It is a stainless steel pot, so why can it not be used with induction cooktops or dishwashers?
It is easy to think that stainless steel pots are generally easy to care for and can be used on all heat sources. This is a moment when you wonder about the reason after seeing the usage restriction guide for a milk pan with an ash wood handle.
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This is because the 18-8 stainless steel used for the body is not magnetic, and if the ash wood handle is exposed to high temperatures and moisture, it may warp or crack.
The wood handle milk pan from Aizawa Koubou can be used on gas and radiant cooktop direct heat, but it cannot be placed in induction cooktops or dishwashers[1]. The body is sturdy 18-8 stainless steel and the handle is processed ash wood[2]. Generally, 18-8 stainless steel is corrosion-resistant but non-magnetic, so it does not react on induction stovetops that generate heat through magnetic fields.
The reason dishwashers cannot be used is due to the handle's assembly method and the properties of natural wood. The handle is fixed to the body with screws[3]. When exposed to the high-temperature hot water and heated-air drying inside a dishwasher, natural wood repeatedly contracts and expands, making it easy to crack, and the joints held by screws can easily loosen. After cooking, it is safer to hand wash with lukewarm water and immediately wipe away moisture on the handle with a dry cloth to dry it.
We have not yet confirmed whether separate replacement parts are sold to replace the handle when the screw connection becomes loose.
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[아이자와공방] 우드 손잡이 밀크팬
Other stated figures
| Part | Value |
|---|---|
| 무게 | 310g |
| 용량 | 1l |