Is this cooktop truly portable, as in taking it camping or on a picnic where there are no outlets to plug in appliances?
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This cooktop is an electric appliance and doesn't work unless it is plugged into an electric outlet. It is portable because it is small enough to carry from place to place.
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Have been using the cook top with 110 power. The one note is that I have placed it on a dedicated circuit. This is probably best since the kitchen uses a lot of appliances at the same time.
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I have the exact same question! On the Weber web site this is not categorized as a portable model, yet its called 'portable' here on amazon, and I was trying to figure out if there is really anything portable about it. Frankly from what I can tell it is not.
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We have only used ours camping where a picnic table was available for cooking. I would not want to set it on the ground or in sand to cook on, but that's just me.
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It is portable, especially if you just carry it in the tote. The pump does not take batteries.
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it's portable on grass, but don't expect the battery life to last long. Mine failed after about three months of ownership. Junk.
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No, it uses A/C and/or 4 AA batteries so you can take it with you on picnics or the beach or just move it room to room without having to use the A/C plug in.
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Yes! We only got gas connected to our house a few months ago so have had to use an electric top. It sits nice and flat. We've used these pans for a few years now and LOVE them.
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Absolutely it would be easy to take to the beach. This grill is dry convenient and portable.
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It can be portable. Just need batteries. New models come with rechargeable battery.
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This device must be plugged in to an electrical outlet to provide heat. It is not cordless.
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I plug mine into a regular plug and it will get hot enough to scorch food if not watched. I know you want the stuff in small print on the box but I have had mine for two years. I do like it, dinner veggy and dessert all on different power and all at the same time, It is for parties or for two people living alone as it is not big enough to cook for a family.
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If you have a power source or a generator, you can plug it in. This grill does not come with a car adapter
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My stove is electric and i leave it on the other side while cooking. I dont see a problem with it. Also, its great to sit a hot pan on it. You can also use as a cutting board surface.
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It's flat. I use it on an inductive range which is flat too and could be described as a flat electric cooker (with the power of magnets). The pot and the cooker work really well together- flat surface against flat surface like two books kissing.
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Noreen, this is not electric. I have used it on the grill or open fire. I take it camping, the back yard, the kitchen, you name it. If it is hot, if it has coals, I can cook with it. Noreen, I suggest you go on line and look at the site, http://www.cancooker.com/ all your questions will be answered there. Noreen, I use it a lot. But I am also a huge fan of the cast iron camp fire cooking pans. I think a lot of it has to do with being different and having a great meal to share. Please, make sure this is what you want before you purchase. Like I said, I use it and I love it.
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unit is totally portable...but very heavy. We've had no problems charging it and then taking it to a party of soccer field. we do plug it in and use it when in the house.