It is stated to not use high heat with this pot, but people mention using it for boiling water and deep frying. Can that be done on high heat without damaging the pot?
1322634
We really don't use ours for cooking on the stovetop much. You can use it in the oven up to 450 degrees safely.
1322635
I have only used this for in the oven dishes and on top of the stove dishes. Have not used it for deep frying, not sure I would. I have used it to brown onion, and meat. Hope this helps.
1322636
I've used it for steaming shellfish, etc. but I would be nervous about ruining the pot. I wish I could answer this.
2148242
No. The only problem with this pan is you cannot cook on a high heat. If you scorch the material, it will lose its non stick ability.
1476150
You can. There are precautions you can take to "condition" or oxidize your pot beforehand in order to prevent scorching and potential off-flavors, but it is not even required. The process is VERY easy and no reason why you shouldn't use the aluminum pot and no reason not to condition the pot beforehand.Read this discussion: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/faq-aluminum-pots-boil-kettles-49449/
802349
No, do not put it on direct heat. I do keep it on a hotplate on the lowest burner setting to keep already hot water hot.
1226022
I have not had a problem with that at all. do you think it could using too high of heat?
705716
I guess you could. There's nothing specifically I can think of that would prevent this from working, but it is definitely outside the parameters by which it was designed. I think if I were going to use it, my primary means would be to use a simple pot to boil water and put the boiling water into it, as it's designed to function. If that is not an option, then I would at least put some type of metal plate between it and the open flame to protect the finish. Obviously, if you don't care about the finish, then just put it directly over the flame.
798367
Heat it up, not a problem. Keep it warm & not burm it, that depends on your pot and how attentive you are.
1795098
yes, it can be used for cooking, but carefully. The burn point is only 350F (175C) which, for a high heat stir-fry, is too low. I used it for a finishing sauce on already cooked fish and vegetables.
2219832
I have had no problem using them on high heat. This is a fine set of cookware.
967904
Don't guess I read where it wasn't recommended for high heat but have used mine with a rolling boil several times
2219925
Wrong. I own it. The pot is definitely not stainless steel and it does have a non stick surface. Mine burned and the nonstick peeled. Not safe to use after this happens. I'm buying a new one.
721150
Oh..forgot to mention.. Never pre heat this pan on high..As with all non stick...It will destroy them.. Read the directions and save the warranty card !
2169212
Hi Jay, I had this pot and returned it because I was going to use it for deep frying and the components in the valve are not suitable for temperatures of frying oil (375') This pot is only suitable for water boiling/beer making. I have a Bajou 1144 pot set coming in two weeks and I can check to see if it is magnetic or you could call the company. It is stainless but not sure if it is magnetic or not.
1161314
You definitely can. It is a stainless steel so it should not be a problem. However, make sure you set it on a medium flame because the handles can sometimes go bad with continuous exposure to high heat. But the body of the cooker itself is of a very good quality steel and can be used as pan for sautéing, as pressure cooker and of course for deep frying too.
1557561
I never tried that. Can definitely be used for frying, but don't know how it works for deep frying
278631
No -- there's really no temperature setting beyond high, low, and keeping warm. If I'm going to be away for longer than the set time and the pot is going to be warming for a couple extra hours, I add a little extra water to keep the contents from burning. Also, I use crock pot liners so that if it DOES scorch a bit, it isn't so hard to clean.
1756535
I have used it with high heat on an electric range with on problems so far yes. I returned a cuisinart pot of similar cost that warped on the bottom after one use for this pot.