My current electric frying pan (George Foreman) doesn't simmer. The heat is either on full blast or off. How is the temp. control on this one?
1069695
When I cook a pot roast in this I brown it at a high temp, then I turn it down to simmer for several hours..works great.
1069696
don't know that one. never had one. but i'd contact the manufacturer. just try google on the maker and give em the model number.
1069697
Temp control is very good, you can simmer at a low temp, or fry chicken, fish, etc at high temp. I've had several electric skillets through the years and this one is hands down the best I've owned.
2227043
Haven't done that...the entire pan's going to get pretty hot, I think. Seems if you could control the heat some, it could work. Just don't know.
1056109
Suzanne, I bought A NuWave Pic. I opted for the higher end unit. I split my order with my son. He has used his extensively and is very impressed with it. I broke mine in on fried chicken. I've never had oil temperature control like this before. Good luck with your decision.
1151197
Cooks good on electric. Heat griddle on medium heat, then add oil (i use coconut oil) let oil heat up, then cook food.
1728256
Been in use for months....I've no complaints. Burning food is a result of not controlling the heat not the pan.
256857
The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've... » Read More The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. « Show Less
1399993
I lovemy cook top when it worked - I have been trying to Fagor to repair mine for over a year - worse customer service I have ever seen. Simmer would be a lower setting, just so the liquid is still bubbleing a little bit. I would only preheat pan for eggs about 15 - 20 seconds on a medium to med-high setting as the pan get hot quickly. The products cooks great and heats quickly (if it is working). Trial and error will get you there I really loved the conducton cooking but am frustrated with Fagor - hope your never breaks.
2102711
I have never heated anything on temperature higher than 5. If you are patient, it will heat to browning level. Yes, there are rings on my skillets and pans that will not clean off but I don't consider it damage to my Emeril All-Clad. When I fry something, I usually use coconut oil and it doesn't require as much heat for it to get hot. I really don't think you have damaged your pan.
1299678
I use the pan on a flat top electric stove with the pan being heated with a small diameter heating element. Under those conditions, the handle does not get hot. I do not normally cook more than two eggs at a time- usually just one. I like the pan a lot.
1755767
Mine is doing the same thing. It states the max temp is 190, so setting it at the max should be safe and it operate normally. Has anyone else set there's at the max and it works fine? thanks
1502701
My pan has stayed flat. Less expensive pans will do this when over heated. Not a good idea on any pan.
788819
I also heat the pan then heat the oil. You didn't mention if you are cooking with gas or electric. It stands to reason that the "commercial" line was meant for gas cooking. I have a ceramic cooktop and the problems with sticking and cleanup are horrendous.
1979402
Try leaving the empty pan on the heat longer. It does take some time. It will eventually get redder when it is the right temperature to cook.
292727
My Farberware elec. fry pan was probably 20 yrs old. I bought 2 new controls. Both of them felt like they fit but the connection wasn't a tight one. In order to maintain even heating I had to stand there and use some pressure to hold them together. I finally gave up. AH! They sure do not make things like they used to. Good Luck with your search for a control!
1481335
You have to adjust the burner. However, once you get to your desired temp the fryer holds that temp very well.Then there is almost no more adjustment needed.
699274
On my electric cook top the pan handles do not get hot. The lid handles can get a little warm but not too hot to touch. May be different on a gas cook top.
805808
Both my wife and I like this skillet. Like most electric skillets it is hotter right above the heat coils and can cause some scorching if the food is allowed to get too dry.