how hot? I eat too fast because our heat is low in the house I'd like to eat slow and have hot food.
1945521
I use it to keep my tea warm. After the prescribed two minutes in the microwave it is pretty hot, and the warmth gradually decreases over about 20 minutes.
1945522
It's more of a plate warmer than a plate heater. It's warm / not hot. But it stays warm for a good 20-30 minutes. It's not as good as an electric warmer / heater but it's more "portable" and doesn't need to be plugged in. For what it's worth, I'm happy with mine and I use it regularly to help keep food warm (especially meat).
1945523
The magna hot plate does keep food fairly hot (microwave to plate) and food out of the oven stays hot for about an hour. It is worth the money.
1945524
Hi Frani G.,I'm a slow eater in a cold house too, and this has been very useful to me.The first 30 minutes is great, then the heat starts to fade away. But even after 30 minutes it's still better than nothing.I also use the mr. coffee cup warmer for cups of soup as well as bowls. It plugs in to your electrical outlet and supplies a continual stream of heat. It's meant for your coffee cup but is great for soup and oatmeal. I loved it so much I bought a second and use them both.
1945525
The Magma Hot Plate heat retention depends on the type of plate/container placed on the pad as well as the food being kept warm. Overall I have been happy with its performance. I use it mainly for buffet-type serving of hot cheesy dips. The food stays warm for at least thirty minutes unless I reheat the Magma to increase the time.
1945526
I bought this for my parents. They say their food stays hot 20-30 minutes depending on the plate used, they use polishstone ware plates which is very heavy & they say about 20 minutes. They do heat in a little longer than the directions says. Hope this helps.
1945527
It doesn't keep it super hot, but it does keep it warmer than if it wasn't used. I'm not impressed with it.
1945528
Hi Frani G., I'm a slow eater in a cold house too, and this has been very useful to me. The first 30 minutes is great, then the heat starts to fade away. But even after 30 minutes it's still better than nothing. I also use the mr. coffee cup warmer for cups of soup as well as bowls. It plugs in to your electrical outlet and supplies a continual stream of heat. It's meant for your coffee cup but is great for soup and oatmeal. I loved it so much I bought a second and use them both.
1945529
I also have low heat in the house in Seattle. Oral makes a big difference. It keeps the plates and food warm.
185824
on page 8 of the manuel it says it is to delay cooking time up to 8 hours.....not with perishable foods such as meat, fish chicken ect at room temp for more than 2 hours. I would put the meat etc in for almost cooked time then turn to slow cooker.
2260262
I don't know others but for me. I normally packed my lunch before 9:00 am M-F and I have my lunch always between 3 to 4 pm everyday for our retail store. By then, my food still hot. This is really surprising. Very good and reliable products from Zojirushi.
709027
The heat-penetration is probably directly proportional to the time one has to hold the hot item. [ HP ~ T * t ] I am happy to say that our table is close enough from our oven before it becomes unpleasant. So, yes, I do feel some heat.
760447
Sorry, I didn't see your question till now :(I certainly believe you can!! Low to medium heat. Thanks!
722309
Mine was certainly hot enough. It did take a little bit longer than a stove and skillet but not long
1294033
Sorry. That was my experience exactly. I microwaved for the max time and it was only warm, not nearly hot enough to keep a meal warm through a plate. I will be looking for something electric next time.
1089766
It's perfectly normal helps to not overcook your food. Soooo turn that baby on, get your mouth hole ready for some perfectly cooked tubular food products.....try taquitos, corn dogs, breakfast sausage etc...
774155
it is too hot for me, but it only takes a minute or so for it to cool off. I do love my Chef's Choice, because it is so convenient and easy to use.
104786
it stays on warm setting until you turn it off manually. it is not a very hot setting, just the temp that you would want your food for immediate eating.
1638820
Absolutely. Onion soup, a piece of taosted Italian bread, and lots of cheese under the broiler many times already in my kitchen. And its cold here today. Wanna know what's for supper tonight, too? I just decided.
1755585
I made chilli in mine camping with two teenage boys who ate like no tomorrow. I was able to feed four of us plus had lots leftover and the guys all had seconds. I've also cooled franks and beans for 7 with no issue.
1989089
Thanks, Joseph! You review and follow-up were really helpful and I'm glad to hear you're still liking the FlipSide after almost a year. While I generally agree that a temperature control doesn't matter much as long as it's hot enough, I find that when it's too hot, the waffle cooks too fast it's not as moist on the inside as I'd like it to be. Can you comment on that?Thanks again!
945774
It is hot but you can adjust the temperature to a lower setting. I use this for buffet servings.
740739
Your own buns if you sit on it. Hope that helps you out. Love hot dogs,how about you?
1473154
You need to cook with boiling water..some meals require you to add to boiling water and then reduce heat to simmer for 15-18 minutes. Hope this is helpful.
475725
My sister and I both have one, and she was sitting right next to me when your question arrived. We both agreed that this would be perfect in that situation. You can set it on slow cooker function and it will keep warm or turn off when it is done.