Do the top burners heat evenly throughout the coils or heat from the center coils outward as the temperate is raised?
451753
It looks like it heats all the coils and then blinks off. The hotter the dial is set, the longer the burner is hot before it blinks off and the shorter the burner is off before it glows red again.
901985
I've used all four pans, and I have not experienced any issues. I really like the fact that the heat is evenly distributed in the pans. What is the trouble you are having specifically?
877285
I don't use the top burners only the oven portion and it seems to work well. I have used it several time for baking and keeping things warm.
1500554
I know it heats very evenly on the grate of a gas stove, for I have used it several times since I got it. I believe the same pattern of heat distribution would prevail on a glass top as well. I believe this, because the wok has a ring built into the bottom and no separate ring is required. This ring on its bottom would facilitate the heat distribution evenly. I offer this opinion based on the fact that I am a retired Aerospace Engineer, and heat distribution has to be considered in every satellite placed in orbit, so it was essential to us the proper materials and to understand heat dispersion. I know it heats very evenly on the grate of a gas stove, for I have used it several times since I got it. I believe the same pattern of heat distribution would prevail on a glass top as well. I believe this, because the wok has a ring built into the bottom and no separate ring is required. This ring on its bottom would facilitate the heat distribution evenly. I offer this opinion based on the fact that I am a retired Aerospace Engineer, and heat distribution has to be considered in every satellite placed in orbit, so it was essential to us the proper materials and to understand heat... » Read More I know it heats very evenly on the grate of a gas stove, for I have used it several times since I got it. I believe the same pattern of heat distribution would prevail on a glass top as well. I believe this, because the wok has a ring built into the bottom and no separate ring is required. This ring on its bottom would facilitate the heat distribution evenly. I offer this opinion based on the fact that I am a retired Aerospace Engineer, and heat distribution has to be considered in every satellite placed in orbit, so it was essential to us the proper materials and to understand heat dispersion. « Show Less
1411441
I have a two burner griddle it's common sense that directly on top of the burner will be hotter . Keep in mind it's a $200 unit not a $6000 unit.
912844
Sorry, I do not know, It is built pretty heavy and does get pretty hot. It has two rings of burners, one when using for lower heat and the other starts up when go higher. Sorry i cant answer your question..
1265747
I would have to say the coils are evenly distributed. I do not notice any more than the other.
2050395
I have used it on high on a 15000 btu burner when I am in a huge hurry and have had no problem with it in 18 years, and on the 12000 btu burner it is always on the highest heat. The cover of copper on the bottom of the coil will last longer if you do not try to melt it with blow torch like heat/flames.But, that said, I have put it on the highest heat and it is still working away wonderfully in daily use.
1428301
No, the housing remains cool to the touch. Only the area of the cover grill directly in front of the element gets particularly hot at all, but not so hot as to burn skin. I was skeptical when I first bought a pair of these, and when they arrived and turned out to be much smaller than I expected, I was only more critical. But they have far exceeded my expectations for output, circulation and economy.
1153439
No, the air is adjustable on the top cast iron burner for a clean burn and the jet burner gets all the air it needs by design.
1645106
I found that the thicker the food item, the harder it was to get the top heated equally to the bottom - simply because the back is hinged (and with a thick item, it would then leave the top, front more exposed). However, the top of the unit does heat up quite well. Sometimes, I would need to readjust the food halfway through cooking by moving front items to the back, flipping them, or butterflying the items if it was a bit too thick. Still, I really liked this unit and used it continuously for 2+ years. I also submitted a review that is not published yet, so just as a cautionary warning: The unit I bought ended up heating so hot (after a few years) that the coils burned through the bottom of the plastic covering and began to burn my counter top!! Luckily, I saw it early on and stopped using it! It was a fire hazard. I called the company, and they sent me a replacement (though sadly, it was not the same type or quality). I miss this grill, as it was the best of three that I've used in the past ten years! I'm debating if I want to take a chance and buy another of these, hoping it was a fluke that the coils burned through the bottom! If I do that, I will certainly set it on something that can tolerate heat so as not to risk a fire again! I would suggest, if you purchase this, that you do the same - just as a precaution! This was a great grilling machine up until my issue with the overheating coils! I really miss it! :)
841941
Yes if you set it that way. I keep mine set kinda half way that way I keep a comfortable heat level. I've had for about a month and no problems. Now when you first turn in it will give a funny smeel but soon burn off. And it gives out much mire heat than stated. I bought 2 and then my furnace went out my hiuse is maybe 1000 square ft and these kept it nice til I git my furnace fixed. Yes it's a great deal,great buy.
991959
Not that I am aware of. But the burners set down deep in the frame and don't seem to be too affected by the wind etc. Of course I do not use mine in the real outdoors, but in an outdoor kitchen that is partially enclosed. I hope this has helped
550150
Both heat and exhaust exit out the top. There is minimal smoke, and you won't blacken your pots to anything near the level you'd get throwing them on an open campfire.
1319078
You need the ring for most burners for it not to move. It does heat quickly and evenly.
965469
The burners are adjustable. Never tried 200 degrees exactly, but have tried low.
524193
My unit is a single burner, and I like it very much. It heats up well and it works well. I have used a regular stock pot on it, that was half to three quarters full, when cooking dried beans. It is built well,not flimsy.