(1) Does it have top brown only? (2) Can I bake a potato in it without burning the top?
582133
1): It does not have top-brown only - The bottom tray (Slides in under the rack) can be removed so that the bottom is more directly exposed to the bottom heating element as well. 2): With the tray removed from the rack, it is the same approx distance from the top heating element, so, I'd say, "Yes"
582134
I have only used it a few times but it seems fine. it is faster and hotter than my old one the bake function work well.
1465048
Apparently not, but I have seen ones that the cooker container is safe for stovetop so you can brown meat before putting in the cooker to set. There was another model, the Breveville (?) that had a browning option, but the ratings were low for it (poorly made) and the price was high.
576450
No. It has sauté , brown, beans, soup ,meat/stew, veggies/steam. It's really awesome!
1360328
Thanks! for confirming what I thought, It really does not make sense to put tagine in the oven with conical top. At best you will end up getting food that is stewed, braised or steamed but certainly not Tagined (?), the way it should be cooked traditionally.
379014
yes you can brown with this, also has slow cooker setting and pressure cook setting.
1620588
it can brown, it has a removable pot that is teflon lined and easy clean but no rack....I would buy it again and as a gift without question
1217996
you can cook with and without convection as there are separate buttons on the controls. There is also no convection in the top oven.
1984758
There are different options that you can use with the pressure cooker. There is a button to brown whatever you are cooking. This pressure cooker is the best that I have ever used.
1573251
As long as it's thoroughly covered with a non-metal, non-porous, 100% opaque substance. If you've ever bought a microwavable pot pie, there is metal in the cooking tray which helps brown the crust. It is fully covered in the box.
1689265
There is a lever next to the handle that seals the door. Then on top there is a little black lever that you turn to pressure or non pressure. I can tell you that I've been using mine for 4 months now and adore it. My fav is doing baked potatoes. I don't like nuking them but wanted a faster way to do them than the oven. I do a full tray at one time. I wash the potatoes, then rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Bake at 410 for 35 to 45 minutes (depending on how big they are) and you will swear that they came from a high end eaterie. :o) Also have done pizza, bread, rotisserie chicken and more in it. I like that it doesn't heat up my kitchen like my oven does and it actually does a much better job than my oven. The only cons I have about it are 1) I wish it were a bit bigger so I could put a big turkey in it 2)the gauges are in larger increments so it is more difficult to get an exact. For things that need a more exact time i've started using a timer, just to be safe. Would I recommend this product? Absolutely. I'm going to buy one for my mom!
2255769
Browning is amazing without burning or drying out. I have not tackled biscuits and bread. I saw someone say they make toast in it. I am sure you would be able to and sharper image makes bake wear for the unit. The one thing to remember is that you still have to tend to the food cooking. No device works well if you set it and forget it. Sometimes I turn down the set cooking temps and increase the time.
477685
It has no conventional heating elements, but if your recipe has a microwaveable cooking ability. I do not see why not, but as far as browning and such there is no heating element to broil and so on...
1525078
Yes it can bake potatoes but my wife bought one of those potato baking pouches for the microwave and uses that, quicker and potatoes taste great.
1867935
Yes. The roaster does make it brown. I did not have to transfer to the oven to brown the skin at all. It actually took alot of stress out of making Thanksgiving. There is nothing in the oven taking up space. The turkey was moist and juicy with very little fuss.
74415
Never tried baking potatoes in it but I guess you could. The dials could be confusing for toasting or baking but I haven't found any other units that are better for this price range.
2188572
Brown like you normally would with little oil and higher heat, turning til color desired, then add lquid and do use cover to finish cooking at simmer temp. The heavier pots cook great roasts! Thats why I love magnalite.
1162666
Yes just watch temp. Will leave brown ring on stove top but can be cleaned off