Does it get hot enough for oil?
1006562
I haven't used it for that but I think you could since I use the lowest setting to melt cheese.
1519138
I don't know if it is tempered or not. The glass is thick enough that I think it could handle warm oil; not oil straight from a fryer that has not cooled at all.
1844105
No, in fact it gets about 250 in the center of the pad which I have learned heats the contained oil (approx 6 quarts) to about 125 dissipated heat. It would take a substantial amount of heat to combust oil (flash point is approx 450 deg F and would then require flame, at 1800 deg F it could self ignite) Your safe using this pad!
877570
Relatively speaking, it certainly does. As an example, I heat the pan for 5 mins first, then heat oil in it for another 4 mins or so. Then cook a fried egg in it, which is probably about another 3 mins. The handle will warm up slightly near the pan, but where you grab it, it stays perfectly cool enough for normal use. (Should point out that my 'prep time' is for the all stainless, not the 'non stick')
943750
I haven't tried it. It shouldn't start, it would defeat it's purpose. I don't think it will start if it is low on oil.
1844415
Yes, it is supposed to make a lot of noise as the oil inside is heated. Once it gets to a certain temp it will be very quiet.
86442
it gets plenty hot, but the problem is cleaning. EVERYTHING sticks. Even after using oil or spray non stick oil.
642246
yes, it works great! It does get hot pretty quickly, so keep it on something that can take the heat.
2177611
Yes it maintain's oil temp very well. I believe it goes past 350 degrees. It works so very well, good buy
1554383
negative, it is a hot air machine.I believe oil may short it out, would definitely make a mess
295383
No, It doesn't get that hot, at least not to burn on the front if you touch it. It will get warm. The outside doesn't get hot.
807242
I don't believe this unit has the capacity for your motor oil capacity this will heat 7 quarts of oil nice and warm in about 3 hours at that temperature for me
419273
Absolutely and it is great for frying and keeping the oil really hot.I love this and use it almost every day.
399393
Yes. It gets very hot. Definitely a con on this. I have to hold the handle with a small towel.
1848809
I have been using mine for a few weeks now, and no, I didn't oil it at all. It's working great!
913690
Not in my experience so far. The oil does build up on it, but I wipe it with a soft cloth, and that cleans it up pretty well.
674013
No. It does not get hot, just warm. The person whom said theirs gets hot must have a defense to be one.