I just want something for daily use to boil water on my electric range for tea &amp; coffee. Do I need a diffuser to put on stove coil?
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I wouldn't put this directly on a red-hot coil; even when filled with water, there's a decent risk of thermal shock with something this big. If your stove has a glass or ceramic top then it might be alright, but I would get something to diffuse the heat. The one thing you do not want to do is pour cold water into this before/while/after it is on the stove. You can boil water in the microwave in this if it fits (it's too tall for mine, and beware superheating). I tend to start being concerned about thermal shock in borosilicate glass when the temperature gradient is over 100 C, so you're right on the edge here.
792099
I'm not sure about using on an electric stove, as min is gas. But this kettle has a MAJOR design flaw. When you raise the lid and try to pour the boiling water from it, the steam escapes backwards is redirected toward your hand, causing steam burns. It is difficult to use and very uncomfortable. I am looking for a replacement.
34333
NO it is not safe for an electric stove top. Just pour the boiling water into the tea pot. DO NOT put it on a burner, it will most definitely melt the plastic
1514808
Yes. I bring water to boil in teapot on our gas stove, turn heat to simmer, then drop in the infuser (with tea). I also place separate parts of teapot in top rack of dishwaser for easy cleaning
2120243
The diffuse should not be used on high heat. If you have to brown, or caramelize, do that first. Then lower the heat and put the diffuser on the burner, set the pot/pan on top and you're ready to simmer to your heart's content. The diffuser is ok with you simmering from start to finish, but most things need to be brought up to a certain temperature first- like soups or stews. And you would miss out on all that deliciousness from browning/toasting/caramelizing. I think you'd lose a lot of potential flavor.
1908889
When I got this product, I didnt know what heat diffuser is and how to use it. I did a little research and found out that you use the heat diffuser if you're using electic burner. The electric burner gets hot super crazy and so you have to put the heat diffuser on top of it, and then on top of that you put your glass kettle. Yes you use the heat diffuser underneath between your glass pot/ kettle and the electric burner. The heat diffuser is used so that your glass pot doesn't directly touch the electric burner. It protects it. Using heat diffuser can evenly distribute the heat. It really doesn't make sense if the heat diffuser goes inside the pot while boiling water.
1513371
This is purportedly for all heat sources. Heat is heat and the heat WILL distort this sooner or later. My stove was electric and the first time I used it, it warped. If you want to hammer it out after using it, give it a shot. Heat diffusers are a good thing for cooking, particularly on an electric stove which is notorious for hot spots. It's warped but I still use it.
1950432
A tea 'pot' is a vessel used to SERVE tea, a tea 'kettle' is a vessel you put on the stove to heat water for making tea. If you, indeed mean to use this to serve tea, then yes you can use it for that. It does have the wire mesh press mechanism inside, which is not ideal for serving. You should not, however, put this French press on your stove as it would likely become damaged.
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Got my Cuisinart kettle a couple of months ago and have used it almost daily on my electric stove. There hasn't been any problem. I would suggest never turning the heat to high, medium works quite well. Don't want to ruin the finish (inside or out) with high heat. I love using it!
879168
It was a gift for my neice. I do know that she adds boiling waste and let's the tea steep. Sorry, I don't know if she has used a stove unit on it.
1277944
No, but if you want it to boil, it won't. The diffuser takes the heat right down to a low simmer, perfect for long slow cooking, like rice or soup.
1031424
I don't use the stove for this tea pot. I recommend the tea light warmer. It looks great on the table especially with blooming teas and it will keep the tea warm for at least an hour.
1950518
No, it is a teapot for steeping tea, not a tea kettle. It should not be placed on anyheated appliance. It also chips fairly easily.
873048
My wife boils water in the cast iron tea pot we have a electric stove and it works good....but if it is too full it boils over fast
1844075
No, you cannot. This is a tea pot. What you put on the stove is called a tea kettle.
306478
We have an electric range which is radiant. It works fine!!! The kettle is very much compatible. Frank C.
637811
The reason you are not supposed to heat it over the stove is because you should not be steeping your tea in boiling water. The pot it for steeping, not cooking, and if you want to make several batches of tea with good leaves (like you should be able to), you don't want to pour water in, boil it and then reheat the leave over and over and over again when they should stay warm. This is not good for the tea.