Are the heating elements continuous from end to end of the slots, e.g. no middle "break"?
1060109
Yes, the heating elements run horizontally from end to end; there are vertical clamping strips every couple of inches holding the elements in place. Top to bottom, there are nine elements on the left and right walls (outside), and six elements on either side of the center divider, so the surface of anything you are toasting is pretty well covered. With all the different kinds of bread and muffins we have used, we have never had a problem with "breaks" in the toasting area.
1060110
elements look like 2 inch stitches from end to end. no middle break, but this part of the elements heat up last.
1785999
The metal piece on top does get warm and will warm cups somewhat if you leave it there long enough. Does not make that much of a difference and the machine does turn off the heating element after a set period of non-use.
162347
Yes it has a stop button in the middle of the heat setting dials enabling you to cancel each side.
743246
if you are talking about the heating element, it is built in and does not detach. This is my second Presto, the other lasted many years. It stopped perking, however, I ordered a new cord for the old one and now it works fine. I highly recommend this product. Coffee is perfect, stays warm for a long time. However it does not have a timer, so be sure to unplug once coffee is made.
1070488
Both sides will be toasted. Both sides also work even when only one slot is being used. geo
1380350
I've used this unit intermittently now for a year and a half. It always comes up to temp fast and is a huge improvement to the old cheap solder guns I'd used in the past. I haven't to this point experienced any heating element problems.
2179964
Yes, there is a three-way switch... Normal rotation, pause to sear, and no heat rotation.
1983375
I have had this running continuously for aweek or more at a stretch. Unless its on high heat setting, it will turn off periodically relating the heat.
493929
Good morning, I have had mine for only a year and it has not had any problems. However, I had a couple of thoughts that might (or might not!) help. Have you tried a different plug in? There is a safety limit switch that will turn off the machine if it overheats that may have failed. Finally, the heating element may have failed. If you have not done so you may want to contact the people that built it - they are here in the USA so they should be available to help. Good luck, I would really miss mine! Dave
656419
No. That is the best part. It does the same thing internally so no carrousel to break, replace or wash. It still heats the food very evenly.
192927
Yes it heats from the middle so batter that falls to the bottom does not burn
402369
It does slip out of the further slot. But I rarely ever use them. If I need to, I just use the closer slot and it stays just fine.
1879040
Mine doesn't close tightly either. The oven works well but I find the automatic shut off inconvenient and yes, it's surface and surrounding area does get very hot. Personally if I had it to do over again, I'd purchase a different oven.
177639
Yes, there is a coil that goes around the bottom perimeter. It doesn't run through the whole middle, but warms up the bottom tray. I know . . . I've burned myself on it when I've taken it apart to clean out all the little pieces that fall through the holes.
1003758
No, the plates heat up quickly and they do not have to be closed together. This is my favorite flat iron EVER!
1906518
Sounds like a defect. I have never had that problem. The bottom element always turns on and heats up for me.
162352
Yes, the button is in the middle of the heating adjustment ring on each side. I can't say that this toaster deserves much praise. The heating coils aren't consistent but it works. The last one I owned was heavier and worked better.