Can you leave this on always if you use it on the cook top, and NOT in the oven?
504893
I would think so but you might want to use it for other pans so stored in the drawer might be a better option
504894
You can, but I would think you would want to clean the handle from time to time. It has a heat tolerance of around 400 degrees F or so, it would survive most stovetop temperatures, but I feel it would last longer and stay nicer if it was just used to move a hot skillet rather than stay on it through heat and cool. Your question is one that I feel it would be just personal preference as when to use it.
994669
Yes , you can leave it on, mine is on ever since I boughted. Always is warm and nice to treat your hands.
1885305
I have left it in oven during broiling with no problems. I really like how it keeps the oven clean.
878871
I have only used in oven. It has a coating on the metal so I am not sure how that would react with direct heat of the stove top. The other answerer said "yes" . So maybe that person has tried it.
169285
yes, I tested keeping it on while cooking on a gas range; it did absorb heat from the pan, but that's about it. Works best off the pan until needed, then slide it on.
1594326
Yes, no worries. The pan will probably get much hotter on the stovetop than in the oven, so it will be fine at any oven temperature.
2025400
Hi Sue, I am trying to find out the answer and will get back to you. But as a general rule I NEVER put this on a stovetop that was just used or the oven is on because it is plastic and will warp and I don't want to ruin my investment. UPDATE I contacted the company and they stated the following: Regarding keeping the MCS on your stove while baking. That is a definite NO! Most baking is done at around 350 degrees and the heat of the oven will definitely warp the MCS. The MCS should be removed from the oven while baking. Also, the stove should be off and cool to the touch before placing the MCS on the stove. So as a general rule I just wait until EVERYTHING is cooled down BEFORE placing this cutting board/tray on top of the stove. I couldn't get an exact temperature. Hope that helps you Sue.
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I suppose you could get the oven "warm," then turn the oven off and put it in maybe on a towel. I am not sure about the covering taking the heat in an oven. I would be very careful with that. It might melt, but I am not sure. Read all the instructions about it and see if they have other suggestions.
2219911
You can on low heat settings and don't leave it on there. Otherwise you'll melt it.
2206768
I have only used the lid while cooking on the hot plate that came with it. I am not sure about using the lid in the oven....don't see why not though???
2158070
Not sure if you could, but I don't see why you couldn't. It would have to be on a cookie tray or something if you wanted to keep it elevated off the oven rack.I use mine in a small GSI pressure cooker to steam rice by keeping the rice insulated and elevated from the direct heat.
535356
Yes, it can be used in the oven (without the plastic top). I usually put it on a cookie sheet though. It can also be used in a microwave, but make sure the top isn't sealed (I turn mine upside down to keep splatters at a minimum)
1344075
If you are asking if you may put it "in" the oven (electric or otherwise), the answer is yes, but only up to 350°. If you are asking about "on" the oven, I use it on my smooth top electric cooktop all the time, and it is great!
307523
Yup, that's what I always do. Just don't warm it over 2 mins at a time or you'll burn a hole in it.
1455513
yes, that's what adds to its functionality. leave on top of oven, and then use as a hotplate later. i really like this product.
1128509
Yes, it is oven safe. It even says so on the package. "Leave in style - safe to keep in oven during cooking."
1999616
Yes, the only problem I have is forgetting its hot and grabbing it with my bare hand. When I remove the pot from the oven I always leave a potholder on top as a reminder.