I can't really tell from the pictures-is this a double boiler or does the fondue pot use direct heat?
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This is a two part fondue part. There is a base that plugs into an electrical outlet and provides the heat. It can be controlled. The top is the pot that holds the fondue. There is also a ring to hold the forks in place. Each part is separate from the others.
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Sorry....never have used in double boiler....but if you mean to melt chocolate or something like that.....I would use it for that purpose....Pyrex can take boiling water....hope that helps.
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208, 194, and 158 degrees. What I love about this machine? Instant hot cocoa, hot apple cider, tea, or soup. If cooking on the stove top you don't have to wait around for water to come from room temperature to boil. If water is set at 208 all hot water needs is a few minutes to come to a roiling boil for pasta, veggies or potatoes. I purchased my first hot water pot at Camp Casey, Korea in '97. It had the push button pump that dispensed the water. The pump stopped working after two years. I upgraded to the new push button dispenser. It still works excellent. My Mother still uses it for coffee, and hot chocolate. I purchased another one for myself. I gave one to my sister and my older brother. And now my younger brother has his eyes on mine. I stayed in San Francisco with a friend for awhile and set up my hot water pot in his kitchen. When I left he fought to high heaven wanting to keep my hot water pot. So I let him have it. It's a great gift for college students who might want hot water for cooking. Actually I learned about the pot visiting my younger brother who was a Marine stationed on Okinawa. He had one in his room and used it for hot instant soup. I have my eyes on a newer pot now. The absolute best deals I have found would be on a military base exchange, PX or China town in San Francisco. It just seems that my kitchen is missing an important tool without it. If you do decide to purchase make sure you purchase citric acid cleaner for water boilers. I purchased the brand name Zojirushi. I used the cleaner for the first time two months ago with great results. Depending on the water type used a scale can build up. This powder removes scale build up. Non toxic. Extends life and performance of boiler. Cleaner water boiler=proper water temperature=better tasting water. I also have a Zojirushi rice maker that makes top notch rice. The Zojirushi brand in my opinion has excellent products also. But I've always stuck with my Tiger Hot Water Pot.
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The pot is small. I believe it is intended to warm. I have used it for sauces, oatmeal, side of meatballs - nothing that could serve more than 2 people.
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Robert, I'm not sure how low it will go because I use it for frying foods at hi temp. It is difficult to actually see the flame when it is set lower. If it did not go as low as you needed it to then you could probably us some sort of a 'double boiler' to keep the fondue warm. Or, perhaps use a trivet with a tea light candle instead. But the unit is really great for my purposes.
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Yes to both. It is a thin metal with enamel coating, (like an old stove). It heats up quick, so be carful not to scorch.
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It's like a thermos. You bring the inner pot to a boil, place it into the insulated container and it maintains that boiling temperature so it continues to cook your food not using any electricity or gas.
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No it is not a dual boiler machine. It is a single boiler with rapid steam capabilities.
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Actually it is the entire double boiler as you see above. The bottom is 2 qt. and is sized for the ceramic insert. You can certainly use the bottom as a saucepan separately and the lid fits the bottom also. So it is really 2 pots in one! This piece is worth every cent you spend on it. I used mine tonight to melt chocolate and butter for brownies. No concerns about burning it. Great also for Hollandaise sauce. If you want a high quality double boiler, this is it. it will last a lifetime plus if treated with care. I hemmed and hawed about spending so much on it, but from the first time I used it I was happy with my purchase. Like I mentioned I used it tonight and told my husband how great it is. Actually it is the entire double boiler as you see above. The bottom is 2 qt. and is sized for the ceramic insert. You can certainly use the bottom as a saucepan separately and the lid fits the bottom also. So it is really 2 pots in one! This piece is worth every cent you spend on it. I used mine tonight to melt chocolate and butter for brownies. No concerns about burning it. Great also for Hollandaise sauce. If you want a high quality double boiler, this is it. it will last a lifetime plus if treated with care. I hemmed and hawed about spending so much on it, but from the first time I used... » Read More Actually it is the entire double boiler as you see above. The bottom is 2 qt. and is sized for the ceramic insert. You can certainly use the bottom as a saucepan separately and the lid fits the bottom also. So it is really 2 pots in one! This piece is worth every cent you spend on it. I used mine tonight to melt chocolate and butter for brownies. No concerns about burning it. Great also for Hollandaise sauce. If you want a high quality double boiler, this is it. it will last a lifetime plus if treated with care. I hemmed and hawed about spending so much on it, but from the first time I used it I was happy with my purchase. Like I mentioned I used it tonight and told my husband how great it is. « Show Less
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If it is chocolate only, it needs to be floated on water in a double boil. This is difficult with an electric fondue pot. Add milk or cream to the chocolate while melting.
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I'm sorry, but I don't know what that is. I will say that I use the pot to heat up water for my neti pot. Thirty seconds on the flame and the handle is almost too hot to touch. It is not a good pot for long use. For what I use it for, it's perfect. Hope that helped a little.
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Waring doesn't offer that information, but my guess is that the boiler is brass because the unit holds heat for quite a while and the unit feels too heavy for it to be aluminum.
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The pot is stainless in the outside, Teflon coating on the inside. I like the Teflon, as nothing sticks. I've had another style by Wedt Bend and loved it for years, but finally replaced with this one and really like it!
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Yes the top section has a flat bottom, and each part of the double boiler can be used as separate pots.
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I would not use it that way because the cheese or chocolate needs to be in the ceramic insert. Put some hot water in the metal pot, then the ceramic insert with your fondue. Works great. Stir every once in a while for even heating.
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The stainless steel of both the inner and outer pots are magnetic. The outer pot is super heavy duty, ferrous, and very magnetic. If this meets the induction criteria then you are good to go. I didn't buy this double boiler for the induction feature so you will have to make your own conclusion. Off the top of my head I would say that the outer pot, for sure, would work well in an induction situation. The inner used in conjunction with the outer will do the job it was designed for. HC
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I haven't measure the temperature, but it is much hotter than any other urrn we have had - almost certainly close to boiling. Even when on the "warm" setting, you can hear it "rolling".