Can Tefal pans be used on induction? (2023)

What pans Cannot be used on induction cooktop?

There are many types of cookware that cannot be used on the induction: Aluminum or aluminum clad, copper or copper clad, aluminum foil, glass/ceramic and some stainless steel products (because these will not attract and hold a magnet).

Total Non-Stick pans are compatible with all hobs including induction, our Durabase technology means the heat is distributed evenly so you won't get any surprise hotspots!

You can tell whether the pots and pans you're currently using are magnetic simply by holding a magnet to the bottom of a pan to see if it sticks. You can also check the underside of your cookware for the induction logo. This is an example of induction symbol.

Induction cooktops doesn't work if there is no contact with the pan. This is the reason why you have to use cookware with thick plain non-deformable bases. If the base is too thin it can lose its shape easily when cooking at high temperatures and even damage the cooktop in case of overheating.

If you try to use a normal pot or pan on an induction hob, the hob ring won't turn on. This is because a pan for an induction hob must be made from ferrous metal, or have a ferrous metal base. This completes the circuit of the hob, switches the hob ring on and allows the pan to heat up.

Induction cooktops work using magnetism, and since iron is exceptionally magnetic, cast irons are perfect for induction cooktops. The only catch is that some pans marketed as "cast iron" are composite pans containing other non-magnetic materials mixed with the iron.

While induction cooking is gentle on your pots and pans, your cookware must contain magnetic iron or steel to work on an induction cooktop.

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Unlike gas or electric, induction cooktops only work if the cookware has a magnetic base. Since non-stick pans are typically made with a non-magnetic aluminum base, most are not compatible with induction cooktops.

Can stainless steel be used on induction cooktop?

Stainless Steel cookware works on an induction stovetop only if the base of the cookware is made with a magnetic grade of stainless steel. Those with a high nickel content will not work because the magnetic field will be blocked.

Many people fail to realise this limitation at the cheaper end of the induction hob market - that you cannot use all the 4 rings full or even half blast at the same time - just the one. This limitation is not limited to cheaper devices.

Induction cooking is different

Cooking on an electric or gas cooktop can be tricky to get just right, as the heating isn't always even (especially when dealing with a flickering gas flame) and maintaining a stable temperature requires a lot of adjusting the intensity of the heat up and down.

As a result of their glass-ceramic top, induction cooktops can break. Although the surface is durable, it isn't made from metal. It's made of durable glass-ceramic composite, so it doesn't usually break during normal everyday use. If used roughly, they can get scratched and cracked, however.

All Le Creuset Cast Iron, Stainless Steel and Toughened Non-Stick cookware is perfect for induction cooking, so you can choose your favourite, whether it is a bright and beautiful enamel-coated cast-iron casserole or skillet grill, a sleek and shiny Stainless Steel Professional or 3-Ply saucepan or pot, or your ...

It works only with certain (though very common) cookware.

Your pots and pans need to contain enough iron to generate a magnetic field. Copper, aluminum, and ceramic wares don't work. Every manufacturer I contacted (GE, LG, Samsung) confirmed that the concern over compatibility is a major reason for the slow growth.

Chefs love induction cooking because of the extremely fast heating and precise heat control provided through a high-performance glass-ceramic surface. Also, induction technology warms the pan and not the surface or surrounding area, so very little heat escapes into the room.

The per unit efficiency of induction Cooking Tops is about 5-10% more efficient than conventional electric resistance units and about 3 times more efficient than gas.

Cast iron cookware often has rough bumps or scratches. If these are on the bottom of the pans they can easily cause scratching on a glass induction cooktop and disrupt the induction process itself.

Since induction technology uses the power of magnetism, the cookware piece itself must be magnetic and have a flat bottom. For this reason, cookware made from aluminum, copper or glass, including Pyrex will not work on its own.

Does Tefal nonstick work on induction?

Compatible with all stovetops (gas, electric, ceramic) + induction.

Yes. However, you should only use a paper towel as a protector for your induction hob if you are cooking on low heat. It can start to burn around 210° C.

Induction Cooktops are Easy to Clean

Because heat is produced in the cookware, not on the range top itself, you can safely cover the cooking surface with a sheet of baking parchment paper before you start preparing your meal.

Remove hard water stains or white splotches from your cooktop using vinegar. First, moisten a dry cloth with a white vinegar mix and apply it to the stains. Let the vinegar settle for a few minutes, then rub the stains away. Lastly, rinse with a second clean cloth and cooktop cleaning solution or distilled water.

There is no danger of using a small pan on a large induction hob, you may just need to adjust the heat to lower to save the waste of electricity and overheating the small pan. As long as the small pan is compatible with induction hobs you won't have any problems.