why does it take so long to heat
577419
I believe since the water around the container with the butter has to heat up first and then the butter....it takes a little time to do it
577420
I always add hot water to it before I use it. It seems to hear up fairly well.
577421
It does, but it's because the water in the container needs to heat up first and then transfer that heat evenly to heat up the butter or cheese. Seems to take some time but it's a normal process with the correct amount of heat. Too much heat and it will boil and burn what is inside the container.
577422
It does warm up slowly, but I think that is part of its design secret in holding a temperature accurately and for an extended period of time. We have used this unit for chocolate sauce for ice cream sundae's and for butter. You can force the heat-up by using hot water in the unit before heating. We have been extremely pleased with the simplicity and operation of this unit. I hope this response helps.
577423
It has a heat/temp nob. so it gets hot fast if you turn it all the way up and start out with hot water.But note even on high, it is a double kettle type heating systems and the water in the base needs to get really hot first. I found that if I am using it for butter it heats pretty fast.for cheese and chocolate around 5-7 minutes when on high heat. and really hot water in the base.Then I turn it down to keep it at the desired temp.
577424
The amount of time the unit takes to warm the butter (or cheese) is related to how hot the water is that you use in the dispenser base. We use VERY hot water and it takes almost no time to warm the butter. If you are heating nacho cheese and it is taking too long, maybe boil the water first (only a couple of mins in the microwave) and/or make sure the cheese is room temp to start. We've been using this for 3+ years and love it still!
2072084
It takes a lot of power so make sure you have a heavy enough electrical cord attached to it. The heating element could also be bad. Mine had a faulty temperature gauge that never got past 100 degrees, no matter how hot the temperature was so you could also check that using a different thermometer.
562261
What are you cooking? This is like any other appliance it takes about 3-4 minutes to get to it's main temp. So I plug it in and put my meat on when I'm ready.
1224777
I have heated less than 1 liter on many occasions. It just takes less time to heat.
1154798
You may be holding the nozzle too close to the thing you're trying to heat up. I can run mine for minutes at a time holding it about an inch from the work piece.
1513830
It takes a few minutes say 3, to heat up. There is a button you push when you want the steam. It can be continuous or only for a few seconds depending on how long you hold the button for.
447789
For sure it shouldn't take an hour. Mine heated up almost instantly. You may have your wires connected improperly.
1934922
It takes 15-20 seconds to start heating and about one to one and a half minutes to get to full temp, depending upon the heat setting you have selected.
1865794
no -I only run it maybe 10 mins so I haven't noticed anything like that but I would not consider it a normal thing to heat up so much-ask the company
361484
It doesn't take long if you will put it under hot water in your sink. just make sure it's not cold. I've never tried any other way though
1436555
It usually heats up under a minute. If you increase the heat and the display doesn't go up, you most likely have a defective unit.
700668
I had a set if rollers for about 20 years and they took about 5-6 minutes to heat up. These are much faster probably 1-2 minutes at its slowest and probably faster but I never really timed them.
405959
sounds like your heat is to high. I set mine at 5 out of 10 on an 1100 watt micro for 15min let sit for 5 min in micro then take out oven vent for 5 min before I open to serv
888252
Usually 20 minutes but I have noticed the heat intensifies slighty when used numerous times in a row. That's a good thing :D
1652930
You want to heat it slower than that.. It took me around 30 to 45 minutes on a propane burner. Then it must be reheated when it thickens.
955863
I haven't noticed any abnormal heating but it doesn't last long! 2 to 3 hours tops!
1709214
It does take about a min to warm up. Mine can get extremely hot. I set it to 60.