Can you use this to warm milk directly on the stovetop?
1189343
I see no reason for not being able to warm milk directly in the unit. I would leave the frother out of the vessel when doing so. Be careful when handling vessel--it is on stovetop and it is not insulated--it will get hot.
1189344
Yes, you can. I do it all the time. But it gets hot and the lid is to tight (difficult to remove). That is why I removed the lid from the pressing thing and use it without the lid.
1189345
Yes, I have. It works just fine. I warmed the milk because you can either froth milk using cold OR hot, depending on your preference. I LOVE this frother!!
1189346
I haven't, but I can't see why not as long as the burner is turned down low on one of the small burner so that the screen inside or plastic thing under the top "ball" doesn't melt. I used mine chilled and think this is absolutely the best frother out there for its price range. If I don't use all the cream froth, I put it back in the fridge and it seems to stay frothed for quite a while and then refroths the next day if needed. Its really well made and heavy duty.
1189347
I haven't tried, I don't see why not. But after I've frothed the milk, I microwave in mug.
1189348
Sarah, yes I can warm the milk/cream. I love this frother, would recommend it for sure!
160306
No, but you can't heat the bottle in the microwave either. I have to heat milk in a measuring cup and then pour it in the bottle. It's a pain to do, but that's how much my kids love this cup!
1493993
There is a plastic screen attached to the plunger which would melt on the stove. You would need to remove the lid before stove heating. I'd recommend heating the milk in a coffee mug in a microwave, better and safer. This is too nice of a SS cup to burn it up on the stove! If you warp the steel the plunger might not work properly.
1336501
I have looked at these types of pots at teavana, and was told you CANNOT heat them directly on the stove; I reccomend purchasing one of the warmers to keep the tea hot after making.
989314
My recommendation is ABSOLUTELY NOT. I use this to make tea on a regular basis and to keep it hot for days-I drink that much. Milk will undoubtedly boil over. It would maintain the temperature at too high a degree. Unless you are RIGHT BESIDE IT, dairy milk will not work. If the milk has a HIGH water content, like hot chocolate made with water, you may have a great shot. I would suggest making hot chocolate with the hot water that it creates and THEN add a portion of milk afterwards, but DO NOT LEAVE iT UNATTENDED!
2248587
Yes, I have. Always remember to heat milk slowly...I really love this product. Bought a second for my daughter!
1883507
Yes, I've microwaved milk in one (though I haven't tried really high temps).
1439859
It is not really recommended, the handle would get very warm since the usual temperature of the milk should be warmed to 165 degrees. You would be better off with a small pot used for cooking since it has a handle made for that.
137805
No, I wouldn't chance it. I would heat the milk however you like (gas stove or microwave), then pour the heated milk in the pitcher and froth. It's an amazing little gadget that froths milk perfectly for a fraction of what you'd pay for a fancy electric one. Makes great Lattes and Cappuccino.
2040005
I would not recommend this. Although you can control the temperature to prevent burning, the milk will still create a film that coats the inside of the kettle - making it difficult to clean and very gross ... Stick with water.
802351
No I wouldn't use it on a stove top. I bought this for my granddaughter and she does, however heat water in the microway in it.
422456
You can just heat the milk in microwave then froth the milk in the mug! So simple works great!
364641
I don't think so. I think somewhere in the instructions or descriptions it says not to put it on the stovetop. The teapot is very thin, in my opinion, that is why a little warmer is able to heat it so well.
581152
yes you can. There's a separate button for heating. It doesn't get as hot as I like it, but may suit you. Please be aware that I am not recommending this product. I wrote a negative review about its quality. It stopped "spinning" 3 weeks after I first purchased it. Of course I called because it was still under warranty. They replaced it BUT I HAD TO PAY THE SHIPPING to return the non-functional unit. The second one has stopped working after ~ six months. It's still under warranty, but they said I would still have to pay the shipping. I'm not replacing it and gave it a bad review. It's too bad. I really enjoyed my home-made lattes. But their return policy is wrong and i won't support them. More than you asked, but thought you should know. hope it helps.
1385107
That would be a very bad idea, IMO. It's not meant to function as a milk steamer, and you'd almost certainly gum up the works, perhaps beyond repair. Personally, I heat my milk in the microwave; doesn't froth it of course but gives it a nice flavor.
1738905
yes you can as long as the plastic bag in no way touches the warmer because it will melt the bag and the milk will leak out all in the bottom of your warmer. I learned this the hard way as when I went to get the bag it was empty. I cried I worked so hard to pump that milk and it was all wasted. As long as I put it in two baskets to make sure the plastic stayed off the warmer. Hope this helps!!!!!
1440787
Yes you can, but if that's all you want to do you'd be better off buying a teapot or something of that sort. The handles heat up so much so that's it's to hot to touch when boiling, liquid. Great coffee maker though