What types of cooking surfaces can use these pots on? Thanks!
902510
They can certainly be used on gas, electric, and glass cooking surfaces. I do not have an induction range, so I have no experience with that. I do know that the pot surface must be ferromagnetic. OR, an interface disk can be used for any regular pot on an induction range.
902511
I bought them specifically for my new induction cooktop (the Nuwave PIC), but you can also use them on conventional stove tops, also. They are a nice heavy pot and clean easily.
902512
Additional note: I just read the other review about the hot liquid traveling down the handle. I found this out the hard way when I got bad burns on my left hand from boiling alfredo sauce. It is the price you pay for the 'nesting' quality of the pots. Just be careful with full loads.
902513
I have a glass top stove in my house, an induction cook-top(single burner) and a gas stove in my motor-home. I love cooking with them but if it boils over, the hot liquid travels down the handle to the hole. So, I just keep an eye out and put a spoon rest under the hole where I put my stir spoon anyway.
1147511
That is what I use it on. This is my favorite go to pan now. I even use it for canning. You can not go wrong purchasing this pot.
562041
They're hard plastic, so I would use soap and water. Probably not boil them. (I didn't really use them much because they were too hard and uncomfortable for me.)
1635591
I have not yet tested this...however, the pot is stainless steel which should work on a induction surface. As long as the steel is of magnetic grade. I can go and see later if a magnet will stick to the pot's bottom. If it doesn't work though, you can also purchase a interface disk which enables non-induction cookware to be used on induction cooking surfaces. My guess however, is that it would work.
105090
I don't know. They were bought as a gift to be used on neuwave cooking surface
907806
I use my set on a ceramic top stove and they're fine. I find the saucepans are very flat so there is little rotational problems, some skillets are fine but there is slightly more rotation on the flat burner but it hasn't been a problem for me. I've never noticed a heat distribution problem in either the saucepans or skillets. All in all, I highly recommend this set.
814061
It's stainless steel which is magnetic and induction cooking uses magnetism, though I don't know exactly how that works. Other stainless steel pots would probably work, but I bought these because I knew they were made to work with induction, and that the metal wouldn't be mixed or layered with something that wouldn't work as well. You could sure try your regular stainless steel pots first, though, if you have them. If the pot isn't pure stainless steel it wouldn't work, either not at all or not as well, depending on its composition. The answer below is a more scientific answer!
403523
They sure can be used.The same rules apply to using non-stick pans on a gas stove as on any other: Just don't set the heat above medium, because high heat wears away the teflon and you don't want that seeping into your food. If you want non-stick pans, these will be great for you.
2051152
I just found out what a Dutch Oven is. My neighbor told me about it. I ordered one to cook a recipe in. Comon sense would tell you to only use utensils that do not scratch the surface. This goes for any pans that have a coating or something. I really just started cooking stuff.
2205759
My son uses the wooden pots set from Melissa and Doug. They are a little small for the kitchen but still look normal and cover the "burner".
1859989
I use the pots & pans on my electric smooth surface ceramic glass cooktop and they are wonderful!
1138889
Kathleen, I would have to know what type of metal the pan is made of. If it is above I have for years used Amway's metal cleaner and all stains have come off. I also happen to be married to a phenomenal master woodworker and all around be able to fix anything and some stubborn things he has gotten off. My nephew & another niece are a chefs and they have both said that there are specific types of pots & pans to use with different types of stoves. Let me know and I will look through my notes and then if I do not know I will ask them. Pam
1256159
Yes. I gave a gas range and use them on there. Just be aware the TOP of the handle is steel but there is a plastic liner on the bottom to leave the handles cool to the touch. If you have the flame up too high and it goes up the sides of the pot it WILL melt your handles. If you keep the temp right, the handles are great!
1366996
I don't know for sure, but if you read the description, it says you can use on any cooking surface and even use with glass cookware.
437146
Have only used them on stove top, but I don't see why not. Can't be that much different than a stove burner.
525580
The instructions did not specify so I use the stainless steel I already had. Word of caution, the pots are beautiful, that is one of the two reasons I purchased them, if you fry, they won't remain that way on the inside, just accept it.
692718
There's not a surface you can't you it on, I wouldn't you it on a grill. But in an oven or any other cook surface it will work great. The orgreenic set cooks your meals in half the time with less heat. I bought two sets, one for my wife and for my daughter, and will buy a third for my other daughter. Since getting her set, my daughter threw out all her other pots and pans. I've also purchased cookie sheets and 9x11 baking pans.