Can the pot be used on the stove to make a cheese or chocolate fondue, and then be transferred to the unit to keep it warm?
918712
Hi, I don`t know from experience as I have only had it a short time and used it only once, but I do know this. There is a sentence in the manual that says to prepare cheese and sauces in a saucepan and then transfer it to the fondue pot after. Also, in the fondue book I downloaded, they also recommend that...but of course they don`t know that I own this particular version. By the way, I am about to try my first real, bonifide fondue tonight complete with wine and spices. I am not disappointed that I bought this product. I bought it second hand, but it was like new. If you have other questions or get ideas, I would love to hear them.
918713
I would not use it that way because the cheese or chocolate needs to be in the ceramic insert. Put some hot water in the metal pot, then the ceramic insert with your fondue. Works great. Stir every once in a while for even heating.
918714
I don´t think so cause the idea is to use the ceramic pot for the chocolate and the metallic pot for hot water.
918715
Im sorry, but I don't have an answer to that question, I returned the product because it was an accident waiting to happen, there was an almost loose surface to hold the pot on top of the "burner", and with boiling oil inside of it... I don't even want to think about it. Good luck if you buy it.
918716
Hi, I don`t know from experience as I have only had it a short time and used it only once, but I do know this. There is a sentence in the manual that says to prepare cheese and sauces in a saucepan and then transfer it to the fondue pot after. Also, in the fondue book I downloaded, they also recommend that...but of course they don`t know that I own this particular version. By the way, I am about to try my first real, bonifide fondue tonight complete with wine and spices. I am not disappointed that I bought this product. I bought it second hand, but it was like new. If you have other questions or get ideas, I would love to hear them. Hi, I don`t know from experience as I have only had it a short time and used it only once, but I do know this. There is a sentence in the manual that says to prepare cheese and sauces in a saucepan and then transfer it to the fondue pot after. Also, in the fondue book I downloaded, they also recommend that...but of course they don`t know that I own this particular version. By the way, I am about to try my first real, bonifide fondue tonight complete with wine and spices. I am not disappointed that I bought this product. I bought it second hand, but it was like new. If you have other... » Read More Hi, I don`t know from experience as I have only had it a short time and used it only once, but I do know this. There is a sentence in the manual that says to prepare cheese and sauces in a saucepan and then transfer it to the fondue pot after. Also, in the fondue book I downloaded, they also recommend that...but of course they don`t know that I own this particular version. By the way, I am about to try my first real, bonifide fondue tonight complete with wine and spices. I am not disappointed that I bought this product. I bought it second hand, but it was like new. If you have other questions or get ideas, I would love to hear them. « Show Less
910786
Absolutely! I've done it many times and it works great! In fact, if I'm using my chocolate fountain for a class party, I usually pre-melt the chocolate in my fondue pot, then pour it into the fountain since there's no stove in the classroom. This chocolate melts to a very smoothe consistency quickly and tastes great. It's been a huge success at several classroom parties and my daughters sleep-over parties.
1439855
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.
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.
511180
You can probably lower the flame and put the fondue in a double boiler or put the pot with the fondue into a larger pot with water in it. The water will insulate the food from being scorched.
2220621
Yes and no. We use it to heat and keep warm canned corn, peas, vegies, meat balls, sauses etc. Ths way you don't need to keep all these items on a stove. Preheat them and put in one of the pots. They are out of the way and you can concentrate on the main meal items.
1968364
I like the ceramic pot for cheese...the oil heat is too hot for most cheese...you don't want it to stick to bottom...Refer to your instructions again, I'm not home so I can ck mine...this is my preference.....PF
879166
It's not meant to go on the burner. You can pour boiling water into it but it's to be used as a teapot on the table, not for heating.
932200
You wouldn't want to. The heat element is in the unit...not a hot plate to sit the pot on. You could fill the pot but would have to heat on something else. Not really recommended for use.
243888
You can use this pot with any kitchen cooking surface, even induction. Bak or Broil in any oven (except Microwaves of course)
511175
My experience is no. Cooking yes, warm no. Fondue pot would work much better. Butane fire is just too hot.
1990565
I haven't use it on an induction stove but since the whole concept is about melting cheese I guess as long as you watch it closely and remove it as soon as the cheese is melted you should be fine. Don't leave it too long as to not burn the cheese since it would be it direct contact with the heating power just like a pan would be.
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!
582799
The best way to use this pot is with a burner. When we tried to use it on the stove it took a long time to heat
1465134
I'm curious about this as well, if the distance from the bottom will be too great or what. Perhaps one could use an alcohol stove with some wire to hold it up closer to the pot?
980812
Yes you can. It's built heavy enough, like a mini sauce pan, and the wire handle is spot welded so it won't be affected like solder. Just have a pot holder handy if the handle gets too hot. Easier for me over a gas burner as I only need to use part of the flame for warming and melting. I have uploaded pics to show it's size better on a burner.
728352
do not see why not, the pot is big enough....I do not use one for this pot...