Not all pots and pans will work with an induction stove. But those that do all have one trait in common. Chef Degen shows the foolproof trick in knowing whether a pot or pan is induction ready.
Important factor to consider before buying an induction stove: burner size. It matters--A LOT. On most lower end stoves the largest burner you'll get is 6". Since induction burners only heat the area of the pan making contact with the burner surface, this means trouble for 12" skillets, which typically have a 9" bottom diameter. The central area of the pan will heat nicely, but the outer area will not. If you want to get 12" burners, count on spending big bucks, like $5,000 and up.
Can't you alleviate this problem by using specially designed pots and pans that help distribute the heat evenly? heard some 5 ply pans do this nicely but unsure if the theory has been tested.@masudsaleh5155
Thank you so much for this! I had bought new pots/pans I loved the look of them, then found out our cooktop was induction (which I was excited for)....so glad for the converter plates !!
way to go! You have made the "mystic" induction-science accesible for normal people.... Simple as that. I especially loved your versatile samples of pots and pans .. and the "just use the we-all-have-these magnets on the fridge" ... so all/both thumbs-up!
Really enjoyed listening to you! Thank you for a very clear and informative video. Just ordered my first induction stove and now I know exactly how to deal with it :)
I'm a total noob to induction, read a lot and decided it might be time to switch, so your video made me hunt down a magnet, I tested first my favorite cookware and to my surprise my prized go-to pan for cooking Indian food yielded a fail!!! It's a big stainless pan that appears to be double clad (or has a thick clad bottom). My curiosity right now is finding out what is most effective and efficient with induction stove tops.
I’ve had similar experiences, being surprised at pans of mine that do and do not work with induction. When I do use induction (a portable unit since my home stove is gas), I most often grab cast iron. All its ferrous material makes it wonderful for that. I hope you also can find cookware that works well. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
Vey helpful, to the point video. I bought an induction burner and had no clue why it wouldn't work . Needless to say all instructions were in another language and I ended up putting it in a closet to try again another time. Now I know what I was doing wrong. I doubt anything I used was magnetic but will know to test that out!
Thank you for the clear and slow explanations👍. In addition, it is so great that you have different types of cooking pans ready to demonstrate in your explanations👏. I love your video.👍👍
@@IWantToCook l intend to buy an Ikea portable induction cooktop. I thought it is just like any other stoves that can cook any kinds of pans until l accidentally clicked on your video and learned that induction cooktop does not work on stainless steel pans or glass pans. 😯 I have a clay pot, a glass pot, and two stainless steel pans, but one of it not stick to magnet. So it means l have to buy new pans/pot if l want to use induction cooktop.
@@IWantToCookHi Chef Matt, l just watched your "l'm visiting Vietnam". I came from Vietnam. Of all the food you took in the video, which food do you like most?
@@nh866 Great question and thanks for watching. I actually plan to do an entire video on this subject! But I think of those the ostrich was the most surprisingly good. Oh, and that coffee! It's just wonderful and I hope to re-create it :)
Alternating Supply, creates an alternating magnetic field which goes through the pan. Alternating magnetic fields through the pan would continuously change in strength. This strength change ("Change in magnetic flux"), induces an EMF on the Pan. This EMF causes current to flow, which heats the pan up.
This is a great video, I sent it to several friends who had questions about the induction cookware 😊, I love my induction stove top ♥ ❤ and it's so easy to keep clean ♥ ❤
Thank you, I watched so many videos and I don't remember one of them talking about the magnetic test, I figure you had to buy the induction plate and then test all your pots and pans
Neat thing about lodge frying pans, a pair the same size, one can function as a lid....Note that the handles can be lined up and not conflict as some brands of cast iron will. The larger Lodge fry pans with the helper handles can work well with flipping frittatas.
It's the crystalline structure of the stainless steel that determines whether it'll work.. Austenitic stainless steel will not. Martensitic stainless steel will. Both are principally iron..
The question is not just is it magnetic. I boiled 2 cups of water with a magnetic induction ready pan - 13 minutes to boil. Cast iron took only 1.5 minutes. Both were magnetic.
@@IWantToCook The amount of ferrous material definitely does influence the performance. I have a pan that is magnetic, but less so than cast iron, and it works, but it makes a buzzing noise when on the burner which often indicates a low iron content, and it does not heat up very quickly.
There is little question that quantity of ferrous material in the base of the pan has an effect. I have a T-Fal nonstick skillet that is basically aluminum, but has a ferrous disk molded into the base. It works on our GE Profile induction range, but only on the small coils, and does not heat up nearly as quickly as a Cuisinart saucepan or a small Circulon nonstick skillet. A magnet will stick to all of these, but there is a clear difference in performance.
I have an induction hob and tried my thinnish Ikea pan to cook hard boiled eggs, after it started to boil I reduced the heat to a slow boil but it would only work in pulses - on/off no perceivable boiling then a 5 second burst when it would boil madly and splash water onto the hob. It didn't matter which heat level I chose. I went and bought a heavy bottom pan from Soltam, it was quite expensive but the difference was vast - total control over the heat range, no more pulsing and splashing
I have Matfer and de Buyer carbon steel skillets - magnetic for sure but I've seen videos on YT where induction cooktops warp them permanently, so I'm leery of induction and will stick to gas for now.
Just bought a home with an induction stove now I'm stuck with pots and pans that won't work on it lol thank God I had at least a cast iron skillet. I'm gonna have to get some new cookware soon 😋
Wow Wow Wow Wow that's amazing and very helpful. Just brought a House with an induction cooker and was stressing on buying the pans. I have lots of cast iron pots. And thank you for the magnet tip ‼️👏🏃♀️👏💃💃💃
Thank you for the link to induction ready cookware. I have an induction range and I have been wondering what kind of pots and pans I should be using. Thank you for solving that mystery for me.
I didnt quite understand anything about induction stoves before, and i heard you had to have certain cookware for it to work and i thought i would be out of luck, because i love my cast iron pan.
1 thing you forgot to mention: It is not a good idea to use Pots/pans that where previously used on Gas, to use them on induction. {Cast iron excluded} Since the heat of the Flame can warp the pan, causing it to damage the Glass cooktop. Cast iron is excluded since it is nearly impossible to warp due heat
@@IWantToCook it is quite commonly known for those that use induction. the only thing that you do have to watch out with Cast iron is that the bottom is still smooth/ in good condition. those Emailed ones are the best, since you have a nice smooth surface. Most normal cast iron pots/pans are a bit rough on the bottom causing scratches. Where i live, integrated counter-top stoves are more common, so if a induction stove is damaged you only change the hob, not a entire stove/oven combination. Not forgetting that its much much cheaper and easier in maintenance than a standard free standing stove
That's really good stuff...I'm gonna need to source new pans after realizing that the non ferrous ones I just bought don't work on the induction stove😢😢
Good video, as far as it went, but you did not even mention that large pans do not work well with induction hobs because of the smaller size of most induction heating elements. Maybe you could do another video on that?
Fair assessment, and I appreciate the feedback. I hope to try a larger induction unit at some point; I only have a portable model because my home stove is gas. But induction is becoming more popular here in America, and the technology is even starting to be used in some restaurants. I enjoy its efficiency and speed, but I must admit that for my next range -- I've been pining for a Wolf for well over a decade now -- I plan to go gas. I simply love the immediate reaction time I get with gas, and the majority of my cookware -- and all my beloved CorningWare -- doesn't work on induction. Thanks for watching, and happy cooking!
Thank you soo much for this i think my pot doesn't work with the induction hob because i have been trying to cook something since i moved in. Thanks you for yoye video. It was quite helpful
Regards. I have several stainless steel cookware, at the bottom they have the logo that works with induction cookers, the magnet sticks to them, but they still don't work, I tried two induction cookers of different brands and they didn't work. They may not have enough magnetic material to be detected by the induction cooker. Just so you take it into account. Not always the magnet test will tell you that it is compatible.
There is no gas stove in rented houses unfortunatelly over here. There is insurance tax on houses with gas and it must be inspected etc so the owners usually replace these cookers with electric hobs of poor performance and often they don't fully work so few years ago I decided to buy two hobs which I placed over the provided electric stove and using the lead extension I was able to create induction stove for fraction of the price of build in induction cooker however they last only one, two max four years. So I will always grab one when I see it on sale. Loe after Christmas etc. I keep one as spare hob. I will be able to replace it for twenty euros only like that. But nowdays I keep one elektromagnetic hob and one induction hob. So I can use any type of cookware including alluminium cookware one one of those. However gas is always the best. I wished I had solid fuel cooker once. It's so romantic and it heats the house too.
Thanks, and good question. Yes, that can be a concern, and it’s something I try to be aware of, particularly with cast iron. You can lessen that risk by lifting the pan - although when i do that, my induction range beeps annoyingly, lol. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏
Induction cooktops are popular in the Philippines. I have had the experience of a pan working on 1 brand of induction and both the next one. Not sure what the issue is. Quality or sensors probably.
I’ve just bought one of these cookers without being told any of this stuff by the salespeople and as a result now have to spend another shedload on more cook wear!! Think I’ll just return it and get a ceramic one. It’s like having the gvmnt control ya kitchen as well!!!
I'm intrigued by this new technlogy. Is it possible to somethng crazy: Put a glass container on the burner, submerge a steel spoon in it and have the spoon transfer heat into a liquid?
That's a neat idea, but I don't think it would work very well. In my experience, the metal cookware really needs to be in direct contact with the induction plate.
I keep magnet in my wallet coin compartment at all times and if I see a pan in thrift store I will try if there is any magnetism at all. Sometimes it's very little but it's still working.
What brand and model of single element induction plate do you use? Would you recommend this for someone wanting some experience with induction cooking without committing to a new range? Cool shirt, BTW 😃.
The induction burner I have is from the Aroma brand. I bought it new in box from a thrift store over a decade ago and it has worked well since. In my experience, Aroma is a good brand. The only issue I’ve experienced with this burner is it can overheat and cause an error code if I keep it at level 4 or 5 (of 5) for extended periods. Otherwise it’s solid, and maybe newer models have resolved this issue. I would definitely recommend buying a single burner such as this vs shelling out thousands for a full range if you’re unsure whether induction is right for you. Thanks for watching, and boxer engines for the win! 🙌
I agree with you that if the pan is magnetic it’s induction ready, but I think there are pans and pots that are magnetic but they don’t work with some induction cookware. So how do you know it the induction pan is compatible with you induction cooker? Thanks
I have yet to find a pan that is magnetic that doesn’t work with an induction stove. But if it’s LESS magnetic than others, then it likely won’t conduct heat as well. Ultimately, the test of a magnetic pan on an induction stove is how well it heats up. Thanks for watching and I hope this helps 😀
Hi, may i know which series Le Crueset is that? and what size are they? Because they look like exactly what i need. Not too big or small. Btw thank tou for this awesome video. Thumbs up!
Hello! I believe this is known as the Multifunction Pan, 2.5 quart. Note that the pot itself holds about 1 3/4 quarts, so maybe they are also including the pan volume in that designation. At the bottom of the pot is a marking that says “22.” I bought these in 2016 from a Le Creuset outlet in Los Angeles, but it looks like a similar set can still be bought online. Thanks for watching and happy cooking! www.surlatable.com/le-creuset-cherry-two-in-one-pan/PRO-1035534.html
Did he say the pot that has the lid which is another pan was le, Creuset😍? I know he said it was years ago that he got it but be still my foolish heart I must have it! I shall journey to the ends of the earth to find it🤗! I need this, spit spot, I gotta 👀 have that pot! What say you? 🤔
Yes, I love this set. I bought this from a Le Creuset outlet in 2016, but here it is today from Sur La Table, a kitchen store I really like. You might be able to find it elsewhere, too. www.surlatable.com/le-creuset-cherry-two-in-one-pan/PRO-1035534.html
For cookware to work on an induction stove, yes, the cookware must be magnetic. As for size, like any pot or pan, a larger vessel can take longer to heat, but it ultimately will. Hope this helps!
Smooth is good, but I think the bigger issue is that it's perfectly flat, so as to make the most surface contact with the burner. Warped pans won't heat as evenly due to this. Ask me how I know, lol.
I believe that will be a no go. You can try using a metal plate intended to allow heating of non-induction cookware, but I cannot speak to their effectiveness. It might be handy to buy a portable electric burner or one that works on butane. I have both and find them quite useful. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏
Far more complex than just magnetic. Notice that he was commenting on how strong the magnet was on the last pot. I have had a stainless stock pot that would hold a magnet but would not work on induction. It seems that the more magnetic the better the performance. I have two stainless 3 quart pots. One boils in 90 seconds and the other 5 minutes. There should be a magnetic force level rating or something like that for induction capability.
Stainless steel in itself might not be, but a pot lined with stainless steel and a ferrous (magnetic) material will be. So when shopping for stainless steel cookware for an induction range, make sure it will work.
from my understanding that pans that have a ring on them do not work as well or at all compared to flat bottomed pans did you check that your pans with a spacer ring work well on the induction surface
Yes, this can happen, but usually only with cheaper quality and thinner-metal pans. Something like a fully clad cookware or cast iron can take such heat without worries of warping. As for glass stoves, problems can arise with heavy and rougher cookware such as cast iron. If you have this type of stove, be sure to gently set pans on it and not slide things across its surface. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
Important factor to consider before buying an induction stove: burner size. It matters--A LOT. On most lower end stoves the largest burner you'll get is 6". Since induction burners only heat the area of the pan making contact with the burner surface, this means trouble for 12" skillets, which typically have a 9" bottom diameter. The central area of the pan will heat nicely, but the outer area will not. If you want to get 12" burners, count on spending big bucks, like $5,000 and up.
Good tip. Thanks for sharing!
Can't you alleviate this problem by using specially designed pots and pans that help distribute the heat evenly? heard some 5 ply pans do this nicely but unsure if the theory has been tested.@masudsaleh5155
I have induction wolf 36” and none of my large pots works and the range does not work like all the videos I saw
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Way to go...one of the most helpful, explanatory videos I have watched.
Thanks for watching! So glad it helped. 😀
We bought an Induction stove 3 years ago best choice ever, it has a Convection oven Love it totally.
Great 👍 video thanks 😊
Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
I have been using induction cooking for about 9 years; I LOVE this! A Defusser plate will allow ANY cookware to work!
Thank you, and good to know on the plate. Cheers!
Thank you so much for this! I had bought new pots/pans I loved the look of them, then found out our cooktop was induction (which I was excited for)....so glad for the converter plates !!
Yay! Enjoy those new pots and pans, and enjoy the great food you make with them! :)
Do u know a a diffuser plate is reliable?
As long as the diffuser is not aluminum I would guess.
way to go!
You have made the "mystic" induction-science accesible for normal people....
Simple as that. I especially loved your versatile samples of pots and pans .. and the "just use the we-all-have-these magnets on the fridge" ... so all/both thumbs-up!
So glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching and happy cooking 😀
Really enjoyed listening to you! Thank you for a very clear and informative video. Just ordered my first induction stove and now I know exactly how to deal with it :)
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching and enjoy that new stove.
I'm a total noob to induction, read a lot and decided it might be time to switch, so your video made me hunt down a magnet, I tested first my favorite cookware and to my surprise my prized go-to pan for cooking Indian food yielded a fail!!! It's a big stainless pan that appears to be double clad (or has a thick clad bottom). My curiosity right now is finding out what is most effective and efficient with induction stove tops.
I’ve had similar experiences, being surprised at pans of mine that do and do not work with induction. When I do use induction (a portable unit since my home stove is gas), I most often grab cast iron. All its ferrous material makes it wonderful for that. I hope you also can find cookware that works well. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
I got mine in a silent auction at my job. So far I love it.
Vey helpful, to the point video. I bought an induction burner and had no clue why it wouldn't work . Needless to say all instructions were in another language and I ended up putting it in a closet to try again another time. Now I know what I was doing wrong. I doubt anything I used was magnetic but will know to test that out!
So glad it helped! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏
Thank you for the clear and slow explanations👍. In addition, it is so great that you have different types of cooking pans ready to demonstrate in your explanations👏. I love your video.👍👍
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful. Happy cooking 😀
@@IWantToCook l intend to buy an Ikea portable induction cooktop. I thought it is just like any other stoves that can cook any kinds of pans until l accidentally clicked on your video and learned that induction cooktop does not work on stainless steel pans or glass pans. 😯
I have a clay pot, a glass pot, and two stainless steel pans, but one of it not stick to magnet. So it means l have to buy new pans/pot if l want to use induction cooktop.
@@IWantToCookHi Chef Matt, l just watched your "l'm visiting Vietnam". I came from Vietnam. Of all the food you took in the video, which food do you like most?
@@nh866 Great question and thanks for watching. I actually plan to do an entire video on this subject! But I think of those the ostrich was the most surprisingly good. Oh, and that coffee! It's just wonderful and I hope to re-create it :)
This video is awesome! Straightforward and very helpful! Thank you for making this 😁
Thanks for checking it out! 🙏
After watching many videos this one has finally helped me thank u so much sir
So glad to hear! Thank you for watching and happy cooking 😀
Thanks Stan. Watching from Dublin Ireland 🍀🍀💚💚🐱🐱🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀🍀
Thanks for watching! Cheers.
Alternating Supply, creates an alternating magnetic field which goes through the pan. Alternating magnetic fields through the pan would continuously change in strength. This strength change ("Change in magnetic flux"), induces an EMF on the Pan. This EMF causes current to flow, which heats the pan up.
This is a great video, I sent it to several friends who had questions about the induction cookware 😊, I love my induction stove top ♥ ❤ and it's so easy to keep clean ♥ ❤
Thank you! Glad it was helpful. Happy cooking 😀
Omg i didn’t know that..and suffered a lot..thanks a lot for enlighten me.❤️
I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 😀
Getting ready to purchase an induction stove. Great information ❤
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 👍
Thank you so much for teaching it so easily. I was about to spend heck lot of money on *claimed induction cookware*
Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for watching, and happy cooking 👍
Very helpful video. I just got sorted with the mystery of the induction hob
Thank! Glad you found it helpful :)
Thank you, I watched so many videos and I don't remember one of them talking about the magnetic test, I figure you had to buy the induction plate and then test all your pots and pans
So glad it helped. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
I love the simple and straightforward information. I liked and subscribed!
Many thanks!! 🙏
Neat thing about lodge frying pans, a pair the same size, one can function as a lid....Note that the handles can be lined up and not conflict as some brands of cast iron will. The larger Lodge fry pans with the helper handles can work well with flipping frittatas.
Fantastic point. Thanks for sharing this tip about their ingenious design.
Got one today thank u so much I wouldn't know what to buy if not for this video
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
It's the crystalline structure of the stainless steel that determines whether it'll work.. Austenitic stainless steel will not. Martensitic stainless steel will. Both are principally iron..
The explanation is top notch, wish you can also make a video explaining how to use the induction stove/cooker 👍👍
Thanks, and I’ll file away that request for a future video. Cheers!
The question is not just is it magnetic. I boiled 2 cups of water with a magnetic induction ready pan - 13 minutes to boil. Cast iron took only 1.5 minutes. Both were magnetic.
Interesting. I wonder if the amount of ferrous material in cookware will affect energy transfer….
@@IWantToCook The amount of ferrous material definitely does influence the performance. I have a pan that is magnetic, but less so than cast iron, and it works, but it makes a buzzing noise when on the burner which often indicates a low iron content, and it does not heat up very quickly.
@@macrumpton Good to know! Thanks.
There is little question that quantity of ferrous material in the base of the pan has an effect. I have a T-Fal nonstick skillet that is basically aluminum, but has a ferrous disk molded into the base. It works on our GE Profile induction range, but only on the small coils, and does not heat up nearly as quickly as a Cuisinart saucepan or a small Circulon nonstick skillet. A magnet will stick to all of these, but there is a clear difference in performance.
I have an induction hob and tried my thinnish Ikea pan to cook hard boiled eggs, after it started to boil I reduced the heat to a slow boil but it would only work in pulses - on/off no perceivable boiling then a 5 second burst when it would boil madly and splash water onto the hob. It didn't matter which heat level I chose.
I went and bought a heavy bottom pan from Soltam, it was quite expensive but the difference was vast - total control over the heat range, no more pulsing and splashing
I have Matfer and de Buyer carbon steel skillets - magnetic for sure but I've seen videos on YT where induction cooktops warp them permanently, so I'm leery of induction and will stick to gas for now.
Just bought a home with an induction stove now I'm stuck with pots and pans that won't work on it lol thank God I had at least a cast iron skillet. I'm gonna have to get some new cookware soon 😋
Great information! Very valuable for buying an induction stove.
Glad to hear. Thanks for watching!
Loved it! Also your vintage cookware is beautiful, I might will go thrifting 😜
Thank you! And I highly encourage thrifting for cookware. You never know what you’ll score!
Very helpful, thank you for the info. I bought my first induction 😊
Wonderful i got induction n it's hard find a right pot
Thanks for this video this deserves million views. I'm planning to get induction stove and this helps a lot.
So glad it helped. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
Wow Wow Wow Wow that's amazing and very helpful. Just brought a House with an induction cooker and was stressing on buying the pans. I have lots of cast iron pots. And thank you for the magnet tip ‼️👏🏃♀️👏💃💃💃
So glad to hear it was helpful! Congrats on the new house, and happy cooking 😀
Great video and t-shirt!
Thanks so much - really clear and has helped me reach a decision on induction v ceramic.
Thank you for the link to induction ready cookware. I have an induction range and I have been wondering what kind of pots and pans I should be using. Thank you for solving that mystery for me.
Glad to help! Thank you for watching and happy cooking 😀
I didnt quite understand anything about induction stoves before, and i heard you had to have certain cookware for it to work and i thought i would be out of luck, because i love my cast iron pan.
Indeed, you are IN luck - cast iron works extremely well with induction!
1 thing you forgot to mention:
It is not a good idea to use Pots/pans that where previously used on Gas, to use them on induction. {Cast iron excluded}
Since the heat of the Flame can warp the pan, causing it to damage the Glass cooktop.
Cast iron is excluded since it is nearly impossible to warp due heat
Great tip! I did not know about that aspect of gas to induction and the possibility of warping. Thanks for sharing.
@@IWantToCook it is quite commonly known for those that use induction.
the only thing that you do have to watch out with Cast iron is that the bottom is still smooth/ in good condition.
those Emailed ones are the best, since you have a nice smooth surface.
Most normal cast iron pots/pans are a bit rough on the bottom causing scratches.
Where i live, integrated counter-top stoves are more common, so if a induction stove is damaged you only change the hob, not a entire stove/oven combination.
Not forgetting that its much much cheaper and easier in maintenance than a standard free standing stove
Cast iron isn't hard to warp at all...
Simple but very important tip. Haven't thought of that.
Glad it was helpful 😀
@@IWantToCook very helpful. I am about to buy today, lucky I landed in your video. Thanks!
This was so helpful I had no idea some of my old pans worked especially the cast iron wow . 😮
Also liked your shirt and yes it totally is 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed the video! And yes, I'm a fan of boxer engines, aka flat engines, like the kind used in Porsches and Subarus.
That's really good stuff...I'm gonna need to source new pans after realizing that the non ferrous ones I just bought don't work on the induction stove😢😢
Love the T-Shirt and resemble the statement
Boxer engines for the win!
Good video, as far as it went, but you did not even mention that large pans do not work well with induction hobs because of the smaller size of most induction heating elements. Maybe you could do another video on that?
Fair assessment, and I appreciate the feedback. I hope to try a larger induction unit at some point; I only have a portable model because my home stove is gas. But induction is becoming more popular here in America, and the technology is even starting to be used in some restaurants. I enjoy its efficiency and speed, but I must admit that for my next range -- I've been pining for a Wolf for well over a decade now -- I plan to go gas. I simply love the immediate reaction time I get with gas, and the majority of my cookware -- and all my beloved CorningWare -- doesn't work on induction. Thanks for watching, and happy cooking!
Great job straight forward to the point video. I love it
Thank you! 🙏
Thanks so much - I now know what I'm in for if I order and induction hot plate. 🙂
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 😀
Thank you soo much for this i think my pot doesn't work with the induction hob because i have been trying to cook something since i moved in. Thanks you for yoye video. It was quite helpful
So happy to hear it helped! Thank you for watching and happy cooking 🙏
Fantastic straightforward common sense advice
Thank you 🙏
Very helpful. Thank you
Thank u for the info ! Its a big help as i am planning to buy induction cooker
So glad it helped! Thanks for watching and happy cooking :)
Absolutely awesome. Very helpful. No nonsense info that answered my question.
Thank you! Glad it helped 😀
Thank you so much really enjoyed your video and learned new things.
Thank you! So glad to hear that 🙏
Regards. I have several stainless steel cookware, at the bottom they have the logo that works with induction cookers, the magnet sticks to them, but they still don't work, I tried two induction cookers of different brands and they didn't work. They may not have enough magnetic material to be detected by the induction cooker. Just so you take it into account. Not always the magnet test will tell you that it is compatible.
Interesting. Good to know and thanks for sharing. 🙏
Yes this was very helpful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
realy help me this video thank you very much.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching 🙏
Thanks I really need this advice.
So glad it helped!
There is no gas stove in rented houses unfortunatelly over here. There is insurance tax on houses with gas and it must be inspected etc so the owners usually replace these cookers with electric hobs of poor performance and often they don't fully work so few years ago I decided to buy two hobs which I placed over the provided electric stove and using the lead extension I was able to create induction stove for fraction of the price of build in induction cooker however they last only one, two max four years. So I will always grab one when I see it on sale. Loe after Christmas etc. I keep one as spare hob. I will be able to replace it for twenty euros only like that. But nowdays I keep one elektromagnetic hob and one induction hob. So I can use any type of cookware including alluminium cookware one one of those. However gas is always the best. I wished I had solid fuel cooker once. It's so romantic and it heats the house too.
Great tip. Thanks
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
Really helpful video! Is there a risk to scratch induction surface? Especially when dragging pans that are made of strong materials like casting iron.
Thanks, and good question. Yes, that can be a concern, and it’s something I try to be aware of, particularly with cast iron. You can lessen that risk by lifting the pan - although when i do that, my induction range beeps annoyingly, lol. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏
Thanks so much! Thinking about one for camping. Very informative! Thank you :)
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching and happy cooking! 😀
Is it okay to use a larger induction pan into a small induction cooker surface? I love your shirt tho.
Yes, that should be fine. It just might take a little longer to heat the pan or you might have to use a higher temp setting on the cooker. Cheers!
Thank you for the information, very very informative. I am planning to buy a induction cooker👍
You’re welcome! Happy cooking 😀
Great advise . Thank you.
Induction cooktops are popular in the Philippines. I have had the experience of a pan working on 1 brand of induction and both the next one. Not sure what the issue is. Quality or sensors probably.
Quite possibly. Thanks for sharing your experience, and happy cooking! 🙏
Wow, great explanation ❤❤❤ thank you.
Thank you! 🙏
I’ve just bought one of these cookers without being told any of this stuff by the salespeople and as a result now have to spend another shedload on more cook wear!! Think I’ll just return it and get a ceramic one. It’s like having the gvmnt control ya kitchen as well!!!
Oof, that is unfortunate. Those selling these stoves really need to let buyers know this all-important fact.
This is very good explanation Thanh you
Thanks for sharing idea 🥰
I'm intrigued by this new technlogy. Is it possible to somethng crazy: Put a glass container on the burner, submerge a steel spoon in it and have the spoon transfer heat into a liquid?
That's a neat idea, but I don't think it would work very well. In my experience, the metal cookware really needs to be in direct contact with the induction plate.
I keep magnet in my wallet coin compartment at all times and if I see a pan in thrift store I will try if there is any magnetism at all. Sometimes it's very little but it's still working.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing 👍
Very useful video. Thank you.
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What brand and model of single element induction plate do you use? Would you recommend this for someone wanting some experience with induction cooking without committing to a new range? Cool shirt, BTW 😃.
The induction burner I have is from the Aroma brand. I bought it new in box from a thrift store over a decade ago and it has worked well since. In my experience, Aroma is a good brand. The only issue I’ve experienced with this burner is it can overheat and cause an error code if I keep it at level 4 or 5 (of 5) for extended periods. Otherwise it’s solid, and maybe newer models have resolved this issue. I would definitely recommend buying a single burner such as this vs shelling out thousands for a full range if you’re unsure whether induction is right for you. Thanks for watching, and boxer engines for the win! 🙌
I agree with you that if the pan is magnetic it’s induction ready, but I think there are pans and pots that are magnetic but they don’t work with some induction cookware. So how do you know it the induction pan is compatible with you induction cooker? Thanks
I have yet to find a pan that is magnetic that doesn’t work with an induction stove. But if it’s LESS magnetic than others, then it likely won’t conduct heat as well. Ultimately, the test of a magnetic pan on an induction stove is how well it heats up. Thanks for watching and I hope this helps 😀
Thanks for the video! My first experience using the induction and it did not work out on the ceramic pan. Now I understand why
You’re very welcome! Happy cooking 😃
This guy knows his physics - electromagnetism hopefully cooking too! Thanks next I'm in the mall ill bring a magnet!
Thank you and happy cooking!
Hi, may i know which series Le Crueset is that? and what size are they?
Because they look like exactly what i need.
Not too big or small.
Btw thank tou for this awesome video.
Thumbs up!
Hello! I believe this is known as the Multifunction Pan, 2.5 quart. Note that the pot itself holds about 1 3/4 quarts, so maybe they are also including the pan volume in that designation. At the bottom of the pot is a marking that says “22.”
I bought these in 2016 from a Le Creuset outlet in Los Angeles, but it looks like a similar set can still be bought online. Thanks for watching and happy cooking! www.surlatable.com/le-creuset-cherry-two-in-one-pan/PRO-1035534.html
Thank you so much! That link is really helping! Happy cooking, stay healthy, and God Bless.👍
Thanks so much for this information. Now I can go out and buy magnetic pots and pans for my new induction stove.
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and happy cooking :)
Did he say the pot that has the lid which is another pan was le, Creuset😍? I know he said it was years ago that he got it but be still my foolish heart I must have it! I shall journey to the ends of the earth to find it🤗! I need this, spit spot, I gotta 👀 have that pot! What say you? 🤔
Yes, I love this set. I bought this from a Le Creuset outlet in 2016, but here it is today from Sur La Table, a kitchen store I really like. You might be able to find it elsewhere, too. www.surlatable.com/le-creuset-cherry-two-in-one-pan/PRO-1035534.html
Top man for examples. Helps
Thanks a lot.
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Thankyou very much
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Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much. We were finally able to actually cook something thanks to you. 😁🎉🎊🍾🤗
Wonderful! You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
So if I understand well, size does not matter? It just have to be magnetic?
For cookware to work on an induction stove, yes, the cookware must be magnetic. As for size, like any pot or pan, a larger vessel can take longer to heat, but it ultimately will. Hope this helps!
Thank you
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thank you for the information
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Hi from Brunei. Tq for the knowledge~~
Hello! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 😀
If I could I would like your video a million times if could. Saved me some coins, thanks!
I’m so glad it helped you! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 😀
Is it helpful to have a smooth bottom pan? Always wondered if that mattered on both glass top ranges and induction.
Smooth is good, but I think the bigger issue is that it's perfectly flat, so as to make the most surface contact with the burner. Warped pans won't heat as evenly due to this. Ask me how I know, lol.
Thanks for information😊
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Kindly help me how can I I use my clay pot on induction. Another option tq you are great tq 😊
I believe that will be a no go. You can try using a metal plate intended to allow heating of non-induction cookware, but I cannot speak to their effectiveness. It might be handy to buy a portable electric burner or one that works on butane. I have both and find them quite useful. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏
Great, concise info!
Far more complex than just magnetic. Notice that he was commenting on how strong the magnet was on the last pot. I have had a stainless stock pot that would hold a magnet but would not work on induction. It seems that the more magnetic the better the performance. I have two stainless 3 quart pots. One boils in 90 seconds and the other 5 minutes. There should be a magnetic force level rating or something like that for induction capability.
What's the company for the quick boiling pot?
Tlemulino Nee York. I purchased it at Home Sense a Marshals company so good luck in finding more. I have not seen that brand since.
I thought stainless steel was not magnetic at all?
Stainless steel in itself might not be, but a pot lined with stainless steel and a ferrous (magnetic) material will be. So when shopping for stainless steel cookware for an induction range, make sure it will work.
I have a 40 year old stainless pot. It is not magnetic BUT it works on induction
How wild! I’m so glad it works.
Very helpful! Thanks.
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏
some stainless steel pans have enclosed copper bottoms these do not work.
from my understanding that pans that have a ring on them do not work as well or at all compared to flat bottomed pans did you check that your pans with a spacer ring work well on the induction surface
I did not, but I imagine they wouldn’t work nearly as well, as less surface contact = less conductivity. Cheers!
I heard that pans warp on fire stove and can destroy a glass top of an induction stove. Would love to know how to test that safely
Yes, this can happen, but usually only with cheaper quality and thinner-metal pans. Something like a fully clad cookware or cast iron can take such heat without worries of warping. As for glass stoves, problems can arise with heavy and rougher cookware such as cast iron. If you have this type of stove, be sure to gently set pans on it and not slide things across its surface. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
Tfs.this was very helpful.
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching :)
Wow! That’s great info! Simply put and so useful! Thanks!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏