Has anyone tried to use these pans on one of the new tabletop burners? Can't seem to find out what the inner layer of the pan is made of. Needs to have some steel somewhere to work with the new burners.
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I have never used it on the new burners. I have an electric stove with the coils and it works fine. I would assume it would work on anything. Sorry I could not fully answer your question.
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Cheryl. I know these are the best you can get for a glasstop stove, however I myself would be hesitant to use them on gas burners, I would be afraid they would dicolor. I would be afraid to purchase them for that but zI have no proof that what I think is true. Reading other reviews customers say they are great. All in all this is the best set of cookware ever but I personally would not use them on a gas top--I have nothing to support that though.
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I use these pans on my Thermador glass cooktop without a problem. They are no different than my All-Clad pans from that perspective. The value-added they bring is that they can be conditioned to become a non-stick pan just like cast iron but without the concern that they will scratch the surface of the cooktop.
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I have been using them on an electric range however I have friends who use the same pots and pans on open gas burners with no problems. As is typical of gas cooking (which by the way I much prefer) there will be eventual discoloration on the bottoms of the cookware which is not uncommon with gas.
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I have two induction burners and three of the six pans are not recognized by them. The three larger pans work fine, but the two fry pans and the small sauce pan have a very small stainless steel disc that does not cover enough of the pan to work with the induction burner. The area around the disc is recessed so it does not contact a smooth top either. This design is the same on the larger pans, but the disc is large enough that it doesn't make such a difference.
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I would use this instead of the metal pan they are selling with their propane smokers. my son bought a M.......t smoker was having flareups.. i gave him a cast iron skillet and solved the flaw . this should work better.. also pellets chips and chunk wood work well in my propane smoker that is older and has a cast iron smoker box like this!
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I just got the set today. It works perfectly with my induction burner! The pans are made of aluminum, but the bottom of the pan is steel, which enables it to work on an induction burner.
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Okay. I had stir frying in mind & haven't been that happy w/ recent incarnations of cast iron (vs. my grandmother's stuff which I don't own.) I had one carbon steel wok that INSTANTLY rusted when I followed manufacturer's first-time use instructions so I feel like an idiot but I keep trying to find the solution. Thanks for your input.
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@TJL Bates: I bought this set when I was forced to change my cookware because we transitioned to an induction cooktop. I have been nothing but thrilled (and I'm an avid home chef)! I use metal utensils all the time with this cookware! Admittedly, I avoided doing so at first, but eventually habit and mindlessness took over. I've seen some superficial marks on the cookware immediately after cooking, but nothing significant that didn't also come off after cleaning. If you like your cookware to look brand new after lots of use, then maybe avoid metal utensils, but if you're just asking for durability of everyday use I think you'll be very happy with this cookware set, however you may use it! BTW- make the very small investment in a bottle of Bartender's Friend (an excellent Stainless Steel cleaner if you're not familiar) and practically anything you do to this or any other cookware will virtually disappear.
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I had to toss my old copper-bottomed Revere Ware (warped, which I didn't notice on a non-glass top stove), and my grandmother's cast iron cookware (uneven on the outside). I now have a Cuisinart stainless steel set (copper in-between stainless), and use the Circulon Contempo pans for things like eggs (or when I just want an easy clean-up). They both work (the concentric ridges are inside the pan, not outside), with the Circulon being easier to clean, but slower to warm up, and Cuisinart being much more elegant to cook with. I have had the Circulon pans for about three years, with light use - they don't have a scratch on the, to my surprise (I don't use metal utensils with them, and I usually use a little oil).
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Im new to stainless steel cooking, with that said... is it okay to use items like Pam spray on these pots and pans? Everyone seems to talk about butter or oil. Just wondering...
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I have a Samsung glass top slide in stove that I use these on. They have a smooth bottom so they won't scratch the top. I love this set. It cooks evenly and while you will get some sticking like with scrambled eggs etc they are easy to clean. Soak them in hot water for a few minutes then use a sponge for stainless Steele so you don't scratch the surface and a little bit of Bar Keepers Friend and they clean spotless and quickly.
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I have a gas stove, but I have had a ceramic cooktop before I had my Circulon pots and pans and even used iron skillets on it. They (ceramic cooktops) are quite durable. I think it would be fine if you, as a previous reviewer stated, do not drag them across the glass. I love my Circulon!
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Im sorry. Can't help you there. I have the regular set and love it. Some of the pans i have used for 15 years and some just the little over a year.
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We had the same problem. Turns out you need to use the smallest burner. Since it's not heat resistant plastic, the larger burner causes heat to go up the sides vs heating from the bottom, causing the melting.
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TBH, I cook more with cast iron, but I've used my set to reheat soups and such for several months now and have had no issues. Purchased to replace a non-stick set, I really wasn't expecting much because of the price, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they perform and clean up. Don't forget to pick up some product like Barkeeper's Friend and they'll look brand new in seconds.
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I have an electric element stove, and the Swiss Diamond pans work superbly. I used to scorch food frequently in other containers, but not so far with these products.