Does using the mat change the temp needed to cook items at? Cook times?
200937
not that I have noticed I cook sourdough bread rolls at 450 f all the time the mat works great so far not one thing has stuck to it
200938
The mat has no effect on the temperature for cooking. I love this mat and would not be without it. Makes baking cookies an absolute pleasure.
1929310
Hi Vero! Great question. Yes they will make it in a 460F oven temperature under normal use with a couple of points to keep in mind. We tested our mats at higher temperatures than 480F which is why we felt confident rating them at a top heat resistance of 480F. That being said, if you use them as an oven liner even at a temperature lower than 460F they will become damaged because they will be too close to the heating element of most stoves. Also, if the food you are cooking on them burns (for any reason food may normally burn in the oven) the mats will be damaged even if the temperature was below 460F. I hope this answers your question! Hi Vero! Great question. Yes they will make it in a 460F oven temperature under normal use with a couple of points to keep in mind. We tested our mats at higher temperatures than 480F which is why we felt confident rating them at a top heat resistance of 480F. That being said, if you use them as an oven liner even at a temperature lower than 460F they will become damaged because they will be too close to the heating element of most stoves. Also, if the food you are cooking on them burns (for any reason food may normally burn in the oven) the mats will be damaged even if the temperature was... » Read More Hi Vero! Great question. Yes they will make it in a 460F oven temperature under normal use with a couple of points to keep in mind. We tested our mats at higher temperatures than 480F which is why we felt confident rating them at a top heat resistance of 480F. That being said, if you use them as an oven liner even at a temperature lower than 460F they will become damaged because they will be too close to the heating element of most stoves. Also, if the food you are cooking on them burns (for any reason food may normally burn in the oven) the mats will be damaged even if the temperature was below 460F. I hope this answers your question! « Show Less
1111068
I have hidden heating elements and I have placed my sheet on the bottom. It may take longer to cook things but that is okay with me. I usually add five minutes to the cooking time.
2120242
Yes, you can. I cook spaghetti sauce all day using the mat. I cook the meat on a higher temp. and when I am ready to let it simmer, I put the mat on the burner and turn the burner to its lowest temperature. I only stir it a couple of times during the day. The mat prevents it from burning onto the bottom of the pot.
1414695
No. I use it at exactly the same temps as my other types of pans and have been thrilled with the results.
47791
Every silicone mat I've ever seen says not to use it above 425. The silicone starts to break down above that temperature. Parchment paper (at least the brands I've seen) isn't food safe above that temperature either.
311913
Yes- the heat time is adjustable so it works with many different bags. You do need to practice a little to find the correct setting. One hint, start low and move up. If the setting is too high the plastic melts and sticks to the heat strip. Not good, and difficult to clean.
1284586
This mat is actually made of Teflon. Have you thought about using cast iron pans? http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/Yoshi-grill-mat-Does-it-work-265637601.html?mobile=y
1178166
Yes there is a range of cooking temps. I have not used the highest temp setting as of yet to do any cooking.
1543411
Gal: Not sure of the sequence of things in regard to your use. I would bring to a boil. Then turn down to simmer setting on your stove (hope yours is better than mine at adjusting to a simmer temperature/flame height) and slide the simmer mat beneath the pan. I don't find that it takes overly long. Not sure whether you are putting simmer mat beneath the pan from the outset. You should not be doing that. Simmer mat goes under pot/pan after you have reduced heat to simmer and then heat is diffused at that setting. Hoping this helps!
1040898
Yes. On the right side of the control panel there is a button set that allows you to raise or lower the cooking surface temperature.
90515
No direct temperature control. You can alter how much of the mat is covered and how high over the mat the box sits.
1630112
I don't see why not as long as your oven is not hotter than 500 degrees. We made pizza on the grill with the grill mats and they came out great....nice and crispy crusts. Enjoy. It's a product everyone should have!
221630
I do all the time but I don't keep it at "high" temp all the time. I start out with high and as soon as it is cooking well I lower it to medium or lower depending on what I am cooking.
1301071
I am currently using it in a gas oven on the lowest rack. The instructions say not to place the mat on the bottom of the oven interior of a gas oven.
1446018
I'm not sure because I had mine in convection oven. I ended up throwing it away. The way the convection oven cooks it ended up blowing the matt up off the oven floor which in turn sent food and liquids from the pan underneath the mat and making a mess in the oven anyway. Sorry I could not be more help.
747691
Yes temp is adjustable, also amount of wood can determine cook times. And type of fuel.