GE Profile : PB975TPWW 30 Electric Range - White Review

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(More customer reviews)The two ovens are both usable. The wide coursing of the heating elements produced uniform heat in both, even when placing a baking sheet on the bottom rack position. But for this price, you darn well should get a few extra inches of heating rod. That said, the fancy extra features have turned me off. 1) The control buttons. There is an array of 9 and an array of four buttons for the upper oven on the left, and a symmetrical array of 4 and 9 for the lower oven on the right. The arrays of 4 are identical; that's good. But in the larger 9-button arrays, only the warm button is in the same place on the two arrays. The buttons you will typically use (bake button, oven light button, broil, etc) are in different places on the two arrays, and so even once you are familiar with the oven, you will be hunting and pecking. 2) The manual. It reads like a computer software manual ("for the pizza feature, select the pizza button"). It does not explain why you would want to select a "pizza feature" instead of just using "bake". Is it hotter? - No, the max temp is still 550F. What's the difference between the separate settings for fresh pizza or frozen? The manual says that "1" is for fresh, "2" is for frozen. Well, that certainly explains it to full intellectual satisfaction. Moving on to the slow cook settings; neither the manual nor the oven display reveals the temperature, but you are asked to select among four types of food and two heat levels. I used a calibrated oven and a long temperature probe to measure the temperature of 4 quarts of water, heating in a 5.5 qt ceramic slow-cook covered pot. When set to "stew" and "Lo" and "7 hr cook time", the water reached 202F by 2 hrs, full simmer of 207F at 2.5 hr, 203 F at 3 hrs, and then dropped slowly, dropping below 200F by 3.5 hr. I don't know of a cook , hoping to retain nutrients and proper food texture by a low temp slow-cooking method, who would choose to nearly boil the stew for over an hour. Using 2 quarts caused hours of frank boiling. When I tried the "beef" and "Hi" setting on 4 quarts of water, it reached 209F by 2 hr and dropped to 200F only by 3.5 hr. Any beef would be cardboard texture by then. Moving on to the "roast convection", this has nothing to do with roasting (which involves an oiled food in a uniform very hot oven). Instead, the top heating element comes on, which if not used very briefly, will char the topmost part of your otherwise evenly browned food. It is best used when one wants a broiled effect, but desires to keep the door closed. As long as GE won't engage the consumer by providing a mechanistic explanation of its dozens of settings, I would plan on using the ovens only in broil, bake, and convection modes.

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GE Consumer and Industrial spans the globe as an industry leader in major appliance, lighting and integrated industrial equipment systems and services. They provide solutions for commercial, industrial and residential use in more than 100 countries which uses innovative technologies and ecomagination. It's a GE initiative to aggressively bring to market new technologies that help customers and consumers meet pressing environmental challenges to deliver comfort, convenience and electrical protection and control. GE brings imagination to work. Anyone who has ever tried to juggle multiple cooking times and temperatures to prepare a special family meal or trays of delicate hors d'oeuvres for a party will appreciate the hottest new innovation from GE. The new GE Profile Double Oven Free-standing Range offers the largest free-standing total oven capacity in the industry to cook two different dishes-at two different temperatures-at the same time. Available in two 30 configurations--both with a spacious 6.6 total cu. ft. of cooking space - the double oven range is the preferred choice for those who enjoy freshly baked rolls with their meals or a delicate cheese souffle as a side for a crisp fish fillet. The PB975 model features a lower oven with the accuracy of GE's exclusive reversing-fan technology in the PreciseAir convection system: it provides optimal heat circulation and temperature accuracy throughout for deliciously browned, evenly baked foods. Both ranges feature the 2.2 cu. ft.-capacity upper oven that is ideal for baking pizzas, fresh or frozen, thanks to the GE exclusive pizza mode. There's even a slow-cook mode with four settings for gently roasting tender beef or rich stews: no separate slow-cooker required! Home chefs will appreciate that there is more room than before for cookie sheets, bakeware and roasting pans, with the redesign of the PB975's true Europ...

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Magneflux Boiler Plate 1800 Watt Induction Cooktop Review

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(More customer reviews)Just because this is 'Induction" does NOT mean it is as they say in their
"product features: your food heats faster and more evenly than by any other method - even twice as fast as gas cooktops!"
That is basically a false statement for a "1,800W induction".
A standard 20 year old gas range will boil 2 quarts of water faster than this induction hob will.
about 8 mins for the induction and about 7 mins for the gas.
If you are looking for fast induction cooking then you need to get a regular induction cook top with 3000W elements with power boost (basically draws the power from the other elements to add another 1000W).
Keep in mind that you will also need about 240v outlets with 10gauge wiring and 30-40amp fuses in your Kitchen to run an induction cooktop.
Not this one, but a regular induction cooktop.
If all you need is a portable cooktop that you can hook up outside next to your BBQ or anywhere else then this is great but its not like a regular induction cook top as far as speed of cooking.
You can also get this hob from Tuesday morning for $150

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Sunpentown SR-1881S 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)This induction hob is a great addition to any kitchen with Electric, Gas or Halogen cooktops. The hob does not heat up the kitchen as it cooks, cools quickly when you are finished and cooks quickly with instantaneous changes of cooking temperatures.
If you use a skillet to cook your steaks and then move the skillet to the oven to finish the meal, you can sear the steak(s) outside leaving the smoke behind and then move inside to the oven to finish cooking the meal.
If you are looking to cook anywhere, even outside, you can plug into any 110 outlet (2 prong) and start cooking.
The hob comes with a non-stick skillet which is geared to the induction cooking style which works very well.
Buy this and you will never look at your "older" style cooktop / stove the same way.


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Electric induction elements provide best cook top performance, safety and efficiency. Unlike other electric elements, induction elements provide the precise temperature control of gas burners for gourmet cooking. Turning the dial down, the heat energy to the pan immediately decreases. Magnetic waves have no effect on skin or anything other than iron or steel. If the pan is accidentally removed from the cook top, no more heat is produced. Features ceramic glass surface made in Japan.

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Waring Pro DB60 Portable Double Burner Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this unit for about a year and am very disappointed with its performance. It takes FOREVER to boil water, in fact, I now heat the water to the boiling point in my microwave, then transfer the water to a pot on this burner. Considering the price I paid, this product is definitely not worth it. It's okay for simmering, but that's about it.

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Brushed stainless steel housing, cast iron plate for quick heat-up and heat retention. Adjustable thermostat with on and ready indicator lights. Non-slip rubber feet.

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Eurodib Single Induction Cooker, 120 Volts Review

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(More customer reviews)NOTE: This unit is also sold as the Max Burton 6000 for half the price. My recommendation applies to the Max Burton unit as well.
This is our first induction unit and we love it. I think this is a remarkable technology and can be had so cheaply, I don't know why everybody isn't buying these.
1)Very intense heat when you want it -- better than a high powered gas stove for stir frying or steak on cast iron. This unit is quite powerful rated at 1600 watts.
2)Instant and precise temperature controls -- comparable to gas.
3)Digital temperature indicators -- far better than gas.
4)A timer!! Fantastic. So you can put something on and plan to have it stop cooking in 10 minutes. No range does this that I know of.
5)MUCH less wasted heat. With a conventional range, 50-60% of the heat is just heating up your kitchen. With induction, ALL the heat goes into the bottom of the pan so much less is wasted and your kitchen stays cooler. That is also why induction provides such intense heat for frying.
A couple of other comments.
-- Don't get bamboozled into buying expensive clad stainless for compatibility with induction. There are very inexpensive disk bottom stainless saucepans pans that will perform extremely well -- shop the restaurant supply houses. Johnson-Rose is one brand I like and they're dirt cheap. Arguably disk bottom is BETTER than pricy clad pans that try to spread the heat up the walls of the pan. You usually don't WANT the heat on the sides. Another thing that works great on induction is your old reliable cast iron.
-- I cannot tell if there are real performance differences between induction brands. People seem to like the $500 Viking induction cooktop, but Viking customers are notorious for wanting to justify all the money they spent. The Viking's selling point is a lot of wattage, but the $105 Eurodib we own has virtually the same power rating.
The quandary is what brand to buy -- and I suspect for the most part you can't make a bad choice. I've shopped 110 volt induction cooktops extensively and the differences seem to be relatively slight. They all have mostly the same features and all seem to get good reviews. Some are more powerful than others (this Eurodib is 1600 watts supposedly) but I'm not sure that power really means much for home use because they will all heat up a pan to 400 degrees. And most people don't need searing heat most of the time anyway -- most of our cooking is at the moderate temps. So the most important feature may be a wide gradation of power and temperature settings.

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Induction cooking produces heat through the production of magnetic fields.This is an extremely energy efficient cooking method using approximately 90 percent of the energy produced.When used with magnetic cookware the electrical energy utilized by the induction cooker is transmitted directly to the pan surface.It is the pan not the burner that heats up.In addition to being efficient, this allows for very responsive temperature adjustments.Induction is also an extremely safe method of cooking.Once the pan is removed from the cooker, the energy transfer stops and the cook plate is soon cool to the touch.This single burner, portable induction unit is designed for light commercial and domestic use.Control functions allow for adjustment of temperature (140-390F), power level (1-10), and cook time (5-120 minutes). Note that low temperatures are achieved at the lower power and temperature settings, whereas the higher temperatures are achieved at the higher power and temperature levels.Safety features include auto switch off and alarm when temperature exceeds 390 degrees F.

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Sunpentown SR-1891B 1300-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)You know, flying cars, a monorail to whisk us to work, home fusion reactors to generate unlimited electricity, and dinner cooked over something they called "cold heat"?
Well, one of those miracles actually made it home.
Induction cooking might seem futuristic but the technology has been around since the previous century. It's finally emerging in two affordable forms: built-in and portable. Portable induction cooktops might not equal the speed of their stationary big brothers but they do come in mighty handy when you're in the mood for a hot meal but the weather isn't.
Like all induction cooktops, this Sunpentown Mr. Induction unit uses computer-controlled electromagnetic waves that induce metal cookware to create its own heat. The glass surface doesn't emit heat but instead absorbs some heat from the cookware, thus the warning printed right on the glass. Unlike a gas burner or electric surface unit, nearly all the heat cooks the food. Only the tiniest fraction escapes into the room. I don't have to tell anyone reading this that the same isn't true for even the most high-tech electric smoothtop ranges.
If there's a disadvantage to induction cooking, it would affect those with big collections of incompatible cookware, that is, non-ferrous pots and pans. Three simple tests will reveal what will or what won't work:
1. The pot or pan has to be at least 4 1/2 inches in diameter.
2. The bottom must be perfectly flat. It's OK if the bottom has a small indented or stamped trademark at the very center.
3. The bottom must contain enough ferrous metal to make a small magnet cling.
Happily, the qualities of good induction cookware are also those of good conventional heat cookware, so you probably won't have to replace everything in your cabinets. Test what you already have and add only the pieces you might need. Grandma's cast iron skillet and Aunt Sophie's enamelware Dutch oven were induction-ready ahead of their time.
Where you intend to use your induction cooktop is just as important. Stainless steel and other metal work surfaces can weaken the electromagnetic field, and may even heat up like cookware. Stake out a Formica, marble, granite or wood surface near an electrical outlet instead.
This 1300 watt cooker can't rival the speed of a 240 volt 3000 watter but with power equivalent to a 9,341 BTU gas burner, it has plenty of oomph to bring a pressure cooker up to steam and boil a stockpot of water for pasta. The front panel lets you step up and down through 20 power settings. Three touchpads are labeled MIN, MED and MAX. They jump directly to power settings 1, 10 and 20 but those settings are closer to KEEP-WARM, MIN and MAX. I used the MAX setting to bring my pressure cooker to pressure but when I switched to MED, the pressure dropped. I recovered the pressure on the MAX setting and then backed off to 12 to keep the pressure cooker hissing. The TEMP touchpad cycles through three keep-warm temperatures of 140, 167 and 194 degrees Fahrenheit. A built-in timer can be set for up to 9 hours and 50 minutes of cooking or keep warm time, overriding the unit's 2-hour automatic shutoff. I don't know how heat-resistant the plastic case is, so it's always best to lift hot cookware off the surface and never slide it off. The glass panel wipes clean once it has cooled down, which takes as little as a half-minute.
A note to the noise-conscious: All induction cooktops have fans to cool the electromagnetic coils. A portable unit isn't sunk into the counter so the sound is more obvious but much lower than the noise produced by a microwave oven or a range hood exhaust fan.
Since it's portable, it lets you cook anywhere there's an electrical outlet on a circuit that's not in use by another power-hungry appliance. As long as no one's using the microwave oven in the break room, you can wow everyone at the office with one of your home-cooked specialties. At home, you can adapt your cooking to the season. In winter, an induction cooktop is a handy keep-warm burner while the wasted heat from conventional cooking warms up the kitchen (but NEVER use the stove or oven solely for heating the room). Come the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, use your Mr. Induction to satisfy that craving for spaghetti and meatballs without sweltering at the stove. And don't be afraid to crank up the A/C and turn the ceiling fan on High. There's no flame to blow out, so there's no danger of gassing up the kitchen. At any time of year, induction is the method of choice for sustained low-heat cooking that would normally require a double boiler.
For about the price of a top-o'-the-line countertop convection oven, you can take your first steps into the futuristic world of induction cooking. But be careful. You may never, ever want to come back.

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Micro-Induction Cook top provides the best in cook top performance, safety and efficiency. Induction heats as electricity flows through a coil to produce a magnetic field under the ceramic plate. When a ferromagnetic cookware is placed on the ceramic surface, currents are induced in the cookware and instant heat is generated due to the resistance of the pan. Heat is generated to the pan only and no heat is lost. As there are no open flames, inductions are safer to use than conventional burners. Once cookware is removed, all molecular activity ceases and heating is stopped immediately. The SR-1891B offers precise temperature control, multiple power settings, energy efficiency and overall safety.

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Fagor 670040610 Eco-Friendly Portable Induction Cooktop Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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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 matter what, you'll bump up your kitchen versatility and bump DOWN the energy bill! Concentrated cookery: Heat-resistant glass surface is cool to the touch when not in use, a breeze to clean; Precision soft-touch digital controls; Built-in timer; Lightweight and compact for easy storage; Safety feature will not generate heat unless an iron pan is detected on surface; Rubberized feet for stability; 10 power settings; Also perfect for fondue and warming applications. 8" diam. cooking surface, Measures 12 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 2 3/8"h. overall. ETL-listed. Order yours today and get cookin'! Casa Essentials Portable Induction Cooktop

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Fagor Cast-Aluminum 10-1/2-Inch Square-Shaped Nonstick Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)I was seeking a better panini-maker than my electric waffle iron. I try to avoid too many special-purpose electrics, so I decided on a grill-pan & press.
I purchased this pan along with the Nopro Enamel Cast Iron Panini Press. They make a terrific pair! I can preheat the press on one burner, this pan on another to make beautifully crispy panini. It also works superbly for general grilling. It heats more evenly than my cast iron griddle, leaves nice grill marks, and the non-stick surface has not failed.
I mostly cook on a gas stove, but also own a portable induction burner, so more cookware to use that is a plus.

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Enjoy the taste of outdoor cooking all year long with this indoor grill pan. Weighing about 3 pounds, the square-shaped pan offers a 10-1/2-by-10-1/2-inch cooking surface with a 1-1/2-inch depth and an overall length of 18-3/4 inches (includes the handle). Use it for cooking anything from steaks and pork chops to fish, grilled peppers, tofu, and more. Ridges on the bottom of the pan keep food up and away from grease for healthier, lower-fat cooking, while at the same time creating those delicious grilled stripes across food. It also provides a handy spout for safely removing excess grease and oil. Best of all, the versatile pan offers a simple yet modern design that not only functions as a cooking vessel, but that can also be used as a stylish serving dish, moving easily from cooktop to table--no need to dirty extra dishes.
Made of durable cast aluminum for superior heat conductivity, the cookware not only heats quickly and evenly with no hot spots to worry about, but it also saves energy in that it requires less energy to heat to the desired cooking temperature. Thanks to its single-piece casting process and extra-thick base, the cast-aluminum cookware will never warp. The cookware also features a double inner layer of scratch-resistant nonstick coating that won't peel, blister, or crack and that promotes effortless food release and lower fat cooking options (no need for added butter or oil). Even more, the nonstick coating on its exterior helps ensure long-lasting good looks. The cookware comes equipped with nonslip, colorful, soft-grip handles that can be removed for compact storage when not in use. Use the cookware on any stovetop, including gas, electric, radiant, and induction; it can also go into an oven up to 340 degrees F, or in an oven up to 500 degrees F with the handle removed. Though dishwasher-safe, Fagor recommends cleaning it by hand with hot soapy water to prolong the life of the nonstick coating. The cookware carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Regal Ware 3-Piece Induction Cooktop/Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I had read other reviews on the stand alone cooktops for this brand and the others prior to my purchase. When it arrived I tested it out for myself. It would not operate with my cookware which is expensive but not magnetic. It was a good thing I purchased it with the magnetic pan and lid which were made to work with the cooktop. The pan was heavy and made well enough.
My first experiment was to boil water and to try out the different heat settings. I noticed when I boiled the water that although the cooktop had two circles on the top which made me think that the heat would come from the outer circle if I turned up the heat, this was not the case. Turning up the heat makes the magnetics in the system whirl faster, but the heat source comes directly from the smaller ring. The pan burns hotter where the small circle is on the cooktop.
My next experiment was with food. I sprayed cooking oil inside the pan coating the bottom and the sides. I turned the heat to medium and heated up partially frozen mac and cheese that I had taken out of the freezer and had nuked for 1 minute to get it out of it's container. As the mac defrosted I added in some previously cooked hamburger from the fridge, frozen peas and frozen corn. I noticed that the mac was sticking to the pan so I added about 1/2 cup of cold water. I put the lid on the pan to help things heat up.
When I saw the liquid start to bubble, I took the lid off and stirred. The bottom was still trying to stick. It did not heat evenly and I had to stir the food towards the center to get it all heated. End result - food did not burn, heated up quickly, but I had to shift food to the heat source to get it hot. I think a teflon coated pan would work better.
The inner cooktop was hot when the pan was removed but it cooled down quicker than my glass top stove. I think with a little practice I can get more comfortable with it's use. I will be taking this to school with me to teach my students cooking on Fridays so they can apply their math and reading skills. I hope they will get excited about the science of how it works as well.

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The new Regal Ware 3 piece induction set includes a 10 Inch tri-ply stainless steel covered fry pan and a single induction cooktop. This will make an incredible addition to any kitchen. Induction Cooktops utilize over 90% of the energy they create. Compare this to electric coil cooktops (around 50%) and gas cooktops (around 40%) and you will see why induction cooktops are incredibly efficient. Because induction cooktops utilize such a high percentage of the energy created, they heat food almost twice as fast as either gas or electric. The Induction Cooktop works with any standard kitchen outlet, and has 6 separate power settings and a timer. It also features an auto shut off, as well as a built in sensor that will shut the unit off if the temperature becomes too high. The 10 inch tri-ply stainless steel fry pan features two sating finished sheets of stainless steel surrounding a pure aluminum core. The aluminum core extends all the way up the sides to provide perfectly even heat with a cooking surface of 18/10 304 stainless steel. The 10 inch fry pan features a unique welded handle design which allows a perfectly clean interior cooking surface. The fry pan includes a tempered glass cover. Dishwasher safe and oven safe to 500 degrees. The cover is oven safe to 400 degrees.

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Rival BD250 Stainless Steel Double Burner Hot Plate -BLACK Review

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(More customer reviews)Well, this product, unless, it needs repair or is just inferior, takes up to 30 minutes to bring water to a boil. Maybe it is not designed to in which case, it should state that. If I need to boil water, I will put the pan on the plate, bring the water to boil in the microwave and transfer to the empty pot. Kind of a hassle.

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Rival's double burner in an updated & stylish black housing offers 2 solid disc heating elements that provide additional cooking space during the holidays and while entertaining.The dual, independent adjustable temperature controls offer versatility for all your cooking needs.The powerful 1500 watt unit has skid resistant, non-marking feet, cycle indicator lights and is easy to clean.

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Koolatron TCXU-24 Total Chef Automatic Coffee and Wine Urn 24-Cup Capacity, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned two (2) of these 24-cup coffee urn products, over the past 3+ years. The first one began leaking at about the end of the first year, so we liked the product enough to locate and purchase our second unit. The second urn worked well for about ten (10) months, but, this past week the device that controls the flow of liquid from the urn broke. Although we can still make our coffee, we must now LADDLE IT OUT OF THE URN. Not the best way to start one's day, I'm very sure.
I've had the device completely disassembled and attempted to repair the faulty item (it is a clear plastic unit, rather barrel-shaped, with a slot that allows the fliud to be discharged when the barrel is turned to the opening. The shaft that connects to the lever on the outside of the urn has snapped off and will not accept any of the glueing products that I've tried, attempting to repair it (even tried to re-enforce the device, inside, to no avail).
Since this is my second urn, and the problem is NOT A REPEAT OF THE PROBLEM IN THE FIRST URN, I feel the consumer should be aware that the life expectancy of these products seems to be far less than the average consumer might expect, for an in-home electronic appliance, and incredibly short for any possible commercial use.
When working, the product was more than satisfactory, but, the unexpectedly short projected life of the product should be noted on the product, and/or these faults should be reflected in the pricing of the unit(s). If I could have found a parts supplier, I might not be so negative about the product either, but, having to purchase a new unit EVERY YEAR seems totally unfair to the consumer likely to purchase this product.

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Total Chef 24-cup coffeemaker Versatile coffee machine prepares coffee, tea, mulled wine, and keeps them warm too. This Coffeemaker/wine urn is great for parties.

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1300 Watts Induction Cooktop (Silver) Review

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I LOVE it. I hardly ever use my (electric) range. Anticipating that I'd be moving off the natural gas grid I bought this 2.5 yrs ago to see what life with Induction would be like. It's fabulous. Fast, responsive, accurate. I'm looking forward to remodeling my kitchen next year and adding a 30 inch all induction cooktop. I like a 36" cooktop, but with a portable like this one tucked away I can haul it out when I need the extra burner, and will be able to use my space more efficiently.
If you're curious about Induction, try one of the portables first. At worst, you've got a great extra station for a hot appetizer when you throw your next party.
Check out the Henkels Induction-ready cookware. One reason I balked at moving to Induction was that the cost of buying All-Clad adds a lot to the picture. But the Henkels is GREAT, well priced, comfortable to use, heavy. I hate giving up my clay pots that I use on the stove top, but - all around, Induction is the best alternative to gas. At least I'll be able to keep using them in the oven.

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Micro-Induction Cooktop provides the best in cooktop performance, safety and efficiency. Induction heats as electricity flows through a coil to produce a magnetic field under the ceramic plate. When a ferromagnetic cookware is placed on the ceramic surface, currents are induced in the cookware and instant heat is generated due to the resistance of the pan. Heat is generated to the pan only and no heat is lost. As there are no open flames, inductions are safer to use than conventional burners. Once cookware is removed, all molecular activity ceases and heating is stopped immediately.

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Fissler CookStar Induction Pro Portable Cooktop Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using my Fissler Cooktop for about a year now. Clean-up is easy - it took me a while to master the settings to avoid boil-overs. It's all good now.
Let me back-up a moment and describe this unit. This is a self contained counter top cooking device. It plugs into a standard wall outlet and requires the type of cookware that a magnet would stick to the base. This requirement rules out copper and aluminum bottoms. I believe iron may be used, but I am not totally sure.
The device uses inductive power to induce heat into the pan, not by a traditional heating element. Part of the advantage of this is when the unit is shut off after use it has no heat of it's own. When the cook surface warms up, it is from heat induced in the pan sitting on top. This unit will not operate or create any heat without a steel bottom pan sitting on top. This is a nice feature if you live in a hot climate (like me in Phoenix). The range in my apartment (Whirlpool) has a black glass top with with what looks like rings of red LED's below the glass to heat pans. This large range takes forever to boil water and stays hot for almost an hour after shut off. Compare to the Fissler unit that boils water fast and does not retain any heat when shut off. With this Fissler cooktop I can make spaghetti in less time than my whirlpool range can even begin to show visual signs of warming in the same pan of water.
The controls are all touch spots on the top near the front. To operate you need to enter an intensity number (1-9) and a countdown duration in hrs:mins. Touching the spots to enter the settings is slow, the unit cannot accept rapid touching, a measured pace must be used - perhaps one touch per second. I believe the unit starts to operate before all the settings are entered, which is a nice feature. There is also a quiet internal fan that starts once the power button is touched. You can change the intensity setting while running. If you wanted to enter a large cooking time number you press and hold down the up button and the numbers rapidly scroll upwards. There are other button features not covered in this review. I suspect it may be a bit fragile, as it came packed in a box in a box in a box. I doubt it would survive a quick trip from counter to floor. It appears to be designed so boil-overs will not penetrate the unit and destroy the electronics. It is not dishwasher safe, cleans up with almost anything.
This cooktop is larger than it appears in photos. Three inches tall, 14 inches front to back and 11 inches wide.
Pros: fast, economical, good looking, no residual heat when shut off, count down timer, easy to clean, short burst booster mode.
Cons: slow button input, easy to boil over, don't leave anything sensitive to magnetic fields nearby (credit cards, cellphone, TV, prosthetic arm or hand, etc), pan must stay on the unit when cooking or it shuts off.
Would I buy it again? Yes! There's two reason for not giving it five stars; too expensive, and button entry is slow and frustrating at times.
UPDATE: been using this for a while longer now. Boil-overs are rare for me now and I am still amazed at how fast it is compared to my whirlpool range, which hasn't been used since this arrived. With this unit I can have a bowl of spaghetti cooked and on the table before my range would even have tiny bubbles show, using the same sauce pan and same amount of water.

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Fissler\'s CookStar Induction Pro is perfectly suited for the kitchen, dining table, buffet, or patio.Imagine making flambé or grilling kabobs right at the dinner table, having a warming plate for parties, or making chili beside your barbeque grill, all while saving energy.The CookStar Induction Pro has a 1500 watt motor that is powerful enough to boil water in less than a minute and its multi-functional uses make it ideal for any modern home. The Cookstar Induction Pro also features a "Boost" button for maximum power and then resets itself back and a "Keep Warm" function which allows food to be kept perfectly warm without additonal cooking.This Induction cooktop is perfectly suited to all Fissler Cooking products since all are already induction capable.Only induction capable cookware will work on this cooktop.

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Fagor Induction-Ready Cast Aluminum 17.5 Inch Griddle Review

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(More customer reviews)Works OK on the induction cook top (the only one of its type that I could find) however heat is not even across the pan - outside of the induction circle the heat is noticeably less, and as we cook pancakes on it they are not cooked evenly. Still need to cook on/very near the circle. Glad I didn't go for the larger size.

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Fagor\'s New Cast Aluminum cookware is induction ready, allowing for a high level of efficiency and savings when used on an induction cooktop. Cast aluminum\'s superior heat conductivity provides uniform heating and cooking on any type of cooktop, preserving the nutritious qualities and flavors of the prepared food while reducing energy consumption. Delight your family with delicious, healthy meals. Even at medium temperatures, your steaks will grill to desired level of doneness; you are sure to please even the most particular palate!This cookware is guaranteed to never warp thanks to its single piece casting process and extra thick base. The double layer high-grade nonstick coating is scratch resistant and ensures durability: no peeling, blistering or cracking, and long lasting luster.The simple yet modern design offers versatility and convenience in any kitchen; use it as a vessel to cook or even as a stylish serving dish! Exceptional design with elevated handles for easier and safer gripping from the stove top.The elegant design allows the cookware to be used as a cooking vessel or as a stylish serving dish providing maximum versatility and convenience.

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Swiss Diamond Induction Series 11 Inch Open Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned two of these pans for just over a year. Use them almost daily. High quality interior and exterior. I hand wash immediately after use. Bought them for my induction cooktop in another state. Now in another house where I use them on electric cooktop. I bought the glass cover as well. Absolutely tremendous pans. By the way, I do not use oils or grease or Pan - just water or broth. I have learned to let ingredients get to "dry" and then add some water gives the same brown color and flavor as using oil, without the calories and greasy feel to foods. I highly recommend this pan

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The large 11 inch diameter frypan is for larger jobs around the kitchen and has a cast aluminum helping handle. This induction pan used a patented diamond reinforced non stick and a new high tech induction designed surface which does not use a bonded or braised encopsulated bottom or disk. This makes it perfect for all induction stop tops

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Fagor Countertop Induction Burner Review

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(More customer reviews)We recently renovated our kitchen. We were without a cooktop, so I bought this portable one to use temporarily. I also, wanted to see if I would like using an induction cooktop. I liked it so much, I ordered an induction cooktop for my kitchen.And I can use this one to plug into my island if I want to cook in front of guests. A great buy.

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Fagor’s New Countertop Induction Burner provides the fastest, safest, most efficient cooking experience. It uses 90% of energy produced which saves energy and money. The burner provides precise and instant heat and cooks 50% faster than gas and electric.With induction, there are no flames, heating elements or gas emissions and the cooking surface surrounding the pot stays cool to the touch making it an extremely safe portable solution. This versatile burner is great for entertaining; use it as a stylish, elegant centerpiece on the table, for outdoor parties or in the kitchen as an extra cooking zone.

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Miele : KM5753 30 Touch Control Induction Cooktop - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a truly outstanding cooktop. I have cooked with electric, gas, and now magnetic induction, and magnetic induction has been the most enjoyable experience by far. It's really not even close. Prior to hooking this cooktop up I timed how long it took my (previous) gas oven to cook 96 ounces of water in an uncovered pot: 11 minutes and 30 seconds. When I hooked up this cooktop and tried the same amount of water in the same pot, it took 4 minutes and 45 seconds to bring it to a rolling boil. It is amazing how fast this thing cooks. I can boil water in a small saucepan in under 2 minutes.
And not only does it heat things up amazingly fast, but it also allows one to bring the temperature way down to do things like delicately melting chocolate.
Another huge plus about this cooktop is that the hobs ("hobs" is a more official word for "burner") are diagonal instead of the typical way they are laid out in strips of two each. This was the main reason I narrowed down to this particular induction cooktop (other than it being made by Miele, a company that makes ultra-superb products). By placing the hobs diagonally it opens up a lot more space for placing cookware. I've had all four hobs used up by relatively large cookware, without any of the pieces bumping into each other. This was also the reason I went with the 30-inch model instead of the 36-inch (well, that and the fact I would've had to do some cabinet rearranging to get the 36-ince model into place). Simply put, with the diagonal layout I didn't feel the need for a fifth hob.
It's a breeze to clean, you can associate a timer with each hob to control when each shuts off (a great feature for, say, pressure cooking), the range of cooking temperatures is very wide, and it's great to know that when I hit "7" for a temperature that I get a rolling simmer and when hitting "6" I get a lower simmer--every single time. Also, provided you have a decent set of cookware (and likely even if you don't), say goodbye to hot handles: induction cooktops are so efficient that unless using cookware laden with very cheap handles (and I bet even cheap handles wouldn't make a difference) your handles won't heat up. We've been cooking with this cooktop for 6 months now and we have yet to experience a warm handle. I'll note here for people unfamiliar with induction cooking that the cooktop doesn't actually use heat to heat up the pan. Instead, it uses magnetic induction, which causes the cookware to heat up. Consequently, you need magnetic cookware in order for this to work--such as magnetic stainless steel or cast iron.
One thing I should note is that I specifically bought a very expensive set of cookware to use with this cooktop: the Demeyere Atlantis collection. I mention this only because I have read that cheaper cookware may emit some buzzing or even popping when used with induction cooktops. The Demeyere cookware does not emit any noises, and I'd expect that because it really was designed for induction--though also perfectly capable of cooking wonderfully with gas or electric. So, if you're going to buy this kind of cooktop, I suggest going all the way and getting some quality cookware. I should also note that the Demeyere Atlantis cookware is incredible cookware...it is leagues above the cookware we had prior to getting it. You should see how it cleans!
This is a wonderful, well designed product and I give it 5-plus stars. My wife and I love cooking with it and cooking is noticeably more enjoyable since we've had it. If you can afford to buy a Miele product you very likely won't be disappointed.

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Miele is a German manufacturer of high quality domestic appliances and machines for commercial applications. The company was founded more than 108 years ago in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann and has always been a family-owned, family-run company. Miele aims to manufacture the highest-quality domestic appliances and commercial equipment in the world and to be seen by markets worldwide as providing an absolutely top-class household product. In the words of their founding fathers, Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, Success is only possible in the long term if one is totally and utterly convinced of the quality of one's products. Therefore, continuous innovation is the foundation of their business success. Cooktops Performance Plus The responsiveness afforded by Miele's gas, electric and induction cooktops is only matched by their unrivaled performance and phenomenal design.

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