Is it ok to use this immersion blender in the stainless steel pot? Will the blender scratch the bottom of the pot?
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Yes it is fine for stainless steel. The blade is protected and never touches the pot
135111
First of all, stainless steel pots can handle stirring with metal spoons and spatulas - this is even less abrasive than that. The cowl that surrounds the blades of the blender is what comes in contact with the pot. The edges are rounded and won't mar or scratch the pan. This is an amazing tool and I can't imagine not having one in my kitchen. Good luck!
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i just swish it with water and wipe with a cloth but it is beginning to rust and black chunks are chipping off the inside bottom. I never drink the last cup out of the pot for fear of it being gritty. I assume the iron is not toxic but I am planning on getting a new one. I have owned this one for many years.
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Dear TJ, the Le Creuset website states that one can use their cookware on a glass top stove. Great, isn't it? They just state the obvious, that you should lift the pot, while moving it on the stove top, not slide it. You know that it could scratch the glass, I'm sure. Cheers, Marsha
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I just used it to make mayo. I mixed it in the plastic cup that came with it, and placed the mixer flat against the bottom. I just checked, and there were no scratch marks on the bottom. My guess is if it doesn't scratch plastic you'll be safe. Hope this helps!
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I've had a braun immersion blender with a plastic guard and it's held up just fine in hot food. I've even pureed soup right in the pot on the stove and no problem. I prefer the plastic guard for use on non-stick pans, so I know the guard isn't affecting the finish.
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Yes it would work if there is some liquid with the beans. The beauty of an immersion blender is that you can attack the entire amount right in the pan. Just move the blender around the pan.
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I have this blender and it works amazing. Just use a little water or use a push stick like the vitamax. It fits with the waring, If you want it to blend a little faster. Those are common rules everyone knows when blending. And any blender makes hot soup if you leave it on long enough haha. No seriously just make a regular soup then heat it up on the stove.
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I have used them with an immersion blender and had no problem. They're very sturdy so I would be surprised if they cracked or broke with a hand-held mixer.
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First, the pot is huge, so it may not even fit in your dishwasher. In general it's a bad idea to put stainless steel cookware in the dishwasher, so it's really up to your comfort level. There's no coating to come off, so it's up to you. I don't like to because dishwasher detergents are abrasive and sort of "sand down" things over time. This the same reason I don't put good knives in the dishwasher. Short answer, yes, but it may affect performance/lifespan.
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Yes. I have the same situation. but it seems it never bother me to use it if it is the outer pot. I need to clean the inside pot when it gets rust after using for a while
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Since it is used primarily to beat egg whites, yes it is safe to use with a hand mixer. Copper is a soft metal, so yes it will scratch if abused. I also used mine to melt chocolate. Just sit it over a pan of boiling water as you would a double boiler and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, NOT a metal object that would scratch the finish. I have these in 2 sizes and with careful treatment anticipate they will last for years. One caveat: do not actually cook in them. Some foods interact and become toxic when heated with copper. If you notice that beautiful cookware is always lined with another metal, usually some alloy. Enjoy your copper vessel. Since it is used primarily to beat egg whites, yes it is safe to use with a hand mixer. Copper is a soft metal, so yes it will scratch if abused. I also used mine to melt chocolate. Just sit it over a pan of boiling water as you would a double boiler and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, NOT a metal object that would scratch the finish. I have these in 2 sizes and with careful treatment anticipate they will last for years. One caveat: do not actually cook in them. Some foods interact and become toxic when heated with copper. If you notice that beautiful cookware is always lined... » Read More Since it is used primarily to beat egg whites, yes it is safe to use with a hand mixer. Copper is a soft metal, so yes it will scratch if abused. I also used mine to melt chocolate. Just sit it over a pan of boiling water as you would a double boiler and stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, NOT a metal object that would scratch the finish. I have these in 2 sizes and with careful treatment anticipate they will last for years. One caveat: do not actually cook in them. Some foods interact and become toxic when heated with copper. If you notice that beautiful cookware is always lined with another metal, usually some alloy. Enjoy your copper vessel. « Show Less
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The bristles won't scratch stainless unless you are using an abrasive powder cleaner, in which case the cleaner will do the scratching. These bristles are fairly stiff but not abrasive.
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Never tried it but my water softener guy told me to get cleaner for glass stove tops. It shouldn't scratch porcelain. I will try it soon myself.
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I concur, the blender attachment is designed to prevent the actual blades from touching the bottom of the vessel, but the metal feet that extend beyond the blades could touch the bottom unless you hold it just above rock bottom. However, you'd need to be jostling the metal feet pretty hard to make it scrape up the bottom of a non-stick pan.
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If you want to puree batches of soup, a handheld immersion blender would be MUCH easier! Use it right in the cooking pot on the stove top.
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No, there is no plastic that is in contact with food. It is not the best immersion blender I have had, but in most cases it is adequate. My favorite was the Ninja, but did not see that on Amazon when I needed to replace it.
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I have it I would suppose it would scratch the pot but you dont really lay it on the rack that way. So if you do not lay the non stick part on it it should be completely fine. ps i like mine and it took forever to find one to fit my sink