So after some research I splurged for a Demeyere Proline 7-ply frying pan. Unfortunately, upon trying it with my induction stove it gave an error message saying that the pan was incompatible. My internet research tells me that it could be due to the copper core of the Demeyre causing a high current draw. Another reason could be that the pan is too large (28cm), but I doubt that.
I guess I will have to try another pan to see if it works. I don’t know what to look for though in terms of more compatibility though.
I was looking forward to a buy-it-for-life stainless steel pan. I can also replace the IKEA Folklig induction top with something better, but obviously not my first choice.
Any general tips would be appreciated :-)
If you want to really splurge, it’s hard to beat Falk Culinair. They have a new induction line, but traditionally make spectacular copper cookware.
Otherwise, if you’re in the US anyway, I’d just stick with All-Clad D3. Fissler Original Profi is supposed to be very good for induction, as well.
But Demeyere is supposed to be induction compatible, if I were you, and keeping the range, I’d want to find out why. If it’s Atlantis, they have some technology to limit heat on induction called ControlInduc, which might be interfering? This site has a rundown of the Demeyere technology: https://therationalkitchen.com/demeyere-cookware/
There’s some discussion on steel types there, maybe the Ikea range is sensitive to their construction.