Can I use the BUNN 12-Cup Glass Coffee Decanter on my stove gas top? And should the flame be low or medium when boiling water?
839794
No you can't put glass decanter on stove or gas top. It is tempered glass for hot plate on the commercial coffee makers no direct flame or electric stoves it states on the instructions for use. You can put it in the dishwasher but I don't.
839795
No. It is not intended for open flame according to the warning that came with the carafe.
839796
I wouldn't. The glass isn't made for that. It's for putting on a hot plate with that'll only get so hot, not an open flame. It'll shatter.
1139135
I use on gas stovetop with no problems. Just keep flame size smaller than bottom of kettle.
903763
I am in a low altitude area and have not had any issues. If you want a more definitive answer, call Bunn customer service at 217-529-6601. When you talk to a representative, it's not a bad idea to request the optional sprayer head, which slows down the water flow just a touch during the brewing process. This will eliminate any possible overflow that may lead to grounds getting into the pot of coffee, should you use a fine ground. It also makes for a better brew of tea. They usually send it at no charge. Hope this helps.
381050
Yes you will. The high altitude Bunn is for at least 4000 ft above sea level. Since your your located below that(I presume) you will need a standard model. Your coffee will not be hot enough because water boils at a much lower temp at high altitude so the high altitude model will not warm water as hot. Hope this helps.
895489
In my experience it is heat resistant in the sense that you can pour boiling or near boiling water into this decanter but I have never tried to heat the decanter itself on a range or stove top and don't believe I'd recommend it for that use. However, in its use as a receptacle for a coffee dripper, it works quite well! I might suggest the Hario Kettle if you're looking for a receptacle in which to heat water for use alongside this decanter and the coffee dripper.
2104937
Having used this size and style of Melitta pot for over 3 decades, I can verify that you may put the pot directly on an electric element burner on low heat safely (yes, I know, the insert says to never do so). That said, leaving it on for very long (over 10 minutes max!) will definitely adversely affect the flavor of the coffee. If you have a gas stove, it would be ok to turn the burner off after first cup, then reheat, which takes only moments.
1600124
Can the range server be placed on a direct gas flame on the stove. I want to boil water in it?
25145
Since a percolator does not spray the water, it should work as intended and not cause the problems I had with the Bunn.
1898842
I wish I could help, but I only live at 6100 or so. This high altitude coffee pot works fantastic for me, but another 2000+ feet will make a big difference. If I ever take it on a camping trip up to higher elevations, I can try it and let you know! I was told by Bunn that the mechanism works with less air than a traditional pot. How much less air? Who knows?
1171558
Yes in fact we love to use it to make coffee on the stove as well. We've used ours on the open fire for over a year now with no problems. Well maybe one problem. I wish I had bought the bigger one now.
286339
I use mine daily on my kitchen's smallest gas burner (on low) and the shelf does get hot. I have used a silicone measuring cup on it, and that warms up but doesn't melt. So now I use a metal measuring cup to catch to coffee and then pour it into my mug. Hope that helps.
1597657
I have gas and induction. For both, I put it inside of a stainless steel pot with an inch or two of cold water in the bottom of the pot. I never allow the pot to run dry. With gas, I fear the flames will discolor the glassware if I place it directly over a flame. Since it is glass, it is not induction compatible so I must use a stainless pot.For gas, I never go above medium. With induction, I never go above 5.I have also placed the container directly on a commercial BUNN coffeemaker burner. It heats just fine. It also heats well in a microwave.
675458
You can find non-Bunn filters that are taller, but they may affect flavor. I would go with fewer cups.
1912843
I don't have a gas stove, but as soon as the water starts boiling, the 'perking' process begins. You perk for a few minutes, depending on how strong you want your brew. You can check the color of your brew in the percolator glass knob on top.
843141
the only on/off switches are for the burners to warm the coffee in the pot. however, the water in the bunn itself is on all the time -- as the water cools the bunn will turn up the heat so that the water is warm whenever you want coffee. as you pour the fresh water in the top - ta da- hot water already coming thru the grounds into the pot. and you can certainly burn up a pot or two by leaving the burner on. we have had to buy a new carafe or two too.
1191525
I;m not sure zwickler, we don't use the coffee server on stove top, we use it as a SERVER for pour-over coffee.
1725232
I have an electric stove top I use, so I'm not positive. The metal is thin stainless steel, so I'd probably recommend medium to low heat with gas rather than high heat, but I think it would probably be fine.