Since the heating elements are exposed does grease on it burn?
1968126
The heating element is hot enough that it burns off anything that drops on it. Stays very clean.
563853
the heating element is underneath the top grill. Cleanup is pretty easy. Use sponges only due to the nonstick surface. Also remember to clean the drip Tray on the side. I forgot to clean it one time but I was reminded a week later by a horrible smell.
2207736
The heating element is in the base. I usually allow the unit to cool a bit after using it but the hose is quite thick and remember... you're dealing with hot oil if you don't let it cool! I have had no issues with this unit and recommend it.
399636
Yes. The unit is not a traditional heating element heater. You can touch the unit and you will not get burned.
1233667
It gets very hot. You can set the temp. It will burn the skin if you touch it.
66746
There is a small cup on the base of the unit for grease. The cooking surface (grill grate) and reflective pan can be removed. I would NOT recommend this grill. The grate sits directly on the coils. Think there MUST be some supports for the grill missing but just haven't had time to purse it.
1065192
Yes, indeed. I have one similar to this I bought many years ago and have used it exclusively on gas stoves. Never had a problem with grease melting into the flame. The openings drain into a trough that circles the burner. The only thing I've done is remove the cast iron plate that you would normally rest your cooking pot on. This lets me get the cooktop closer to the flame and a better sear.
1685507
It gets very hot so I would not recommend that. I have never had a burn using the iron normally.
2060937
Neither on mine. The burners get luke-warm, not enough to cook anything. It's in the garage going to Goodwill. Wish I had better news for you.
1875631
yes - will not harm the pan at all. the whole point is to build up lacquering, which is what heat does to oil as it breaks down.spray away!!!
1065189
While it's designed to have the melted fat run into the lower ring, it could still fall into the gas flame, potentially causing a grease fire in your kitchen.
1324
No the heating element is not exposed. Read the reviews about the kettle and investigate well before you buy it. Mine broke during the warranty period and was leaking water. I sent it back.
787715
Generally the exterior does get too hot to touch and you could burn yourself. I say generally, because when the thermostat or duty cycle control (not sure which they use) cycles the heating element off to maintain the appropriate cooking temperature, the exterior temperature does drop if I remember correctly. But generally, its too hot to touch. The handles never get hot.
1680561
Yes, I am ashamed to admit it does. I was frying some food, and one thing led to another...but yes, it works well on grease fires. It put it out almost immediately upon spraying it.
1923379
I don't remember if ours had any grease on it but as a rule I just clean everything before I use it.
2070210
Yes. The heating element is hidden in the bottom, so the liquid doesn't touch it directly.
1031907
If you follow their guidelines you shouldn't have a problem with flare-ups. If you let grease build up and then get it hot; it will ignite.