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Nowadays, induction stoves are widely used in every household due to their safety and convenience. However, these stoves only work with cookware designed with an induction-compatible bottom. As a result, many women end up buying pots and pans not suitable for induction stoves, leading to unnecessary waste. To address this issue, this article will guide you through some easy ways to identify cookware suitable for induction stoves.
1. Use a magnet
This method is quite simple. Just grab a magnet, then bring it close to the bottom of the cookware. If the magnet sticks to the bottom, it means that the pot or pan can be used on an induction stove. If the magnet doesn't stick, the cookware is not suitable for cooking on an induction stove. This approach is commonly used by homemakers.
Use a magnet to identify cookware suitable for induction stoves.
2. Identify through induction symbols under the cookware or on the product label
The method of identifying cookware suitable for induction stoves is simpler than the magnet test. Look for induction symbols under the cookware or on the product label. Additionally, check if there is a spring icon under the cookware; if present, that pot or pan can be used on an induction stove.
Recognition based on the word 'induction' printed at the bottom of the cookware.
Identify through the spring icon printed under the pot.
3. Some types of cookware suitable for induction stoves
Stainless steel 430 pots can be used on induction stoves because the composition of stainless steel 430 contains iron, making it magnetic. You can use a magnet to test stainless steel 430 pots. Additionally, pots with a layer of stainless steel 430 at the bottom can also be used on induction stoves. Pots made of cast iron or enamel-coated cast iron can also be used on induction stoves because cast iron contains iron.
Induction-compatible stainless steel 430 pan.
Note that aluminum, glass, and clay pots are not suitable for induction stoves. However, if you want to use them on an induction stove, you need to equip yourself with a heat transfer base. When using aluminum, glass, or clay pots for cooking, place the heat transfer base on the induction stove and then place the pot on top to cook. The heat transfer base is made of magnetic stainless steel 430.
Aluminum, glass, and clay pans need a heat transfer base for use on induction stoves.
4. Considerations when choosing pans for induction stoves
To enhance cooking efficiency and save energy when using an induction stove, choose pans with a 3-layer bottom, a medium-sized base, not too small, and a flat bottom to increase the contact area between the stove and the pan. Pans with a base size of about 10-26cm are most suitable for induction stoves, helping to minimize heat loss during cooking.
For pots and pans with raised edges on the bottom, the compatibility with induction stoves is reduced as they have less contact with the stove surface. Therefore, it's advisable to avoid choosing cookware with raised edges.
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