So I have an electric stove with a glas top. I just received your flame tamer and it says that it can't be used with my type of stove. Is this true?
747036
I would go with what the manufacturer says. It could possibly scratch the glass top and not work properly with electric heat. It is designed for a gas stove to evenly distribute the heat from the flame
747037
This will only work on a gas stove. It needs the flames of the burner to heat the element for even cooking or keeping a dish warm until serving.
747038
I would imagine that they know what they're talking about. It works well on my gas stove, but I wouldn't want to try it on an electric if the manufacturer says not to.
1603052
I don't have that type of stove so I can only answer for my old electric 4 burner stove. Sorry!
168037
Hi - I had a non-GE smooth top range and it fit OK, but it really doesn't cook all that well on that type of range. The griddle portion sits above, not on, the burner and it's almost impossible to get two electric burners of different outputs to heat it evenly.I've since replaced that stove with a commercial-style gas range, and it works much better. I don't like the shape of it for pancakes, but I've cooked 2 lbs of bacon on it and it came out great.
235282
Just an edit to previous reply. I have a glass top flat surface stove. I'm sure results would be different if using electric burners.
798643
Never actually did what you suggest but would bet it'd be OK because the weight would be evenly distributed. BUT, if the circumference overhangs the Tamer by much, the efficiency of the Tamer would be reduced, I think, and more heat would get to the pot at the edges, if you can visualize that. Sorry.So, it's kind of up to you. I've used the Tamer with big saucepans, etc,. and always have one at the stove. I don't think the Tamer will be hurt by what you suggest, but wonder if the stuff in the pot will burn at the edges??
2134699
I have a glass top stove and I use it on there all the time, I'm just extra careful when I set it down and pick it up. Although maybe I should drop it on there so I can get a new stove :)
1675136
I have a gas stove and there is not a problem! The pot covers the burner and the handle is not in direct line of heat source. Also you will be cranking the handle while its over the flame. Mine works great nothing has fallen apart!!
2207437
We have a glass top stove with electric burners underneath. We have not used on this type of glass top electric burner because after some of my own research I read that it can ruin it. I am not sure if it will work on an electric burner with a spiral plug in element.
36600
I've had no problems; however, I have a glass top electric stove and the elements are quite large. A friend who has a regular sized gas stove found that she had to keep her eye on meats and do a lot of moving around to get even browning. In the long run, she felt it was worth the extra effort to use only one pot.
1371366
I have not used the burners on the top yet. But I'm sure it will simmer for you. If you have ever cooked with gas or propane you know you just need to keep the flame very low and keep an extra eye on it until you get use to it. Enjoy
2064261
No my new stove is a glass cooktop. But it sits up a bit on the pegs so would probably fit over the coil burners.
2231912
Not sure what he means by a flat stove top? I have an electric range with a flat top and it does not work on my range. I bought it for my butane camp stove but was very disappointed in the Vev's operation and quality of brew it produced.
1609903
Did you ever receive an answer to your question about using an aebleskiver on a glass top electric stove? I have the same question. Thanks!
74224
Not sure what a 'flame tamer' is, but the diffuser does just that. It takes whatever temp you're cooking at and spreads it evenly across a large pan. We live in our RV and have a gas stove with fairly small burners. When using a big cast iron (or other type) frying pan, the center (or where ever you put the flame) would be the hot spot and would cook any food unevenly. With the diffuser, the heat is equally distributed across the pan. We love it.
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.
43087
Pot is top of the line. I agree it could be that your burner will not go low enough. A flame tamer works great.
796379
No. It has circular ridges where a burner would hit. I have used with electric and gas stove tops with no problrm.