• silence7OPM
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    2 months ago

    “Steel” isn’t quite enough; some older stainless steel pots won’t work with induction.

    The test to apply is to see if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pot. If it does, you’re good to go.

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      2 months ago

      Oh what fun! I’m walking around the kitchen sticking fridge magnets to pots as my wife is looks on in puzzlement. Most have passed the test! I think there will indeed be an induction hot plate in our near future. Thanks for the advice and positive testimonials!

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        The 18/8 stainless steel widely used for pots and utensils isn’t ferromagnetic; newer stainless steel pots made out that alloy have an iron plate embedded inside the stainless steel on the bottom.