Even the smallest electric element on my stove extends beyond the bottom of this pot. Is it really OK to heat water in this pot on a stove?
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I have not used this pot directly on the stove. I don't recall whether the manufacturer said this was acceptable or not, but it just doesn't sound safe to me! I use my Hario "beehive" to heat the water, then pour it into the teapot. If you don't have one of those, then just use a regular saucepan to heat the water, then pour it into the teapot.
1793700
Despite what Amazon's description says, the manufacturer does not recommend using any of their glass teapots on the stove-top. It's even listed in the Grosche website FAQ as not safe so I don't understand why there is so much false advertising about this product.
1793701
I have been using this teapot on my gas stove range for over a year and a half with no incidents. Great product!
600005
Sorry to reply so late; I've been away. The heating element is covered. It is inside the stainless-steel bottom of the pot. The little pipe running up the side near the handle is, I think, the temperature sensor to determine when water is boiling (sensing steam), and shutting off the heating element.
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!
1536810
Well if we are talking just flame, probably. I use a gas stove. Sitting on coals I'd worry a bit. The inner pan is pretty thin so over a very hot fire it will probably scortch the food. The outer pot has a heat sink in the bottom not sure what the melting temp is etc. I'd contact the company and ask them to be sure it can be used that way, but I don't see why over a small fire it would pose any problems.
637813
It is not recommended, although I'm not sure why. I have other cast iron kettles that I use on top of wood stoves, but they are larger and heavier. I've always used another pot to get the water hot, and transferred into this kettle.
1906518
Sounds like a defect. I have never had that problem. The bottom element always turns on and heats up for me.
2070209
Yes, the water (I wouldn't put any other kind of liquid in this pot) does not come in contact with the heating element. Mine also has a metal tube up one side but I do not know what its function is.
1920659
We heat on gas stove with a small inner flame that just fits the bottom. So the handle does not get hot. On an electric element I would think you would place on edge of element so again no the handle should not get hot.
349654
I have my Hot Pot on kitchen counter, not a problem at all. As far as the cord being too short, buy an extension cord. Problem solved.
1600123
For an electric stove, I'd use the burner grid that is sold for Chemex, which would keep it from direct contact with the burner.Chemex Stainless Steel Wire Grid for Use on Electric Stove, 6.5 InchI would definitely -not- use this for boiling water (as was originally asked in this question); it's not a teakettle. But it does just fine on a low heat for many hours, and is "heat-proof" so clearly made to withstand such use.
762705
Yes it is safe. Make sure to place it over the burner which is closest to the size of the base of the pot so heat is directly under and not around sides of pot. Also let it cool down before washing it. You will absolutely love it.
1726800
I used a smaller kitchen pot it worked fine. Just be aware it may ruin the bottom by leaving black streaks from the flame.
16131
It actually touches the bottom of the pot. We have boiled shrimp and other meats without any problems. This is an excellent cooker.
873048
My wife boils water in the cast iron tea pot we have a electric stove and it works good....but if it is too full it boils over fast
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Because it is curved on the bottom, I don't think it would work very well on an electric stove. Only part of the bottom would contact the heating element. We use it on a gas stove and the flame comes up to contact it evenly on the bottom.
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I've had no problems; however, I have a glass top electric stove and the elements are quite large. A friend who has a regular sized gas stove found that she had to keep her eye on meats and do a lot of moving around to get even browning. In the long run, she felt it was worth the extra effort to use only one pot.
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The heating element is not exposed to water (I assume that's the question?) I had feared that would make it heat more slowly than another kettle I have where the element is exposed.