GE Profile : PB975DPBB 30 Electric Range - Black 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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The Portable Smokeless Fireplace Heater by PurATron, BLACK. Review

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(More customer reviews)Although there were almost no reviews avaiable I took a chance and bought this. I was not expecting it to be so loud when the heater is on since the description says that it is a realistic fireplace. Once I got used to the noise from the fireplace I opened the box to assemble the mantle. The instructions are a lot less than detailed, just some pictures, and I receievd more screws than listed on the contents. I dont know what they are for yet. When I started to look at the mantle pieces wrapped in thin white foam, 2 pieces were really damaged (piece #1 and #5)Where they were supposed to be nailed or screwed together they were just flopping. So Ive called govacume 4 times and have not had the opportunity to speak to anyone yet. The last 2 times I called it just rang until it disconnected me. I hope they will make this right. It probably wouldnt be that bad a fireplace if the workmanship and packing of the mantle were better.

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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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The Fireplace by PurATron Heats Up to 1000 Square Feet, Oak. Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm very happy with my purchase. It arrived in two boxes. It was easy to assemble. I bought this for my basement family room that gets chilly in the winter. I can't wait to use it when the weather gets cooler. It's a very pretty, and I'm extremely happy with my purchase. I have gotten a lot of compliments on it.

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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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Magneflux Portable Induction Cooktop Includes non-stick finish pan(ENERGY EFFICIENT) Review

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(More customer reviews)An induction cooker is different from a standard electric coil since the cooking surface remains relatively cool, being largely heated by the pan; the surrounding surface will remain cool to the touch. Instead of the heat loss we recognize as a warm or hot kitchen, the heat is 70-90% efficiently directed to the pan and little heat is lost to the air except from the hot pan. The cooker requires ferrous (metal)cookware that a magnet will stick to; aluminum or glass will not work unless a special heating plate is put on the cooktop that will transfer the heat to the non-ferrous material. The reason for this is that the cooker has an electromagnetic coil that creates an electrical field, which in turn causes the pot to heat up by the induced current since the cookware will not be as good a conductor as the copper coil in the cooktop. All instructions make particular note for those with a pacemaker or defibrillator to not use this sort of cooking method since it could potentially interfere with the devices.
This induction cooker is 1800 watts, which to my understanding is the most powerful that can be used on a 110V circuit. There are actually 2 models; they have the same feature set, but this one has stainless steel trim and comes with a non-stick pan, and the other is an all black finish and no pan. It doesn't have a built in timer, but comes with a battery powered digital timer. This, in some ways, is better since you can keep the timer near you in other rooms as a reminder. It has 9 power levels arranged in 3 groups: low, medium and high; each having 3 sets of temperatures. The temperature settings range from 150 degrees F to a high of 500 degrees F. The controls are true touch type, not blister type press pads, and are sensitive to a light touch. There are, as in most, 2 circles indicated for pan placement and it is supposed to sense the correct pan size, the minimum being a 5 inch diameter, the maximum being about 9 inches. The unit looks and feels like a quality item. The glass top is easily cleaned with the included microfiber cloth. Like most units the cooling fan can be heard and remains on for a minute or so after it is off for cooling the coils.
It seems to have even heat and is every bit as responsive as gas. It is different cooking with however. At the lowest heat it pulses to keep the temperature constant, which can take some getting used to. Again, all units do this; it's the nature of the beast. The cooktop remains cool to the touch and heats very quickly. No, I have not done the boiling water test, but my stir fry turned out fine with no drama.
I got this as an introduction to this type of cooking, so I can't comment on other units. I am very happy with the build quality and would purchase it again.
UPDATE 9 September: I've had more of a chance to use this unit and while I still like it and feel that it is well worth the money, there are a few caveats:
The low temperature settings are 150, 175 and 200, and the medium begins with 250. For something like rice that depends upon steaming, 200 is too low and 250 tends to be just a bit too high. By finessing the controls a well cooked rice can be done, but it would be easier if there were more control over the temperature. On the other hand, I continue to be impressed with the immediate control of temperature and its power to take on things like browning meat. It was easy to make golden translucent sauteed onions and brown meat for an excellent goulash; but because of the power I had to be careful to watch the liquid level. Although there is definitely a learning curve, all meals prepared thus far have been quite good. The pan that comes with this unit is a very nice non-stick one. It does not come with a lid, but a Calphalon 12 inch glass lid fits it perfectly. For some reason the bottom isn't flat so oil tends to run to the sides. This hasn't been an issue with most things since not much oil is needed with non-stick, and sauces have been fine.
The only unit that I have seen that has infinite settings is the Viking, which is also 1800 watts, but costs $500. It is also the only one that I have seen that has a rotary control, which is far more precise and faster to use. Before you get put off from a touch pad though,it has its virtues, such as ease of clean up and no mechanical components to fail, but is a bit slower to change things quickly, such as changing quickly when something is boiling over. I hope that this information will be useful to those trying to sort things out.
As a final note, I also bought a Viking unit and have found it to be easier to manage the heat with the rotary control knob. Although the noise from the fan in the magneflux didn't bother me, the Viking is also much quieter if that is a consideration for you. Other than boiling water or heating oil perhaps, don't be misled by cooking speed claims. Once the pot/pan is at the right temperature it will take as long to cook as any other conventional method. Its strength is with the immediate responsiveness to control and the area surrounding it remaining relatively cool.

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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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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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LIFESMART Amish Inspired Power Plus 1200 Square Foot 6 Element Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a hard working heater. It warms up my whole house and the best thing is it heats the same from the ceiling to floor. No cold spots. I have tried the so called twice the price heaters like this and they don't put out near as much heat as this one does. Plus my electric bill came today and it only went up 20 dollars. It has been very cold and I have been nice and warm thanks to this wonderful heater. It keeps my bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom and den nice and warm. I thought about buying a nother one but I don't need one this one does the job. Although I want to buy one for my daughter to keep my grandson nice and warm and so it want dry out his little nose when he has a cold. That is another good thing about this heater it doesn't dry out the air. I highly recomened this to all my friends and family.

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Another LIFESMART product that is Smart for You and Smart for the Planet. The LIFESMART Amish Inspired Power Plus Infrared Heater is a portable Heat Source that is revolutionary in design to offer you safe, healthy and therapeutic heat for an unobstructed area of up to 1200 square feet and save you money and energy. This is our Top Of The Line Infrared Heater. Featuring more copper for greater heat transfer then any other heater in it's class. LIFESMART offers ultra-efficient, safe and evenly distributed heat at less cost then other heating systems. The air quality emitted and it's ultimate heating performance is due to an efficient and innovative design that incorporates the absorption of infrared energy. This allows production and circulation of purified heated air back into your desired space. The key to the performance of the Lifesmart Amish Inspired Power Plus is the 6 Infrared Quartz Elements Rated at 25,000 hours and the 4 Copper Heat Exchangers including one at the exit and three that wrap the Infrared Quartz Elements. The results are an even distribution of heat without the heat loss that normally occurs at windows, ceilings and walls. This saves energy, heat and money. In house testing has shown our heaters are 38% more efficient then forced air electric, 66% more efficient then propane and 45% more efficient then electric baseboard yet the LIFESMART Infrared Heater only uses up to 1500 watts which is no more then a common hair dryer! The LIFESMART Power Plus Infrared Quartz Heater produces a soft, cozy heat that warms the air in much the same way the sun warms the earth and atmosphere by means of safe infrared absorption. It is the same infrared rays that we use in our LIFESMART Saunas that produce many health benefits for our users. Enjoy Clean Healthy and ultra affordable heat today with the Lifesmart Power Plus Infrared Quartz Heater.Questions Contact a Heater Expert Call 877-214-2317 E Mail amazonds@sourcenetworksam.com

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Max Burton 6500 ProChef 1800-Watt Commercial Induction Cooktop Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had this item for a few weeks now, and it has performed well. It not only lets you select the power in watts for heating things up, but it will also let you select the temperature. Neither the watts or the temperature are infinitely adjustable, but there are enough choices to make it usable. For instance in temp mode you can select between 180 or 210 degrees, basically boiling or not. It will go all the way down to 140. The wattage goes all the way up to 1800 for fast heating. The wattage and temperature modes are independent of each other. Change to power and set the wattage, it will pump out that many watts continuously. Change to temperature and it will maintain the temperature you set (I assume on the bottom of the pot). As I'm sure most know you have to have pots and pans that are magnetic to make it work, and the disk they sell is no alternative if you want to boil water, or heat things up alot. My allclad works great as do other pots I have. My Cuisinart pots don't, so take a magnet to find out. The stronger the magnet attracts the better the pot or pan will work (meaning the less energy will be used to heat the pot). I found that at its highest setting it will boil a quart of water from 64 degrees in less than 4 minutes.
UPDATE
I've had this unit for over a month now, and the more I use it the more I like it. Its nice having the temperature setting so I can heat soup or chili without worrying about it boiling over if I get busy. I find it less useful with large frying pans for cooking ground beef as it doesn't have a very large heating area. I'm using allclad pans so I assume its not the cookware. Of course when you compare 1800 watts to a gas burner on my range, the electric comes up short on power. What can you expect from a 110 outlet. It boils water in a 2 qt pot very fast, so I have to keep my eyes on it. I made 12 quarts of chili on it last week, and never burnt anything to the bottom of the pot by using the 180 degree setting. It was on the burner for 3 hours. Simply amazing.

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Sleek and energy efficient, this commercial-quality cooktop brings the comfort and health benefits of home-cooked foods to the office, dorm room, catered affair, or anywhere in need of a portable heat source. Unlike standard electric elements, it supplies an induction heating element, which delivers the same precise control over the heat as with a gas burner, but without the danger of an open flame. The single burner provides seven power levels from 500 to 1800 watts and 10 temperature settings that range from 140 to 464 degrees F--perfect for everything from gently soft-boiled eggs to hearty soups, stews, and more. Its user-friendly push-button control panel features an easy-to-read digital display and a 170-minute timer that aids in properly cooking all dishes, reducing the risks of overcooking, burning, and waste. The cooktop delivers instant heat to induction-compatible cookware; it can also accommodate non-induction cookware with the use of an induction interface disk (model 6010; sold separately). For added safety and convenience, the appliance comes with cookware detection, a function lock to prevent unwanted changes to the settings, an overheat sensor, automatic shut-off protection, and a smooth design that wipes clean easily. Attractively housed in durable stainless steel, the induction cooktop measures 17-2/7 by 12-2/7 by 4-3/4 inches.

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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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iPortable Induction Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)Having owned a 5 zone induction cooktop imported from the UK in my previous home, I was already spoiled and no stranger to the responsiveness, efficiency, and pure power of induction cooking as well as the different brand units out there. I was a tad nervous about plunking down $500 for a single induction burner, however, this little workhorse has proven to be one of the most joyously hard working appliances in this old kitchen being used exclusively now while the archaic smooth top stove sits cool and idle.
The heat settings on this unit are spontaneous and responsive with a range that will shame your pro-gas stove or cooktop for putting a perfect sear on a roast and boiling a large pot of water lightening fast, plus all settings in between that are dead on accurate as well as a setting low enough to be used as a hot plate. And all this can be done anywhere, even outdoors. What a concept!
I highly recommend this Viking cooker if you are considering bringing induction into your home and would like a test drive a unit that is truly top notch and representative of the genre.
***Important to remember with all induction cooktops is your cookware must be ferrous or magnetic. You can test your pots and pan bottoms with an ordinary kitchen magnet. Cast iron and enameled steel work wonderfully on induction and now there are many cookware manufacturers producing lines of stainless steel that are induction capable.

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VICC120SS -MagneQuick induction power generator -Burner- 8''/1,800 watt -Easy to clean glass ceramic surface -Extremely durable, wear-resistant surface. -Portable countertop cooking -Metal knobs with childproof, push-to-turn safety feature -Stainless steel / black exterior featuring black glass and knobs -1 year full warranty -Dimensions: 3.25'' H x 12'' W x 15'' D -Not all cookware is induction capable -Must be a flat bottomed cookware with a magnetic component This easy to use induction cooker creates an additional cooktop in your kitchen, office, or anywhere it's useful. The exceptionally responsive MagneQuick power generator used magnetic energy to cook quickly and efficiently. A glass ceramic surface is extremely durable and allows for easy cleanup.

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Max Burton 6530 ProChef 3000-Watt Commercial Induction Cooktop Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
Cooks/Boils things very quickly.
It does run cool and is easy to clean.
Not outrageously priced.
A fantastic hot, fast, heat.
Cons:
I bought this based on claims induction cookers compare to gas. NOT SO, this unit at least. Not even close. Sure, I hate waiting for pots to heat up. But I also want to do things like slow cook, hold items at temp for serving, etc. So, what's wrong with the picture?
It will scorch, even on lowest power and 140F. You can't hold anything for a period of time without regular stirring, except water.
It will auto-shutoff, even if you do not have the timer set. Nothing cooks for more than 170 minutes, period.
All power settings below 1800W are "pulsed".
Overall:
I bought this because I miss gas and it is not available in my new home. I wanted to do slow cooking, mostly. Set the pot at 180, low, and let it go. Alas, it can't be done. I'd even go so far and turn to a double boiler, but no, auto-shutoff put a solid end to that idea.
I think accurate temp hold is be a rather important detail in the Commercial environment. I also don't know any commercial outfit wanting to fiddle with their equipment as much as this unit demands.
I really WANT this thing to work. It just isn't all that it should be.

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Sleek and energy efficient, this commercial-quality cooktop brings the comfort and health benefits of home-cooked foods to the office, dorm room, catered affair, or anywhere in need of a portable heat source. Unlike standard electric elements, it supplies an induction heating element, which delivers the same precise control over the heat as with a gas burner, but without the danger of an open flame. The single burner provides 13 power levels from 500 to 3000 watts and 10 temperature settings that range from 140 to 464 degrees F--perfect for everything from gently soft-boiled eggs to hearty soups, stews, and more. Its user-friendly push-button control panel features an easy-to-read digital display and a 170-minute timer that aids in properly cooking all dishes, reducing the risks of overcooking, burning, and waste. The cooktop delivers instant heat to induction-compatible cookware; it can also accommodate non-induction cookware with the use of an induction interface disk (model 6010; sold separately). For added safety and convenience, the appliance comes with cookware detection, a function lock to prevent unwanted changes to the settings, an overheat sensor, automatic shut-off protection, and a smooth design that wipes clean easily. Attractively housed in durable stainless steel, the induction cooktop measures 17-2/7 by 12-2/7 by 4-3/4 inches.

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Max Burton 6050 Induction Cooktop, Stainless Steel and Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this cooktop! When I need to cook something fast - it's great! I love the ability to change the cooking temp too..not just Hi, low & medium.
I take it with me in the RV too.. sooo much faster than using the propane stove, and portable if I want to cook outside.
The only bad thing was that I had to buy a cookware set that was magnetic conductable.(If a magnet will stick to the bottom of the pans) Using the included adapter was useless, the water never would have boiled. With the right cookware,(we actually tested this) it does only take a pan of water 90 seconds to be at a full boil. That's faster than a microwave!

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Includes an 1800-watt stainless steel cook top and an induction interface disk which allows you to use any type of cookware including aluminum, copper, and glass. Choose this set if you have this type of cookware and don't intend to purchase induction rated cookware right away.

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Burton Black Mini/Max Portable Burner Review

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(More customer reviews)It's small, light, doesn't stink and works well. Not for cold weather camping, but who wants to sleep in the cold anyway. Feeding a family of four is easy with this.

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This sturdy little burner is extremely portable and can easily go to tailgate parties, picnics, or camping. It's not such a bad thing to have around during a power outage either. An easy to load butane canister provides the fuel, and burns more efficiently than propane or kerosene, while remaining clean and odorless. No more kerosene-flavored hot dogs!

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Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler (Blue) Review

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(More customer reviews)This review is for two similar Coleman Xtreme coolers, which are virtually the same size on the exterior: the 70-quart, 5-day, BLUE cooler and the 56-quart, 6-day, GREEN cooler. By the way, these coolers do not come equipped with a plastic shelf to keep food suspended above the melt water.
First, let me say that Coleman made its reputation years ago with its workhorse, white-gas cook stoves and lanterns. Today Coleman mostly makes products for backyard use and casual family camping. Coleman generally does not make quality products for avid outdoors people operating in rugged or demanding conditions, so you can't expect too much when purchasing a Coleman product.
That said, I went through Amazon.com to purchase a Green Coleman 6-day cooler because I didn't want to shell out hundreds of dollars more for a tougher product and because I needed a cooler that would fit comfortably between the gunwales of our canoes. So far, I have used this cooler on two river trips, the first of which lasted seven days in southern Utah during September, 09. The weather was hot, but could have been hotter. Our block ice lasted 6 days, and on the 7th day we had plenty of ice water, so the cooler achieved its 6-day rating.
This was followed with a 4-day trip in October, which wasn't long enough to test the cooling performance of the cooler, but did reveal the cooler's low-quality construction. On the second day out, one of the handles came off when its plastic retaining pin fell out. A member of our party had with them a smaller Coleman Xtreme cooler, and both of its hinges were broken off and useless. So, if you plan to use this cooler much, I would suggest taking the preventive measures described below. And then try to be gentle with it.
A few weeks ago I purchased a 70-quart, 5-day Blue cooler at Wal-Mart for $30. At this price I couldn't pass it up. Apparently the store had a few of these left over from last year, and they were being sold at a deep discount because Wal-Mart is featuring a different Coleman Xtreme product line this year. I haven't used this cooler yet, but I can describe how the two Xtreme coolers compare physically.
NOTE: See my "customer images" available under the main product photo to see what I am describing here.
On the exterior, the two coolers are indistinguishable except for the colors. Same cheap plastic hardware on both. On the interior, the 6-day green cooler has noticeably thicker walls implying more insulation, and thus 20 percent less volume than the blue 5-day cooler.
Here are the fixes I have adopted in an effort to overcome the flimsy hardware issues. When I got home from the second river trip, I used a screwdriver to pry out the plastic retaining pins on the two handles (two pins each) and glued them back into place with Gorilla glue. This I expect will hold the pins in place for a while. On the newer cooler, I removed the plastic handles altogether and replaced them with rope handles. This type of handle has the advantage of remaining in a fixed position (unlike the original sliding plastic handles) allowing me to run a strap between them to secure the lid in case of a canoe upset.
On the interior of each cooler, I have screwed into place a short nylon strap between the lid and the side wall. The strap is long enough to allow the lid to open beyond 90 degrees and remain in an upright and open position, but the strap is short enough to prevent the lid from extending backward far enough to place excessive strain on the hinges. I am hoping this will keep the hinges from snapping anytime soon.

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The Coleman 70-Quart Xtreme Cooler is the ideal traveling companion. The large icy blue cooler and white lid are lined with a full two full inches of insulation and the hinged lid also features a secure and tight gasket seal, ensuring that your cooler will keep food and beverages chilled for up to five days at temperatures of up to 90 degrees. Holding up to 98 beverage cans with ice, this cooler features two-way handles for easy lift and maneuvering in tight spaces, and the sump-lined drain promises easy clean-up and no-tilt draining--a plus for this large capacity cooler. This model’s lid can be fitted with 24-inch cords (not included) for additional dry storage--lawn chairs, beach towels, picnic blankets, etc.--on top.
About Coleman The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

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GE Profile PB975SPSS 30" Freestanding Electric Range with 6.6 cu. ft. Double Oven Capacity, PreciseAir Convection System, 5 Cooking Elements and Bridge Element: Stainless Steel with Black Accents Review

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(More customer reviews)What a great looking unit -- too bad the sleek stainless steel outside hides a lousy inside!
My wife and I have been looking a more updated unit to replace our 15 year old electric range oven. We thought we found a unit that was both functional, sleek and useful. For the two months that the unit worked, it was actually a great range oven. We found ourselves using the upper oven (although smaller of the two) more than 95% of the time. It heated up quickly and baked evenly. The stove top is also designed thoughtfully and the control unit, while not as advanced as some other units, was very functional and surprisingly intuitive to use.
The unit broke down after just two months of use (bought on Sep 10, 2010 and broke on Nov 4, 2010). The unit shut down completely and when it re-powered, the "door locked" indicator was on. While the stove top was still functional, neither of the ovens were. The GE technician looked at the unit for about three minutes, ordered a bunch of parts and left. The follow up appointment was rescheduled by dispatch, without notification. GE Customer Service was useless (but at least they all spoke English). Now we're stuck without an oven for Thanksgiving holidays with family coming to town. Will call the store we bought the unit from and see if we can return it. Searching around there are more reports of control board circuit boards being "fried" by the oven, so this is not an isolated incident. Do not buy this unit until the problem is resolved.

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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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