I saw a review that said the inside paint chips off. When this happens, do the chips stick to the nut meat or do they fall into the receptacle?
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I have never seen it stick to the nut meat. Some of the nut shells are pretty hard and get sharp when cracked (like walnuts). I never actually saw a paint chip, but do see the scratches on the inside. We've used ours a lot. (Probably over 100 pounds of nuts by now. About 1/3rd were walnuts.) I just bought one for a friend that is the gray one. So far no chips on the inside.
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Mine began to chip non-stick finish after only a few uses. Don't remember if I threw it away or sent back for refund. To season pan, pour a tablespoon vegetable oil in pan and spread fully with a paper towel.
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We used the grill for 3 weeks last summer and had no problems at all. We cleaned it with a BBQ brush. Mostly it never needed cleaning, the fire burned off any food.We had no paint chip.One thing we did was turn the grill over so the rim was facing up to hold hot dogs from rolling off. The picture on the box shows it one way & we turned it our way.And we also put a rock in the fire ring under one corner for support. We used it a lot for cooking in our cast iron pans & a coffee pot.In January we took it out to cook over a fire at our branding, and it was all good. I would buy it again & again. We used the grill for 3 weeks last summer and had no problems at all. We cleaned it with a BBQ brush. Mostly it never needed cleaning, the fire burned off any food.We had no paint chip.One thing we did was turn the grill over so the rim was facing up to hold hot dogs from rolling off. The picture on the box shows it one way & we turned it our way.And we also put a rock in the fire ring under one corner for support. We used it a lot for cooking in our cast iron pans & a coffee pot.In January we took it out to cook over a fire at our branding, and it was all... » Read More We used the grill for 3 weeks last summer and had no problems at all. We cleaned it with a BBQ brush. Mostly it never needed cleaning, the fire burned off any food.We had no paint chip.One thing we did was turn the grill over so the rim was facing up to hold hot dogs from rolling off. The picture on the box shows it one way & we turned it our way.And we also put a rock in the fire ring under one corner for support. We used it a lot for cooking in our cast iron pans & a coffee pot.In January we took it out to cook over a fire at our branding, and it was all good. I would buy it again & again. « Show Less
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I have not had any issues with any of the cat food national brands. However, be sure not to empty the bag at the end up side down and let the powdery, sandy Kibble go to the bottom of the hopper. This will cause the mechanism that dispenses the food to jam up and possibly burnnup the motor. Disassembling the mechanism to clean it is not hard if this happens.
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My dog nibbles the crate sometimes and the paint never chipped off. I also take it up and down my stairs and have banged it in the process and I anticipated chipping but it didn't! It really is pretty awesome
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I bought mine with a chip in the enamel from a reputable, discount home store a few years back. The chip is probably why it was at that store with a discount. I haven't noticed the chip getting any bigger, but I've also hardly used it and it mostly sits on the stove as decor.
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My set has worked well, but the non-stick has started to retain some food bits at times. Using a mild vinegar soak for 10-15 min., seems to release the residue (it's still much easier to clean, than the stainless steel sets). My problem: When simmering/boiling with the glass covers on, fluid becomes trapped between the rubber gasket and metal rim. Over time, I'm noticing buildup and/or a bit of rusting(?) where the lid glass meets the metal, which is near impossible to clean ( I would've preferred a totally metal lid, to this design). Otherwise, I'm a fan of the ceramic coating, on the pans. My set has worked well, but the non-stick has started to retain some food bits at times. Using a mild vinegar soak for 10-15 min., seems to release the residue (it's still much easier to clean, than the stainless steel sets). My problem: When simmering/boiling with the glass covers on, fluid becomes trapped between the rubber gasket and metal rim. Over time, I'm noticing buildup and/or a bit of rusting(?) where the lid glass meets the metal, which is near impossible to clean ( I would've preferred a totally metal lid, to this design). Otherwise, I'm a fan of the ceramic coating, on the pans.
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Use it quite abit. Chips burn fast, soaking them in water for about 1/2 hr slows that down. For longer burn/smoke use wood chunks for bigger cuts of meat. I like chips for burgers more then anything else. Mixing different types of wood produces nice flavors to. IE: Oak/Mesquite & Oak/Hickory are good choices
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I haven't had any issues with it coming off. I believe the use the same kind of paint that's used on BBQ's.
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I figured out what the problem is. The bottom of each bag is supposed to collect the fat. The bottom of each bag is separated from the top part by 4 glue spots, each barely visible. If these glue spots become undone, or if a portion of the meat slips down below a glue spot, then that part of the meat that lies below the glue spots will not get cooked.
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Hi Roger: This stacked dado system is the best I've found in over 50 years of woodworking. I have had little to no chip-out problems. The trick is keeping the blades sharp and in great condition, with no pitch or rust. Good luck, Cal
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I have not had any chipping, however I have not owned them for very long. I love the knives, so I hope the paint does not chip
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I have had the grill for over a year and sometimes I cook directly on the grill and sometimes I cook on aluminum foil - and both methods are great. I have not noticed any issues with paint getting on food. The only times paint has come off is when I've cleaned the grill. It really is a great product, we love it!
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I have been cautious about putting anything hot on it. I've set a mug of hot coffee on it for several minutes with no harm. My biggest concerns are chipping and staining. I've had to fix three chips so far (I painted in July). I wish I had gone with a darker color than white diamond because any time it comes into contact with any coloring (mustard...) it's an instant stain that I can't figure out how to get out.
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The so called lip is very minor, and even when you lift the two back legs and fry bacon nothing runs off if that is your worry. I presume you're talking about the front of the unit, and not the separate piece that goes in the back.
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don't soak them in anything, the heating element doesn't get hot enough to dry them and allow them to smoke. i've read the bag of smoking chips (as char broil doesn't give any instructions on smoking) it suggested and it worked much better for me to get the unit ready to go, add dry chips to pan, set heat to high to bring unit to heat up and then, after chips start to smoke, lower the temp to your setting. type of chip depends on amount of smoking you like along with the type of meat. fruit woods (apple, cherry etc.) are better for lighter smoking. hickory ,mesquite are a stronger smoke flavor used for ribs, brisket, pulled pork. don't soak them in anything, the heating element doesn't get hot enough to dry them and allow them to smoke. i've read the bag of smoking chips (as char broil doesn't give any instructions on smoking) it suggested and it worked much better for me to get the unit ready to go, add dry chips to pan, set heat to high to bring unit to heat up and then, after chips start to smoke, lower the temp to your setting. type of chip depends on amount of smoking you like along with the type of meat. fruit woods (apple, cherry etc.) are better for lighter smoking. hickory ,mesquite are a stronger smoke... » Read More don't soak them in anything, the heating element doesn't get hot enough to dry them and allow them to smoke. i've read the bag of smoking chips (as char broil doesn't give any instructions on smoking) it suggested and it worked much better for me to get the unit ready to go, add dry chips to pan, set heat to high to bring unit to heat up and then, after chips start to smoke, lower the temp to your setting. type of chip depends on amount of smoking you like along with the type of meat. fruit woods (apple, cherry etc.) are better for lighter smoking. hickory ,mesquite are a stronger smoke flavor used for ribs, brisket, pulled pork. « Show Less
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I am definitely having an issue with the coating. I have submitted a question to Circulon for a replacement. My pans were bought Dec 2nd, 2013. The main problem i've had is with -- of all the pans -- the stockpot, which we use mostly for boiling things, sauces, soups. The coating seems to be coming off more and more, and it isn't inside the grooves, it is on top. We do use metal utensils, but you are supposed to be able to use that.. and it's not like we are frying in the pan (though, again, it says metal utensil safe). I'm wondering if we somehow got a bad batch, as so many people seem to say the coating stay. I am definitely having an issue with the coating. I have submitted a question to Circulon for a replacement. My pans were bought Dec 2nd, 2013. The main problem i've had is with -- of all the pans -- the stockpot, which we use mostly for boiling things, sauces, soups. The coating seems to be coming off more and more, and it isn't inside the grooves, it is on top. We do use metal utensils, but you are supposed to be able to use that.. and it's not like we are frying in the pan (though, again, it says metal utensil safe). I'm wondering if we somehow got a bad batch, as so many people seem to... » Read More I am definitely having an issue with the coating. I have submitted a question to Circulon for a replacement. My pans were bought Dec 2nd, 2013. The main problem i've had is with -- of all the pans -- the stockpot, which we use mostly for boiling things, sauces, soups. The coating seems to be coming off more and more, and it isn't inside the grooves, it is on top. We do use metal utensils, but you are supposed to be able to use that.. and it's not like we are frying in the pan (though, again, it says metal utensil safe). I'm wondering if we somehow got a bad batch, as so many people seem to say the coating stay. « Show Less