Can you tell me how the cooking compares with a Nesco which has the "circle of heat" which means it heats from the sides?
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I don't know about Nesco, but my Deni Roaster is very efficient and cooks well, that's what i normally use to cook for our Church's potluck.
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After using both brands - none that I could tell. You do need to purchase an aftermarket rack with the Deni for meat and keep the temps down (it cooks hot),
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It cooks a lot hotter than the Nesco, need to keep an eye on the liquid level as it can dry out quickly.
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It cooks hot and fast even at lowest level. I have both and use the Nesco for items that an be left to simmer.
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The Deni is not particularly good for simmering sauces. The sauce is either boiling or cool. However, it is great for searing and after a year, still looks like new!
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The Deni Roaster seems to only heat from the bottom. I have a Nesco too and it heats more like a slow cooker probably because it has the pan which lifts out. The Deni Roaster does cook hot even at the lowest setting. Because of that, I think it needs to be stirrred more often to get even heating.
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I'm not sure how it compares to maple but I love mine. I usually put mine on one side of the stove if I'm only using two burners and chop my food right there on the stove. They still look great.
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Heat is not an issue but you would be far better served buying the Cuisinart TOB 260 which just came out and is a much better oven.
1985732
Don't know for sure. I must have the Professional Nesco. It has the stainless exterior, the ceramic interior well and the glass lid. I've had this cooker for about a year and LOVE IT.
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The sides and top does get warm. But not as warm as the previous oven I had. I would still leave an inch or a little more clearance around the unit and certainly not allow a small one to be near during operation. My unit is still working flawless and I use it daily.
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I'd lay odds that it isn't (it's just not the kind of appliance that finds its way into a commercial environment) but the final word would come from Nesco--just call them and ask (they're really nice). I know that none of my older Nesco Roast-Airs (I have three) are NSF-rated.
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It's my belief the elements are on the side and bottom. I purchased this 8.5 Qt. cooker for Deer Camp last year. We used it three times, Ham-hock and Navy Bean Soup, Venison Chili, and a 12# Venison Roast. Suggest using slow cooker bags or cooking spray to avoid scratching the ceramic coated cooking crock when cleaning.
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I read a few reviews that states they have different style heating elements and the grommet model does not maintain an even heat as well as the griddler. I purchased the griddler so i have nothing to compare it too. I do like my Griddler Gr4n so far no complaints. Either way you can't go wrong. Costco stands behind the products it sales as does amazon.com and Cuisinart.
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This slow cooker is oval. It's a great slow cooker & it's large enough to handle almost any family sized meal. Love it!
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A crockpot heats on all sides (bottom and sides). A slow cooker only heats from the bottom.
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Yea I loved to cook with it, but I even contacted the maker of the thing & they told me they no longer make or service it. Now I got a nesco which has a gasket that looks exactly the same as Montel Williams one. If your brave enough try them. You lose though if it doesn't fit.
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I think it is the same thing - it's just a portable heat source in a can - I think of these as being more for keeping food warm than for actually warming food
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So, the LCS3 (which is currently priced at 22 and some change) is only a 10 inch diameter and has sloped sides measuring only at 1 3/4 in (might be 1 1/4 in I'm going off memory). The LK8S3 is 10.25 diameter and the sides are not sloped they are straight and measure 2 inches high. I just used the LK8S3 this morning for a fritata with eggs, red bell peppers, baby bellas, chopped kale, and sharp cheddar on top. I have a five person family and it is big enough to produce a yummy fritata that will feed us all. I start the meal on the stove top and finish in the oven. I like the high/straight sides of this dish because you could even bake a cake in it or a pot pie etc. I have a pan comparable to the LCS3 but it is smaller in diameter (I think an 8 or 9 in). Pans with a sloped side are great for sauting and performing cooking tasks that require moving the pan around to flip the food about. The LK8S3 is quite heavy so I could only assume the LCS3 "chef's" series skillet might be more pricey because it might be lighter weight for performing tasks that require flicking of the wrists and flipping without compromising the length of the diameter and the quality of the cast iron. Don't quote me on that, the last part is only an assumption. If you want an exact explanation I'm sure someone at Lodge would be happy to assist you. They probably have a contact link on their website. Hopefully I helped, I tried my best. Have a lovely day!
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I bought this item as a gift for a friend. The heat is adjustable. Also, I read many reviews and I liked this product best. It can be used as a pannini or grilling. Clean up is easy. My friend likes it very much.
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I believe the interior is plastic which gives better hot & cold than stainless and does not burn hands!
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I have both. I like the "no sides" because you can turn food easily and is large enough for more hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. I like the "sides" because it is deeper and less splattering of oil on the stovetop. Both are great.
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I'm not at all sure about Nesco, but the seller's specifications were very accurate for my Farberware Open Hearth Broiler, a very tough cord to find.