I have electric coil stove top. Wll pan this work for me? Can you cook on it for 4-5 people? (like stir fry meat and veggetables)?
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I would not attempt to cook that much food in this wok. I purchased it for mostly 2 person meals and it works great! Allows just enough room for constant food movement and consistent cooking. The opening from edge to edge is 11", however, the base is only 6.5". I have an electric glass-top, so unable to answer about the coils, but it works wonderfully with the electric, even heat distribution.
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Yes, the pan is big enough to hold stir fry meat and vegetables for 4-5 people. However, the surface doe't not stand hi heat......the non stick surface showed bubbles under hi heat which is essential for stir fry. I am afraid the surface will break while stir-frying...:(
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It should work on electic stove top. Can't really answer the second question as it depends on amount of food you cook. It is a decent size though.
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It's not quite large, it works fine for 3-4 people. Not quite sure about five or more people.
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Yes and yes. It works well on all stoves, distributes the heat nicely and is a good size to prepare stir fry for up to about 7-8 people (if its pretty full) and ideally suited to prepare meals for 4-5. I hope that helps!
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I have a flat top electric stove. The Duxtop works great. I use a much lower temp. Medium as opposed to high. I haven 't used it on a coil electric.
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Tina, while I never tried this on a cooktop, I have misgivings. It would not heat evenly as most gas and electric stoves have round heating elements. If you have an electric range which connects two elements to form one oblong unit, it might work. Elizabeth
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1st let me say, I only cook for two. Additionally, I use my woks for a lot more than stir fry. I brown hamburger, cook oatmeal, sear meat for stew & etc. I love woks for their high sides and round shape. They work better than saucepans. Just my opinion. I think a 12" would be fine for up to 3 or 4 servings.
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I've found out that you have to match the large fry pan with the size of the burner. Otherwise, you'll end up with a "hot spot" in the center of the pan. If you can move the food around easily, it would probably not be a problem. I have a WOLF stove at home, and use a Camp Chef 90 when camping, and both have large burner rings that will heat this large fry pan evenly. I've never used electric stoves, but other than the weight of a fully loaded pan, I don't know why it wouldn't.
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By the time you fill this pan, it will be very heavy, because it is made to do heavy-duty cooking jobs. You should check the stove manufacturer's guidelines. I have a glass top electric stove right now, so I use my pan on my gas stove in my patio when I do my canning. However, I used to have an electric stove that had the coil burners, and it worked just fine on that. When I got my new glass top, the manufacturer recommended against putting heavy loads on it. If your stove is the electric coils, you surely can use it just fine. I have loved my pressure cooker very much!
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Hi, Jason,It depends on what do you plan on using this stove for. If you plan for a camping trip I guess you will start a fire pit too so you won't have to worry about not enough place to cook for your family. This stove will not cook a 5 meal dish but just having fun with your family that's priceless. Have fun.
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Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super... » Read More Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina « Show Less
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I believe the smaller burner would be OK. I would not try a plate of food on the larger burner. It is pretty hot. The cast iron burner covering the electric element takes quite awhile to cool down. I have only the single large burner. It works great for cooking, but I would not put a plate of food on it.
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I use this on gas, it does take quite some time to heat up. I suspect even longer to heat up on an electric coil stove. You would definitely need a lid.
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I have the "smooth top" electric stove. That said, I think that the 8" coils may be an issue.
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I have a glass top electric stove top and it works great. It takes a moment to figure out the right temperature but once that is resolved, it is good to go. I wash it after it has cooled slightly and it cleans up well. If anything sticks, just let it soak.
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carol, I just check my pan-it measures 9" so it should work on your stove.The pan say's it is 3 quart pan, I simply love this pan as I like to cook sauces, and mixing deep stir fry and such.It says that you can put it into the dishwasher, but I don't as I am still afraid it will warp. You won't be discouraged with this pan.I have had it for a few years now and it is holding up really well.hope that helps.Anita
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Just remember it has a very round shape and a small base area that would be in contact with a burner element on a stove. Anything with enamel you don't want to set the heat too high anyway... And cast iron really holds heat well. So you can use this on the stovetop but remember it's not really ideal for a fast boil process... more like slow cooking. So consider the needs of the recipe for cooking time etc. I really, really love mine. As other reviewers have pointed out... you can cook almost anything in it. Terrific for soups. But I do get out different pots if I want to cook something quickly. Hope this helps! Just remember it has a very round shape and a small base area that would be in contact with a burner element on a stove. Anything with enamel you don't want to set the heat too high anyway... And cast iron really holds heat well. So you can use this on the stovetop but remember it's not really ideal for a fast boil process... more like slow cooking. So consider the needs of the recipe for cooking time etc. I really, really love mine. As other reviewers have pointed out... you can cook almost anything in it. Terrific for soups. But I do get out different pots if I want to cook... » Read More Just remember it has a very round shape and a small base area that would be in contact with a burner element on a stove. Anything with enamel you don't want to set the heat too high anyway... And cast iron really holds heat well. So you can use this on the stovetop but remember it's not really ideal for a fast boil process... more like slow cooking. So consider the needs of the recipe for cooking time etc. I really, really love mine. As other reviewers have pointed out... you can cook almost anything in it. Terrific for soups. But I do get out different pots if I want to cook something quickly. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Mine works great on my induction stove top. I love it! Just make sure that the burner is not more than 1" larger in diameter or 1" smaller in diameter of the pot. They say that can cause the stove top to crack, although I've never had any problems. I think I've probably got 3/4" of the burner showing surrounding this cooker.
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I find this a perfect size for 2-4 people. I've used it mostly for soup. Think you would want something more shallow for frying chicken. I like using plain cast iron for that.
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Yes, the pan works fine on an electric stove. That is what we use it on. Be sure to season it well and let the pan heat up to working temperature before starting to cook. My wife has a tendency to turn the heat up to high and get the pan too hot at first and then turns the heat down to the correct temperature.