Can this be set on top of a metal cooktop? (The manual has no warning about it.)
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It seems you could put it anywhere you wanted but if u place it on a cooktop and accidentally turn on the burner underneath it you will damage this expensive appliance.Seems risky. I would love to place mine on my gas cooktop so it is under my ventilating hood. I wondered if a fireproof heatproof board could be placed over the cooktop to protect this device in the event one of my gas burners was inadvertently turned on.
938487
It's really designed to sit on a countertop. If you had a metal cooktop you wouldn't really need this unless the cooktop didn't work.
938488
Yes. I have to do it also, to reach a plug-in socket. I have also cooked on a Formica kitchen counter top without problems. The Instruction booklet that comes with it, for cooking is poor. I brought up the Web site, and it has professional cooks using it on several videos. Instructions are not great, though you get a fairly good idea of how to use it appropriately. Then using it several times rather lets you know more. It is easy to keep clean. I would recommend it if a person cooks a lot, otherwise just use a regular stove. I use mine only once in a while, so storage is a problem in a smaller kitchen. It is excellent equipment, if you use it, to justify the cost. Yes. I have to do it also, to reach a plug-in socket. I have also cooked on a Formica kitchen counter top without problems. The Instruction booklet that comes with it, for cooking is poor. I brought up the Web site, and it has professional cooks using it on several videos. Instructions are not great, though you get a fairly good idea of how to use it appropriately. Then using it several times rather lets you know more. It is easy to keep clean. I would recommend it if a person cooks a lot, otherwise just use a regular stove. I use mine only once in a while, so storage is a problem in a... » Read More Yes. I have to do it also, to reach a plug-in socket. I have also cooked on a Formica kitchen counter top without problems. The Instruction booklet that comes with it, for cooking is poor. I brought up the Web site, and it has professional cooks using it on several videos. Instructions are not great, though you get a fairly good idea of how to use it appropriately. Then using it several times rather lets you know more. It is easy to keep clean. I would recommend it if a person cooks a lot, otherwise just use a regular stove. I use mine only once in a while, so storage is a problem in a smaller kitchen. It is excellent equipment, if you use it, to justify the cost. « Show Less
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Not sure I understand. The skillet is made of aluminum that has been coated with a black hard anodized coating. It goes on the gas burner or electric fob. If you are asking if it will work on induction cook tops, I think the answer is no. If you are asking if you can put another metal utensil on top, sure you can put any utensil on top off this skillet.
1020861
no the instructions warn you not to put anything on top of it in case of fire hazard
496757
This particular pan does work on an induction cook top. It must be made of a magnetic metal (a magnet will cling to it) for a pan to work on an induction cook top.
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.
1799669
I put mine directly over flame...hasn't harmed it. I slip off the rubber handle and place it in the oven . Works well for me. I don't use metal utensils when cooking..Worry it will scratch when heated.
385781
I suppose it could, but the sauté/searing function on the device itself is more than enough. I can't imagine a situation where you'd want to pull out the insert to use directly on a cooktop that couldn't be accomplished on the sauté setting.
2159908
I don't know what "induction cooktop" means. I can tell you I have used it on top of my gas grill and it works wonderfully. I have not used it on top of the stove because mine is too big to accommodated on ne burner. Just observe the do not let it air after you wash it. After drying it well, apply a thin layer of oil before you put away.
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I don't see how it could be used that way, no. I ordered one for that same purpose assuming it was a solid plate, but this is a stamped steel disc with a raised rim for it to slip over a conventional burner. The only way I could see it working on an induction cooktop would be to place it upside down and then use a pan or pot that is smaller than the raised rim.
809139
No. This pan is anodized aluminum with a non-stick coating. Non-magnetic and therefore it is not for use on an induction cooktop.
2171763
Maybe, but it is small, covering only a small portion of the stove-top burner, and the metal is not as thick on the bottom as a normal pot because it is designed to use with a steam wand and not through direct contact with a high heat source. I wouldn't use it on the stove.
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my induction cooktop (or hotplate) sits on my "more counter space" but i would not put a really hot pan on it as it is sturdy PLASTIC but a Cast Iron Heat Diffuser or wood cutting board would make a hot pan etc. harmless I would think. Amazon has a bunch to choose from, just search under "heat diffuser" and maybe the manufacturer can answer this.
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.
1746661
I have one. A magnet will not stick to the bottom and therefore it can not be use on an induction cook top.
2104674
It can be used on ceramic cooktop but I would be afraid that the top would be scratched. It is a very heavy grill and I love the way it cooks my meat, but it is a heavy metal.
1310751
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.
1390677
Truthfully, it depends on the stove type. Yes you can; *however* when I used mine on an electric stove (with a smooth top), the largest pan became slightly warped every time it got very hot, and so my burgers ended up cooked unevenly (which I made up for by moving them around more). I have a set an my Mom's house too, and her stove uses gas flames - this is highly compatible with the pans!