Induction Cooktop Question

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Will the cooktop work if the pot has a (maybe 1/8") lip around the bottom?
DW's got a one pot meal maker she uses 2-3 times a week at home, no problem on our old fashioned electric coil stovetop. Wondering if it'll work on the induction cooktop we're planning to get for the RV.

theoldwizard1 · Answer

The pan has to sit ABSOLUTELY FLAT on the surface.

sch911 · Answer

What's it made out of?  Only iron based pot/pans will work.  Some stainless to if they are magnetic.  Aluminum will not.

pianotuna · Answer

It will work if it is only 1/8 of an inch on my NuWave unit.

dutchmensport · Answer

Here's a pretty straightforward article that will provide some answers: click here.

This is a paragraph you really need to know though:

You Need the Right Cookware
Magnetic—or more accurately, induction-capable—cookware is needed for induction to work. If a magnet strongly sticks to the bottom of a pot, it will work with an induction cooktop. Some stainless steel cookware is induction-capable, and some isn’t.

Sounds like a simple test to me. Good luck!

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