Hi, can this be used on a counter top or does it get too hot? Thanks for the help.
1661037
Yes you can use it on a counter top the heat radiates upward and goes into the food.
405475
I have it on my laminate counter, and have not had any damage. The bottom doesn't get very hot, it is the top and sides that do. I just pull it away from the wall a bit when I use it.
142539
All the controls are on the top so that part would work but there's no lip for it to hang on to the countertop. If there is some sort of support from below for it to rest on, I think it could be done. The unit itself doesn't get that hot so it likely would be safe. I think for safety sake, install it into a fireproof surface... not wood. Hope this helps. P.S. I think there are models that are specifically designed to be built in.
1739634
I wouldn't use this on any counter top, the edges are sharp. I usually use it on a big wooden chopping board,mostly for prep work. It is very sturdy, high quality,and after a lot of use...I would still rate this a 5 star item.
802351
No I wouldn't use it on a stove top. I bought this for my granddaughter and she does, however heat water in the microway in it.
2064992
The top gets hot so you don't want it too close to something flammable or meltable. You definitely need some room for circulation. I use the top to defrost the sauce packets for orange chicken.
1595444
My answer is going to be a bit different than what I've read by others. My intent is not to be controversial but to err on the side of caution. Mine sits on a counter top with a space of 10" from the top of the oven to the bottom of a kitchen cabinet. Either side of the oven has at least 6" of space. The bottom sits on the counter top on the units four mounted feet. Broiling a steak, chops, etc. is doing it's job at 500 degrees so if the unit didn't get hot then I doubt it would be doing its job. Naturally heat rises and disperses to the top and to each side. These would be areas I would not choose to touch while it's on for obvious reasons. I've had mine now for nearly a year without any problems. Giving proper attention by allowing the unit to have ventilation above and to each side; you shouldn't have any issues with heat.
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Well, Rita, It depends on what you mean. If you want to protect your counter it will do very well. All the special places on my counter are protected with tempered glass.Don't use it where it will exposed to high heat or to open flames: for example on an electric burner that is on. Don't forget that it is tempered glass. It will probably crack..or worse.
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I wouldn't. I've noticed that the bottom seems to leave a black dinghy color on my countertop, so I doubt it would do well with heat. Plus, the little tag on the teapot said that it can never be placed on a heated surface. You must use an alternate teapot to heat water before pouring it into this one...which makes this teapot basically useless if you are not using it for tea ceremony or something similar.
336269
I can't imagine how you would use it for counter tops. It needs to be painted or stained. It worked great on the floor.
1615015
It is made of glass so it would get hot quick but the glass is quite thick and should hold up well. The top is plastic though so I don't know about how that would do.
2199832
We use it on our electric stovetop, set the temperature on low, i think it is safe. But I didn read the manual though...hope this helps.
941549
I use on my kitchen counter and it's formica, and not had any problems with heat. I don't see why it wouldn't be okay on glass or wood
846940
The base des not get hot or even warm. I would use it on a wooden deck. I've used mine on a wooden table.
1384863
I used it quite a few times on a ceramic top with no issues. It seems to take a lot of heating, so the stove does get hot, but no issues.
790589
I had no problem with plugging into my house outlet. I would make sure to protect counter top; it does get HOT.
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I have mine on my countertop, but I do use a couple of hard placemats under it. That is just to be sure I have protection from any possible heat. The bottom heating element that keeps the popcorn warm does get hot, but there are a couple of inches between it and the bottom of the unit. Plus, it isn't overly warm. I love this unit and use it several times a week. I leave the cold popcorn until it is gone. Very tasty. -Enjoy