Can this cooktop be used to replace a Jenn-Aire downdraft stove, installed in a kitchen island? In other words, can the downdraft be made to work with the downdraft already in our floor for the Jenn-Aire, does it work the same way or is it entirely a...
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You should be able to connect up to an existing duct which undoubtedly will pass thorough the base of your cabinet. If its 6 in diameter vent pipe (most likely) you will need a transition from the rectangular blower on this cooktop to the round duct and perhaps and adjustable angle. Just make sure you have about 15" to 20" of clearance to allow for the transition to the round duct. Its a relatively simple connection, but may require a few pipe parts to make the turn and reconnect to your existing pipe (depending upon where it is in the cabinet. Hope this helps.
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I have no idea. In fact, if you figure it out, please let me know. I currently have a dozen of these things that I bought to go with a "countertop" gas burner. When I got the burner, it turned out that I could not use it indoors (which was not mentioned in the description or particulars). I returned the burner, but federal law prohibits me from returning the fuel, so I am stuck with them and cannot figure out how to use them on anything else.
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If you are referring to the standard cooktop on an electric stove, the answer is yes. Experiment with your settings the first few times you use the pan.
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I am just now looking at this and contemplating purchasing it. However, I use my cast iron skillets on my glass top stove ALL the time and they work perfectly. The only criteria is that the pan be flat on the bottom, and this appears to be the case for this griddle as with all the other Lodge pans. I can't see any difference between using this and using my cast iron frying pans. My stovetop has the "bridge burner" feature which heats two burners plus the space between the burners, so this should be perfect for that.
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No. I was disappointed by that. nevertheless, it has worked on both coil and flat stove top for me. The tip of each hole touches the bottom and helps heating the whole pan.
967167
No downdraft. I previously had a Thermador and a Jenn-Air, both with downdrafts. On each, the downdraft was useless and I stopped trying to use it. You really need an updraft hood. In addition, the Jenn-Air was incredibly junky and I was glad to see it go. The Bosch is terrific.
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I love mine but I have not cooked on it. You will need the pizza stone insert but it seems to me, with the insert, it would work fine.If you are old enough, think of it as an old time pot bellied stove.
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I asked this also but love Lodge so ordered anyway. NO it will not work on my Kitchenaid induction cooktop. Lodge even says it is not recommended for induction-I sent them the same question although Wm. Sonoms says it will. To use the flat, griddle (pancake) side, only half of the "grill" side touched the grill to allow the magnetic induction to function. My son who has gas and grills a lot will love this for Christmas though! I do not regret purchasing.
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ALL of my cast iron le creuset pans work GREAT on this cooktop! what an energy/time/added-kitchen-heat saver! enjoy the combo!!i wouldn't recommend "scooting" the pan [ANY cast iron pan] across the cooking surface, just in case of rough spots on the pan that might damage the cooktop.[special note: of course, the stoneware/bakeware won't work, but i'm sure that isn't your question.]
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This stove has a vertical stove pipe attaching collar. It depends if you have a stove pipe connection to your fireplace chimney that is higher than the top of the stove. I have had a fireplace insert, and this stove would not fit, unless your fireplace opening was higher than the stove. The problem then would be closing off the area around the stove, so you could get a draft. You would probably be better off buying a fireplace insert if that is your application.
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We have a glass top stove, and this did not work with it - even using the burner ring. Putting it directly on the burner, only a small portion on the bottom would get very hot, but the sides would not. I'm not the cook, but I was told it was not suitable for normal wok cooking. We are now looking for a handhammered flat bottom wok to replace this one.
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As I remember reading, I think it's not a suggested method. There might be a model for a ceramic top stove now. Same with cooking using cast iron. My daughter does it but it's not suggested.
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You have to pay special attention to cooking on this stove. Everything happens quickly. If you were making the fudge you were speaking of, I believe it would do a great job, you just cannot walk away from it. For me it is the perfect stove I use it for everything. My old electric stove sits unused now except for the over.
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I'm not too sure. I'm assuming if it can be used on a regular stovetop why not an induction top. My husband said to check with your stove manual or contact the manufacture or dealer. That is probably the best way to find out. I'm sorry if I wasn't much help.
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I have a ceramic cooktop and the HUGE DeBuyer pan, and it works fine...BUT, if you dropped it a couple of inches I could definitely see this pan breaking the cooktop. It's a two-hander, for sure, at least the size I bought.
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NO!Scroll down to about the middle of the description. You will see these words " The base is suitable for all cook-tops except the induction" I have bought pans that had a magnetic base and they didn't work on my induction cooktop
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I checked the pan for you and NO it can NOT be used on an induction stove, you need to find a pan with a magnetic grade of stainless steel, if a magnet sticks to the outside of the pan on the area tha touches the stove then you can use it. AGAIN:: THIS PAN WILL NOT WORK ON INDUCTION STOVE TOPS.