Is the pan safe to use on ceramic or solid surface cook tops and is the pan itself with lid oven safe? auto washer safe?
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I use my egg poacher on a GE Profile ceramic top stove without any problem. I have never put the pan in the oven. The top is all glass and metal but the black knobs appear to be plastic and are easily removable.
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Hi there. We use a gas stove, so I can't say whether it's possible to use on an electric cook top. Also, I've never used it in an oven (though I would feel safer if it had a copper bottom for oven use). As for a dishwasher, I know that they recommend you hand wash this - especially if you use the egg cups. A dishwasher may not be thorough enough to clean any egg residue inside the cups (sometimes you have a little egg sticking to the inside of the cups).
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The bottom of the pan is aluminum, so I don't know if it would be a problem on a solid cook surface or not. As far as oven safe, have never used it in the oven, however, it should be fine up to 250 degrees or so. As far as dishwasher safe, it should be fine. We handwash ours.
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I use mine on a ceramic cook top without any problems, but haven't tried it in the oven. I've found there isn't much point putting it in the dishwasher as it is ineffective at removing the poached egg residue anyway!
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since you need special encapsulated bottom cookware which can be used on an induction stove top, a magnet must stick to the bottom of the stainless steel pan and only then will it really work on induction stoves and table top models. no one has yet really answered if a magnet sticks to the bottom of this pan, and since i bought only stainless steel cookware which magnets do stick on can i safely say my cookware is really induction usable.can someone who has this please place a magnet on the bottom and reply if the magnet stuck to the bottom of the pan so we really know if it is induction ready to be used on induction surfaces, and thanks in advance. since you need special encapsulated bottom cookware which can be used on an induction stove top, a magnet must stick to the bottom of the stainless steel pan and only then will it really work on induction stoves and table top models. no one has yet really answered if a magnet sticks to the bottom of this pan, and since i bought only stainless steel cookware which magnets do stick on can i safely say my cookware is really induction usable.can someone who has this please place a magnet on the bottom and reply if the magnet stuck to the bottom of the pan so we really know if it is... » Read More since you need special encapsulated bottom cookware which can be used on an induction stove top, a magnet must stick to the bottom of the stainless steel pan and only then will it really work on induction stoves and table top models. no one has yet really answered if a magnet sticks to the bottom of this pan, and since i bought only stainless steel cookware which magnets do stick on can i safely say my cookware is really induction usable.can someone who has this please place a magnet on the bottom and reply if the magnet stuck to the bottom of the pan so we really know if it is induction ready to be used on induction surfaces, and thanks in advance. « Show Less
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I have been using this pan for 3 months now with no real issues. A few things to remember when using cast iron on ceramic and glass top stoves.1. When purchasing cast iron for use on ceramic and glass top stoves inspect that the bottom is flat and free from burs or sharp parts as they may scratch the stove top2. Avoid dragging the pan around as they could scratch the top. I don't follow this rule and haven't noticed any, but i don't baby my stoves 3. Don't put a very hot cast iron pan directly on a cold ceramic or glass top stove, could crack stove top or pan, use a heatproof trivet4. Don't put a cold cast iron pan on a hot burner, again could crack either. Put the cast iron pan on before turning the burner on I have been using this pan for 3 months now with no real issues. A few things to remember when using cast iron on ceramic and glass top stoves.1. When purchasing cast iron for use on ceramic and glass top stoves inspect that the bottom is flat and free from burs or sharp parts as they may scratch the stove top2. Avoid dragging the pan around as they could scratch the top. I don't follow this rule and haven't noticed any, but i don't baby my stoves 3. Don't put a very hot cast iron pan directly on a cold ceramic or glass top stove, could crack stove top or pan, use a... » Read More I have been using this pan for 3 months now with no real issues. A few things to remember when using cast iron on ceramic and glass top stoves.1. When purchasing cast iron for use on ceramic and glass top stoves inspect that the bottom is flat and free from burs or sharp parts as they may scratch the stove top2. Avoid dragging the pan around as they could scratch the top. I don't follow this rule and haven't noticed any, but i don't baby my stoves 3. Don't put a very hot cast iron pan directly on a cold ceramic or glass top stove, could crack stove top or pan, use a heatproof trivet4. Don't put a cold cast iron pan on a hot burner, again could crack either. Put the cast iron pan on before turning the burner on « Show Less
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It is fairly easy to clean. I have used mine so much, all most every day for over two years, that the non-stick coating on the removable pan is wearing off. I found Casaware 8x8" ceramic coated pan on Amazon. it is a little smaller than the removable pan, but I think the ceramic coating is great and safer than Teflon. It is not a thick ceramic coating, so be careful and only use silicone, nylon or wood utensils.
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On the safety, use and care instructions that came with the pan it says, "This cookware is NOT dishwasher safe. Using it in the dishwasher will void your entire warranty."
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the lid is plastic and it is not oven safe...the pan is stainless steel and has no non-stick coating on any part
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It depends on your idea of "safe". My daughter-in-law puts everything except her grandmother's china in the dishwasher. I on the other hand would probably wash it by hand. The lid would definitely need to stay on the top shelf but the pan could run in the bottom and not receive any harm.
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I don't have a dishwasher (actually I do His name is Richard) so don't know about dishwasher & I do not have a ceramic stove top so can't answer either question, sorry. But I love the easy clean up & none stick to it.
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Hi Grandma 4. Looking at The Lodge web site and referencing this exact skillet: "Knobs are oven safe up to 400º F". I find the lid to be adequate albeit a little flimsy in feel. I know it's dishwasher safe (talking of the lid, now) but I don't know if I'd personally trust it in a 400 degree oven. Hope this helps. Also hope we can find out what happened to Grandmas 1 - 3. :)
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It's VERY rugged... I never wash it (ironically)... just a hot water sink rinse, and occasionally spray the bottom with oven cleaner... as I do with all my cookware.This is my second one, same pan... first was good for 3-4 years of daily use before the non-stick began getting "tired".
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I'm very happy with this set, very safe due to the ceramic coating, no scary chemicals. So long as your friend is careful not to use very high heat it will stay non stick and just wipes clean, I don't need to even wash it as stuff just slides off the non stick surface.
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The product description via All-Clad is that it is oven and broiler safe. Given the pan is all metal.... It remains one of my favorite pans.
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The amazon listing says it is dishwasher safe but I always hand wash it. I think it would be safe on the top rack. I own two of these to use when we have company. I've also bought it as a gift. Very high quality and the spatula is a perfect fit. I love this pan!!!
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It is a standard non-stick surface, but not ceramic or like Calphalon.Mine cleans easily when cool, and I have no scratches or chips after several uses.Since the temperature cannot exceed 400 degrees, there is little danger of overheating it and damaging it as with Teflon or other surfaces.
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It's glass with a ceramic top so I believe it is oven safe. It cannot be used on the stovetop it says.
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I have used it on high heat on a ceramic top stove, and I have had no issues. I have mainly used the pot as a canner.
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I don't see why it can't be. I've used it on my gas stove top just fine. It's all stainless on the exterior so that it can go into the oven from the stove top. The only thing that might make it not work with a ceramic stove top is that the quality of the pan makes it not as flat on the bottom as it could be. The heat transfer might be lost if the pan isn't flat enough to contact the ceramic. It's a very cheap set of pans.
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I know that this set is advertised as being dishwasher safe. As a matter of preference, we prefer to wash by hand since these really wash up easily and we can put them away quicker. I have a gas stove so I can't speak to induction cooking. But we haven't had any issues with using them on the gas cooktop.