For glass cooktop, when both a high &amp; low cook times are give, for the high does it mean to leave it at the same temp that was used to reach pressure?
173337
Yes,although this particular model only cooks w/the high 15psi. It's the Duo that has the option of high/low settings...but anyway just make sure that pressure button on handle stays up and you're @high pressure cook time temp.
2006527
I really can't answer that because I've never had a glass cook top. However, I would contact Lodge company directly to get an answer from them. I do know that if your house (God forbid) ever burns down your Lodge cookware will be just fine and still in usable condition. It's American Made, hooray!
50836
The pressure is regulated at 15 psi and is done so by means of the "pressure regulator". The pressure regulator sits on top of the lid (or more precisely sits on the vent pipe) during cooking and 15 psi is achieved when the pressure regulator starts "jiggling. The jiggling also maintains the 15 psi throughout the cooking time. Unless the vent pipe becomes stopped up the pressure can not rise above 15 psi.
564902
I've used it over a medium gas flame dozens of times. It's always my practice to start on low heat for about 20 to 30 seconds and then up it to a medium flame. I put it back on the stove (same burner turned off) to let the tea steep. And then I leave it there or move it to another unlit burner. I never place it on the counter or in the sink while it's hot. I read somewhere that glass cookware can break if it comes into contact with cold water while it's hot. After the kettle has cooled I place it in the sink to wash it. With glass it's always safest to avoid sudden temperature changes.
784965
As you stated, the setting are OFF, Warm, Low and High. High is used for faster cooking at higher temps taking a few hours off the Low setting time. Low is used for longer cooking times at lower temperatures. But the unit is excellent. you won't go wrong with the Hamilton Beach.
411703
Low is warmer. After you have your food heated, the "warm" temp is for keeping it warm and not cooking it as you would get on High, Medium and/or Low.
1769372
the instruction book says; some glass stovetops may not produce enough heat/energy required for safe pressure canning-suggests not to use. hope that helps
1862818
Higher pressures allow water to boil at a higher temperature... This allows any food that has water or moisture in it to cook at a higher temperature while there is water or moisture still in it. (i.e. before it is totally dried out) A higher temperature means shorter cooking times. The higher the pressure the faster the possible cook time.
428605
Janet, with pressure steam you leave the pressure stopper open and with pressure. Cooker the stopper is closed and pressure builds rapidly. Also in pressure cook mode the food is immersed in liquid, not necessarily so with pressure steam. Pressure cook is full pressure, pressure steam is less pressure. Hope this helps! We love ours and use it to make wonderful meals.
1330206
It doesn't really say, but I do on our flat-top; just watch the heat, because this pot "nicely" retains it and could burn your food.
1510489
Sorry but no idea about the glass top but I have an electric stove and have had no problems at all. Not sure why it should be any different. However, I don't put the heat on the highest temp -- just a middle one.
425099
Yes, you have to use a burner that is within the heavy part of the pan bottom, so it must be smaller or it will melt the temperature gauge that pops up near the handle. When the plastic thing pops up, telling you that you are at 15 PSI, you set the timer on your stove for the minutes you want, then turn down the heat from #8 to #2 or lower on your stove keeping it to the 15 PSI. I now use the Kuhn Rikon 5 qt. size because the pressure gauge is in the middle of the top instead of on the side and is easier to take apart and clean.
1284117
I use it on my glass top stove with no problem. I first bring whatever I am cooking at a high temp to start. When it has reached the point that the temp is too high, I remove the pot and turn the burner down to low and then place the simmer mat on the burner. I then place the pot on the simmer mat. It takes a little longer for it to simmer but it eventually will and you never have to worry about it burning.
895989
Honestly, wok cooking should be used with gas or flame style cooking. I fear that glass top won't heat evenly, and will slide around too much.
726867
It has a single dial on the front that ranges from low to high. Set it depending on the size of the pot/pan you plan on cooking with. It generally does not do good with pots/pans larger than the diameter of the surface unit.
699273
Yes but, not as hot as what is cooking. Low heat = warm to the touch. Med/High = hot
1497645
A hotplate is an electric burner so when you turn it down it doesn't immediately go from hi to med. It takes times. It really depends what you are doing. The settings on this are hi, med., lo, warm and off. Boil water on high and then turn it down to whatever. It's meant to be simple and that's what it is. If you are boiling water at 100 degrees there's either something wrong with your hotplate or you are at a very high altitude.