Showing posts with label countertop-burners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label countertop-burners. Show all posts

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Master Chef 10 Gauge Steel Commercial Two Burner Broiler with Removable Grease Tray.

Cheapest Master Chef 10 Gauge Steel Commercial Two Burner Broiler with Removable Grease Tray.
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For the Serious Home Chef. Two burner Add a Broiler with Grease Tray. Broil Steaks, Seafood and Veggies Year Round. Works on Commercial Kitchen Ranges and Units Modified for Residential use. Heavy 10 gauge steel construction with our Exclusive Grease Control Design.
  • Indestructible
  • Removeable Grease tray.
  • Grease Control Design
  • Broil Year Round

This Countertop Burners give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Very cool.
I like this grill unit alot -- it does a great job. I have a 60" American range (6 burners + raised flat griddle/broiler) and this adds the one element my range doesn't have. My only problem is that my 6' exhaust hood does not suck up the smoke as fast as some meats generate it, so my kitchen fills with more smoke than I expected after about 15-20 minutes. My variable speed exhaust fan is supposed to pull about 2400 cfm up a 10' shaft, so I would have thought that would be sufficient. I may need to climb on the roof and make sure it hasn't been dialed down inadvertently to a lower exhaust rate

My challenge has nothing to do with the product. It is 100% top quality and handles the task nicely. Not quite as good as a real charbroiler or my wood-fired grill, but good enough.

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Monday, December 9, 2013

Cuisinart CWT-240 19-by-12-Inch Warming Tray

Buy Cuisinart CWT-240 19-by-12-Inch Warming Tray
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Keep foods at the perfect temperature with the Cuisinart Warming Tray. Big enough to hold several dishes at once, it features elegant styling that enhances the appearance of any table or buffet. The glass surface and brushed metal housing are easy to clean and three different heat settings maintain the optimum serving temperature for a wide variety of dishes.
  • Warming tray with large 19-by-12-inch glass warming surface
  • Adjustable thermostat offers heat up to 200 degrees F
  • Elegantly styled, brushed-aluminum frame; embossed Cuisinart logo
  • Power "on" indicator light; extended side handles for safe transport; easy to clean
  • Measures 14-3/5 by 24-1/5 by 3 inches; 3-year limited warranty

This Countertop Burners give to us some advantages, like this :
1. NOT CUISINART QUALITY!
The actual function of this warming tray is perfectly fine. What I did not appreciate is that one of the legs is slightly shorter than the other three, and of course there is no way to adjust the height. It's an easy fix to put something under the leg, but I didnt buy a high end product so I would have to play with it every time I use it.

2. Works Great!
Very high quality. Sits perfectly level on the counter. Thanks to its rubber legs it is not easily moved if bumped. Does a great job!

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Perfect for Shabbat
Cooking is not allowed on Shabbat, but keeping cooked food warm during Shabbat (and in some cases, warming up cooked food that is cold) is not only permissible, but considered part of the mitzvah of making Shabbat a delight. There are three techniques one can use to keep food warm.

The first option is to use a "blech" (from the German by way of Yiddish word for tin or sheet metal). It is a metal sheet used by many observant Jews to cover stovetop burners (and for some, the knobs/dials too) on Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath), as part of the precautions taken to avoid violating the halachic prohibition against cooking on the Sabbath. The burners under the 'blech' can be set to low and will stay on throughout the sabbath. Food that is already cooked can be placed on top of the 'blech' and warmed.

Another option is to set the oven to a very low temperature (200 Degrees F)and put casseroles and pots with food in the oven to keep them warm.

The third option is...
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Fagor 670040610 Eco-Friendly Portable Induction Cooktop

Cheap Fagor 670040610 Eco-Friendly Portable Induction Cooktop
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Revolutionary Casa Essentials Portable Induction Cooktop is an energy - efficient mealtime marvel! SAVE NOW! Heats only where you want! Unlike gas or other electric burners, the Casa Essentials Induction Cooktop actually "senses" the size of the pan placed on it, and heats only the correct-size area! This places 90% of the heat energy directly into the cooking, versus 50% with less-direct methods, saving you time and energy cost. Use indoors, outdoors, as a centerpiece or backup burner. No matte...

This Countertop Burners give to us some advantages, like this :
1. WOW, Great Product - Induction is COOL, Quick and Green
I bought this product for $99 at a local Kitchen wears store. I have used All Clad and Cast Iron cookwear with no problems. I found using a silicon baking mat when I use the cast iron, allows me not to worry about scratching the glass surface. This product has 3 function settings -

1. Power settings(1-10)
#1(300W 2 secs. on 3 sec. off) LOW
#2(300W 3 secs on 2 secs off) LOW
#3 (560W) Med-LOW
on up to
#10 (1600W) High

2. Temp. settings (150,180,210,240,270,300,330,360,390)

3. Timer settings (0-150 mins)

I use the Temp. setting mostly. The Power and Temp. functions do work independently from one another. This product seems well made and has made cooking faster and my apartment does not heat up like it used to when using the stove. It is made by Fagor a well known name in the induction equipment business. For me the price was right I am very happy with the purchase.

2. Lets you cook on the tabletop and saves energy too
We bought one to make shabu shabu type Japanese hot pot meals. We have since used it for more and more things. It's great for entertaining because the cook can sit at the table when making things like pancakes. It's really good for soup because it has a built-in timer that handles up to 150 minutes and then turns itself off. I have used it for making caramel because its temperature-controlled 300-degree F setting is perfect for making caramel. I like the fact that it uses less energy, though it needs pots that are both flat on the bottom and have magnetic iron content (put a magnet next to the pot, and if you feel a pull, you can use the pot).

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WOW! --- A Superior Cooking Method
Living in the desert southwest, I avoid using my 25 year old electric stove as much as possible during the sizzling hot summer months in order to keep A/C costs down and not heat up the kitchen. This energy efficient portable induction cooktop solves that problem, makes cooking fun, and saves a lot of time. After 2 weeks cooking with the Casa Essentials cooktop, I won't go back to using my stove's burners except for keeping a saucepan's contents warm during the winter.

Before shelling out big bucks for a multi burner induction range or cooktop, I recommend that people purchase one or two of these first. The advantages of induction over standard electric or gas cooking are numerous and explained, much better than I can, on many websites. The ONLY disadvantage that I have found is that pots and pans that do not stick to a magnet can not be used on an induction cooktop, which eliminates my several Calphalon pieces. However, my All Clad, Cuisinart Multclad Pro, and Le Creuset...
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Broil King 13.25x14-in. Professional Warming Tray, Stainless.

Cheap Broil King 13.25x14-in. Professional Warming Tray, Stainless.
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Keep prepared food hot and ready to serve with our Professional Warming Tray. Features: 13.25x14-in. warming surface Easy to clean stainless warming surfaces Variable heat control - 155-200F 3-prong commercial cord set 4 non-skid feet UL Listed.
  • Model No.: NWT-5S
  • Volts/Watts: 120-volts/300-watts
  • Dimensions: 13.25x14-in. warming surface
  • Warranty: 2-year
  • Origin: United States

This Countertop Burners give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Robust but delicate surface
This product was purchased for use in a Meals-on-Wheels kitchen, where food is not prepared but just kept warm until sent out for delivery. The tray is robustly constructed and does its job well, but its stainless steel surface is easily stained and scratched. The instructions from BroilKing concerning the surface advise against using anything but mild cleaning products, so the surface remains marred and a bit unsightly, though perfectly usable.

2. Broil King Warming Tray
This item was the smallest warming tray we could find. It will hold 2 9x12 pans or 3 serving dishes.

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Monday, September 16, 2013

Broil King NWT-1S Professional 300-Watt Warming Tray, Stainless

Cheap Broil King NWT-1S Professional 300-Watt Warming Tray, Stainless
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BroilKing's commercial grade stainless steel warming tray allows you to entertain your guests for hours while your dishes stay hot & ready to serve for hours!
  • 300-watt commercial-quality warming tray with cool-touch handles
  • Adjustable thermostat ranges from 155 to 205 degrees F
  • Easy-to-clean stainless-steel warming surface; non-skid feet
  • 3-prong commercial cord set; safety signal light; UL-listed
  • Measures 15-1/4 by 26 by 2-8/9 inches; 2-year limited warranty

This Countertop Burners give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Broil King NWT-1S Professional 300-Watt Warming Tray, Stainless
Broil King NWT-1S Professional. I ordered this for Christmas so I could have two warming trays. My older one is also a Broil King with the detachable 3 covered compartment tray. They both warm up very fast and keep the food at a great temperature. Easy to use and easy to clean. Both have adjustable heat settings and I used them on high and put my Corningware and All-Clad pans on them to keep various foods warm so people could get seconds and the food would not be cold. These are easy to store for the next time. They are well-made and heavy, not "tinny". We have a huge family gathering at Christmas so I make a lot of food and this extra warming tray really helped. Broil King makes quality merchandise so you can't go wrong. Amazon shipped it really fast and it was so well packaged, nothing was damaged. They even double-boxed the warming tray so there wouldn't be any damage.

2. Perfect in every way
We bought this warming tray for our monthly dinners at the senior apt building. It arrived very quickly and very securely and safely packaged so not a scratch on it!
The unit is a nice long and deep size, perfect for a number of dishes and very sturdy. The adjustable heating dial is wonderful and it heats up fast. We are looking to purchase a second one soon. The price is fantastic especially with Super Saving free shipping. I would HIGHLY recommend this warming tray - it makes serving buffet style so much better. You won't be dissappointed!

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great warming tray
We use this tray almost nightly to heat dinner dishes and keep all components of the meal warm until we're ready to eat. We've had it for at least a year and it has functioned perfectly. There's a thermostat to adjust the heat level and a light to let you know whether you've remembered to turn it on or off. We keep it on the counter next to the stove. Perhaps not the most beautiful item in the kitchen, but perfectly acceptable and highly functional. Nice large size. I recommend this product.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Aroma AID-506 Induction Hot Plate, Black

Buy Aroma AID-506 Induction Hot Plate, Black
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Take advantage of the fastest, safest way to cook with the Aroma Gourmet Induction Cooktop. Induction heats quicker than traditional gas or electric stovetops- and operates up to 70-percent more efficiently. The Aroma Induction Cooktop will only operate when induction-safe cookware is in place; it shuts off automatically once cookware is removed. The easy-to-use digital controls set to 6 temperature levels and the programmable timer sets up to 180 minutes. There is no open flame produced by indu...
  • The fastest way to cook- quicker than gas or electric burners
  • Cook at a high heat with no open flame; the pan becomes the heating element
  • Digital controls set to 6 temperature settings
  • Programmable timer sets to 180 minutes
  • Shuts off automatically once cookware is removed

This Countertop Burners give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Boils 2 qts cold water in < 10 min
I just picked this up last night from a very popular membership warehouse for <50 bucks. As soon as I got it home, I unpacked it and plugged it in. I filled my graduated stainless Pyrex pot up to the 2 qt line with cold tap water. I covered the pot with its glass lid and turned the hot plate on. I set it to the max setting of six and checked the time, 9:15. Through the glass lid, I could see bubbles forming within the first minute. By most peoples' definition of boiling, it was boiling within 8 minutes. I then pulled the lid and continued to observe. By 9:25, it was a full-on rolling boil - the kind that spits water everywhere if left uncovered.

The second picture that Amazon shows with the boiling pot surrounded by ice cubes was totally my experience. As the water was furiously boiling away, the surrounding glass felt cool to my touch.

I also tested the lower temp settings. When choosing settings 1-5, the device simply cycles the heat on and off. The output...

2. This Technology is Great!
This cooktop is great!
- Cooks well with all the pans in the inexpensive try-ply stainless steel cookware set I picked up at W. Mart.
- Heats the pans quickly and so far has done just as well as the stove for cooking eggs, grilled sandwiches, rice and veggies. Boils water for tea/coffee as fast as my electric kettle.
- The controls are dead-simple, the built in timer is useful, and it's easy to clean.
- The pan-detect and auto-shutoff are good safety features - reduces energy waste and now I don't have to worry about accidentally burning down the house.
- The fan does make a bit of noise [like any fan does] but it isn't noticeable over the stereo or t.v. There is also an electric "buzz" when the pan is being heated, but again, it's not distracting.
- Would be a great choice for those in dorms or studio apartments, or for single-folk and couples.

Most of the negative reviews I've read for these machines have been from people who seem to not have...

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2nd Day Testing
Ok, to start with, when you hit the power button and a setting, 1-6, and it's beeping that means the pan isn't going to work and you have to do the magnet test to find one that does or use a diffuser disk or interface disk, read further down on that. Also, this has a fan and it's as loud as my microwave. I tested both with the App Noise Meter. This unit ran at an average of 39db while the microwave was 38.5db. They're both fan sounds and I tend to tune those out so no biggie for me.

I'm using a Lodge Logic L9OG3 10.5" Griddle as my diffuser for the non-magnetic cookware. The Lodge Logic is a lot cheaper than the specialized disk they sell and it's a griddle. I can also use my burner plates as a diffuser. I think they're the Nordic Ware brand but could be another brand that's magnet friendly. Of course the draw back on the burner plate covers is there's no handle so you have let them cool before removing. Additionally, the Imusa Preseasoned Cast Iron Comal should work...
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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Broil King PCR-2S Professional Double Cast Iron Range, Stainless

Bargain Broil King PCR-2S Professional Double Cast Iron Range, Stainless
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Professional Double Cast Iron Range-Stainless
  • One 7 3/8" diameter element (1000 watts) and one 6" diameter element (600 watts)
  • Solid elements deliver heat evenly to pot or pan
  • Two signal lights glow only during heat cycle
  • 120 Volts
  • Two High-tech thermostats offer sensitive heat control to keep food simmering or boiling

This Countertop Burners give to us some advantages, like this :
1. Quality Dual Element Hot Plate
We've been using the single element version of this (Cadco PCR-1S Professional Cast Iron Range, Stainless) for a year and liked the quality but wanted lower wattage options for simmering as well as the ability to run two elements at once on our limited off-grid power system. This dual element version fit the bill and as an added bonus leaves a useable amount of counter space in front of it (it's not as deep as the single element version--see added product pictures comparing both units side-by-side).

While the single element unit (1600W) linked above is ideal for large pots (over 12" diameter) which do not fit so well on the smaller dual element unit, this dual element unit provides a more even simmer with lower wattage elements (1000 + 650 = 1650W) (total wattage is per nameplate on items--guessing a bit on dual element individual element wattage as product description does not add up to match...

2. Very pleased!
I followed the ten minute burn in that instructions called for. It smoked and smelled and now that its over (let the unit cool completely), I haven't experienced any odor problems that a few seem to have complained about. Maybe they didn't read the directions? After the burn in came the test: 8 quarts of water on the big burner and a sauce pan on the little one. It boiled both in about ten minutes. That's fine by me! The knobs feel solid and good under my finger tips while providing a nice adjustment range. The unit works just fine as there's plenty of heat and I'm very happy with it. One note: after I was all beaming over the unit, I noticed a hole in the back of the unit where it looks like a screw might have gone missing. It hasn't. I ordered a replacement unit (Amazon sent it free and within two days) and it was the same. I contacted the manufacturer and this is normal. From their email: "There is actually not a screw missing on the left side of the range there. The...

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Short Life, Other Issues
The range worked well for about six months and then the left burner quit working altogether. By that time the cast iron burners were starting to show signs of rust in places. While it cooked reasonably well, it was very slow to heat up, and equally slow to cool down. The controls are quite good for simmering and warming, but it is not really made for cooking. I would NOT buy another, and in fact have replaced it with a two burner induction cooktop that is far superior for cooking.
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