Has anyone tried using this as a hob heat diffuser to cook with non-inductions pans?
192446
No, but it works well on gas range with a oblong burner. the burner is equal to the approximate length of the griddle & distributes heat evenly when cooking sensitive items.
1969937
I was wondering the same thing, although I cannot imagine there being a problem with this on an electric stove, here is another reference:http://fabulouskitchenstuff.com/fabulous-heat-diffusers-for-an-electric-stove/
567796
Don't know....haven't tried it.But...I usually only use pans, etc for their intended purpose.
748190
Never tried, we use ours to heat oil and fry fish. sorry. But we love it for that.
170081
I have an induction cooktop burner but have not used it with it but we still use this wok all the time. Induction heating should work great with cast iron, since induction heating requires a magnetic material (iron and magnetic grades of steel). However, it is so heavy and the bottom surface roughened so I would think that you would need to be careful moving it on the cooktop surface to prevent possible scratching.
447558
No, it cannot be used as a heat diffuser. There is to much space between grate parts. It is designed to keep stuff in the crock pot from touching the bottom for good cooking.
1526460
I have this set off pans and a stand alone induction cook top separate from my electric cook top. These pans are very nice but copper is not magnetic nor is the stainless steal layer magnetic grade therefore they will not work on an induction stove. As someone else noted test your pans with a magnet. If it does not stick to the pan you will not be able to induce the magnetic field necessary to heat the pan.
447559
I suppose you could, I can't remember if it's coated with anything like teflon etc? If so I would say no. Just look on Amazon for heat diffusers, they have them and they are not expensive.
1844234
I have used it as a heat diffuser / induction disk. It works best for simmering - such as for rice, oatmeal, and sauces.But if the saucepan you place on this skillet is smaller than 10", you lose too much heat. If the pan is too small, it might cause the induction cook top's safety mechanism to shut down the cook top. So, match the skillet size to the saucepan size.
362073
Yes, I've used it on my induction burner many times and I get a very nice even heat which is especially great when making sauces or gravies. I've used this pan about 2 to 3 times a week for the past 16 months and I still am very happy with it.
583218
I own one and use it on direct heat over gas burners. Due to its size, it warps leaving me with one side lifted from the flame while the other side is spot on. Although it 'will do' for me as i can turn the flame up higher on the warped side, i do not believe that it will be as cooperative on a flat induction cooktop. I am currently looking for a cast iron griddle which i believe will maintain its shape a lot better.
724209
I have a NuWave induction cooktop and have not problem with any of the pans in this set. Wish I could be more help. Good luck!
1417825
In my opinion I would say no. The grill that this unit comes with already has a diffuser built into it at the location of each burner. The grill still had a couple hot spots, but I think it's about as good as it's going to get. As for just using it with pots / percolators / etc. I've used it pretty extensively and have not needed a diffuser. The flame ring can be a little wide for small pots or a small perc, so in that case it might be something you want to consider. Hope that helps.
852362
Unfortunately, no. I purchased 3 orgreenics to go on an induction for my mom. They didn't work but I am using them very happily on my stovetop. Sad they could not be used by her as they are so lightweight and easy to use.
1739042
I have had good results with this pan on my single burner induction cook top. It is made of the correct material and the bottom is thick and the pan is heavy to allow for frying at the high temperatures generated by induction units. What problems have you experienced?
1079102
I really do not know for sure. On the other hand, it might work with a small pan. I would worry about the scratch factor. The purpose of this diffuser is to lower the heat to the pan so I would venture to say it "might" allow you to simmer in cast iron but would be rather useless for browning or frying (or any high heat use).
1034800
Yes. I have, and it worked fine. Just make sure you grab the handle only, and even then, you may want to use an oven mitt or something.