Where does the heat diffuser go? Inside the pot while boiling water, or underneath the pot and touching electric stovetop? Someone told me it goes inside, and another person said it's meant to touch the electric stovetop, and I've seen those. Where does the heat diffuser go? Inside the pot while boiling water, or underneath the pot and touching electric stovetop? Someone told me it goes inside, and another person said it's meant to... » Read More Where does the heat diffuser go? Inside the pot while boiling water, or underneath the pot and touching electric stovetop? Someone told me it goes inside, and another person said it's meant to touch the electric stovetop, and I've seen those. « Show Less
1302156
It goes on top of the stove. It does not go in the pot at all. In the packaging, the diffuser is in the pot but it is not meant to be used that way.
1302157
I use it on the outside between the pot and stove burner. I use a bit lower setting to bring water to a boil, but personally I prefer it on the burner. You really have to bend it up some to get it inside and it would be hard to remover it later.
1302158
It definitely goes between the heating coil and the kettle to help distribute the heat better and thus avoid potential cracking.
1302159
When I got this product, I didnt know what heat diffuser is and how to use it. I did a little research and found out that you use the heat diffuser if you're using electic burner. The electric burner gets hot super crazy and so you have to put the heat diffuser on top of it, and then on top of that you put your glass kettle. Yes you use the heat diffuser underneath between your glass pot/ kettle and the electric burner. The heat diffuser is used so that your glass pot doesn't directly touch the electric burner. It protects it. Using heat diffuser can evenly distribute the heat. It really doesn't make sense if the heat diffuser goes inside the pot while boiling water. When I got this product, I didnt know what heat diffuser is and how to use it. I did a little research and found out that you use the heat diffuser if you're using electic burner. The electric burner gets hot super crazy and so you have to put the heat diffuser on top of it, and then on top of that you put your glass kettle. Yes you use the heat diffuser underneath between your glass pot/ kettle and the electric burner. The heat diffuser is used so that your glass pot doesn't directly touch the electric burner. It protects it. Using heat diffuser can evenly distribute the heat. It really... » Read More When I got this product, I didnt know what heat diffuser is and how to use it. I did a little research and found out that you use the heat diffuser if you're using electic burner. The electric burner gets hot super crazy and so you have to put the heat diffuser on top of it, and then on top of that you put your glass kettle. Yes you use the heat diffuser underneath between your glass pot/ kettle and the electric burner. The heat diffuser is used so that your glass pot doesn't directly touch the electric burner. It protects it. Using heat diffuser can evenly distribute the heat. It really doesn't make sense if the heat diffuser goes inside the pot while boiling water. « Show Less
1302160
Does it make a difference if the range is an open electric coil or an electric glass/ceramic top stove? Do you still need to use the diffuser on a glass/ceramic top stove?
1302161
The heat diffuser is placed on the electric range coils, underneath the pot.
1302162
It goes between the heat source and the outside bottom of the pot - but only if you have an electric range (or a range where there is no buffer whatsoever between the heat and the pot. If you have a gas range that has the grates, you don't need it at all. It is used to protect the bottom of the pot from direct heat.
957512
Before I bought mine, several reviews I read mentioned the steam coming out near the handle as the pressure builds. I believe there is a casual mention in the directions. This is ok. If you are getting s jet of steam from the valve, you may have the cooker too full and/or the heat too high. Be sure to only fill it to the full line inside and turn down the heat once the pressure is up. I find mine works fine below medium on my electric stove.
1543409
I don't have that problem..... Love my diffuser especially when using my Le cruiset and wanting a long slow cook for a stew or soup. I do have a gas stove and when I have the pot at or near a boil I move it on to the mat and it smears right along ..... Have never had a problem and have been using it for 2 years or more..... Great temperature control under all materials and has worn well.....
1802348
On the bottom of the pot it states "not for stovetop use" so I wouldn't think a heating element with a diffuser would be good either.
948750
That is how I use it. I have also removed the diffuser and just used a few tea bags. It depends on if I'm feeling too lazy to clean out the diffuser. :) Some people will put boiling water in the pot for a bit and dump it out before doing the brewing. I don't, it seems to stay hot enough without adding that step.
600005
Sorry to reply so late; I've been away. The heating element is covered. It is inside the stainless-steel bottom of the pot. The little pipe running up the side near the handle is, I think, the temperature sensor to determine when water is boiling (sensing steam), and shutting off the heating element.
2070213
The heating element is in the bottom of the pot on the outside. It's up and recessed, water can only get to it if you were to immerse the pot in water (which you would not want to do).I see another poster mentioning a "metal pole that sticks up on one side"...mine doesn't have that.
193462
The part where the pot is placed will get very hot. Near that area will be hot/warm to the touch - in other words, you won't burn yourself if you need to adjust any dials. I don't find that it generates a tremendous amount of heat around it or in the room such as a heating element on a hot plate/stove. You must still take precaution with children at all times.
663422
The base of the fan needs to come in contact with the hot surface of the stove. The heat from the stove transfers up the base and heats up a thermoelectric device that powers the fan motor. The hotter it gets the faster the fan turns. So you need a hot surface to set the fan on or it won't spin. And if it's not hot enough, it won't spin fast enough to move the air.
1079104
I wish I could help you .I have a gas stove top.I love this diffuser.I use it for my corning ware coffee pot and when I make sauce so it doesn't burn. Best answer I can give is Google the question.Sorry.
2128493
I put mine on the stove top and keep it filled with water. When my stove is heating/heated, it provides moisture to the house and helps with humidity in the winter. Looks really cute in my green and white kitchen. Have fun with it.
1046929
Wondering... how quickly do you feel the water should come to a boil? Peeked this morning as was a little surprised to see some coffee had already appeared in the top portion eventhough there was not a full rolling boil going on below. Wondered if I had the stove setting a little too low. Thoughts?
1389904
The inside bottom of the pot is the heating element, and it's painted on, so after using to boil water, it was flaking off. I tossed it in the trash..........
453391
Not sure what you mean, but it is the heat plate that goes above the burners. Locate between the burners and the food grate. Basically eliminates your food from getting burned by getting too much flame, etc.
744120
I thought, when I purchased it, that it was from Morocco/surrounding area. Since it was a gift, I had it shipped directly to the recipient. I would say it's Morocco/surrounding area. If you use it in the oven, you don't need a diffuser. If you use it on the stove top, you definitely need a diffuser!
1445704
When the cooker is plugged into the outlet, the cooker is in the warm/heat mnode. There is one button that is depressed to change from warm to cook. i haven't had a power outrage while cooking, so i can't answer the question and my cooker is in storage so i can't do a test. my guess would be that it would go to the warm position, so that you would have to press the button again,.
1314540
I'm not sure what you mean by this. This is not an electric kettle. You don't plug it in. You just put hot water in it.