KitchenAid Teakettle 2-Quart Gourmet Essentials Stainless Steel Review

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Yes, it's big, but I didn't think it was heavy. ***I JUST WEIGHED THIS KETTLE WHILE IT WAS FULL OF WATER AND IT ONLY WEIGHS 6 POUNDS. I can see that if you have trouble lifting a cat or bag of flour then you may have a problem here.

The craftsmanship is pure Kitchenaid. You will have no problem there. But beware that ONLY the stainless steel version is usable on glass-top stoves. The ceramic-covered versions are NOT. ***For those that don't know, you can click on this product to see what a glass-top stove/range looks like: Ceramabryte 28oz Cooktop Cleaner

The whistle is a bit screechy, but then again, you want it to alert you over the noise of the house.

The handle DOES get hot. Not burn-your-hand hot, but very warm. If you only touch the rubber part, you're fine, but you almost have to grab the whole thing to lift it and pour it safely.

I highly recommend getting the stainless steel version; it's beautiful and functional.

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The Kitchenaid 2qt tea kettle is an attractive, solid-performing, and simplistic addition to my cookware. I got tired of boiling water in my small Calphalon pot that I decided to finally buy a dedicated kettle.

Sure, boiling water in a pot is fine, but have you ever forgot about the boiling water while waiting for it and it boiled dry? I'm guilty for sure. That's terrible for your pots too, not to mention a safety hazard. I wasn't sold on a stove top kettle over an electric but finally settled on the stove top.

The plastic electric kettles concerned me over leeching issues and the stainless steel electrics were very expensive. I was also worried that cleaning the electric kettle's would also be harder and really did not want one more thing in my kitchen to plug in amongst the mixer, toaster, microwave, ice cream maker, blender, etc. When Amazon's price dipped below half of what it cost elsewhere, I plunged in head first to get the stainless steel Kitchenaid kettle.

The stainless steel version, as mentioned by a previous reviewer, is safe on any stove top, including glass. This was the primary reason for me selecting the stainless, but aesthetic preference was a close second. As with any stainless steel interior pan or pot, there will be some white spots from hard water deposits, which disappear by boiling vinegar mixed with water and letting sit for about 10 minutes.

The kettle boils water quickly and the whistle starts out relatively quiet from a soft chirp to a full on, "hello I am B-O-I-L-I-N-G" whistle. The handle does NOT get hot. It can get mildly warm, but I would recommend either making sure you put the kettle on the correct-sized burner or using a slightly lower heat if having issues with a hot handle. I can't imagine that the silicone handles would actually melt, as one reviewer mentioned. I use Kitchenaid silicone trivets that get MUCH hotter and come in full contact with the bottom of my extremely hot pans and never have problems.

I just have a couple of minor issues. The functional complaint I have is that once the water boils and you lift the whistle, the steam that's collected in the whistle drips out onto the burner and kettle. My other complaints are related to Kitchenaid's packing decisions. The box that it came in, offered very little protection from scrapes therefore, my kettle had rubbed up against the box on the bottom, creating an unsightly blemish. Not a huge deal though right? It's on the bottom. The other is that they decided to use a very sticky tape to keep the lid safely shut during shipping. The tape was difficult to remove and did not completely rub off on washing. I may have to resort to using Goof Off to get the remaining residue off.

All in all, I'm happy with the Kitchenaid kettle and can't imagine a better value in another stainless steel kettle.

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I have had many tea pots and most of them have been inexpensive.

I purchased this one hoping it would last longer and not

rust. I've had it for less than a month and it

is rusting already. I've been drying it out after

ever use to try to lengthen it's life.

I thought that if I spent $50 on a teapot it would last...wrong!!

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This is not 18-10 stainless steel. (It may be 18-0 to 18-8; chromium % nickel %) Also, it's made in China (what isn't these days?) so we're a bit concerned about the "heavy metals" content (lead, mercury, etc). The surface is rather extensively "brushed" and not as smooth & shiny as the product photo indicates. (a noticable amount of grey metal particulate was on the white paper towels from first cleaning prior to using) The handles & spout lid frame are cast aluminum and the 'soft' inserts are high-temp silicone compound.

KitchenAid 'branded' products are not what they used to be (again, what is these days?). Their counter-top mixers and some other products remain of significant high quality, but their tagline "For the Way It's Made." has lost it's way. (in addition to the aforementioned mixers, we also own a KitchenAid fridge, KitchenAid dishwasher, KitchenAid food-processor, KitchenAid coffee maker, etc.) (the coffee maker, by-the-way, was recalled & KitchenAid disenfranchised that entire product line)

For the rather high price this should be nothing less than 18-10 Stainless & should have a much smoother 'low-sheen' brushed appearance, if not a typical full gloss polish. (example: the Farberware Classic Tiburon here on Amazon and at half this KitchenAid price!)

(one last note: our previous KitchenAid tea pot, the red porcelain enamel version of this one (also sold here on Amazon), rusted at several areas within a week or two of light-to-normal use & a few particles of the enamel detached)

Probably will return this, unfortunately. (great style, though. if only looks were everything!)

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We are so disappointed and are returning this item. We absolutely loved this kettle (beautiful, works well) but the RUST is an absolute deal breaker. We read about rust on one of the reviews but decided to take our chances anyway. I wish we listened we're sending it back.

Regular Hooks - Copper-Plated - 6 cards Review

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Great product. The hooks arrived ahead of schedule and the packaging was excellent. They match the existing perfectly and have provided much need additional space.

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I bought these copper hooks as a gift for my daughter. She already had a copper pot rack from Turkey but was missing hooks. They worked perfectly and were a great match with the original pot rack. The design is exactly what you need to stop the pots and pans from swinging on the rack. Very pleased with the service. Package arrived as advertised. Would recommend the seller to others.

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Hooks like this were included with the pot rack by the same maker. They are beautiful, and very strong copper plated steel. At first, I was disappointed that they weren't solid copper, but then I remembered that solid copper is too soft, and would unbend if anything too heavy were hung on it. One of my hooks is holding a very heavy griddle, with no sign of stress. I have purchased several more packages.

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Love the styling and feels good in my hand. You know the reputation and its true. Cannot have too many paring knives.

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I am a culinary student at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and part of our training involves the tourné cut. The standard straight-bladed paring knife is quite awkward for doing these types of cuts, and my Chef recommended a bird's beak knife for them. I had decided to try wusthof because of reputation alone and I am happy to report that this knife lives up to all the hype!

The blade is so sharp you can shave with it (I tested it on my forearm and there's a baby-smooth patch there now!), and it is so thin that it just glides thru whatever you are cutting regardless of the angle or curve you are making.

The handle is extremely comfy and easy to grip, and the bolsters (weighted parts of the grip) perfectly balance the entire knife. The entire knife is very durable and easy to clean and sanitize.

If you are debating weather to buy this knife, I can say that you should pick it up! I have owned a lot of knives and I liked this one so much that I a, buying the rest of the 9 piece set now!

Oh and as a student or traveling cook/chef, the standard wusthof paring knife blade guard fits this knife perfectly, so no worries there

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This a great knife for peeling apples. The quality of the knife is outstanding. I would highly recommend it as a purchase.

Starfrit 031072 Everyday Basix Saucepan with Lid, 2.4-Quart Reviews

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I needed a 2 quart sauce pan and decided to go with this brand. It seemed pretty decent from the picture and the price was affordable. Nothing too exciting the quality is a bit cheap; however it gets the job done and was worth the "price".

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This is a hard to find size in a stainless sauce pan. I got it and used it immediately. I love it. If you live alone or just cook for one person a lot, this is the pan for you. Easy to clean and a wonder to cook with. I love mine!

Cheap Simply Calphalon Nonstick 12" Everyday Pan & Cover

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I really like this pan. I use it everday for almost everything. There are two drawbacks, the first is the rounded edges. It is hard to spoon food out of the pan. The second is the handle. I have burned my fingers twice because some of the hand is not coated with silicon.

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The Simply Calphalon Everyday Pan is a joy to use. Its design is simple and elegant and the pan is wide enough to fry, stir-fry, and cook everything from asparagus spears to skillet lasagna. The handles have a non-slip grip that also stay cool to the touch. The only thing I wish is that it was 3 inches deeper so food wouldn't spill out of it when stirring.

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This pan is what it says, it is a 12 inch everyday pan. It is made of sturdy materials. I do like the non stick coating. Clean up is a breeze. It is however, a lot more shallow than I anticipated. I expected something more Wok-like in depth. Also the dome lid is not as "domed" as I would have hoped. Both of these factors make me glad I did not throw out my old everyday pan. Still looking for the perfect one.

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As others have written the pan has too shallow of sides. This would be the perfect pan as it offers a large surface area to saute or cook with. Unfortunately the pan has shallow pan sides meaning when you try to stir or saute the food tends to fall out onto the stove top.

The pan seems to heat evenly and offers a large surface area to cook steaks or hamburgers. I probably would not try frying chicken or stir-frying in this pan due to its shallow pan sides.

Recommend.

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I wasn't sure I would like the double handles instead of one being a standard long handle, but it is nice to not have to rotate the pan around to fit on the stovetop with other burners in use.

The pan cleans up nice and the lid fits well. I used it in the oven to bake scalloped potatoes and they turned out great.

I haven't tried to cook eggs without a bit of butter or oil yet, but I haven't used much of either one when cooking and have no problems with sticking. We use it almost every day.

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I have had one from thermos brand so was hesitating to buy this one. It perfectly works well. My tea stays hot for upto 9 hours. Haven't used beyond that time so maybe it works for 12 hours as the label says. Pouring is very easy and safe as it doesn't let spill.

Update: 05/24/2012

After using it for almost an year, it started acting weird. When I would wash it after using it for tea, dirty water would keep coming no matter how much I would rinse it. It was driving me nuts. Eventually I discovered that the content was leaking into the vaccum space. I realized there was corrosion in the bottom which I had been thinking was dried stains. Thats why the trapped left over tea would leak back to contaminate the rinsing water through the corrosive holes. Obviously its of no use anymore. Very disappointed.

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For the first month or two we used it, and it was fine if we didn't need the water to stay warm long. Keep in mind it is not a thermos.

However, when we realized the inside had filled with corrosion we returned it and Amazon as always handled the return professionally. So if you want chemically enhanced lukewarm food or drink, this barely 'vacuum insulated bottle' that isn't a thermos is for you!

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I've been using this thermos for a couple months every weekday for cold drinks. Works great for my purpose. Normally I use the contents anywhere from 3 to 6 hours and my drinks are always still icy.

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It works and just what I was looking for. I had one before this order that I purchased at a street fair. But it must of taken a beating in my bag so I got rid of it and purchased another. I believe this one is better, attractive too. It actually keeps my tea hot for many hours. I purchased 2, so that I can give one as a gift. Now I just need to get off of Amazon and find a friend to give it to.

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For a little over $10, when I bought it in June 2011, not bad value for what you get. It just recently developed a leak which I can only determine is due to the rubber gasket having gone past its useful life. Too bad you cannot just get a replacement gasket, because it does do a good job of keeping my coffee steaming hot till I'm ready for that second cup.

It was good for what I needed it for when I bought it, but I think I'll try a different model/manufacture this go around to see if I can't get a little more life out of the next one.

Norpro 9.5 Inch Nonstick Crepe Pan Review

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I've been using these crepe pans for a little over a month, for once-a-week weekend crepes. After about 4 times use the non-stick coating on both pants began chipping, and voila my crepes consistently stick and burn to these spots.

Secondly, while the handle was meant to be designed as a cool handle on a hot pan, the hardware bolts on the bottom of the handle get scorchingly hot and burn your fingers consistently. I thought that I'd get used to grap the handle in a certain way to avoid burns, but I have not used it often enough to remember. And now with the non-stick chipping away, looks like I'm not going to.

SAVE YOUR MONEY, BUY A BETTER CREPE PAN!

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I like this! This makes great thin crepes. That's saying something since my normal pancakes are more like hockey pucks....

6 Pc Round Bottom Wok Set - Taylor & Ng Reviews

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I have been using a Taylor and Ng wok for nearly 30 years now. This one was purchased as a gift for a friend who neded to go Vegetarian for health reasons. He tells me that his family uses it at least 4-5 times a week. I recommend the round bottom model that you season yourself. This and my black cast iron skillet cook 75% of our meals.

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Bought this for my boyfriend who is part Thai & he absolutely loves it! Now, he is asking for a larger one.

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The deliver was prompt, the product was exactly as presented and it works beautifully. I am very pleased with the four that I purchased.

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Purchase a couple sets, washed them and then baked tarts. They turned out great! Completely nonstick, the tarts came right out and cleanup was easy. They're not thin either so they will retain heat well and not get dinged when I drop them in the sink. I would not put them in the dishwasher, but that's my preference. Highly recommended.

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I just had a chance to try out my new Bonjour pans with great results. Considering that this is also my first time preparing brioche, that's saying a lot. They turned out beautifully and released from the pans by simply turning them over without damaging them onto a rack for cooling. Even the little topknot was browned evenly and looked like something out of a professional bakery. Highly recommend this brand and product, and plan to order more in larger sizes at a later date.

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After studying How to make artisan bread I wanted to make a fancy bread. The Chef's cook ware site had the Brioche Pans that I was looking for. These pans can also be used for jello molds. The ones I purchased are just the right size for individual brioches. Bon appetite!

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Light yet sturdy and soundly constructed. Will make my beautiful Brioche even more beautiful..Look forward to trying them out soon.

Tiger JNP-S10U Electric 5.5-Cup (Uncooked) Rice Cooker and Warmer Review

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We are a Filipino household & we eat rice every day. This would be our second Tiger & we had one other (to remain unamed) brand. The Tiger is the best rice cooker & worth every penny! The "other" rice coooker always boiled over, gave us lots of crubchy rice on the bottom, was hard to clean & finally just broke.

Our first Tiger lasted 9 years, until the poor little thing just quit heating. We have had the new Tiger about 6 weeks & love it. No crunchy rice even when left on warm for extended periods, no boil over, even with a full pot & is easy to take apart & clean. Also love the retractable cord. Makes it very portable.

We would recommend this rice cooker to anyone who loves good rice & would definitely buy again.

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I bought this rice cooker as a gift to my daughter's family because I have one and it delivered perfectly cooked rice for the last 25 years. This cooker arrived 6 days after the order was placed and we used it two days in a row. The only problem is, instead of just steam, a large amount of liquid came out of the steam vent every time we used it. When it happened the first time, I thought I've put in too much water. When I used it today, I double-checked and made sure that the water level was correct and it was still doing the same thing. At this point, we have not decided whether to return it and exchange for another one.

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My last Tiger lasted over 10 years.

This one only 1 year. The plastic is cheap soft stuff. I don't mind that the it at all. But come on engineers, Don't use the same cheap soft plastic on the most use parts of the cooker.

The locking mechanism wears out because it cheap soft plastic and I cannot lock the cooker anymore. I have to use a bungee rope to hold it tight to cook and keep the rice warm.

The lid hinge is made of the same cheap plastic. It broke on me last week, when I was turning the cooker.

Where is the good old quality these days...

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My wife and I have probably gone through approximately 4-5 rice cookers in the last 8 years. Granted, none of them cost more than $30, but if we bought a higher quality rice cooker like this one, we would've saved money and frustration in the long run. I like how you can take the lid apart in order to clean it. The dimpled rice spatula keeps rice from sticking onto it. You can keep rice warm all day without fear of the bottom layer burning/caking up.

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I owned a Tiger for 20 years +, I would still have it but the wife melted it on the flat top stove, so bought this one,

I'ts Awesome, just like my last one was. Perfect rice everytime!

Discount Nordic Ware Open Stockpot

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I bought this pot at Christmas. I bought it after much searching for products made in the USA. I used it twice and the nonstick surface bubbled and peeled off. I was very careful and followed the instructions on not using high heat. I also bought a Nordicware cookware set that is working awesome. The problem is obviously with the aluminum pans and not the black rangeware set.

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This stockpot is just the right size for making a large batch of spaghetti or soup. I am delighted with it. And the price was right.

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Very nice with heavy aluminum construction. Funny though, it is just a little too big around for all the other glass covers from the old ones we threw away. I think that was planned to sell the 6.95 solid top that is offered.

But still for $12. Best buy for sure.

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This pot has everything I want.

Made in USA

10" diameter, so it fits my lids

Not too tall, so it fits in my sink

Non-stick

If this is what you want.... then tis pot will give it to you. An excellent product at a very reasonable price.

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I love dutch ovens, and they're usually so expensive. This is a great inexpensive non stick pot. Doesn't come with a lid, but I don't need one as I already had another to fit it.

Swiss Diamond Nonstick 11" x 17" Cast Aluminum Double-Burner Grill Review

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Sometimes it's not practical to fire up the outside grill, so we wanted something we could use indoors. We have a glass-top stove with a "bridge burner" setup on one side. We've used it before with the smooth-top Swiss Diamond grill, and it worked fine, so we were assuming that this version with the "rainures" would work equally well. And in fact, it did. I'm hoping to use it quite a bit during the rainy season. I did learn that inside grilling generates quite a bit of odor, so it's important to run the exhaust fan if you have one. And keep the heat turned down below medium! It might take a bit longer, but not only does it protect the grill, it cooks things better that way, and gives you more control over the process.

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This is the must amazing thing I ever bought. And healthy to boot! I gave away my outdoor grill. Knew I would never use it again. I researched before I picked a brand and mostly go by what customers say now. It's FABULOUS!

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I wrote the Swiss Diamond company and asked for an explanation of what the nano-composite material was made of.

After a week or so, I received a polite reply from Allan Wolk, an employee in the U.S. His email informed me that, "Our patented nonstick surface uses a nano-composite of real diamond crystals and PTFE; it is applied using a computer controlled plasma gun at very high temperatures."

Naturally, my attention was immediately drawn to the PTFE. The acronym sounded familiar. What was PTFE?

A quick search of Wikipedia provided the answer: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PTFE)

As Wikipedia explains:

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a fluoropolymer discovered by Roy J. Plunkett (1910-1994) of DuPont in 1938. It was introduced as a commercial product in 1946 and is generally known to the public by DuPont's brand name Teflon®.

Huh? Teflon? Wait a minute. Didn't the Swiss Diamond website just claim that the product contained no Teflon?

If you look back at the Swiss Diamond website screen capture, the careful wording of their answer now becomes clear. It states, "The Swiss Diamond coating does not contain any Teflon taking into consideration that "Teflon" is a trade mark, made and owned by DUPONT."

So the pans don't contain Teflon, they just contain the chemical called Teflon. It's like saying a nuclear warhead doesn't contain any plutonium, it only contains nuclear fissionable material.

For the manufacturer to insist the Swiss Diamond pans contain no Teflon whatsoever when it is made primarily from polytetrafluoroethylene, the chemical widely known as Teflon, is extremely deceptive. In fact, the intent of the Swiss Diamond company seems to be to deceive consumers by omission of the facts. The FAQ document on the Swiss Diamond website, for example, does not bother to say something like, "But our pans do contain PTFE, the chemical known as Teflon." It simply insists they contain no Teflon and moves on to the next question.

It seems that Swiss Diamond goes out of its way to give the impression that this product is free of Teflon chemicals and is surfaced primarily with diamonds. That's the impression I got, anyway, and I read the promotional materials several times before purchasing the pan.

Consumers have been hoodwinked yet again.

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it is what my wife wanted. she loves it very much. i would do business again with this product. ok

Buy Chefscape PRGR1000 Grill, VersaGrill

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I purchased this grill just over a week ago and I think I have made a very smart purchase. I bought the Chefscape Versagrill for $69.99 at a local discounter, Tuesday Morning. It is solidly built and comes with two grease cups and a cup to attach to the grill to warm sauces, butter, syrup, etc., as well as a tool to facilitate cleanup of the grill plate ridges. The Versagrill's short cord (3-prong) stores in the base of the unit. The heating element is imbedded in each of the two cooking plates. There is a 99 minute timer on the unit. I particularly like that the Versagrill's cooking plates are reversible, including a smooth griddle side for cooking pancakes, grilled sandwiches, veggies, meats, fish and the other side is ribbed and gives meat, shrimp, paninis and other foods beautiful grill marks. You can easily change the surfaces to have grill marks on top and smooth surface on the bottom, vice-versa, grill marks on both sides or both sides smooth. What sold me on this machine were the facts that the unit opens up to a full 180 degrees to give you a 12" x 20" surface to cook on and the range of temperatures from "Warm" which is 175 degrees to "Sear" which is 475 degrees. The Versagrill will beep three times to let you know when it has heated to the temperature you have selected. I cooked a New York strip steak in 2 minutes at 325 degrees (Medium) to medium-rare by closing the top down, thus cooking two sides at once. Shrimp takes a minute or less. Tip: make sure ingredients and proteins are dry by patting with a paper towel before seasoning, to get great browning. The hinge design allows you to "float" the top over delicate items. You can even use the unit to keep a pot of something warm, as on a buffet, by opening the unit up 180 degrees and placing the heat-safe pot on top of it. I've already used the unit 3 times and can see that this will get a lot of use in my house. It is simple to operate and easy to clean---the cooking plates can be removed and dunked in hot soapy water to clean. The non-stick surface seems heavy duty and the Versagrill comes with a 3 year warranty. I will be giving my Cuisinart panini grill away.

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I consider this grill one of the best in the market place, after using Chefscape for about month. At my time of purchase their were only two reviews which convinced me to purchase. Nothing mention about wattage, which is 1500 watt. It does have a short power cord of 36 inches. With the lift out cooking grills, its makes for easy cleaning and choice of smooth or grill marks. Would I purchase this unit again, YES, Absolutely.........

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I love this grill!! I have been using it at work for lunches. It is very easy to clean. I have cooked hamburgers, chicken breasts, eggs, and sandwiches. I would recommend it to anyone.

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Works good, On issue was the retainers for the grease cups break very easy if you happen to bump the unit. Tried gluing them back on but no success.

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I purchased this from a discounter for well under $100. It worked great for a couple of years but then the buttons that control it "came loose". When I opened it up I found that the VERY flimsy button assembly had come apart into pieces. This grill is actually from West Bend's Chefscape "division" (part of Focus Electrics). If you visit their site you won't find this product listed anymore on their Griddles or Grills pages that you get to from here: http://westbend.com/support/replacement-parts.html. At the top of both pages it says "If your model number is not listed,

we no longer have any parts available." If you search for it you will find this page: http://westbend.com/prgr1000-replacement-parts.html which lists only a few parts that are available. Great while it worked, not built well, no parts available. Caveat emptor!