can I melt butter etc. in them on a stove top?
161622
It should be noted that heating and cooling the steel will change the size. It may not be a consequential amount, but it will change.
161623
Yes. My set does not have rounded bottoms, they sit flat on the surface and are good heavy & sturdy stainless steel. I love mine.
161624
Although they're solid metal, the rounded bottoms would make them unstable and prone to spillage if used to melt things. A better choice would to be select measuring cups with flat bottoms if you wish to use them as tiny saucepans.
161625
I can honestly say I've never thought of that. They are a good heavy/sturdy stainless steel, so I don't see why not.
161626
I have a flat top stove. I have placed the 1/4 cup on a burner that is still warm to melt butter. Cup was fine. I wouldn't place it on the stove with a burner on.
169002
IN a stove/oven, absolutely! You just can't use them ON a stove/range top, neither electric nor gas. That is why I bought them, to cook in them IN the oven, but they were quite small. They can go from fridge to microwave or oven. Hope this answers your question. Cheers.
1289515
No. You can melt butter in tray/scoop at the top but you still must dump it after you are finished popping the popcorn.
804119
I think you can. I really like this pans, they are really good. Just make sure you use plastic or wooden spoons.
1225681
Sorry, but I've never tried adding butter, etc. Actually, I don't remember reading that on the wrapping. It would have raised a red flag for me since some times I will lightly grease non-stick pans.
1990224
Yes, you can use heat, on the lower settings.. It won't melt it ,or burn it in the least, as long as you are careful, and watch what you're doing. :)
1883652
Yes Tom- in the microwave they can but not on the stove top. I believe they can withstand temps in the oven up to 450-500 degrees. I have been baking in the oven at about 425 F and they are fine. Hope this helps.....
1462032
Yes, they can be used on a gas stovetop but it depends on the size of the burner as well as the size of the pot. It takes a little while but it does work! The steel however isn't very heavy at the base so it depends on what you're boiling. Things like milk tend to leave a brown residue but other water-based liquids are easier. Hope this helps!
66790
No, they're not strong enough for boiling water (which would heat them too hot to be safe for use anyway) and would melt in a conventional oven. Try microwaving in 30 second intervals until they're as warm as you want them.
1289519
You can melt the butter in the top thing and pour it on after. You would have to season it after, since it doesn't drop through. I love my machine :)
155245
Only if you want to melt them. The old wooden cutting board could double as a trivet, but not these.
513911
I have put mine in for about a minute to melt butter. I wouldn't go much longer than that...
870614
Yes I believe you can. My mother used to make them in this type of pan. I would suggest you line the pan with wax paper or parchment paper.
197320
Probably not your standard kitchen pans (I've never considered trying) because I don't think they're made to withstand that kind of heat. I would try cast iron.
541278
Yes you can, it's an easy modification. Remember to use magnetic pots and pans for cooking, otherwise it will not work. Instant and temperature controlled heat. A great product and technology!
1727768
I don't know. I've never tried them in the oven; however, I have used them on the stove top, and they work well and don't melt.
827380
No, this set can not be used on the stovetop. However it is a very nice set.