if using a thermometer heat to (3)160 degrees. and here she is in all her glory. your comments, all true, are appreciated. what a great way to find use for all those extra buttons that are always lying around. great men have come and gone, yet he lives on. finally they are tested to make sure they are safe for your littles. maybe i was just more stressed about that speech than i thought. they can cause damage to crops and gardens. i love that it is deeper than a traditional skillet and has a lid that fits just right. 