Fagor DOUBLE INDUCTION BUFFET WARMER User Manual page 5

What type of cooking vessels are compatible with Induction?
Since Induction is based on magnetic principles, the cooking or chafi ng vessel used
must have a ferrous (iron-based, magnetic) bottom. Some types of cookware are
made of naturally magnetic metals (such as pure iron), while others are made to be
magnetic by "sandwiching" a thin layer of a ferrous metal in the base. This layer in the
base is what will be affected by the magnetic fi eld produced by the induction unit and
distribute the heat. Generally speaking, tri-ply, high-quality stainless steel and cast
iron will work on induction cooktops. Copper, glass and aluminum will not work unless
they have a sandwiched magnetic base.
The easiest way to check whether your cooking or chafi ng vessel is compatible with
induction cooktop, is to take a magnet and try to stick it to the bottom of your pot. If
it sticks, your pot will work on induction. You can even use the simplest decorative
fridge magnet for this test. Note that the magnet has to stick only to the bottom of the
pot, not necessarily the sides. If the sides are not magnetic but the bottom is, your pot
will still work on induction.
The pots that work best on induction are medium- to heavy-gauge.
Induction compatible cookware*
• Stainless Steel and Tri-Ply (note: not all types of stainless steel have magnetic
properties. Check by testing it with a magnet fi rst)
• Enameled iron and steel
• Cast iron
• All FAGOR cookware, chafi ng dishes and pressure cookers
Non-induction compatible
• Copper
• Glass
• Aluminum
• Pottery
*Always check your cookware with a magnet before attempting to use it on induction.
ATTENTION:
The cookware used on your Fagor Double Induction Buffet Warmer must have a
fl at bottom and be at least 6 inches in diameter.
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