Lots of comments on heat warping. Should electric stove be turned to "high" first w/o diffuser, then down to medium when adding diffuser?
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We use on a gas stove, but have had no warping after years of use. We don't use with high temperature. Our purpose for using is to get lower temperature than the lowest flame setting, for simmering, so high temps and warping seem like moot points.
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Or medium low. I never put diffuser on really hot burner. Started it sort of low then, only if necessry raised the heat gently. Maybe thats why it never wArped; much like cast iron fry pan i thought it sould heat gradually (especially since it held no "liquid". Does that help? Loved it. Also used to keep glass teapot warm on stove
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First of all I'm very happy with this Flamekiss Cookware. If you have an electric stove top this is one of the best I've used. If you look at the bottom of the cookware it will have a raised area (called silver ion) that is not colored the same as the cookware. It's in a circle pattern and used to distribute the heat to the pan. The larger the pan the bigger the circle of silver ion. I had to throw my old pans away because they became warped. No chance here, they are built well.Elliot
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i don't have a ceramic/glass top stove, but this is the best answer i've found. There are some differing opinions on this discussion but one of the common themes to be a suggestion to use a diffuser, or flame-tamer underneath a pan so it doesn't scratch the surface. Also, don't slide the pan around - lift it up and move it.
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On "Important Safety, Use & Care Information":"Clad Stainless Steel: Pans may become discolored or WARPED if allowed to boil dry.""Nonstick cookware: Use low to medium heat only. Excessive use of high heat will cause pan WARPING and permanent nonstick coating damage. Use of high heat and resulting nonstick damage is NOT COVERED under your warranty."My 12" frying pan warped because I can't fry chicken without medium to high heat!
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Sort of. The heat needs to be much lower than you think. You need a generous spray of PAM. I am still figuring out the whole temperature issue. We have an electric stove. I preheat the pan with the heat on about 3 (lower heat). Spray with Pam when heated & add egg. Then I turn off heat because my husband likes them over medium. There's enough heat to cook it perfectly. But don't be stingy with the spray PAM.
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I bought this skillet to replace one that warped. I assume it warped from using it on "Hi" heat when it is suggested by the manufacturer no to do this.
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I have used up to medium high on electric burner most of the time. I did cook a steay twice and I used high to really grill char. Pan did fine! Cleaned right up.
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I have only used mine directly on the Camp Chef Stove that it is designed for. No diffusers or anything else is required--just place on top of the stove and get going! I have baked at 450+ degrees with no problems. Hope this helps.
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Hi Pat, I had no problems with warping. When I finish cooking in it, most of the time I immerse it in waler to begin soaking and have not had a problem.
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I have never use high. I always cook with medium or low heat.. With all my cookware.
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The oven may provide even heating. It may not warp then. When I used it on the stove top for which it was designed, it warped badly and never to return to it's original profile. I ended up throwing it out and buying the Lodge cast iron model. Worth the extra money. Now I stay away from Nordic Ware.
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Yes! I prefer gas as it's easier to control temp. With electric I use 2 burners, one to bring to temperature and one set on med-low for timing. Electric does not respond as quickly as gas for heat control. Hope this helps, I love my Fagor and use it quite a bit.
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that is a great question! I have a regular stove, I read up on these, and found that sometimes they tend to warp a bit and that they will spin on the surface. but also if this happenes, Calphalon will replace the pan free of charge. as with all Calphalon contemporary, you must let the pan heat to temp before adding food or water to the pan, this may help, or it may be the reason it warps, as for my pan, I love it, and it is slightly concave, so it would not sit on a point and spin. But sure, it seems it shouls work fine on an induction type heating surface.
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Jeff forgot to write you back my apologies, I set my burner at medium and it takes anywhere from 6-7 minutes. It conducts heat very well, and I use it every day and see no warping. I would strongly recommend this for pour-over coffee methods
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Hi , This was an X-mas gift to my Brother who lives in a condo and he uses it on an electric stove , not sure of the results . But he hasn't complained about it either . I think the biggest thing is seasoning it which could be accomplished by putting it in the oven at a low setting due to the handle .
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For me, no -I have an electric stove and the heat doesn't go as high as a flame. I usually have the stove control set anywhere from 5-7 because it gets too hot otherwise. Hope that helps.
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Norpro 144 Heat Diffuser removes this problem. You should use a heat diffuser with any glass on a gas burner, so you get an even heat. Gas will wrap around your entire glass pot and melt things unlike electric range tops. The diffuser removes this problem by dissipating the gas heat into your room instead of going straight up. Just keep in mind that if you turn your flame up too high the diffuser will not be any help, but it will let you use a higher gas setting than low.