does this work like a simmer mat, and allow lower (simmer) temps for stoves that don't have a low enough flame?
2043555
Definitely! I have to use it on every burner or else everything would burn up. Cook tops these days are way too strong. Mine is an American Range cooktop. They are a terrible company to deal with. Never answer calls, emails, etc. But there a many in this league. Hope this helps.
2043556
This is a flame protector for pans with thin bottoms..to save from scortching. In my opinion..a double boiler is still the best way for cream soups or reheating mac and cheese. For instance this is good for rice or oatmeal.
2043557
Yes, it is a simmer mat... I use it for most of my cooking..especially things that stick easily...
1501094
It depends on the heat of your burners. This is a very efficient diffuser, and and therefore transfers burner heat fairly evenly across the bottom of the pan or dish but on the burner. It does not reduce the heat of the burner.
1648667
I don't change any temp settings using these mats for anything I do! They work great. I want to use them with my induction cooktop but haven't gotten any answers from Chico Chef if that works
501118
No, worked perfectly. Do you have an oven thermometer? This mat is good for 480F and am wondering even if you set your oven for 425F it's really at a higher temperature.
1483514
You won't get a lot of radiant heat. I bought an adapter switch that has a hi/lo on it. The regular mat temp is quite hot, and I keep mine on low. The regular mat temp might give off enough, being tucked under a desk in an enclosed area. I'd give it a go..the warmth is comforting!
1461540
I wish I could say for certain. I have electric. I would think however, is the flame is only at the top and you have a flat bottom oven with no flame at the bottom (don't know how gas works), I don't see why it wouldn't work. The only thing I have noticed is at higher temps, the mat discolors (whiteish spots) and begins to wear thin at the discoloration spots. You might have to replace more often at high temps.
1019160
Yes. I use mine on a gas stove between 2 burners but it is flat on the bottom.
334934
The burner does regulate its temp at each of the settings just like a burner on a stove, so if you set it at the lowest setting, it will simmer, but I'm not sure what the exact temps are for each setting. The settings on the burner are MIN, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, MAX
430836
If you have an electric oven the mat can go under the element yes, if you own a gas oven the mat has to go on a shelf away from the flames or it will catch on fire.
194779
i'm sorry mine is set up for a portable propane burner,my opion is the rounded bottom wouldn't do much good,being stainless and a heat resistor,a flame would be best,i bought mine to make egg rolls (deep frying),in the summer,and have yet to use it,used my steel 14in the last time
2120242
Yes, you can. I cook spaghetti sauce all day using the mat. I cook the meat on a higher temp. and when I am ready to let it simmer, I put the mat on the burner and turn the burner to its lowest temperature. I only stir it a couple of times during the day. The mat prevents it from burning onto the bottom of the pot.
1034799
Yes, that's how I use it with no problem. Just don't put the flame too high and have the it slightly off to the side of the burner grate so the handle doesn't get hot.
222435
Cast iron works on induction burners so this comal will work. Be careful not to scratch your stovetop though. If the bottom of the pan is rough then it could scratch it if you move it around. I have read of people using a sheet of parchment paper, paper towel, newspaper and even a silicon baking liner between the pan and burner to prevent this. All claim that it won't catch on fire. Here is a forum talking about it. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/912355
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I have a gas stove with raised grids (x3) with the burner configuration of 5 burners: one in the center and 4 in each corner. The only thing I did to stabilize this (my cats walk on it!!) is to tape a piece of styrofoam underneath the center front edge so it doesn't sag. I bought it to keep cat paws & hair off the stove top. This works well for me! I like this product.
1844234
I have used it as a heat diffuser / induction disk. It works best for simmering - such as for rice, oatmeal, and sauces.But if the saucepan you place on this skillet is smaller than 10", you lose too much heat. If the pan is too small, it might cause the induction cook top's safety mechanism to shut down the cook top. So, match the skillet size to the saucepan size.
2065506
This insulated mat was not meant to put on any stove expecially the newer ranges with a ceramic glass cooktop. I use it only on my kitchen formica counters placed under my coffee maker and toaster for protection.
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Or medium low. I never put diffuser on really hot burner. Started it sort of low then, only if necessry raised the heat gently. Maybe thats why it never wArped; much like cast iron fry pan i thought it sould heat gradually (especially since it held no "liquid". Does that help? Loved it. Also used to keep glass teapot warm on stove