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4/26/2012

Bosch : NGM5024UC 30 4 Burner Gas Cooktop - White Review

Bosch : NGM5024UC 30 4 Burner Gas Cooktop - White
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What an applicance!! My house was built in the 60"s and when I bought it in 1972 it came with the original electric cooktop. Gas is sooo much better, for one reason, when you want to adjust the heat you can tell by looking you've done so. And you can get a LOT of heat from the big burner and the small one is so perfect for puddings and sauces. And it is a beautiful appliance to look at. Only the stainless steel comes with the black knobs but you can buy the black knobs seperate and they are very easy to change out and what class it gives your stove. Of course, I guess we would all like to have a wolff or a viking stove but if you can't afford that this is a great stove to go with. I cannot say enough about it. I bought mine at Lowe's but just wanted to let my fellow Amazon
shoppers know this is a fantastic product!!

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Overall DimensionsWidth: 31"Depth: 21 1/4"Height: 3 13/16"Cut Out DimensionsWidth: 28 15/16"Depth: 19 1/8"Height: 3 13/16"Burner BTU (min/max)Left Front Burner: 10,000 BTULeft Rear Burner: 10,000 BTURight Rear Burner: 5,500 BTURight Front Burner: 16,000 BTUTotal BTUs Natural Gas: 41,500Total BTUs LP: 38,700

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4/25/2012

Villeroy & Boch Flower Dream Whistling Tea Kettle 2.5 Qt Review

Villeroy and Boch Flower Dream Whistling Tea Kettle 2.5 Qt
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I purchaced this teakettle and I am very happy with it. The whistle is not all that loud, but you can still hear it. It looks so
pretty sitting on my stove top that I went ahead and ordered three more that I plan to rotate. You might say I am crazy..........
crazy in love with these teakettles. They are all so pretty it is hard to make a choice. I would definately recommend this purchace.
Just follow the instructions carefully, and you will get many years of pleasure from these pretty little kettles.

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Whistling Tea Kettle 2.5 Qt - Floral Decor On White Background - Dishwasher Safe Microwave Safe - Made In Thailand

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4/24/2012

KitchenAid KHMC1857WSS 1.8 cu. ft. 1000 Watt Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel Review

KitchenAid KHMC1857WSS 1.8 cu. ft. 1000 Watt Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel
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We found these reviews before buying our Kitchen Aid Microwave. We decided to go ahead and make the purchase. We couldn't be more pleased. The product is outstanding, despite the negative review entered above. We like the way we simply followed the directions and the installation went perfectly. (The problem the negative reviewer had ... not reading the instructions!) A big plus for us was the softening/melting feature. The stick of butter came out perfectly easy to slice but not so soft that it melted in the dish. We were quite impressed. We now have all appliances but one that are Kitchen Aid and have NEVER been disappointed. They stand behind their products and don't question any issue you might find. We first had a mixer that was a refurbished model. When we found an intermittent problem in the switch, we called, they sent another refurbished one, and arranged a pickup for the other mixer. We knew then, that if they would do this much for a refurbished model we'd try their other products. We followed with a dish washer (great!) and a range (awesome!) I think I'll never own anything other than Kitchen Aid/Whirlpool products. They are terrific!KitchenAid KHMC1857WSS 1.8 cu. ft. 1000 Watt Over-the-Range Microwave - Stainless Steel

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This versatile microwave oven has a convenient built-in ventilation system Convection cooking allows you to roast and bake foods quickly and evenly while a 300 CFM motor with four speeds offers adjustable venting to accommodate most cooking methods

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KitchenAid : KGCS166GSS 36 Gas Cooktop - Stainless Steel Review

KitchenAid : KGCS166GSS 36 Gas Cooktop - Stainless Steel
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I bought this cooktop a few months back and me and my wife love it. Just like any other appliance you buy you must take care of it. I say this because I often read reviews on cookware, ect, where users have taken the appliance right up to the limits on a regular basis and expect consistent performance. To me this product is about all that you can expect out of a stainless steel cooktop for the price and I have no real complaints. Very good product that I would guy again.

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Low-Profile, Porcelain-on-Steel Colored Surface
Matte Finish on Stainless Steel Model
Infinite-Position Control Knobs
5 Sealed Gas Burners
(2) 6,000 BTU Simmer Burners
(1) 9,000 BTU Extra Large Burner
(1) 12,500 BTU Power Burner
(1) 14,000 BTU Ultra Power Burner
Cast Iron Grates with Gloss Finish
Power Requirement: 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 amp single phase. Electrical ground is required. 3-1/2 ft. 3-wire cord included with product.
Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 21 x 36 In.

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4/23/2012

Whirlpool : GLT3057RB 30 Sealed Burner Gas Cooktop Black Review

Whirlpool : GLT3057RB 30 Sealed Burner Gas Cooktop Black
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A great cooktop. I installed it myself and it was not difficult to do. Just have the right wrench. The cooktop looks great and performs wonderfully. So much easier to clean than the one that came with the home by the builder. A great upgrade at a very reasonable price for the quality.

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New full-width cast iron grates cover the entire surface and create flexibility to place large pots anywhere on the cooktop. Two 12,500 BTU sealed Power burners give you the ability to quickly boil water or sear steaks.

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4/13/2012

Le Creuset 1-4/5-Quart Whistling Teakettle, Blue Review

Le Creuset 1-4/5-Quart Whistling Teakettle, Blue
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I've owned this kettle for about a year and a half. Enamel will rust even with the best of care. I had hopes because of Le Creuset's quality it would last for years. I would not recommend this product.

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There are two advantages a whistling kettle has over its silent relatives. One, when your water is hot you'll know right away, making your time and your use of energy more efficient. Two, you aren't as likely to leave a kettle on the stove to boil dry - damaging the kettle and creating a safety hazard. Fans of Le Creuset will love the bold coloration and traditional French styling of this kettle as well.

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4/08/2012

Viking Range White Stand Mixer 7 Qt. Review

Viking Range White Stand Mixer 7 Qt.
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The machine died after 3 months. I am just starting to bake and was enjoying it until I taxed the Viking with bread making - not multiple loaves but just one at a time. It died very silently - no smoke or ozone/burnt motor odor - just quietly died while making cream icing with cream cheese and cream. I hit the reverse and it just started to make a gurgling noise and then was no more.
I called the company - not really the company but a repair facility in Detroit and was told the best they could do was to mail me a FedEx slip and I was responsible for boxing the unit and they would repair it.
When I suggested that they send me a box or another motor unit (I would send the current unit back) I was informed that this was not company policy. When I attempted to call Viking and when I asked to speak to corporate customer service I was directed back to the repair facility in Detroit - this happened over and over.
I mentioned that I bought the unit retail on the website they still insisted that they couldn't help me.
Cooks illustrated rated the Kitchen Aid Professional 600 as their number one choice - the Viking did not even make it into the first three best choices - I strongly agree. The Viking is more expensive and the service is lacking. And more importantly the maching is inferior.
I am considering the Hobart or the Kitchen Aid and I will keep the Viking as backup. When you buy a mixer get it from a department store that offers guarantees that include replacement units. I am going to the Sears website now.


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One thousand watts of power and planetary mixing action ensure supremely efficient mixing and beating. Not only can this heavy duty stand mixer knead even the toughest whole grain bread dough into submission, it also has a sufficient range of settings, allowing it to tenderly beat a meringue. Locking pop up heads make clean up snap. A special stirring speed helps prevent flour pouf, and liquid splatter during the initial mixing stage. Max speed is engineered for whipping custards, cream, and meringues - in other words when you want to incorporate maximum air. There are numerous attachments available for this unit to increase its multi-tasking capabilities. If you've become a fan of Viking's reliability, quality and style, no doubt this stand mixer would be a most welcome addition to your kitchen.

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3/22/2012

Kitt Amor Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle 3-Quart Review

Kitt Amor Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle 3-Quart
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Very large. Agree whistle faint.
Constantly on stove on low
and have had for about a month now
and starting to corrode about
fill hole edge on top. like it but
the corrosion is a bother.Now looking
for another.

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Fresh brewed tea is tasty, healthy, and hot! With the Kitt Amor Stainless Steel Whistling Tea Kettle, you can brew the perfect pot anytime! This top-quality kettle is made from 18/8 gauge stainless steel with a triple-ply capsulated base, a whistling spout, and an ergonomic Bakelite handle. The specially designed handle opens the pour spout automatically. Simply grab the handle, tilt, and pour!The modern convenience of the automatic spout blends perfectly with the classic stainless steel styling. Plus, with a 3-quart capacity, one pot can brew plenty of tea for serving family and friends! The Kitt Amor Stainless Steel Tea Kettle is stylish, durable, and useful, perfect for tea lovers everywhere. Bring home yours today!

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3/06/2012

KitchenAid Architect Series II : KEMS378SSS 27in Microwave Combination Wall Oven Review

KitchenAid Architect Series II : KEMS378SSS 27in Microwave Combination Wall Oven
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We purchased this in March of 2009. It came with the following:Turntable, Convection grid, Crisper pan & handle, baking tray and steamer vessel.
There are so many features in here that I don't think I've used everything.
First, the Convection Microwave Oven:
De-Frost - I'm not a big menu planner so defrosting before I cook has to work quickly and efficiently for me. Apart from the usual cooking power options (High 100%, 90%, 80% etc) I can choose from Meats, Poultry, Fish, Bread, Juice & Manual. The microwave calculates the defrosting time based on the weight that I input. The manual has guidelines and pound to kilogram conversions.
Re-Heat - The options include Dinner Plate, Sauce, Soup, Pizza, Casserole, Beverage and Manual. The microwave bases the reheating on how many cups of sauce/soup/casserole/beverage is inputed and the number of slices of pizza. For example, I want to heat a cup of coffee. (Ghastly to some, I know, but I've done it) The microwave will ask you how many cups and whether you want it warm or hot. Simple & easy.
Manual Cooking - Just input the cooking power and the cooking time and you're all set!
Popcorn - Works like in other microwave ovens. Pop it based on the bag size.
Steam Cooking - The vessel comes in 3 parts: the cover, the food holder and the water container and they all fit together. I've steamed fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables and a lot of dim sum. They've all been delicious. The options are Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Fish fillets, Shrimp & Manual. Again, the microwave calculates the cooking times on how many cups and how many ounces. The steaming vessel is dishwasher safe.
Soften/Melt - The options are Butter, Margarine, Ice Cream, Cream cheese and the softening/melting time is based on how many sticks and ounces you have. We love to bake and we have a fondness for ice cream cakes so this has been so useful.
Crisper Pan Frying - This is the one feature that I've only tried a couple of times. I still like to use the old frying pan, I'll admit. I followed the guide in the manual and made an omelet.
Timer - I use this mostly when I'm making pasta on the stove top. I can have this running while the oven is cooking something else.
The Microwave converts to a Convection oven/Easy Convect. I just put the grid on the turntable. I've done smaller amounts of cookies, some chicken, baked potatoes and french fries this way.
The bottom part of this oven is the Electric Convection Oven. In "traditional" oven mode I can choose from Bake, Broil & Bread Proof. In convection mode, there's Bake, Broil & Roast. Just to give me something else to think about there's also an EasyConvect option. There's also the Options key that does the fahreinheit & celsius conversion, turns the sound on/off/high/low, dehydrates,oven temperature calibration, Sabbath mode and turn the turntable on/off.
To clean, I turn on the Self Clean Mode, choose the number of hours I want and wipe down when it's cool. The manual advises against using commercial oven cleaners.
Again, so many features. The bottom line is I've been very happy with this oven. It replaced an ancient GE that came with our house. A lot of thought went into this purchase since we also had to hire someone to chip away at a brick wall that also housed a fireplace that we wanted to keep. I chose this oven because of the brand, the stainless steel, its size & features and because I wanted the microwave oven off my counter. Notice that I mention the manual quite a bit. It has a lot of information!
Highly recommended.

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27" Architect II Series True Convection Combination Microwave and Oven - KEMS378S

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2/18/2012

OXO Good Grips Click Click Tea Kettle, Brushed Stainless Review

OXO Good Grips Click Click Tea Kettle, Brushed Stainless
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I usually love Oxo products, and own many different ones, from utensils to bowls to graters, etc. So when we registered for wedding gifts, we immediately looked at Oxo kettles, expecting the same good performance.
Unfortunately, this kettle has a major design flaw that is causing us to return it. About the tenth time we used the kettle, the knob came right off of the lid. When we inspected it, it is apparent that the knob was bound to detach eventually, and it cannot be reattached! Instead of being screwed on with metal, the knob is plastic throughout, and is just sort of 'stuck' onto the metal dowel that sticks up out of the lid. So there are no threads to keep it in place. With all the force that is needed to pull up on the lid to open the kettle for filling, the plastic just wears away (little black plastic shreds came off with the knob). And like I said, this was only the tenth time we'd used it.
The other three models (shown on the Oxo website) have a handle rather than a knob, so hopefully they are better designed. We will be returning this and looking at other brands.

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Preparing a cup of tea is easy with the OXO GOOD GRIPS Click Click Kettle. Just pull the trigger to click open the spout and press the button down to click the spout closed. The spout can stay in the open position for filling your Kettle with water. Maximize comfort with a soft, non-slip button and an oversized handle that fits any grip. With a brushed stainless steel finish, this Kettle is durable and easy to clean. The Kettle has a loud whistle to let you know when your water is ready and a generous 2.1 quart capacity

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2/04/2012

Range Kleen Stainless Steel Oval Pot Rack Review

Range Kleen Stainless Steel Oval Pot Rack
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I shopped for a couple of weeks before deciding on this rack. It is just what I wanted and much cheaper than a comparable rack from other sources. It installed easily and we put it to immediate use! It is very good looking, very functional.

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Hanging Stainless Steel Pot Rack to easily store cookware and tools.Includes complete installation hardware and instructions.

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1/27/2012

KitchenAid Gourmet Porcelain Enamel Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Red Review

KitchenAid Gourmet Porcelain Enamel Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, Red
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This cookware set makes preparing meals easy - we love the balanced weight, even heating, and nonstick surfaces in both skillets and pots. We've been using daily for about a month, and here is what we've noticed:
Pros:
- HEATING: Very even (we have a gas range)
- WEIGHT: Very light and balanced (I thought they were too light to cook well, but they actually do! They are also balanced if you try to pick them up while full.)
- COOKING: Very even cooking across surface (no hot or cold spots)
- LIDS: Clear glass lids (you can boil water faster with lid on and actually see when it's ready)
- HANDLES: Silicone pads on handles help to keep the grip cooler (but I still need hot pads to fully pick pots up)
- SURFACE: Non-stick works very well. Normally stuck-on food releases easily. (But the coating is already starting to scratch - see below)
Cons:
- SCRATCHES: Non-stick is already showing small scratches even though we only use nylon & silicon utensils. Have owned these for about a month of daily use.
- BOLTS: Bolts where handles attach to cookware on inside can be difficult to clean around after, say, scrambled eggs
- SMALL SKILLETS: Skillets (8.5- and 10-inch) are smaller than they sound. (Room for one/two eggs or one pancake or one sandwich. They aren't meal-size.)
- DISHWASHER: Not technically dishwasher safe. Color fading from dishwasher. (I realize the instructions say they aren't dishwasher safe. Really? We're a family with small kids and we don't have time to hand-wash our dishes if we want to try to keep the kitchen clean. So I will live with the fading. The online description should warn that this set isn't dishwasher safe.)
Overall, a functional, pretty little set. The 3-qt deep skillet is my new favorite. I make a lot of one-dish meals, and this performs perfectly. However, I wish the set came with a bigger skillet (12-in) instead of the tiny 8.5-inch which isn't very useful.

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This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. It includes saucepans for whisking a homemade sauce or cooking your morning oatmeal, a big stockpot for soups, stews or boiling pasta, and skillets (probably the most used pan in any kitchen) that will help you turn out perfect crepes or a simple grilled cheese sandwich. The set also includes a saute pan, a wide, straight-sided pan that can perform many of the functions of a skillet but features deep sides for extra capacity, perfect for one dish meals. Start your dish in this pan by sauteing onions and browning meat, then add your liquid and other ingredients into the same pan to finish on the stovetop or in the oven.

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1/21/2012

KitchenAid® Gourmet Essentials® 10-Pc. Cookware Set Review

KitchenAid® Gourmet Essentials® 10-Pc. Cookware Set
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This set is not only sleek and beautiful for any modern day kitchen, but it cooks wonderfully! At first I thought the non-stick would deterrent me from any type of `roasting', but I was surprised. This set gives you amazing `even' heat distribution. It will cook an egg delicately if need be, yet, you can actually roast vegetables over high heat. It works better than my wok!

It does all this and cleans in an easy manner! No fuss! I love it! I defiantly recommend this set to any moderate cooker.


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Crafted of hard-anodized aluminum, each piece in this 10-piece cookware set from KitchenAid features a 3-layer nonstick system designed for outstanding food release and scratch resistance. The set includes 1-1/2- and 3-quart saucepans with lids, an 8-quart stockpot with lid, 8- and 10-inch skillets, and a 3-quart sauté pan with lid. Hard-anodized aluminum has been given a special finish to protect it from corrosion. It is a good conductor of heat and the special finish also helps its stick-resistance. The cookware features cast stainless-steel handles and break-resistant glass lids for see-through convenience. The pieces are oven-safe to 500 degrees F and come backed by KitchenAid's Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty.
What's in the Box 1-1/2- and 3-quart saucepans with lids; 8-quart stockpot with lid; 8- and 10-inch skillets; 3-quart sauté pan with lid.

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1/18/2012

KitchenAid Architect Series II : KFGU766VSS 36 Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed Burners Review

KitchenAid Architect Series II : KFGU766VSS 36 Gas Cooktop with 5 Sealed Burners
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We needed to replace a 15 year old modular Kitchenaid cooktop with an itme that had about the same size cutout. We wanted a stainless steel deck and at least one high-output burner plus a simmer burner. The KitchenAid seemed to fit the bill the best. Advantages include a good layout with knobs in front with plenty of room btween the burners so that you can easily put a huge (e.g. 14") frypan on the center 20,000 BTU burner with room to spare. The burners themselves look like they are easy to clean and the ignition seems stable with the gas not flowing until there is a spark. The two front burners are plenty powerful for 12" pans. There is a lockout feature but it seems like a smart 5 year old could defeat it. The stainless surface has a clear coat which I hope is durable. We clean it with spray cleaner only and it looks great and hope for the best. The center burner is probably powerful enough for a wok if you have an adaptor. One minor annoyance is that they do not recommend copper or aluminum bottom pans as this mars the cast iron grates.
In this range, the only other cooktop that made sense was the Miele. Wolf and Viking seemed pretty standard and Gaggenau, though nice looking, was almost three times the price for a marginal performance increase.

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Cook your family a whole meal on this gas cooktop. The full-width cast-iron grates provide a sturdy surface and allow for easy movement of pots and pans.

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1/02/2012

KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Set, Red Review

KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 12-Piece Nonstick Hard Base Cookware Set, Red
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These are excellent pots- the nonstick surface is an improvement over regular old Teflon and they're heavy and spread the heat well. Gotta love the splendid red color, too!
I find these cook a bit slow, but that's a good thing; I haven't managed to overcook and mangle a single thing in these pots. The heat spreads well and stays consistent, I haven't had any "cold spot" problems. They're also a snap to clean, I like an OXO Nylon bristle dish scrubber. Nothing sticks and pots almost wash themselves.
I wish they made a 12 inch skillet; but this is a perfect starter set and easier to use than a lot of fancy pots are.
Very Highly Recomended!

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This cookware set is an exceptional value, including all of the pans needed to equip your kitchen with the most used cooking pieces. As the set contains only basic pieces, you'll really use each and every pan. Not recommended for use on ceramic/glass stovetops.

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12/25/2011

Bosch NGM8054UC 30" 800 Series 5 Sealed Burner Gas Cooktop - NGM8054UC,Stainless Review

Bosch NGM8054UC 30 800 Series 5 Sealed Burner Gas Cooktop - NGM8054UC,Stainless
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For installation I'd give this unit a 3 1/2 out of 5 It does fit into a standard 30 inch cutout (good) but the gas inlet is in the far right rear corner of the unit and that interferes with cabinet installation if the unit is offset from the cabinet as in my case. The NGM805 does also extend under the countertop more than the unit it replaced, so some cabinet surgery was needed to allow the cooktop to sit properly. The hold-down attachment hardware was not thought through very well and had to be 'modified' to work properly.
Cooking: this unit gets a 5 out of 5 in my book. Cooking control is AWESOME. That's the advantage of gas--you have INSTANT & INFINITE control of your cooking and don't have to wait for burners to cool down as on electric cooktops. The three sizes of burners let you do everything from large pots to warming chocolate and everything in between. The previous reviewer "Nice Guy" just had never worked with a gas cooktop before, indeed the very things he complained about are discussed in the user's manual ("Don't use a rounded WOK" and "Don't make the flame larger than the pot being used.") The unit doesn't deserve a lower rating because the user was unfamiliar with the physics involved. This baby cooks GREAT.
In 'chocolate warming mode' the small 5500 BTU burners can be turned down so low that I can't even see that the flame is on (I'm tall), so it's a good thing there's a light on the front panel that lets you know when the burner is on. Automatic relight works fine in case a burner is blown out.
The grates are very stable, much more so than the unit it replaced, a 22 year-old Kenmore that had grates that slipped out of position when the pot/pan was tilted for stirring or extracting grease. They were a pain to get seated into position again. With the Bosch I worry no more.
There's more effective cooking area workspace with the Bosch; the 5 burners give you more flexibility than the 4-burner competitors.
Cleanup: I give it 5 out of 5. No seams and rounded corners on the stainless top make cleanup MUCH easier than the old Kenmore unit. The burners are raised from the stainless top, keeping the burners free of overspills.
Only gripe: The control knobs stick up above the level of the grates by about a half inch, so you can bump the knob as you take a heavy pot off the cooktop if you don't lift it up. Fortunately the knobs are metal and not plastic. (A lady in the store when we looked at this unit had to replace her melted platic knobs on a different make because of this problem) With the metal knobs this shouldn't be a big problem.

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High BTU output burners deliver a range of flame settings%2C while a separate%2C low%2Doutput burner provides gentle simmering%2E The large%2C substantial dials are easy to adjust to get the perfect flame%2E And multiple%2Dsize burners accommodate all manner of cooking styles%2E Bosch even gave the burners a sealed%2C recessed design to contain spills and make cleanup easy%2E In short%2C these cooktops are designed to meet your every need%2E So all you have to do is get cooking%2E

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12/15/2011

Animal Kettle Teakettles Review

Animal Kettle Teakettles
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I did not expect a tea kettle this adorable (and it is adorable) to actually be the best kettle I've had. What's so great about it?
1. Solid construction, I've dropped it ( empty thankfully ) and it has no dents or scratches.
2. Easy to clean, no unreachable nooks.
3. Balanced, empty or full, it doesn't tip over as some previous kettles of mine did.
4. The handle stays nearly cool to the touch, I've gotten in the bad habit of picking it up without a potholder.
5. The lid fits tightly, there is no spill even when full to the brim.
6. The harmonic whistle is pleasant and plenty loud.
7. The inside material may be teflon (I don't know, it's just smooth and not stainless steel) so it stays really clean.
8. It has a wide bottom so it heats quickly.
9. The spout is easy to open, like a little handle, I've never burned myself and I burn myself all the time.
10. The water stays warmer inside if you leave it even though the kettle itself is not that hot to the touch.
All in all, exactly what I wanted.

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Introducing adorable and eye-catching enamel teakettle.Pick your favorit teakettle today and even enjoy your kitchen-life!!Teakettle available in Duck, Pig, Elephant, Ladybug, Whale, Giraffe, Panda, and Strawberry.Since each tea kettle comes in a nice color box, so it is perfect for a gift, too!!Made of enamel on steel (both inside and outside of teakettle) and a handle, spout, and lid knob are made of durable plastic.It can be used on gas, electricity, radiant, halogen, or ceramic heating sources.Hand washing recommended.Capacity is 2.8 quart.

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