Hi, can this be used on a counter top or does it get too hot?Thanks for the help.
1661037
Yes you can use it on a counter top the heat radiates upward and goes into the food.
2059600
I put a glass counter saver for hot pans under mine before using. it radiates lots of heat from the top and heats up the kitchen more than i like. because of the close placement of the skewers you can only do a maximum of 3 when you do kebobs. Meat does not sear and drippings can get close to hot coils. all in all, not a real "grill" more like a pan fryer.
2059601
I use this on a counter top in my kitchen and no damage yet. With that being said, I wish I hadn't bought it. It's only good for a two person meal and you can only cook one big pancake on top at a time. Plus the meat doesn't get seared, just gets cooked throughout.
1122703
I think it's too hot for a plastic table. The bottom doesn't necessarily get too hot - it sits up on legs but the oven itself gets to 8 or 900 degrees so I don't think that's a great idea. I have mine on a metal rolling cart with a tile top. Hope that helps!I put mine on a metal rolling cart that has a tile top. Hope that helps.
948617
I use one of these on both my table and counter top. The bottom of the unit does not get hot or even warm. You just need to be careful not to block the cooling fan or air vents on this cooker. It works best if set-up on any hard smooth level surface that is non-metallic, like wood stone or tile.
1250372
The top of the oven does get hot. You could not mount it flush under a cabinet. We have ours on a counter under a low cabinet with about 4 inches of clearance on both sides and on the top, which is what the manual recommends, and we pull it out further on the counter when using it because, otherwise, it does heat the cabinet above it. It stores wonderfully in such a small space and is easy to slide out from under the cabinet as necessary.
1030862
Sure! Check the specs. I think it's good up to 500 degrees, so it should be fine on one side of the stovetop, not in the hottest center.
1939964
No does not get hot very stable on my counter...love this juicer very fast shipping used it every day does a great job!
1126502
I would ask the company for "Positive Answer". I can't remember exactly what they said. I do know that we are NOT SUPPOSED to do much on counter. For example, use cutting boards ( not sure if it is so you don't cut into top coat, don't put hot pots etc. on it). Sorry I don't have the answer to tat question at my finger tips. Have followed their directions.......all is okay!
1640681
I have only placed something really hot on it one time but grabbed a mat to put under it. For that short time it didn't hurt it but I always put a mat under my hot items on my counters also. But very easy to do. I really like mine but I needed the extra space.
2212895
My proofer sits on a granite countertop, and does not seem to overheat. I set it for 80 degrees for proofing bread and it is perfect. I do not make yogurt.
739726
The top is about 6 inches from the bottom of the cabinet and heat is not a problem. It sits on a Silestone counter top and whatever heat there is has not been a problem.
452748
It does get hot so you need to leave space. This is not a freestanding unit so you have to have some kind of counter to actually put it in.
941545
My grill sits on the counter top and there doesn't seem to overheat it anymore than a toaster so why not? If it was a hazard I would think a "warning" would be in the directions for care and use.
1250375
The top does get very warm, not boiling hot. When in use I tend to place unit a little towards front of counter.
1595444
My answer is going to be a bit different than what I've read by others. My intent is not to be controversial but to err on the side of caution. Mine sits on a counter top with a space of 10" from the top of the oven to the bottom of a kitchen cabinet. Either side of the oven has at least 6" of space. The bottom sits on the counter top on the units four mounted feet. Broiling a steak, chops, etc. is doing it's job at 500 degrees so if the unit didn't get hot then I doubt it would be doing its job. Naturally heat rises and disperses to the top and to each side. These would be areas I would not choose to touch while it's on for obvious reasons. I've had mine now for nearly a year without any problems. Giving proper attention by allowing the unit to have ventilation above and to each side; you shouldn't have any issues with heat.
349729
I wouldn't. I've noticed that the bottom seems to leave a black dinghy color on my countertop, so I doubt it would do well with heat. Plus, the little tag on the teapot said that it can never be placed on a heated surface. You must use an alternate teapot to heat water before pouring it into this one...which makes this teapot basically useless if you are not using it for tea ceremony or something similar.
698812
The top is made from a thin layer of Formica, same product used on kitchen counter tops. I have never put any hot items on the table top.
1226985
I personally don't recommend as counter top, surface is not as smooth as a granite or laminate, if the groute work is not good there is a possibility of skin cut as it is a glass , I used this on wall for a look