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We regularly receive questions via the MAKUS website: can you use all pans on induction? Do I have to throw away my pans when I switch from gas to induction? Fortunately, in most cases you don't have to! If you have another question, please check our FAQ page .

A pan is suitable for induction if it is magnetic and has a (slightly) flat base. The fact that the pan is magnetic is important for the working mechanism of the induction plate, which is based on the transfer of electrons. A (slightly) flat base is important because electrons are transferred between the pan and the induction plate, which ultimately ensure that the pan is heated.

MAKUS Marble with cast iron grill plate

You can test your own pans for suitability by doing the following tests:

1) Check whether your pan is magnetic by holding a magnet against the bottom: if the magnet sticks, the pan is magnetic.

2) Check if the pan has a flat bottom by holding the bottom of the pan horizontally at eye level. If you see a bulge, the bottom is no longer flat. A small bulge is not bad, then the pan still works fine. So try the pan first, even if a small bulge is visible!

MAKUS Honeycomb with cast iron teapot

Examples of pans:
- Is a cast iron pan induction proof? Yes
- Is a stainless steel pan induction-proof? Yes (
- Is a copper pan suitable for induction? No. If it has a coating that is magnetic, then yes. It is best to ask the seller.
- Is an aluminum pan induction-proof? No. If it has a coating that is magnetic, then yes. Here too, we advise: ask the seller.

On newer pans you often see the induction-proof symbol when they are suitable for induction cooking. That symbol looks like this:

Do you have any questions about this or are you not entirely sure whether your own pans are suitable? Feel free to ask your question via the MAKUS contact form . Curious whether the step from gas to induction is a sustainable one? Read more about it here .

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