Can the flame be lowered enough to be used for just keeping food warm? I would like to use it for keeping cheese fondue hot but not burned.
511174
I would assume Robert. Although, I do not use it my husband does and he only uses it to warm things up for lunch at work. It is almost like a gas kitchen stove only portable. Hope this helps.
511175
My experience is no. Cooking yes, warm no. Fondue pot would work much better. Butane fire is just too hot.
511176
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.
511177
I have not had a chance to use the burner so I can't answer your question. I'm on vacation right now and will check the item when I get back.
511178
It will adjust to low flame , but doubt it will go low enough to serve as a fondue warmer where it is more popular to use a large candle when away from an electric power source. .Like most gas units the a very low flame snuffs out at the first slight breeze..The desirable hot flame characteristic of butane gas makes it a real challenge to regulate in the lower temp range. Although I have been completely satisfied with my butane cooktop for frying and boiling foods, I don't recommend it as a food warmer....
511179
Although it can be adjusted, it has a very hot flame. I think I would try something different.
511180
You can probably lower the flame and put the fondue in a double boiler or put the pot with the fondue into a larger pot with water in it. The water will insulate the food from being scorched.
511181
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, you can lower enough to keep food warm but the safe way would be to use a metal trivet and stir often. Sounds like a fun time.
1704082
Yes you can but I am not sure how effective it will be. The cookware sites about 5 1/2" from the base of the fire. I am thinking that there would be substantial heat loss by the time it reach the top of the unit.
88403
You do not have to heat oil, chocolate or cheese on the stove, the burner will do it easily. In fact, after reaching your desired temperature you will have to turn it down as it gets very hot.
1305470
Having used the pan, I would recommend that you cook as far from the direct flame as possible. Because of that, I would say to use a high heat setting. The pan does heat evenly so it might actually work.
346071
Yes, I have used mine for that purpose. Just watch that the wind does not blow out the flame so keep an eye on it. I put a metal wind screen against mine if it's a little breezy . It will simmer !
208830
You should be able to. The grill on the side burner has two levels: raised for searing and lowered for pots and pans. I haven't used it for that purpose yet but don't see a problem. Just start out on the lowest heat and increase as needed.
2172208
No; Open flame will cause it to burn. It works fine for other areas but not the bottom of a fondue pot. Go get some VHT ceramic flame proof "header" paint used on the exhaust system of racing cars. If you can burn that, I'll eat my hat.
1061247
Not really as you have the water pan in between the food pan and the flame which helps evenly distribute the heat. It's similar to what you see at buffet restaurants. That said, you should still stir your food occasionally.
2220362
If you mean does it has a "Low" or "High" control? No, it does not. It stays at a steady temperature of about between low and high. It does not burn food. I use it many time for cheese dip and it stay at a perfect temperature.
480291
I have a gas stove so it is on an open flame. I just do not use too high a setting. Medium heats up very quickly.
734014
Don't see why not. Keep it well stabilized and 4-6 inches off the flame and you should be ok. Make sure you've got even heating to avoid hot-spots.
2033835
this is a most wonderful item....I have used it several times and not damage to our table...so No . it get fairly hot so as to melt the cheese . again no damage to our table in all the times that we have used it. hope this helps....if you haven't purchased it do so quickly you will enjoy if every time you use it.
1380335
I don't think it would be effective no, you could get it in when it was cold, but unless you put something under it, it would be far below the optimum 1" level from flame, I have a transient model stove and it was quite clear to methey would never see each other in use.
1626225
Yes you can. The body of the bowl is hollow with the tank inside. Flames are on top. Doesn't get hot on the bottom.
1278452
I have not found this to be an issue. When I am slow cooking, I use the two outermost burners with the food in the center of the grill. I can easily maintain temps from 250 to 350 degrees by simply adjusting those two burners. For direct heat cooking, you may want to try using only the one or two burners directly beneath the food.
553961
While I am sure it would work without burning anything below the burner, you would be insane to have this anywhere but the ground. There is a reason those safety guidelines exist. Because some moron some time sat this thing on an unstable table or bench or something and burned themselves. Then probably sued the company because there wasn't a little line in the manual saying that you shouldn't do stupid stuff with fire. Twit.
2003713
I would think if you have the burners turned up it should reach that temp. I have not done this but there is a possibility the steel will sag if you keep doing this. Cast Iron would be best for this application.