Is this pan suitable to be placed on a heat source for boiling water?
1124871
Yes. I intend on using it over an open fire to boil down maple syrup in the spring.
1124872
I Don't want to say One Way or the Other, because I really Don't know, but in my own Opinion, I would have to say in my own Opinion, I would have to say " NO " it isn't, but I could be mistaken. Just to play it on the SAFE Side, I would Suggest that you " DON'T " try it. Also a individual has to take into consideration the Construction of a piece of Equipment such as this pan and Compare it with a Tea Kettle, and that in itself will tell you if something could be used to Boiling Water OR Anything else for that matter, in terms of placing a Pan like this over a Flame OR an Electric Burner on an Electric Stove. I hope that I was able to answer your question? Good Luck with your Pan that you have Bought / Purchased. I Don't want to say One Way or the Other, because I really Don't know, but in my own Opinion, I would have to say in my own Opinion, I would have to say " NO " it isn't, but I could be mistaken. Just to play it on the SAFE Side, I would Suggest that you " DON'T " try it. Also a individual has to take into consideration the Construction of a piece of Equipment such as this pan and Compare it with a Tea Kettle, and that in itself will tell you if something could be used to Boiling Water OR Anything else for that matter, in terms of placing a Pan like this over a Flame OR... » Read More I Don't want to say One Way or the Other, because I really Don't know, but in my own Opinion, I would have to say in my own Opinion, I would have to say " NO " it isn't, but I could be mistaken. Just to play it on the SAFE Side, I would Suggest that you " DON'T " try it. Also a individual has to take into consideration the Construction of a piece of Equipment such as this pan and Compare it with a Tea Kettle, and that in itself will tell you if something could be used to Boiling Water OR Anything else for that matter, in terms of placing a Pan like this over a Flame OR an Electric Burner on an Electric Stove. I hope that I was able to answer your question? Good Luck with your Pan that you have Bought / Purchased. « Show Less
1124873
I don't imagine so. It is a little lite for that. However is works great to put Bar B Que in and cover with foil and return to the pit until ready to serve. I've also stored potato salad in the fridge for parties. Very roomy
1653499
Not sure what material the pan is made of. It is very lightweight. It is good enough to warm up most anything you could warm up in any saucepan on a stove. If you need to boil water to cook raw vegetables, I'm not sure that is a good idea. We haven't used it to boil water; however, I've read other reviews that the user was successful at boiling water.
392489
yes I would use it on the stove top maybe to fry chicken or whatever because the pan metal is thick......good cooking...by
437273
I would never use a pan like this on a stovetop. Direct heat would ruin the bottom at least if not burn through to the inside.
623365
It's fine for boiling water. I used it at Burning Man to make coffee in the mornings and for meals. It's made out of silicone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_rubber
1603635
Lukewarm won't be a problem. It is sturdy bpa free enviro plastic. I wouldn't store boiling water in there but I use very hot tap water to clean it on occasion and it's not a problem.
2148242
No. The only problem with this pan is you cannot cook on a high heat. If you scorch the material, it will lose its non stick ability.
928289
No, this pan is not a steamer, it is a double boiler, suitable for melting chocolate and preparing delicate sauces.
431848
I wouldn't use this on a stovetop. It's meant to have already hot water poured into it.
626942
I am not sure... But it sure is a great pan for cooking. I don't see why not....
1161314
You definitely can. It is a stainless steel so it should not be a problem. However, make sure you set it on a medium flame because the handles can sometimes go bad with continuous exposure to high heat. But the body of the cooker itself is of a very good quality steel and can be used as pan for sautéing, as pressure cooker and of course for deep frying too.
42966
I use it to boil water for tea and it works very well. I would think it would heat a small pan or skillet equally as well.
831852
Yes. Or on a camp stove. It's a good-quality stainless steel pan. You'd need to put it on a lower shelf because it's quite large.I bought this pan and mainly use it for making jam & preserves. The extra thick base keeps things from scorching. I've also used it for cooking large amounts of chili or corn-on-the-cob for an extended family dinner. I cooked a batch of white bean/chicken chili for a large crowd in it, put the lid on it, and we carried it over to a neighbor's party.
1597006
Don't see why not. . .it could get very hot which would mean having to re-oil the pot afterwards. . I keep ours warm on the top of a wood stove when serving chili or keeping large amounts of soup ready to serve. . .
787258
There is a drip pan on the bottom, however I suppose you could use it as a water pan.
1075183
This is a teapot for holding tea, not for boiling water. You'll still need a kettle for that. The handle doesn't get hot when using it for serving.
2021404
I don't think it could handle boiling water. It doesn't mention water temperature in the enclosed instructions one way or the other. But it's specifically meant for outdoor use on a hose bib, so that would obviously exclude boiling water. I could imagine that warm water would be fine, but it's an all plastic construction, I would be very surprised if this would withstand actually boiling water.