Does it NEED minimum amount of liquid in the pan (2" or something) in order for it to work accurately ?? Or will it work even for small batch ?
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Yes. The lower part of the thermometer must sit in the "liquid". The biggest problem is that the black numbers showing the temperature came off very quickly. Must have gone into the jam!!! Also I found that the temperature was not exact enough in the area where I needed it to be exact. I returned my thermometer and now use the freezer plate and thumb method.
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Yes, but after using it a couple of times the black printed numbers disappear, presumably into your preserves or jam. I returned it to the store. Also at the temperature I was watching, it isn't detailled enough.
1627882
I have used it for a little and full. Works fine no matter how much you are making. Adjust your grounds and water and make what you need.
443519
If you don't have more than 1/3 cup of oil in the container it works fine. Any more than that it tends to squirt rather than spray. Also Give it a few pumps just before use, the more pressure the better the spray.
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The instruction manual says to use AT LEAST 1/2 cup or more of water when using this cooker to prevent food from sticking.
907494
It does need more liquid to get going. I use it to make smooties in the morning and im constantly having to add more liquid and using a spatula to move the ingridents around. But it eventually gets the job done.
1411803
This product works very well as long as you follow the directions. Keep the area you're working on small (2 square feet) and keep the lubricant on the area and you can't go wrong. You don't need much pressure.
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There is no "minimum amount". As long as what you are cooking can be completely immersed in the oil, then that is all you need...
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I've filled to slightly below the minimum line and it works fine. I think if volume gets too low, the spin disk will push most of the milk up the wall so it won't be heated or frothed very well. I haven't tested to see how little volume will still work well.
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Yes it will. In fact it may make more depending on how full you fill the pan. I pour water in my regular pan, then see how many mini pans the same amount will fill.
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I agree with previous answers, although measurements are not completely accurate 2+" for larger pan and -2 for smaller. If you need accurate, contact manufacturer. Circulon customer service is top-notch!
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Personally, I have mixed as little as a shot glass of water with 2 tbsp of powder and it works fine for me.
986057
I've only used the 2 tsp (smallest) size. It makes cookies that are 2½ inches wide. (Or 2 inches, if the dough is stiff enough not to spread as much.) I doubt if my information is all that helpful, but good luck.
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Definitely 2 quarts minimum. 3 will handle you just fine. I used a roller and was very careful with masking out the area to be painted.
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Sorry to hear that.....because I do a lot of 'canning' I can guess that you did NOT leave enough 'head' room or space for the unit to create the pressure it needed to process. Most units require that it be filled not more than 1/2 way.....just like a fryer....you need room for the expansion. Hope it didn't make too much mess in the kitchen and you were able to save the contents (what were you making ?) Mine stopped working after less than a year of use (I used it maybe 5 or 6 times) .....returned it.....however, when it was working, it did great. Not sure I'm going to get another just yet. Hope this was helpful. Sorry to hear that.....because I do a lot of 'canning' I can guess that you did NOT leave enough 'head' room or space for the unit to create the pressure it needed to process. Most units require that it be filled not more than 1/2 way.....just like a fryer....you need room for the expansion. Hope it didn't make too much mess in the kitchen and you were able to save the contents (what were you making ?) Mine stopped working after less than a year of use (I used it maybe 5 or 6 times) .....returned it.....however, when it was working, it did great. Not sure I'm going to get another just yet.... » Read More Sorry to hear that.....because I do a lot of 'canning' I can guess that you did NOT leave enough 'head' room or space for the unit to create the pressure it needed to process. Most units require that it be filled not more than 1/2 way.....just like a fryer....you need room for the expansion. Hope it didn't make too much mess in the kitchen and you were able to save the contents (what were you making ?) Mine stopped working after less than a year of use (I used it maybe 5 or 6 times) .....returned it.....however, when it was working, it did great. Not sure I'm going to get another just yet. Hope this was helpful. « Show Less
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Its a MUST to add the wet ingredients 1st and if you add to much flour at once you will trip the automatic shut off. Also there is booklet that explains which "blade" to use for what kind of dough. But if you learn it's quirks it works well. I do wish it was a little bigger so that it could make bigger batches.
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The problem is, that if a magnet does not stick to the bottom of the pot or pan ,it will not work! Weight is not the issue! You practically have to use their pots in order to make it work correctly! I had to send mine back!
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I think it is poorly designed, very small cooking space at bottom of pan. The teflon flaked off very quickly. My Quisinart one has lasted twice as long, and no signs of wear, and the bottom of the pan measures 10 inches as stated on the wrapper.