I'm concerned about using it in my Le Cruset cookware for fear of scratching the surface. Has anyone encountered this as a problem?
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I have used this and other versions for a few years without any pan problems.. Se John Johnson's post. They are really handy for soups (pea) and whatever (omlets).
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The spinning blade, encased as was mentioned, is a 1/2 or so above the bottom of the guard.
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I have used it in my LeCruset, but be sure not to touch the sides or bottom of the pot with it.
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Don't take i apart to clean it, just put hot water & soap in a pan/cup and blend it for a few seconds then rinse and dry (unplug to dry!!).
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The spinning blade is completely enclosed by the cup-like guard and should never come into contact with the surface of the cookware.
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I just used it to make mayo. I mixed it in the plastic cup that came with it, and placed the mixer flat against the bottom. I just checked, and there were no scratch marks on the bottom. My guess is if it doesn't scratch plastic you'll be safe. Hope this helps!
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Don't think you need to worry about scratching cookware surface as the blades do not touch the either the sides or the bottom of the pot. When I use the blender, I keep the blade guarde pretty much off of the pot surface but even if you do touch a surface, it would not leave a mark. Enjoy
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That's probably ok. I ended up ruining mine be repeatedly heating it without anything in it (I kept getting the burner knobs mixed up). Eventually the enamel coating popped off the iron core. So there is some temperature sensitivity in the enamel coating. Granted, I was stupid. I should have been more careful. :(
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I have used Corelle for over 30 years and have not had this happen with any of my sets of dishes. You can also use a cleaner or scratch pad if you need to and remove any discoloration you may see.
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We have had no problem with this as it is Teflon coated and our stove is a glass top. I do not know about other cooking surfaces.
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I have not and would strongly advise against it. These wonderful pots can be damaged by strong detergents; after use, let cool and hand wash.
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I have a small Le Creuset for almost 2 years and it is still perfect . The surface does not have scraches or other damages. It is a very high quality pan. It is easy to clean - just use a soft cleaning sponge with detergent and water and your pan will last for several years like a new one. I am very happy with my pan. Hope you will be happy with your as well. Just one tip: do not use metal cutlery in any kind of pan, just wood or silicone.
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I don't find that a problem. I do line the pan with aluminum foil when I'm cooking with something like bbq sauce that might be especially messy and hard to remove but have not had a problem otherwise with liquids staining the pans.
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No, I use it in a non-stick pan and haven't had any problems with scratching. Like someone else said, it kind of floats on the water in the pan.
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many including myself have found the inner pot to quickly (in some months) get fine bubbles, blister widely and possibly peel into the food. a replacement is about the cost of a new cooker and nothing is interchangeable if not still made. I never used any metal or scratchy cleaner but I saw how my family ruined pots with them. the damage is different, scratches and fleck, not the spontaneous blistering for following all the instructions.
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I have one Le Creuset that's about 15 years old. And that one is stained. But my new one seems to have a different finish. So far it has not stained, even with the things I've cooked in it that should have done so. I suspect that they've upgraded or otherwise changed the finish, as it seems to be more slippery for lack of a better word.
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not that the outer surface (the interior is stainless steel) gets scratched but the brushed aluminum gets stained and discolored (we have gas for heating) - haven't really found a product that really restores it - but then again we are pretty industrial with our cookware - so I'm okay with it - would be constantly cleaning the stainless surface with a polish otherwise - that's me and why I opted for this set besides the cost savings. our neighbor has the full stainless and she keeps it immaculate but her cooking is more gentile than my methods
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I believe the enamel coating inside the pan prevents that from happening, but you should email Le Creuset and ask them about that for proper confirmation.
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I have LeCrueset cookware but have not had a requirement to find a cleaner for it. That said I cannot see how it could hurt the enamel finish. If you have burnt the base of your cookware I would try bicarbonate of soda dissolved in hot water or oven cleaner. Cook Top Clean is non abrasive for all intensive purpose. Now!; I have just tried it out on removing a few stains on the outside of the lid and it worked without scratching and used it on stains on the inside and it worked a bit with hard rubbing. (These are stains after many years of use, not burnt on food particles). However I usually remove this type of stain by using a strong solution of bleach and hot water which is a lot easier than rubbing!
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I have not noticed any scratching on th interior or exterior on any of my pots or pans. I have also used metal utensils, and a fork on them. I was wary of this too, but made the decision to buy as most of the negative reviews said external scratching. The only thing I won't use on them is a scouring pad, metal wool etc and you will notice if you get them that you really don't need to use that stuff.
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I have not had a problem with marks made by pan movement on the surface. I recommend cleaning the cooktop with cleaners made for glass top stoves. I am very pleased with this product. I use it daily.
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Hi Arwen. We have not yet used this is non stick pots, mostly we have used it in the cup which comes along with and it is very handy and effective. Everyday My wife keeps telling me how good it is. Having said that, i think there is a strong possibility that there will be scratches on non-stick coating pots!!
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I use it all the time on my ceramic cooktop with NO problems. The base is flat NOT scratchy. I love it.