Can the teapot be placed on a heating element with a diffuser
1802346
The recommended method is to add Hot water to pot. I would think that is the safest method.
1802347
I am not sure about the diffuser concern. I simply microwave the glass pot with water in it and then insert the metal tea piece. However, one thing to note is that becasue the metal piece doesn't have holes in the bottom, it only works best if you use at least half full of water as any lower and the tea doesn't get soaked. Not a good pot for a single cup scenario which I often find myself wanting - so I end up pouring out the rest of it.
1802348
On the bottom of the pot it states "not for stovetop use" so I wouldn't think a heating element with a diffuser would be good either.
1030807
I would not suggest it. This is just to keep it from direct heat on your furniture. The teapot holds heat pretty well.
1639698
I don't see why not. The diffuser is about 6 inches in diameter. I took the legs off for stability. Hope this helps!
258075
With a tea candle this warmer does not get hot enough that you cannot handle it and it's safe to set on a table, however I place it on a table with a tablecloth covering. Also, it adds an a eloquent touch with an accompanying ceramic teapot, I love it.
580298
If you mean over a flame, then, no...this is a teapot strictly for steeping. Otherwise, I steep on the middle section of my stove with it resting on a cozy.
497060
I don't think. It has a roller attached. Possibly if you broke the roller, but I wouldn't know if it'd be okay to use in a diffuser.
1284109
Absolutely, that is why I purchased it. I have an electric glass top stove, and I wanted to use some of my beautiful stoneware casseroles on it for cooking. Using this metal diffuser allows me to cook on the glass without cracking any of my beautiful clay cooking pots.
948753
Yes, it is that simple. If you don't want to use loose tea just remove the diffuser and use a teabag.
364641
I don't think so. I think somewhere in the instructions or descriptions it says not to put it on the stovetop. The teapot is very thin, in my opinion, that is why a little warmer is able to heat it so well.
49812
I think it depends on the diffuser, but my guess is that it will not. The concentrator is not removable, and the shape of the is somewhat curved.
1277944
No, but if you want it to boil, it won't. The diffuser takes the heat right down to a low simmer, perfect for long slow cooking, like rice or soup.
1325816
Actually you can put tea light candles inside! It's actually pretty amazing because I actually tried cooking with the stove and it works! A small flame is actually safe for the mini pot because it's just like any cast iron pan, you can also bake in it. :)
604895
The diffuser only regulates heat for same temperature all around. You should be able to use it on any pan, it does not let the fire touch the pan.
447558
No, it cannot be used as a heat diffuser. There is to much space between grate parts. It is designed to keep stuff in the crock pot from touching the bottom for good cooking.
183022
I'm not sure you even need a diffuser with your Le Creuset, since cast iron is known for its even heat distribution. However, I use mine mainly for cooking rice in a 2.5 qt Calphalon stainless steel saucepan. I was having trouble with the rice sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. The diffuser measures 6-3/4 inches across, and my 2.5 qt. saucepan measures 7-3/4 inches across, so it is slightly smaller than my pan, but it does help. The rice does not stick as much. So, I guess it depends on how wide your dutch oven is. I think if my dutch oven were much larger than my diffuser (say one inch ) I would probably look for a wider diffuser. Hope this helps! I'm not sure you even need a diffuser with your Le Creuset, since cast iron is known for its even heat distribution. However, I use mine mainly for cooking rice in a 2.5 qt Calphalon stainless steel saucepan. I was having trouble with the rice sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. The diffuser measures 6-3/4 inches across, and my 2.5 qt. saucepan measures 7-3/4 inches across, so it is slightly smaller than my pan, but it does help. The rice does not stick as much. So, I guess it depends on how wide your dutch oven is. I think if my dutch oven were much larger than my diffuser (say one... » Read More I'm not sure you even need a diffuser with your Le Creuset, since cast iron is known for its even heat distribution. However, I use mine mainly for cooking rice in a 2.5 qt Calphalon stainless steel saucepan. I was having trouble with the rice sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. The diffuser measures 6-3/4 inches across, and my 2.5 qt. saucepan measures 7-3/4 inches across, so it is slightly smaller than my pan, but it does help. The rice does not stick as much. So, I guess it depends on how wide your dutch oven is. I think if my dutch oven were much larger than my diffuser (say one inch ) I would probably look for a wider diffuser. Hope this helps! « Show Less
1203749
I don't see why not, just make sure you use a tealight and trim the wick... i didn't have tealights when i first got it and tried to use a small candle and it just made the pot all sooty and went out.
879464
There's a space between the grate at the top of the diffuser and the heating element. You can slide the pad right in from the side and it should rest right on top of the heating element.