If the heating base stops working, can the espresso pot be used on a stove-top burner?
1169797
No. There is a rubber cover around the bottom of the pot. It is not a hot plate with a coffee pot. I really like this espresso maker.
1169798
no, there is plastic on the bottom of the pot. it is different than the traditional stove top Bialetti
1169799
No, it is only designed to work with the dedicated base. It will not work without it. Stove will certainly melt the base, because it's not metal, but plastic.
1169800
I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't try it. i bought two of the Bialetti Espresso makers, and both broke fairly quickly. I then bought the La Pavoni Caffe Matina electric espresso maker and it has worked like a charm. Bialetti is not a good product.
34333
NO it is not safe for an electric stove top. Just pour the boiling water into the tea pot. DO NOT put it on a burner, it will most definitely melt the plastic
1448842
There could be any number of answers, the worst being that your heating element might be broken. (Is it not heating up at all?) But the first thing I would do is check the wiring underneath. Google "Orphan Espresso" and get the Pavoni wiring diagram from their website. Check to make sure everything is connected right. If it still doesn't work, the website links to a repair shop. The good thing about Pavonis is that everything can be repaired.
1611744
I bought this as a gift for a friend. She likes it just as a brewing pot. I don't think it is for use on stove top.
2117528
It is a baked bean pot. It is designed for baking. I don't know if it will last on the stove, but why would you want to. Use a sauce pan. Bill
913849
Hi Diane--I know you wanted a DEFINITE answer, but I don't think you're going to get one unless someone actually tried it on an induction burner and you may wait forever for that someone to answer you. You can try to contact the manufacturer (good luck unless you speak Italian) to inquire as to the rating of chromium/nickel they use in the product; the more nickel, the shinier it is and the less magnetic therefore the less likely to work on your induction burner. Two things: a magnet will NOT stick to this ultra-shiny little pot, and the bottom is just shy of 2 1/2" diameter, and I believe induction burners don't detect pots under 4". The instruction booklet states (vaguely) that "The coffee-pot can be used on any source of heat", but even though induction burners have been around for a few decades, they have probably been using this same instruction book since before then. I'm thinking it's not going to work, but this is such a fantastic little pot that makes awesome espresso (I use it every day) that it would be worth it to buy a little hot plate just so you can use it. Sorry, but I figured a (semi) educated guess would be better than no answer at all. Good luck! Ellie Newcomb
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.
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No. It may be listed as a stovetop Teapot but the instructions say not to use on gas or electric burners. Heat water and pour over tea to infuse it only. I have had 2 of these and both cracked at the handle just sitting on the counter. They are way too fragile unless the company is offering a new modle.
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I doubt it will work. If you look at the coffee pot you see there is an open space on the bottom so the heating plate isn't going to be in contact with the stove surface. You really need an open flame.
503402
I use it to make coffee on my gas BBQ grill when the power goes out during hurricane season. My husband uses one for coffee when he's camping and puts it on a Coleman propane burner (open flame). So I don't know why you couldn't put it on either a gas or electric kitchen stove. It just needs a heat source. Note that the entire coffee pot, including the handle, heats up so when you touch the handle to remove it, you need to use oven mits or you'll burn yourself.
917451
Sorry, I have an old stove. Not able to answer whether you can use it or not.
2011418
No, I would be afraid to since it scratches easily and I don't know how solid the bottom of the pot is. I don't know if the stove top flame would burn it. I'd be careful!
1822545
I have used this pot on electrical stove and gas stove. I don't think it is problem on ceramic stove as long as you use it on low heat. You should use it as a slow cooker.
1439854
No, it would not consider putting this on a stove to heat, for many reasons. First, all the metal is thin and connected. It would get crazy hot. Second, the base is way smaller than that of any stove top burner, so most of the heat would escape around the bottom, and make the sides even hotter.You use this for frothing milk, and nothing else.
1058098
For safety, you shouldn't allow the bottom burner to remain on. I don't think the bottom of the thermal carafe is designed for the heat.
748259
I have heated a coffee pot on it and it works OK. I did however replace the grate with a cast iron grate because the existing grate warped after the first use. The cast iron grate heats up nicely with this little stove. I would not recommend buying this stove unless you plan on replacing the grate right away.
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I use mine on a gas stove, but I would think any source of heat would work. The base is smooth - no grooves of any kind.