Does this roaster heat from the bottom or the sides?
1975475
I think it heats all around. I use it for family get togethers and I love it. I don't believe it gets real hot on the outside though, so that makes it real nice to set on counter tops. Hope this helps your question.
96205
The bottom is flat. We have a flat ceramic stove top and haven't had any issues. This is a great pan.
177639
Yes, there is a coil that goes around the bottom perimeter. It doesn't run through the whole middle, but warms up the bottom tray. I know . . . I've burned myself on it when I've taken it apart to clean out all the little pieces that fall through the holes.
1066965
NO. The bottom rotates because if it didn't it would be heated up too much in one place and warp. That is mentioned in the instructions, and they also say to allow the heating element to cool down for a minute before stopping the platter, or it could warp.
2271300
None that is exposed. The bottom has aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. That enables even heat distribution.
218537
No the way it is designed there is an airspace between the SS exterior wall and the cooking vessel which is heated from the bottom. The lid will get quite hot but the sides are warm that is normal I think.
479658
It does not. There is a "well" for the coffee side and hot water side. This is the best thing ever!! I love it!!
192927
Yes it heats from the middle so batter that falls to the bottom does not burn
1171736
That is correct...it's tri clad on the bottom only....to conduct the heat better and keep it from warping.....It is a nice pressure cooker, well built!
1892377
The left side with the larger burner gets HOT. You have to watch carefully to avoid burning things. The smaller, right side, burner doesn't seem to get nearly as hot. If I need to boil water, I start it on the large burner then move it to the small burner to simmer.
539866
The sides and door get warm. The top gets hot which is normal for similar toaster ovens.I've owned several toaster ovens over the years, but this is the best!
1558212
Well it has 4 burners and seems to cook very even. So you could turn temp down on one side.
1347992
The sides warm up, but not to the point where they are uncomfortable to the touch. As with any toaster, the top edges and the top can get hot enough to burn.
225608
There are two quarts heating elements located at the bottom of the oven. The front element is protected by three rods and the rear heating element is protected by a rod and does have a shield that covers the heating element from end to end.
2215296
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.
817281
A crockpot heats on all sides (bottom and sides). A slow cooker only heats from the bottom.
1863719
I don't know because I didn't use the item. There was a hole and scratches on the inside of the roaster. So, I returned it. Sorry I couldn't help.