I'm interested in the NuWave induction cooker. I'm told if a magnet doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan it won't work. I have an expensive set of the Emeril Stainless Steel cookware. A magnet will not stick to the bottom. So would it be a waste of money to buy an induction cooker? :h

I thought that the proper cookware for these had some "magic" symbol on them.bumpy

magnet test is one way, but most pans, esp steel (stainless) have a COPPER clad core, which works with the induction cooker as well.Bumpy's right too, magic symbol, pan should have some waves / circles stamped in it

GordonThree wrote:magnet test is one way, but most pans, esp steel (stainless) have a COPPER clad core, which works with the induction cooker as well.Are you sure that copper clad core will work ???? . . :h

Sez Hoo, You are correct. If a magnet doesn't stick to the bottom it will not work on an induction burner. I took a magnet with me when shopping for cookware. Some cookware does have the symbol on the bottom but cast iron does not and it works great on induction.

Read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cookingGood info at that link. Apparently, you can use an "interface plate" between your pan and the cooktop that will allow for the use of pans with insufficient electrical resistance.

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Bumpyroad
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
I thought that the proper cookware for these had some "magic" symbol on them.
bumpy
GordonThree
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
magnet test is one way, but most pans, esp steel (stainless) have a COPPER clad core, which works with the induction cooker as well.

Bumpy's right too, magic symbol, pan should have some waves / circles stamped in it
TenOC
Nomad
Apr 23, 2014
GordonThree wrote:
magnet test is one way, but most pans, esp steel (stainless) have a COPPER clad core, which works with the induction cooker as well.

Are you sure that copper clad core will work ???? . . :h
GailS
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Sez Hoo, You are correct. If a magnet doesn't stick to the bottom it will not work on an induction burner. I took a magnet with me when shopping for cookware. Some cookware does have the symbol on the bottom but cast iron does not and it works great on induction.
Stefonius
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_cooking
Good info at that link. Apparently, you can use an "interface plate" between your pan and the cooktop that will allow for the use of pans with insufficient electrical resistance.
Sez_Hoo_
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
My cookware has no symbols on them at all. They are only stamped with Emeril on the handle. It is a very nice cookware set. They have no non stick coatings on them, but nothing sticks and very easy clean up. A thick and solid bottom so I get good even heating. I guess no induction cooking in my near future.
Greydennyhawk
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
I am surprised , maybe you should try it somewhere first. We have unmarked S/S pans and they work fine with our nu wave! We love it
pianotuna
Nomad III
Apr 23, 2014
I use a magnet to test.
GailS
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Sez Hoo,

Your nice SS cookware may have aluminum in the heavy bottom which would prevent you from using induction.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Apr 23, 2014
Sez Hoo:
You'll have to spend for both a new set of cookware and the induction top which will cost you more money. Not worth it. It's just more cargo for a crowded RV. You have a stove in the RV already that does everything the induction does. Plus if the cg loses power, your gas rv stove will work and the induction won't. Just use the Rv stove and skip spending the bucks on extra baggage.