Does anyone know how much heat the handle can take? I want to put it in the over or under the broiler. Thanks!
1999564
The pamphlet from Calphalon says "oven safe to 450". I probably wouldn't trust it past 425 degrees. The cookware is not broiler safe.
1999565
NOT BROILER SAFE! Oven safe to 400 degrees F (For Broiler Use: Check out Lodge Pro-Logic P12SG3 Square Griddle, 12-inch, or Lodge L9OG3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Round Griddle, 10.5-inch)Info below is directly from Calphalon's website: Item #: SA1211HPSurface: NonstickHandle: Contoured, cast stainless steel with siliconeDishwasher Safe: NoBroiler Safe: NoOven Safe 400° FFreezer Safe: NoCleaning: Hand washUtensils: Nylon, coated or wooden utensilsRecommended Stove Tops: Gas, Electric Coil, Electric Flattop, Halogen, Glass CeramicI love this pan, it's excellent for making pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and French toast. If you need something to go under a broiler, look at cast iron pans. NOT BROILER SAFE! Oven safe to 400 degrees F (For Broiler Use: Check out Lodge Pro-Logic P12SG3 Square Griddle, 12-inch, or Lodge L9OG3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Round Griddle, 10.5-inch)Info below is directly from Calphalon's website: Item #: SA1211HPSurface: NonstickHandle: Contoured, cast stainless steel with siliconeDishwasher Safe: NoBroiler Safe: NoOven Safe 400° FFreezer Safe: NoCleaning: Hand washUtensils: Nylon, coated or wooden utensilsRecommended Stove Tops: Gas, Electric Coil, Electric Flattop, Halogen,... » Read More NOT BROILER SAFE! Oven safe to 400 degrees F (For Broiler Use: Check out Lodge Pro-Logic P12SG3 Square Griddle, 12-inch, or Lodge L9OG3 Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron Round Griddle, 10.5-inch)Info below is directly from Calphalon's website: Item #: SA1211HPSurface: NonstickHandle: Contoured, cast stainless steel with siliconeDishwasher Safe: NoBroiler Safe: NoOven Safe 400° FFreezer Safe: NoCleaning: Hand washUtensils: Nylon, coated or wooden utensilsRecommended Stove Tops: Gas, Electric Coil, Electric Flattop, Halogen, Glass CeramicI love this pan, it's excellent for making pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, and French toast. If you need something to go under a broiler, look at cast iron pans. « Show Less
817479
I use mine in my chicken run, in the portion that is underneath my coop, and out of the weather. It sits on bricks on bare earth. My only question, since it is a warming element, is could it be placed on a wooden floor if it's inside the henhouse. What kind of flooring are you planning on putting it on? It does not warm up very much, enough to heat water to keep it from freezing. If you are planning on putting it on a wooden floor, I would contact the manufacturer and ask. Personally, I'm hesitant to put any warming element, including a heat lamp, anywhere that would be sitting on wood or straw.
2002228
If it were too warm the chicks would come out from under. You can literally lay your hand on the warm side and it will not burn you. I had a thermometer under it for a week. Every time I checked it said 90. I finally took it up because the chicks kept kicking it out. My brooder is up on a table and has a window cut low so we can look under the Ecoglo. Mine sleep under it at night and nip under frequently. They really do use it like a mom.
525267
My handle does not get hot while using it to cook bacon. It might get hot if the flame/electric grill is set on too high a setting but I don't ever use my stove that hot. Mine will get hot if left in front of the oven vent as the heat from the oven goes directly on to the handle and you will have to use a potholder to move it. The only reason it gets hot in that position is because after washing the flat iron, I put it in the middle of my range (near the oven vent area) as a decorative item. Since it is iron and looks nice on my stove, I learned the hard way not to leave it there while my oven is in use.
739729
Not to worrie. I can't say what temp. it gets to, but I have seen no problem with the external heat. Even when I broiled a chicken breast at 400 degrees with the door cracked open, there was not much heat outside the unit. My upper cabinet is rather high, but I would feel very save with it under one that was closer to the top of my oven.
1649539
I have used it briefly under the broiler to brown cheese omelets...it works perfectly. I am not sure about in the oven for a longer period, and do not know what temperature the handle would take.
2111160
It does get fairly warm but, try holding a little lower than where the plates end towards the handle. You'll have just as much control and won't get burned. Remember, it's a pro-tool so it does get considerably hot, so be cautious in handling it either way.
2029411
If it were too warm the chicks would come out from under. You can literally lay your hand on the warm side and it will not burn you. I had a thermometer under it for a week. Every time I checked it said 90°. I finally took it up because the chicks kept kicking it out. My brooder is up on a table and has a window cut low so we can look under the Ecoglo. Mine sleep under it at night and nip under frequently. They really do use it like a mom.
351586
I am not sure why but it appears that the cooling rack can be used up to 350 degrees. As to the broiler, perhaps it is because of the aluminum. I have not used this one under the broiler not even my neighbor. If it requires 450 what are you making, I will suggest using another pan such as Farberware or Good Cook which are inexpensive and work fine even under the broiler.
1515530
I have set these up in the broiler for 5 minutes. Which was well over 450 degrees but not for a long time. Hope that helps a little.
432865
The probe will work fine. Don't put it under a broiler; it is not rated for high heat. The coating is subject to damage so don't store it or leave it in a sink with knives.
72486
It does get hotter then the nylon handles, but as long as it is not left on the head for excessive amounts of time, it's not problem. I normally have a pot holder next to my oven anduse it on anything that isn't nylon (including lids, and glass out of the microwave) So that may be why I haven't noticed any extreme heat. There are silicone sleeves that can be placed on any pot handle available, but I have never had to use them.
768655
The handle may warm up after lengthy cooking on a gas stove. The handle will be hot if the pan is placed under a broiler or in a hot oven.
956567
these people lied about everything. If you cook on stove top for any length of time and try to use handles you will be sorry... Truly... I would never put this in oven or under broiler.. It is cheaply made and only good for low to medium temps for eggs and veggies and such... Trust me... this is so low in thickness that you could melt pan on high heat.. It is totally bogus... Be careful
305489
I think you have to get measurements from your pot and get the the biggest one you can afford and make sure it has plenty of BTU's to heat that much water to 145 degree's (sscalding temp. I use the 50 QT for scalding and it works fine2 chickens no problem .100 QT for turkeys maybe.
1812628
I haven't used it on a grill. If you do, I'm not sure the handle could take the heat. The pan itself could take it, I would think, but the handle is typical black plastic/composite of some kind and I'm not sure it could stand the heat of a grill since grilling, typically, involves shutting the lid of the grill with the entire pan inside. If your grill allows you to hang the handle off the edge and not subject it to the heat, you may be successful in using it this way.
136719
had ours for nearly a year.. Its holding up well in our Montana weather and I like it but will tell you.. it does not hold heat at all.. Very thin construction. We had to put a heat lamp in and it still looses a lot.. Now has visquen attached to the sides.. And pretty tight with 3 chickens inside the coop.. The pen part is far to small to keep adult chickens in..