does it conduct heat - will it accelerate counter peeling next to the stove?
1677396
I never really thought about checking. I have been using mine for about a year now. Have had no problems with mine. I like it because it does not bend or warp like the others.
1527852
It's relatively thin metal, so if the cast iron is hot it will get hot...but do will most anything else against cast iron
803078
Mine is not under a counter or near anything else and it got too hot when I had it too close to the wall (about 1"). I pulled it out three inches and it works great. I'm remodeling my kitchen and plan to put it under a counter but not in a cabinet so there is airflow around the back and sides.
2215296
The sides and top does get warm. But not as warm as the previous oven I had. I would still leave an inch or a little more clearance around the unit and certainly not allow a small one to be near during operation. My unit is still working flawless and I use it daily.
349654
I have my Hot Pot on kitchen counter, not a problem at all. As far as the cord being too short, buy an extension cord. Problem solved.
1948756
I don't think this would work on a smooth surface (no contact with the uneven bottom of the pan) and I doubt the induction stove will have any effect.
912229
Yes, it heats quickly, and the heat is very adjustable. It works best with a 10 to 12 inch pan, and make sure the pan is induction ready.
236302
It does feel warm to the touch when your pot has been cooking and you move or take it off. I use a cast iron pan as well and this makes the underneath surface warm when you are done. It's good cause it keeps the food warm a bit till it totally cools.
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.
2203446
I don't have the manual in front of me, but there are clearance requirements for this. We usually have an oven safe pan there. It does get warm. We're clear above that for about 6"
2091536
HI I would say it depends if your portable stove gets very hot on the botton I would imagine that it might burn the top of the counter top. hope this helps
236897
It depends if you have something cooking nearby. I have only ever had a problem with hot handles once from the steam of a pot next to it heating it up.
1160689
It gets warm but not hot. I have pushed it back(out of the way) on the counter shortly after use and it was definitely not too hot to touch.
1824337
I may be warm but not hot to touch if used stove top. In the oven yes it will be hot but cool quickly when removed.
1284111
Yes. It is metal and would not scratch the surface of the glass top and it would diffuse the heat. It is really effective for simmering on gas burners without burning the bottom materials in the pan
2256658
yes, but it likes 6 inch clearance on back and sides and top...something under the counter and depth does NOT offer. We use it anyway but it does not chill as well and produces some serious heat!
2157213
Yes. It is much better than a previous pan I had the was really high in the center and had a long handle. I can sit this on the burner and it doesn't move, even with nothing on it. It sounds like you had one like the annoying one I had previously.