Can the pans be heated on high? (I had an earlier made Earth pan and directions specifically said that pans could only be used on low or medium heat.)
1036120
No nonstick pan I know of can handle really high heat. Med High ok but more than that will destroy the coating.
1036121
They can be heated on high but the interior coating will change color and you'll never be able to get the original color back. But again, it will change color anyway, very soon. And it will become stick (not non-stick) very soon. As you can see, I wasn't very happy with this particular set of pans and they all got replaced very soon with T-Fal Signature collection. Very happy with T-Fal. I would not recommend Earth pan to a friend and I am not recommending it to you my friend.
1547669
If by that you mean, do they stay cool when in use ... no -- they get hot. That is the only thing that I would criticize about the pans though. Other than that, they are great.
236954
All non-stick pans have the potential to emit unhealthy fumes, but the problem isnt the pans, the problem is overheating. Never turn your pan higher than medium setting and you will avoid that problem.
647052
From my experience they only get hot if you're cooking something else and the handle of the one is near the burner of another. Just the pan by itself on the burner does not get hot when cooking. We use a regular gas stove if that makes any difference.
1906814
Yes they can, but be prepared for the outside to have that burned look on the pan from the high heat. I have this set and they cook very well. You may want to use the cast iron for really high heat if you want to keep the white pristine ceramic look.
193514
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.
1916366
I have taken pans out of 400F oven and pots off stove, and they work fine. hope that helps!
1142674
They don't get hot! There is a very small uncovered metal piece near the actual pan that gets a little warm, but is not in the place you would pick it up! Hope that helps!
1416994
If you turn the pan on high heat it will get hot. If you cook at Med or lower temps they do not get hot.
2052561
I don't know for sure but you should be able to use them on a gas range, just watch how hot you turn your burner up. I have an electric glass top range and I use med to low heat on it. Love these pans, I made chili in the 8 qt today,its the best pan ever for making chili. That is why I bought this set for the 8qt pan.
888911
Hmm...guess I missed that. I have regularly heated it to 500 and used it on the bbq even hotter. I doubt that you could harm this pan with any home appliance.
1589657
It says you should not. I left burner on low for a little too long with not much in pan and it did leave a discoloration. I am someone who used to cook on high and have had to adjust but from all I read you shouldn't be cooking on high anyway. I really am liking the pans. Ives vey surprised at how light weight they were and almost was turned off by this thinking they were cheaply made but I am really liking them.
1135566
I absolutely love these pans. I honestly never used them in the oven, but I don't see why not. I dont think 500 is a good temp to use, but moderate should be ok-350 to say 400. Any temp under 350 should be fine.
21318
I don't see any problems at 450 temperatures or above. These are good heavy pans. (Heavier then the average.) They should last a long time.
1366286
You can cook on a gas stove top. However, use medium hat which will be same as high heat. These pans hold the heat very well.
1390675
Absolutely. You can cook on medium-high. We do it all the time. They are as heavy as other ceramic pans on the market but they have held up well and we use them all the time.
953538
TBH I don't know BUT they are metal pans so I can't see why you couldn't. The only thing is that they might only allow you to reach a certain temperature. Personally I wouldn't do it but I'd either wait for other replies to see if anyone else has or I would call Waring and see if they can answer that question. Sorry to be so vague but I really cannot give you a definite answer.