Looking for one that will hold 175 degree to 195 degree. will it do this when there are only low med high settings.will it hold up to 40 lb in skillet
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It has infinite settings and although I haven't tried it, I think it will. Unit is very heavy duty, the same as an electric range. 40 lbs. is a helluva heavy cookware. I think it will do it, how many times, I don't know.
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It will hold 4 quarts to the very top, but with 3 quarts there is about an inch to spare from the top. If you have something boiling, you would not want more than 2.5 quarts. I just love this skillet! It is so easy to clean, and I really like that extra handle to hold the skillet when removing from the stove. It is well worth the buy!
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The only restriction in the manual is that the unit uses a 14" 10 1/2 Qt pot. I would say from what I use it for to melt lead it can hold quite a load, But 10 1/2 qts is about 20 3/4 lbs. So its up to you. I try not to add too much material and limit it to about 25 to 30 lbs. Remember that a gallon of water weighs 8.3 lbs. You go from there. Remember also its a cooker not a fryer and if you deep fry anthing you will need a thermometer to regulate the temp. Have fun.
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I don't know if there is a temp limit, I just know that no matter how low or high your heat or if you cook without oil or you spray it with oil or fry in oil the food still sticks... I wouldn't recommend buying this skillet to anyone.
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It depends on the design of the skillet/pan and the weight of the handle. Some skillet/pans are not stable.
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I use it at 400 degrees with a thin crust. I have a Viking , which I find runs a bit high. Always put a sheet of aluminum foil under perforated pan....cheese can drip over sides on to your stove, if you over load! I have two of these pans and would buy them again...nothing sticks to them, very easy clean up.
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We use a 6 qt. steel pot, nearly full, with no problem. Also a large cast iron skillet. I can't imagine that a heavy weight would damage it, unless dropped on it. About the heat settings: it is geared for fast heating of lots of water. For anything else, including frying, anything above 3 is too hot. Simmer is "1". The larger the pan the higher the setting can be as the energy is spread over a larger area.
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I've had 10" cast iron fry pan on it. We placed pan on corner or over enter bar. I also had a cast iron griddle on it. i think the griddle weighs 12lbs We have cooked lots of burgers and steaks on it. I recommend spraying it with a good cooking oil before placing over fire.
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I would look for something a little thicker, you would need completely cover your skillets for this to work, it's pretty thin.
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To BC & VP: The only stainless skillet I recently bought was the Cuisinart 722-36H Chef's Classic.. The whole trick to preventing food from sticking is not to have the pan too hot. Also - have a bottle of Bar Keepers Friend on hand for thorough cleaning. Really works. The pan will look like new. Good luck.
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Got one about 5 months ago and it has been great. It hold heat and sears very well. You have to remember to season it well the first time and after every wash if using detergent. Its not as light as the aluminum wok I was using but I get a better result for stir frying from the heat the metal can hold. Actually its not very heavy as you would think a cast iron wok would be. Try it you will like it.
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To Stacey: I have only used it at lowest setting for stew for easy clean up, which it held up fine. Medium heat would probably be okay as well, as it seems sturdy enough.
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Yes, I have used a large pot to make stew on this along with a 6" skillet and a 12" skillet. I had no problems with it holding my pots and pans.
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I've used it over my BBQ and measured the temp with my infrared thermometer at 900 degrees. The pan suffered no damage whatsoever, but the pizza was toast :-D. I've also preheated it in a 550 degree oven and got the pan to reach over 600 degrees dozens of times. No issues of any kind. I've since moved on to 1/2" thick A36 steel for baking pizzas just to get more thermal mass and heat transfer, but cast iron does fine if you know how to work with it.
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Manufacturer label says trivet use to 325 degrees is okay. I would not set a blazing hot skillet on it, lest it scar/char the board and likely leave residue from board on skillet/pan.
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Use it all the time in the duck blind. 10" Cast Iron Lodge. No problem at all!I cook on the lowest setting otherwise is gets TOO hot!
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The settings range from "simmer," then goes from 220 to 420. I love my skillet! Hope this helps.