Having problems with cooking on induction hob

I’ve been cooking on an induction cooker for years however I’ve never used non stick pans on it the pans I buy have the leaded bit on the base made especially for induction hobs. The pan must state for for induction if not you can always take it back to the shop if it doesn’t work good luck to all induction users

I’ve been told that I should not use an induction hob as I have a pacemaker. I’ve been looking into using Calor gas when gas cookers are phased out.

I’ve only had my induction hob for about 6 months, I had 2 salter non stick pans suitable for induction cooker but I bought nearly all new pans from Ikea, they’re not expensive, stainless steel, I just put them in the dishwasher. My non stick wok and frying pans, also from Ikea are brilliant and so easy to wash.

I have had no problems with any of my stainless steel pans (and by and large, start all my cooking off on the next to highest setting). They are German and came as a complementary gift from Neff. I was sad to have to get rid of a very good set of stainless Stellar pans just because they were not induction compatible. I also have a couple of non-stick frying pans from Sainsbury’s which are fine. The only pan I have problems with is a Prestige non stick omelette pan which is fussy about which ring you use it on, but once you accommodate this little foible, it’s fine! I love my hob; no matter what kind of a mess it gets into, a quick wipe over with a damp cloth and it’s as clean as a new pin.

Oh, I should say, avoid the Marks and Spencer’s non-stick induction-friendly pans. They’re rubbish. They took an age to heat up and when I returned them, the assistant said they’ve had lots of complaints that they don’t work well on induction hobs.

I haven't tried lemon juice but have simmered a pan of water with a drop of washing up liquid in it which cleans residue.

An easy idea for cleaning stainless steel pans is to heat water with lemon juice in pan for a bit. Leaves them nice and shiny.

I have had an induction hob since they were first introduced. I've never had any problems with my pans. They are all stainless steel with heavy bottoms. Most of them I bought in Tesco. The non stick ones that I own have ceramic non stick coatings.
I had Aga pans with my first induction hob, but got rid of them when I moved house, and replaced them with the ones I use now.

I too use Stellar or Judge stainless steel saucepans and large saute pan with lid. All are NOT non stick, just s/s.

I cook onions in the saute pan, and then add mince etc. It can sometimes stick a bit, so I keep heat lower. Afterwards, I soak in hot soapy water then clean by hand. May use a bit of barkeepers friend if it has marked the pan. They are as good as new, had them 7 years.

I also have a Lakeland non stick frying pan and a little crepe pan.

The only problem I had is stir frying. You need a flat bottom pan, not a normal wok. Also I think you are meant to heat the oil in the pan for a few mins, before adding the food. That is probably standard for all wok cooking.

I'm on my 2nd induction hob, have had such devices for 20 years now. After the initial shock of realising we had to replace all our pans to get ones that are induction compatible, I wouldn't want any other type of hob, prior to that I swore by gas, but wouldn't go back to it. I'm surprised you've had problems OP, I think I buy new non stick pans as and when required, I've never had any problems.

Heavy duty stainless steel saucepans work well . I do have a Le Creuset milk saucepan which is non stick coated inside but I think it only works because it was very expensive to buy and I guess you get what you pay for . I love my induction hob would never change back to the gas I had before

I got some non stick pans in Tesco a few years ago with stamps to collect and they work perfectly. I also use good quality non stick frying pans with no problem. I love my induction hob.

Just a little footnote; my stainless steel pans came from Wilkinsons!

I used the heavy based stainless steel pans too. The superheat setting is hardly ever used though. My "frying" pan is one of stone lined ones, it was a bit pricey at the time but has been worth every penny! Non of the pan have suffered in any way, and I wouldn't give non-stick saucepans house room.

Bought a much reduced set of non stick pans from BHS six years ago, still going strong on the induction hob. Sometimes hand wash, sometimes dishwasher, no problems at all. You seem to have been very unlucky nanasam, hope you have better luck now.

I bought an induction friendly set for a dd after her new kitchen with induction hob was installed. Forget whether specifically non stick but they all have that sort of dark grey inside, cream outside, so not stainless steel. Came from M&S or John Lewis, forget which, but own brand, not arms and legs. Over 2 years ago now and all still fine.

Another shout out hear for Stellar pans. Used them for six years on induction hob and work perfectly. They are stainless steel and still as good as new.

I use Stellar pans on my induction hob, and have no problems at all. They are very sturdy but not too heavy. By far the best pans I have ever had.
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I have one non stick pan that I uses for making sauces. I bought all my pans from John Lewis for an induction hob. They weren’t cheap but have been using them for over 5 years and they are fine. My last set of pans from John Lewis were still going strong after 20 years. I only changed them Because of the induction hob.

I’ve had an induction hob for over ten years and use non-stick pans. I’ve never had any issues with them. I don’t use a power setting as the job is so quick normal setting.

I’ve found Tefal pans to be very good.

Too heavy for me, nanasam!
I did use them but had to haul them around with both hands so I couldn't use them all the time.
The other pans were stainless steel, I think, a good weight but not like cast iron.

Sorry, Callistemon, missed the bit about DDs cast iron, hmmm may be too heavy

Thank you all for your suggestions. I think I’ll have to stop using non stick pans. Has anyone used cast iron pans?

My other plans are stainless steel and wash well.

DD has an induction hob and the only pans recommended are heavy duty ones that make the connection, anything else just doesn't work. She doesn't have any non-stick for the same reason as Hetty58 and uses cast iron frying pans (very heavy!).
I use a good non-stick frying pan on a gas hob but wouldn't use them on an induction hob.