Steam Kettle Question...

[tlhfirelion]

this is a basic quetion I know but just want to get some feedback. I have one of those black cast iron steam kettles for the top of my stove. When it is hot and empty can I fill it with hot water or just regular water or do I need to let it cool down first?

Thanks.

 

[beau5278]

If it's cast iron,let it cool,newer cast isn't as bad as the older cast but putting cold water into hot cast would probably crack it.

 

[tlhfirelion]

If it's cast iron,let it cool,newer cast isn't as bad as the older cast but putting cold water into hot cast would probably crack it.

cool thank u! I just set it in the oven for a few minutes (a cold oven) and let it cool down then fill.

 

[Jags]

On mine, I just dump faucet temp water into the empty pot. Never cracked and I have been doing this for a while (years). And if you are wondering, it doesn't matter if the stove top is at 500 or 700 to me. Your mileage may vary.