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Induction and high-end pans (lemmy.wtf)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by wax@lemmy.wtf to c/food@beehaw.org
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So after some research I splurged for a Demeyere Proline 7-ply frying pan. Unfortunately, upon trying it with my induction stove it gave an error message saying that the pan was incompatible. My internet research tells me that it could be due to the copper core of the Demeyre causing a high current draw. Another reason could be that the pan is too large (28cm), but I doubt that.

I guess I will have to try another pan to see if it works. I don't know what to look for though in terms of more compatibility though.

I was looking forward to a buy-it-for-life stainless steel pan. I can also replace the IKEA Folklig induction top with something better, but obviously not my first choice.

Any general tips would be appreciated :-)

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[–] agegamon@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I know you said it was multi-ply, but did that pan actually have anything other than a copper core? For example, steel or magnetic stainless steel? Some multi-ply cookware still isn't induction compatible because those magnetic core materials aren't included. Copper alone is not compatible with induction because it can't respond to the magnetic field produced by the induction hob (which is why I'd be skeptical of anyone saying copper "draws too much current," if anything it draws too little or none at all)

I always do the magnet test on new cookware now, or look for people doing it in review videos. The more magnetic material used (within reason, obviously!) the better the pan will respond to the stove.