I want to put a cast iron griddle across both burners but am afraid of the black plastic handles melting, they seem to be close to the burners. Help?
1598386
Coleman does make a griddle to go over this stove, that way you would not have to worry about the handles. http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Fold-Accessory-Aluminum-Griddle/dp/B002V9ZWP6/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_text_z
2200625
don't worry about the bottom of the pan where it sits on the burners. just don't use metal tools in the pan. these are extremely good pots and pans
282735
The Owner's Manual states: "NEVER place or straddle a cooking pot or utensil over 2 different surface cooking zones heating at the same time. This will cause uneven heating results and could cause the ceramic cooktop to fracture." I've found that the burners aren't very picky about pot sizes; best practices would be to use a pan/pot with a bottom not more than 1/2 inch larger than the max size markings, or less than 1/2 inch smaller than the min size markings.
1781059
The grease drain should be built in into the grill below the burners. I wouldn't put one between the griddle and the burner.
2121367
My electric stove has burner elements. I just set it across 2 of them. The Griddle is heavy It may work but it could scratch your glass. Hope this helps.
119954
It might be a little tricky. I think the key is getting the irons heated properly. They need to be quite hot and I use a little shortening brushed on grids. If you can get cast iron real hot on your cook top, it should work for you. Good luck and enjoy.
396168
Don't know what it could be, but not an issue, at least for me, given the position of the knobs on my stove (mine are on the front, many inches away from the burners and the pots/pans/skillets being used). If necessary, it really is not too much trouble to remove the safety knobs while cooking and replace them once cooking is done.
1359827
I would be very leery about using glass as a flat surface next to burners. Are the other two burners you use gas? Or are they electric? There is bound to be intense heat involved if the glass edge is anywhere close to flame or a heating element. I don't know if the glass is tempered or designed for such temperature extremes. Furthermore, this item has little plastic feet in the corners that could melt. I'm sorry, but without asking the manufacturer directly if it could tolerate this, I wouldn't do it.
1555842
Maybe so since it seems these items were not tested properly or the fact that the copper looking knobs on the lids get hot and you must use a pot holder to pick them up. If you want to keep the heat turned up under the pan, but let off steam the lids will not allow you to move them to one side. They keep sliding back in place, and the black handles start peeling over time. I am not thrilled with these pans, but they will do in a pinch.
1151287
Yes! I've done it before but the burner on the right doesn't get as hot. I think I isolated much of my cooking to the left side.
1051514
Sorry, I can't be too much help, I purchased for a 5 burner stove. I ended up getting a splatter shield to cover the other burners. It's not a complete coverage, but helps to control some of the splattering.
88399
Works best to melt over even heat (stove) then use sterno. However, sterno will suffice, just keep stirring!
1229376
Haven't really tried to burn the handles, the do extend away from the pot/pan a good distance. I'm not familiar with the Emberlit stove, I use a gasifyer stove that does burn high and hot. If you're resonably careful you schouldn't have a problem.
1240205
I dont see a problem as long as the 2 burners line up with the plates on the bottom. I'v seen it on display that way with a deep fryer next to it.The worst that can happen if it doesn't line up is you will get hot spots. Hope that helps
2003713
I would think if you have the burners turned up it should reach that temp. I have not done this but there is a possibility the steel will sag if you keep doing this. Cast Iron would be best for this application.
29758
Some of the Calphalon contemporary items are marked "dishwasher safe" both on the packaging and on the bottom of the item -- but there's a major BUT to this. You have to check the size of the item. For example, the 12" skillet, because of its flared sides, won't fit in my dishwasher. I have another item, not sure what it's called, a rectangular griddle pan that fits over two burners, with a similar problem. The handles are angled outwards and that makes it too long for my dishwasher. Smaller items, such as the 10" skillet, do fit and have been repeatedly washed with no difficulty or evidence of damage,
756814
High heat on any pan other than cast iron is not the best for them and your food.I have not had this problem with the handle getting to hot to handle.