Yes, the error message means that the pot is not suitable. I only wonder why coz it's stainless steel. So for those who want to switch to induction, need to make sure their pots works, even if they're stainless steel, coz mine didn't work. I was told that as long as the magnet sticks to the bottom of the pot, then it will work on induction. I tested all my pots (even non-stainless steel pot) and all worked on the magnet test. But not sure why the 3 stainless pot can't use on induction. hmmmmm....