Reviews of Update International SPS-8 SuperSteel 18/8 Stainless Steel

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I bought this pot to use on my inductive cook top and it looks and works great. Beautiful, easy to clean and just the right size for things like soup or spaghetti

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I bought it to go with my nuwave cook top. My nuwave takes about 6 minutes till water starts to boil...but at least this has a totally flat bottom which is hard to find. Most cookware has an indention. It also works great on my flat top stove. I think it is great. If you are looking for induction cookware I think this one will work fine.

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I love everything about this pot...EVERYTHING!!!!!! Perfect size, perfect fit for my processing kitchen. I do lots of canning, and this pot is just what I needed.

Corning Ware Visions 1L Saucepan with Lid Review

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I prefer non-toxic cookware which is why I purchased this item.

I don't own a microwave, all of my cooking is done on an electric stovetop and an oven.

For cooking vegetables and items that don't stick really badly, the Visionware has been great.

I use this particular pot mainly to reheat a small amount of food, to boil water or to reheat tea. I also use it to melt butter in it, I just make sure that it has its glass lid on securely so that it will not splatter.

It cleans up nicely when you soak it and scrub it out with a plastic scrubber, if need be. I then place it in the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning.

I have used Visionware for about 22 years, including this pot.

I have never lost one of these pots.

The very important thing here is if you have chipped, cracked, or scratched cookware, it is recommended that you discard it.

I would recommend carefully checking your cookware before your first use and on occasion. Specifically, with this grab it pot, look at the bottom of the pot and look for the tiny expansion notches. You will want to make sure that there is no cracks radiating outward. I have purchased some used ones on eBay that I had to return due to that problem as I refused to use them in that condition, and I specifically asked the seller to make sure that their pot did not have this problem before shipping it to me.

You will also want to avoid scratching it with metal utensils.

However, there have been some complaints about exploding Visionware (Google is your friend) by those who claim they did nothing wrong,though I suspect that in many cases, there was a breach in the product the user was unaware of.

I believe that a significant number incidents can be attributed to thermal shock such as running cool water in a hot pot, placing the hotitem on a cool surface, or putting the cookware on a heat source with no water in it.

Corning no longer manufactures this product.

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This pot was in perfect condition. I received it in a timely manner. It cooks well and I love corning ware. I will not use anything else.

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This pot I got looks like new, just as described.

I love warming my mountain spring water in a glass pot

for my tea or coffee.

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This pan and lid go straight in the dishwasher with no problems of detergent staining or damage.

Heats up fast.

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Why would anyone want to cook in a glass pot?!!!!! Got one as a gift years ago, put it on the gas with too little water in it, and it literally exploded into tiny shards that scattered all over me and the kitchen. I was fortunate not to have been scalded or injured by jagged glass chips. There was evidently not enough water in the pot to absorb the heat, and the glass expanded and shattered with a loud crack that scared the hell out of me! Do not use this line of "cookware" ! No serious cook would consider it. Google "Danger Vision Cookware", or "Exploding Vision Cookware"! You'll be afraid (and rightly so) to use this crap for anything more than to catch a drip from a leaky ceiling!

Discount Frabosk two 9 inch 6 inch set Induction Heat Diffuser Plate

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I had to use my aluminum canner on the burner of our gas grill because I have an induction range. I can once again can in my air-conditioned kitchen. I would highly recommend these plates to anyone who has an aluminum canner or aluminum pots and pans and wants to continue to use them on their induction range or cooktop. I wish I had not waited so long to purchase these!!!

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Very happy with the purchase. Saved my good cookware from becoming yard sale fodder. Large diffuser works great. The small size, not so much. Requires longer cooking times at higher temps.

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they are ok for induction warming not cooking, great to melt wax, will not even fry bacon or boil water, better to buy pans that are made for induction cooking.

Review of Le Creuset Silicone Super Spatula

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There are spatulas, and then there are spatulas.

You know the kind we grew up with? Plastic handle, plastic business end, frayed around the edges where they had melted a little in the dishwasher or being too near a hot pan, but useful for scraping the last wonderful bit out of bowls and jars. Not great for stirring -made your shoulders tired -so you used a spoon for that and just broke out the increasingly stiff spatula for its limited scraping operations.

Then there's this whole Le Creuset family of spatulas.

I don't care what size -they're all wonderful. First the handle -it's a very comfortable wood, well made, with a great feel, that almost effortlessly transfers the motions of your muscles to whatever its in. More economy of effort, less tiring -so yes, I do stir with it now, instead of dirtying a spoon as well.

Second, the head -oh my! Silky smooth, incredibly pliable, scrapes much more easily than those old plastic heads -a true joy to use. And the bigger the better -stirs more, scrapes more -I can scrape a huge mixing bowl in just 3 swipes. And it feels great.

Last, and most surprisingly, it cooks! Yes, use it to stir a stir-fry! to scrape the last of a simmering tomato sauce out of the pan! To retrieve that last sticky lasagna noodle from the bottom of the huge stock pot that was boiling merrily 5 seconds ago! Yes, yes, yes. And the spatula is still soft, silky and unmarred the next day to scrape out a batter bowl.

I had a large one of these from Crate and Barrel for a year and then realized it was my most cherished cooking tool. Seriously. Then I lost it for a while and was surprisingly upset. By the time I found it again, I had ordered 4 more in different sizes on Amazon, figuring correctly that the Le Creuset line was the same as my original. Now I'm throwing out all the old plastic ones with a sigh of relief. I even managed to flip pancakes with this beauty last weekend. :)

If you think they're expensive, ask yourself how long a regular plastic one will last in its pristine condition (unmelted, I mean, unscratched, etc.) and how much value you place on a tool that functions immeasurably better and makes you feel good at the same time. I think you'll convince yourself, and I'm sure you'll be glad if you do!

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED in all sizes.

P.S. To be honest, I never run into the problem of the separating head that the previous reviewer mentioned -because I just wash the whole thing, intact, in the dishwasher. Yes. Does it wear the wood out a little bit? Of course. Does the year-old one look a little less fresh in the handle than the brand new one from Amazon? Yeah... but do I care? no! The wood just looks a little more weathered, which is fine with me. It still feels wonderful in my hand. The new ones have all gone in the dishwasher now, too, and I expect they'll all do just fine. If not, it's my choice, and I'll just replace them a little sooner but enjoy both the luxury and the convenience in the meantime.

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Le Creuset has done it: they have improved their previously superb spatula, two of which served me over a decade.

Now the handle is even better and the balance better, while the fabulous blade shape remains its marvelous self.

IMO, the best. Plain and simple. And the amazing high temperature astounds.

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Very good spatula, but its also very big, it won't fit into typical jars for scraping, It has a conventional flat blade profile that I like for turning veggies during roasting and sauteing, but the hard angles where the handle meets the silicone can need some extra care when cleaning.

I am a fan of the thicker, rounder, wooden handle, which seems less prone to warpage than the original flat wood handle

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I own about ten of the Le Creuset silicon spatulas. I like them. Easy to clean, reasonably durable and able to withstand heat. That said, i found it really annoying when the spatula head would frequently separate from the handle during the cooking process. Those of us who cook know that this is never a convenient situation. I wrote to Le Creuset and described my concern and they were courteous and professional enough to reply. Basically, Le Creuset informed me that the product was designed that the utensil head is to be capable of being removed from the handle (not sure why this "feature" is of any benefit) although not with the frequency that I encountered. Essentially, an apology for my inconvenience and their thanks for my calling the matter to their attention. Okay. I am good with that insofar as that was their position, except it did not solve my problem. However, I have found success in keeping the spatula head secured to the handle with the introduction of a permanent adhesive (Super Glue) to the inside of the spatula and re-inserting the wood handle. This has worked well enough to where I now glue the spatula head when I make a replacement purchase and prior to using it.

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unless you're trying to advertise you have the most expensive equipment in your kitchen, this brand just doesn't work as well.. we have stainless steel mixing bowls and the silicone spatula is tough to move around the bowl.. it almost sticks to it. But the biggest problem is that after only a year and a half of using it only to mix batter once a week, it split.. it was never exposed to high heat, it just split open near the tip.. so now it's trash. I could have bought 3 or 4 'cheaper' ones that would have lasted 5 times as long.

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Bought one of these recently to replace an older model that had been well-used. (These do need replacing every once in a while, as the diamond grit wears down.) Thought I'd share some tips here.

First, let me point out that the turning wheels in the center are a guide to make you hold the knife upright. The wheels may not be turning throughout your "swipe" if you are using a thin-bladed knife.

Second, you should use a feather-light touch when "swiping." The cutting edge of the knife is very thin, and you do not want to push it down in the groove and damage it. Use a long, sweeping stroke, light and smooth.

Third, to get the best use of this sharpener, every so often you'll have to clean out the metal dust that collects in the grooves. If the bottom of the groove is silvery-shiny when you look down at it, take a small, stiff, clean brush and whisk the groove until the original gray appears again.

I believe that the two slots on this sharpener correspond to the last two (and most gentle) slots on the manufacturer's three slot electric sharpeners. Thus, the first slot sharpens and the second slot hones. The first slot won't be used as often as the second slot.

The edge you get with this gizmo probably won't be as nice as the edge you'd get from an expert hand on the whetstone, but it will keep the family kitchen knives cutting well for many years.

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I'm an avid semi-professional cook/chef and have an extensive collection of knives and sharpeners, including an electric Chef's Choice. I bought this sharpener as a gift and had to try it out first (against my wife's express order). I sharpened one serrated and one regular knife just to see if this would do a good job. Today, I'm ordering another one to send as a belated Christmas gift to my son since I kept the one I tried out. If you need a sharpener, buy this -you will not be disappointed. It's easy (fool-proof!) to use, doesn't take up space, and puts on a razor-like edge in seconds (OK, maybe a minute or two). If your knife has a decent edge already, it hones with just a few strokes. This is a winner.

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I'm hopeless at knife sharpening, so I was shopping for something idiot-proof. I decided to go with the model 460 because it can sharpen serrated knives. Although the logistics of this didn't make a lot of sense to me, I went with it on the general principle that more features must be better.

Now that I have it in hand, though, I'm fairly certain I will never use the serrated feature. So I'm left worrying--what's the difference with this model? If I'm only going to do straight blades, would I be better off with the 450? Does this model compromise in some way to accommodate both types of blades?

Even for straight blades, it's not as easy to use as I expected. I thought it would be a simple matter of drawing the blade smoothly through the slot a few times. In practice, though, the blade catches and doesn't pull smoothly at all (although it did get better after many passes--you should definitely practice with a cheap knife before working on the good stuff). It's also difficult to keep the blade in the proper position. Or, I THINK it's difficult--according to the instructions, when everything is working right the little wheels will turn as you pull the blade through. At best I get one to turn at once, and even then it's usually stop and start. The instructions are hazy on whether this is a problem.

Actually, the instructions (and the company website) are hazy on a lot of things that seem like pretty reasonable questions. For instance, it says stage 1 and stage 2 sharpen at different angles, but nothing tells you WHAT angle, or says anything substantive the "arch-shaped" edge it creates. I'm left wondering if that's something I really want--it just seems to create a "fat" rather than razor edge, sacrificing maximum sharpness for durability.

It says that very dull knives may take many strokes in stage 1, but doesn't tell you how to know when it's ready for stage 2, other than it will be "sharp enough to cut through the skin of a tomato." I should keep tomatoes on hand for this?

Finally, the curved tip of the blade is extremely difficult to sharpen. At that point the rollers are no longer useful as a guide. The instructions offer no hints on how to deal with this.

It's definitely not the easy solution I was hoping for, and I still have a lot of questions about it. But, if you're not going to put in the time and effort to learn to use a whetstone properly (and I already know how much damage I can do with one of those), I'd say it's the best option.

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I bought one of these for my mother in law as a Christmas present. Her knives were so dull that you couldn't cut hot butter with them. After a few strokes, what a differece. Her knives sliced thru a ripe tomato with ease. She has trouble using the simplest of tools(she refuses to read or follow directions), but this was so easy, even she could sharpen her knives with ease. I was so impressed that I bought one for my self. I keep an edge on my good knives, but this helped with some of my old knives that were beyond using on a steel. I definitely recommend this product.

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Maybe this sharpener isn't as foolproof as I'd like it, and I admit readily to having two left hands, but my knives didn't come out razor-sharp, at all. They come out sharper, that's a fact, but I wanted more. Maybe my knives (a Japanese chef's knife, a Spyderco with half-serrated blade, a Herbertz with a 440 blade) were too dull to begin with.

The tool itself is nicely constructed. Even though it's made of really light plastic it's stable enough, and easy to work with.

But I wonder about the two rollers that supposedly guide your knife. After sharpening, it was pretty obvious that the blade was sharpened unevenly (certainly those of my pocketknives). The rollers, of course, are fixed, and thus don't allow for varying thicknesses. Perhaps I'm doing something wrong (although I'm following instructions to a T), and I'll keep trying, but so far I'm not wildly enthusiastic about this tool.

Sunbeam 76893.05 Kitchen Bake 5-Piece Bakeware Set, Carbon Steel Reviews

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Sunbeam 76893.05 Kitchen Bake 5-Piece Bakeware Set, Carbon Steel

All of my baking pans were ruined by rust and mold in a flood so I ordered this to have some basics again. I'm going to order another whole set because they are very nice, good sizes and non-stick. I definitely recommend this set to anyone setting up a new apartment or home. They will last a good while if properly cared for so unless you are a professional baker and want to invest in high priced bakeware, this is perfect.

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Very happy with this product so far. It truly is non-stick and so easy to clean after using. I have used the cookie sheet the most and the quality seems to be very good...no warping (again, so far).

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Got these on sale on Amazon. Got them in the mail shortly after ordering and opened (and put them to use!) right away. Definitely am happy with my purchase. 2 cake pans, 1 bread/loaf pan, 1 muffin pan, and 1 cookie sheet. I really wish it was a 12-muffin pan instead of a 6-muffin.. but doesn't affect how much I love this set! I've used the cookie sheet almost daily since ordering and no warping, or any other negatives, have occurred. EASY TO CLEAN! Overall happy and satisfied.

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The thing that has impressed me the most is that the baking sheet doesn't warp in the oven like a lot of bargain sheet pans do. After seasoning the first use, they have been slick as ice and nothing has stuck to them. Fabulous beginning bakeware set.

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I was very excited to receive the product because all of my baking products have been ruined by my male roommates who do not know how to use them. Within two days, I recieved the product and it was excellent. So far I have used all the bakeware except the cake pans since I don't typically make cake. The muffin tin, loaf tin and cookie sheet are all non stick and excellent with even heat distribution so everything cook perfectly and evenly.

I would recommend this to everyone, especially for the cheap price.

Cajun Cookware 4 Quart Seasoned Cast Iron Chicken Fryer With Basket Reviews

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this pot is great. i can fry things so fast and the food comes out fantastic. the cusomter service department that sold me the product through amazon were the nicest, most competant group on people. i most def buy from them again. what a wonderful product.

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Nice heavy cast iron fryer but I thought I could fry smaller items in the 4-Qt, like fries for two, but the wire basket sits to high to be cost effective with the amount of oil I would have to use to fry a small amount, but thats just my opinon other than that, something of a greater amount where large amounts of oil are required this is a fine fryer.

Reviews of Le Creuset Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set

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After a long research online and in department store, I am a proud owner of Le Creuset 12 piece set. this is my first complete cookware set. I own this set for the last 10 months or so.

I am very picky regarding quality of cookware because I cook at home everyday. I was looking for even heating at a reasonable price.

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Handle: I spend a lot of time in department store to try different cookware. Nothing fitted right in my palm. This one was perfect fit.

Graduation: practical and easy to read

Pan: perfect for sit fry, veggies, and cooking meat. Even heat is awesome

Saucepan: easy to use and easy to clean. Even heating

Lid: close tight to avoid losing heat, perfect for simmering

This is the perfect set. Meet my expectations

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stainless steel steamer (fit all saucepan) perfect to steam veggies

chef sauce pan love it for my tomato sauce

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The package arrived with two lids for the 3 quart saucepan and no lid for the 2 quart. This was packaged by the manufacturer incorrectly. We called LeCrueset customer service and Stephanie told us that we needed to deal with Amazon (not at fault) as LeCrueset is apparently an uninterested 3rd party in this purchase. This package is difficult to repackage. All we wanted to do was exchange lids. Now Amazon has to pick this up and we have the worry of getting a replacement. We hope the replacement doesn't have the same problem. This item is too expensive to accept this error.

Review of Wusthof 5558-1 Come-Apart Kitchen Shears

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Wusthof's reputation for quality knives, coupled with easy cleaning, sold me on this kitchen shears.

Contrary to the description, no plastic cap or screw removal is involved... over the normal cutting range of motion, these function just like any other quality kitchen shears... but thanks to some very nice machining of the joint, they come apart if the blades are opened all the way to 90 degrees.

The bevel machined into the joint seems to clamp the blades together as the shears are reassembled, ensuring that the blades fit closely and cut well. The handle is comfortable and symmetrical, so it should fit left or right hand equally well.

Perhaps shears aren't quite so glamorous as forged knives, but this is a well thought-out product and well worth the price.

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There's a recipe I do that requires me to butterfly a chicken essentially cutting out the backbone. I've done it with cheaper German-made kitchen shears and it actually broke in my hand. This Wüsthof is a must have for this recipe it works very well. And the clean up is really easy: just take it apart and wash. Simple, easy to clean, tough, and essential.

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I read a lot of reviews before I purchased these shears. The thing that was mentioned over and over again was how easy they came apart for cleaning. What they didn't say is the the shear come apart constantly when you're using them. For example: I was cutting an uncooked chicken apart and the shears opened (fell apart) 7 times. It was very aggravating. The plus size of the shears is that they ARE very sharp and should be easy to keep sharpened. I've opted to buy a different brand and style.

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These replace an old pair of Fiskars shears, and it is useful to note a couple of differences between the Wusthof and Fiskars products. The Fiskars had a larger handle for the fingers and a smaller one for the thumb. The Wusthof is a totally symmetrical design, so it doesn't matter how you pick them up (nice when I am in a hurry) and left-handers can use them as easily as right-handers. Both come apart, but the Fiskars had a large and kind of awkward looking pivot while the Wusthof shears have a smaller and smooth joint better because it doesn't catch on things when you cut and it won't trap dirt. I looked at a couple of other shears when I bought the Wusthof's. One pair had a bottle opener, and I was concerned this would catch on things and collect dirt. The Henckel Twinshear was certainly nice, but pretty pricey at $50.

The Wusthof shears are positively reviewed by America's Test Kitchen and this is deserved. They are a quality product. They are made of German Solingen steel, which is a high quality steel that holds an edge well. The blades have small serrations and there is a section near the pivot for cutting more difficult objects (e.g., chicken bones). They cut very well. To me,they are a good size not too large or small. There is a pliers-like area below the handle that is intended to help with opening bottles. I have pretty large hands and find the shears fit comfortably.

These shears come apart easily for cleaning and, as other reviewers noted, the pivot joint is beveled to tighten the blades as they slide together. One reviewer noted that they are dishwasher-safe. I was always told that you don't want to put cutting blades in the dishwasher because it diminishes the tempering of the steel. Wusthof recommends hand-washing and I will be following that advice (as I do with all my knives, food processor blades, etc.).

Overall, I am very pleased with these shears. They are moderately priced, work well, and look like they will last many years.

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These are essential shears. Scissors that do not come apart are not good for food; because, the food gets stuck and rots. These scissors come apart when you fully open them; and, they clean VERY easily. .

Followup: After washing in dishwasher; these rust. I bought some kitchenaid scissors for a tenth of the price that do not rust.

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Do not listen to the other review! This is cast iron its the best cookware there is because it is LEAST TOXIC and the tiny size is perfect for tiny jobs. If you want bigger you need to buy a bigger Le Creuset and do not buy this one! It is all heavy if you get cast iron. I love this and all my other le creuset. I get most of them at outlets much cheaper but some pieces not available else where I get on Amazon. Love this cookware!

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I thought I was ordering the next larger size. What would that be? But I have found this to be extremely useful in our family of two adults. It is a pleasure to use. It cooks foods well, there are no hot spots, cleans up easily. It's attractive and shows off food to good advantage.

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Be careful when ordering the 1 quart French Oven. It is really, really, really small. I wanted a small French Oven to boil 1 cup of rice in. I am now ordering the 2 quart.

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The pot is too small for its weight. It is too heavy to use as a pot for sauce while too small to use for anything else than sauce. I returned the pot for these reasons.

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We are planning a kitchen overhaul and I bought one of these to let my wife experiment with induction cooking before we install a full induction range. Our home is all electric so gas isn't an option.

She loved it from the get go. Very little adjustment really since she had been cooking on an electric range for years.

But be aware, since this is 110 volt unit, it doesn't have near the power of a full 220 volt range. It splits 100% of its power between the two burners. You can run one burner at 100% and the other at zero.. ...both burners at 50%....or one at 70% and the other at 30%. You get the point. And...you really need 100% to sear or fry, so its mostly a one burner unit.

Still... We love it and when we get our new induction range, I'll move this portable unit to my RV.

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I purchased this cooktop over a year ago on amazon, but for various reasons, never used it until recently. We are in the middle of a major renovation, and have had no range for a month. This cooktop has saved our lives. I have cooked every meal on it and really given it a workout.

I use my cast iron and cast enamel Le Creuset cookware and everything works beautifully. When you plug item in, it beeps but does not come on until you hit a button on whichever side you are using. Be aware that level 10 is the top level, but I have never had to go above 5 for a quick boil. Also, level 10 is the max for the entire cooktop: if one burner is on level 6, the max you can use on the other burner is 4. I start a burner on 5 and then adjust down after the pan is fully heated. I usually cook most items at 2 or 3 (except true frying). I just love this cooktop and now know that, even when my new range is installed, I will make room for this wonderful cooktop often.

You can use this anywhere you have power, and it can be set to the exact temperature required in your recipe, i.e. 325; and, you have a timer up to 150 minutes so that you do not have to monitor cooking as often. Any pot which will hold a magnet will work with this cooktop I happen to have inherited some wonderful cast iron cookware that is over 60 years old every time I use them, I think lovingly of my grandmother. I cannot answer question about cast iron with ridges, but I am sure the company could address that. I have used a large griddle across both burners with success and ease. When you remove your pan, the unit automatically shuts off lots of safety features.

It is easy to clean, a dream to use, keeps my kitchen cool, and would be a wonderful addition for anyone who does entertaining and wants extra serving/warming/cooking options. And, this baby will be wonderful for the holidays, giving you so many extra options when you really need them. As you can tell, I LOVE this double cooktop, and NO, I do not work for the company (glad amazon confirms regular customers who have actually purchased a reviewed item). Hope this helps other people thinking of induction.

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In order to save money we moved into an extension of a house that only had a kitchenette, so we needed a stove. Coming from years of using Gas stoves I was leery about going to an electric stovetop, and was intrigued by the induction option. I could get this and a nice toaster oven for much cheaper than a full range, and it would be perfect for my wife and I. The unit looks GREAT! it's low profile makes it easy to just leave on the counter and use it like a countertop. The black glass top is super easy to clean too! The touch controls are easy to use and simple to understand, but can be touchy when trying to clean. When I wipe down the top I usually turn one or both tops on. Luckily with the induction idea, nothing heats up if you turn it on accidentally.

Some reviews comment on the internal fan, which is noticeable, but not annoying to me. Its not as loud as a low speed vent fan, and usually drowns out in the sound of sizzling food. The unit can only handle a combined power setting of 10; so one side at 10 and the other off, One at 5 and the other at 5, one at 7 and one at 3, etc. one time I was trying to boil corn and cook chicken and found this limit restraining, but I managed to keep the water boiling at 7 and the chicken simmering at 3. At the lowest power settings the unit still makes some good heat, so we have had to address some recipes with more liquid or shorter cook time. Also you can't use any non-ferrous pans on these, so make sure you don't have all aluminum. I had to buy a stainless steel skillet to use in lieu of all my aluminum non-sticks.

Now, you won't be boiling water in 90 seconds like some ads say for induction (unless you only need a half a cup). But it does heat fast. I had a pan of oil (maybe 0.5" deep) ready to fry some home made chips within 2 minutes. I can start frying bacon in 30 seconds or less! It is awesome! About the only thing that gets annoying is when I make Crepes and am swirling the batter in the pan, the auto off feature beeps at me and regularly shuts off my "burner" before I return the pan. I would highly recommend this stovetop for an everyday kitchen or for additional cook space! I have been using it for over 3 months with no issues!

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The last review I wrote was crappy because I paid extra $$ and it never got here when expected. The truth is that FedEX was the one that screwed up by leaving it at the store next to the UPS Store because it hadn't opened yet. There it sat for three days until I claimed it today.

I'm very content with the product.. but be aware that you can't run both burners at #10 at the same time because it would consume 3,600 watts and blow your circuit breaker. Instead it's to understand that the product is capable of taking the 1800watts and dividing it.. If you put the right on 7 the highest the left can go is 3 and vice versa.. Buyer needs to understand this and the reasoning behind it. My top of the line microwave only takes 2,000 and there's little chance it would work for long with my 5amp vacuum cleaner running on the same circuit too. I'm sure some dingbat will find a reason to complain about this but for me it makes perfect sense and should be also included in the description.

I also have a single burner 1300 watt Fagor product which doesn't even come close to the speed that this double dude can boil water in just 3 minutes like my built-in Electrolux unit so I would recommend it to those living in tight quarters and don't have the luxury of 240v hookups.

Yes, this is cheaper to run than a standard Electric or even a Gas stove. Probably why they're already so popular in Europe.

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I have purposely waited one month to write this review; I wanted to completely test it. First of all I must say I am not disappointed. In fact I am amazed! I could reiterate all the nice things everyone else has said but instead I will just say "DITTO."

But here are things others have not said. I visit Northern California once a year for my medical care and bring empty suitcases to fill with my annual shopping. I live on an island in Belize and cost of getting goods here is very high. Note that I unboxed the unit and wrapped a bath sheet around it and put them in a vacuum sealed storage bag. This fit easily in one of my suitcases. I was concerned about the weight when it was listed as 30 pounds shipping weight but out of the several boxes and packaging it weighed 15 pounds.

I bought a magnet and went around stores testing the bottom of pans and settled on a 5 quart jumbo cooker, a 10" skillet and a 3 quart sauce pan by Mainstay Wal Mart's brand. These are not nearly as heavy as products that were stamped "induction ready" but they are great. I like it that they are lighter weight as I can handle them easier. The BONUS is that food does not stick to them. HONEST! Eggs slide right out as does everything else. A soapy sponge cleans them with a few swishes.

Another fine point is that the bottom of the pans do not get gunked up either. I like the outsides of my stuff to look as shinny as the inside and these stay clean. I also clean the cooktop with a soapy sponged followed by a paper towel.

I started out keeping a place mat across the burners when not in use as I was concerned that others that make themselves at home in my kitchen might drop something on it. one day I folded it back under the jumbo cooker and proceeded to use the other burner that spattered boiling water out around the glass lid. As I wiped this up with a paper towel I inadvertently turned the unit on. I discovered my error in about 5 minutes and started to panic as I picked up the pot in one hand and the placemat in the other. The pot was hot but the cloth placemat was not. HONESTLY! People don't believe me.

As for lifting the skillet and shaking it I find that if I return it within ten seconds or so the unit stays on. Maybe they found a way to fix this.

My son is an amateur chef and was so impressed with this that I have ordered the single burner one for him to travel with. When my house is completed I will order a second two burner one and place them two feet apart on the counter so that two people can be cooking side by side at one time.

THIS IS THE FUTURE.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Ok, so PFOA is in everything...and subsequently in our blood. Not good. Read up on it. I'm not a total hippy, but I am trying. So we eat more healthy stuff than before, use natural products, go organic...but I still love modern conveniences (and my SUV). I get it, no microwave popcorn. But I really really really missed the nonstick pans. So I've been toying with whether or not to purchase nonstick cookware again. i got rid of all of my old pans and used stainless steel primarily.

This pan is awesome. The nonstick comes out spotless from the dishwasher. The old pans used to have water spots and white marks on them. I've made eggs, hotcakes, fish, grilled cheese...all good. No sticking. The pan seems to cook evenly and as advertised. It's been through the dishwasher multiple times. It still looks new.

Yay! I am so happy to have nonstick back in my life. No messy food to scrape off and fewer toxic chemicals in our food!

From Wikipedia:

PFOA persists indefinitely in the environment. It is a toxicant and carcinogen in animals. PFOA has been detected in the blood of more than 98% of the general US population in the low and sub-parts per billion range, and levels are higher in chemical plant employees and surrounding subpopulations. Exposure has been associated with increased cholesterol and uric acid levels, and recently higher serum levels of PFOA were found to be associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease in the general United States population, consistent with earlier animal studies.[6] "This association was independent of confounders such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, body mass index, diabetes, hypertension, and serum cholesterol level."[6]

As a result of a class-action lawsuit and community settlement with DuPont, three epidemiologists are conducting studies on the population surrounding a chemical plant that was exposed to PFOA at levels greater than in the general population. If PFOA exposure is found to be likely to lead to an increased risk of disease, future liabilities for DuPont will be triggered. The first of these studies has reported that workers at this high-PFOA plant are at greatly increased risk of death from mesothelioma, diabetes mellitus, and chronic renal disease. Full results from the studies are expected in 2012.

How general populations are exposed to PFOA is not completely understood. PFOA has been detected in industrial waste, stain resistant carpets, carpet cleaning liquids, house dust, microwave popcorn bags, water, food, some cookware and PTFE such as Teflon.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a GREAT pan I love to cook and have been looking at differant pans and when this came up on vine I thought why not and I'm very glad! It does have a nice handel but what counts is how even it cooks as I like to make omeletts and this pan works great it heats up very even and cooks very fast I like this pan. I think I will look into a set.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is my third non-teflon coated frying pan. They all start out great, but after a year or so everything starts to stick. My first one was a disgustingly expensive one that kinda hurt to toss. The next one was cheaper but still spendy. This one is at a better price point. I believe the benefits of ditching Teflon are worth a little extra expense. The coating on this pan is very different, it's an almost rough, textured surface. I'm hoping that means different technology and better longevity. We'll see. The color is stunning, a deep wine color that just knocks your socks off. The edges of the pan are nicely rounded, it looks like a high quality pan and the handle feels good in the hand. The smaller size is great for the RV too.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I LOVE this little pan! It has the look and feel of quality. The handle is soft and very comfortable, even for gnarly hands. I have several pans and small appliances which match the pan and were also described as "red" however I would say the color is more burgundy. Dishwasher-safe, unusual for non-stick. If it gets foggy from water or detergent it can be cleaned with vinegar. Can be used in an oven up to 350 degrees. Being old-school I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with that but it's what they say. I agree with others, it's just the right size for one or two people. Lifetime warranty. Heats evenly and cooks great!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I like this smaller frying pan. I am used to using a larger pan but this is a nice size for my husband and I.

I fried two grilled cheese sandwiches in it no stick. I then ran it through the dishwasher and seasoned it with cooking oil, as directed by the manufacturer. I then scrambled eggs no stick. I then washed it by hand because I needed it right away, seasoned it, and made two slices of French toast no stick.

I like that the non-stick coating is eco friendly PFOA free. PFOA stands for Perfluorooctanoic Acid, which is in Teflon, and is a carcinogenic substance, I guess. I'm not too savvy about the whole eco pan arena.

The pan is hefty without being too heavy. It is well-balanced and heats very quickly and evenly on my gas range. The silicone handle is a nice "touch," too.

I haven't used it in the oven yet but I will come back and edit this review if I have any problems after doing so.

I also like the color red so this pan is perfect for my kitchen.

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From the picture online, the stem and base of the flutes appeared white with silver accents, however, they are actually all silver with the raised designs in stem having a brushed silver effect. Although they looked different from the picture I had imagined, they are very beautiful and I could not be more pleased with them. They are extremely elegant and exactly what I needed for my wedding. I'd recommend Lenox for any elegant piece of dinnerware or stemware. Great product!

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My husband and I registered for these on our Amazon Registry and my mother bought them for us. We used them for the champagne toast at our wedding, and now they sit in my china cabinet and they look great with my china. They are all silver as the other reviewer said. Very pretty and classy.

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I love the flutes. I bought them for my wedding to match the Lenox Unity candle holder I purchased. I received the flutes which were well packaged, box undamaged inside and out, but one of the flutes had separated from its base. The glass had broken so its not like I could just glue it back together and hope it would be okay. I'm a little upset since a previous customer mentioned this happening after a couple uses but I didn't imagine it happening straight out of the box.

Honestly it will just be used for our wedding and maybe anniversaries. Thats all I need it to stand up for. Then it can stay in a china cabinet.

At the moment Im attempting to get the flutes replaced.

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Received the item quickly. They are packaged in a gorgeous rose box that protects the glasses. The glasses themselves are just as beautiful as all previous reviews have stated. I highly recommend these!! The bride cannot wait to use them!

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Absolutely beautiful, looks and feels very expensive even though they were not. Got the glass engraved with silver highlights and they look amazing.