, it seems that all induction cookware needs to pass the magnet test. Are there exceptions? The pot does seem well built so we would like to keep it possible but not sure if this would damage the induction hob.
"If you accidentally try to start cooking on your induction hob with a pan that's incompatible, don't panic. You won't cause any damage to your stovetop or your pan, but the burner itself simply won't turn on, so your pan won't get hot.
This is because any pan used on an induction hob must be made from or have a base that contains a magnetic material, which effectively completes the circuit within the hob".
https://circulon.uk.com/blogs/the-culinary-circle/...
This is because any pan used on an induction hob must be made from or have a base that contains a magnetic material, which effectively completes the circuit within the hob".
https://circulon.uk.com/blogs/the-culinary-circle/...
I am alright Jack said:
"If you accidentally try to start cooking on your induction hob with a pan that's incompatible, don't panic. You won't cause any damage to your stovetop or your pan, but the burner itself simply won't turn on, so your pan won't get hot.
This is because any pan used on an induction hob must be made from or have a base that contains a magnetic material, which effectively completes the circuit within the hob".
https://circulon.uk.com/blogs/the-culinary-circle/...
Cheers! Lots of article about the magnet test so was a bit skeptical. This is because any pan used on an induction hob must be made from or have a base that contains a magnetic material, which effectively completes the circuit within the hob".
https://circulon.uk.com/blogs/the-culinary-circle/...
anxious_ant said:
We have recently bought a nifty induction hob from Amazon, to replace our portable gas hob.
We have bought a new bigger pan to use for hot pot. The seller claims that the pan is meant for induction use, is made of stainless steel with few layers.
However this pan failed the magnet test. Granted it’s not a big magnet however this test worked with our other smaller pots.
I’ve done a quick water test and the water does boil.
From research, it seems that all induction cookware needs to pass the magnet test. Are there exceptions? The pot does seem well built so we would like to keep it possible but not sure if this would damage the induction hob.
Out of interest which hob did you purchase?We have bought a new bigger pan to use for hot pot. The seller claims that the pan is meant for induction use, is made of stainless steel with few layers.
However this pan failed the magnet test. Granted it’s not a big magnet however this test worked with our other smaller pots.
I’ve done a quick water test and the water does boil.
From research, it seems that all induction cookware needs to pass the magnet test. Are there exceptions? The pot does seem well built so we would like to keep it possible but not sure if this would damage the induction hob.
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