Hamilton Beach 31605 HealthSmart Indoor Grill

I wanted to replace my George Foreman grill and happened upon the Hamilton Beach Indoor Grill at this site. After reading the ratings from other consumers, which I think is a fantastic idea for Target.com, I was ecstatic! All of the things I disliked about the GF grills were mentioned by others, especially the task of cleaning them. Cleaning my HB grill is far less difficult because everything except the electric probe is immersible. I was a bit concerned about grease splattering because the HB grill isn't covered but that turned out to be a non-issue. Not to mention, it costs less than 1/2 the price of the comparable GF grill! Thank you Hamilton Beach for making such an outstanding product and thank you Target.com!

Have used the grill many times and it works great. Very little smoke. The challenge is cleaning the unit without ruining the grill. Foods have a tendency to stick and even with a sponge and much elbow grease it is very difficult to keep perfectly clean. I just used a portable steamer to clean it and that did the trick.

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Checked the reviews before i bought this grill.. and was quite impressed... although i got it cheaper at target ... so pays to check the local stores before buying it online!... no more broiled steaks!... come out awesome.... and do not dry out... in this grill.. and cleaning is a snap.. just dump the thing... into the dishwasher... assuming you've lightly rinsed it out.. after cooking... highly recommend it.

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I got this as a shower gift a few weeks ago. It works great! The heat is even, cleaning is easy, and no smoke. The package said using sauces could cause smoke, but we never had a problem. My only advice is don't cook meat on the bone on this grill. It took forever to cook a few chicken legs, and they were still raw in the center. If if had a lid to hold the heat in maybe it would have worked a little better. I'm going to stick to burgers, shrimp, veggies, and boneless chicken. Those all turn out great.

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Alright, for those that says clean up is a breeze, notice how most of those reviewers have a dishwasher. But for those folks without one, this item is by no means a "breeze" to clean. The item is simply too large to fit in a regular kitchen sink (or at least the one I have). So soaking it is out of the question. The nonstick coating does absolutely nothing. If you try to grill anything with a sauce or marinate, be prepared to spend hours trying to scrap off gunks congealed sauce residue. And because of the nonstick coating you cannot use a metal scrubber.

And if you think about it, Teflon doesn't recommend the use of their pans over high heat, for the teflon coating would melt and wear out. So why would anyone have a teflon coated grill, where the process of grilling probably necessitates the highest temperature out of all cooking methods?

I've learned to work around with it. Such as covering it with a disposable aluminum pan while it preheats so it heats up faster. And placing foil in the drip tray so clean up is easier. But the size and grate-cleaning problem persist.

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron 9-1/4-Inch Square Grill Pan

I've been looking for a griddle/grill pan, but I have a ceramic top stove, so regular cast iron is a no-no. But after lots of searching, I found that enamel coated cast iron is okay to use, and had high remarks. I honed down my search, and found this Cuisenart grill pan to have all the attributes of the higher priced ones, and Amazon had the best price.....so I ordered it.

I got it 2 weeks ago, and it's quickly become my favorite pan. It grills burgers, fish & chicken beautifully. Even has a pour spout for excess grease (which drains away from the food, a big plus in the health department!).

With all the rain we've had, I haven't missed the outside grill at all. And it makes the best panini's, so you won't need another expensive thingy in your kitchen. Get your sandwich loaded up, put it onto this pan, and weigh it down with something (I use a bacon press, but you could use another heavy bottomed pan instead). Flip it once, and you'll end up with a wonderful crusty sandwich....evenly melted & amazing!

Tip: Preheat before using, but don't use this pan "dry". I pre-spray with Pam before heating, and spread butter or oil on the food I'm cooking.

This pan can go from oven top to broiler to oven. Great to sear meat. Smaller size for those who cook for 1-2 people. Easy to clean and good looking.

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Paint and construction are of excellent quality. Because of the low sides and being thinner, it is light for a cast iron pan. But still rugged. I paired it with an Emerilware 8" square panini iron and the two fit perfect together.

UPDATE REVIEW: The interior of the pan has permanantly blackened after a few uses. Not like my old porcelin dutch oven that cleans up in a breeze.

I say 3 stars now.

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Before using the grill I called Cuisinart to get their input on the best way to clean it. When I got through to Customer Service I was advised that they had no record of ever selling an enameled cast iron grill with the model number I provided?

I pointed out to them that I was looking at the Cuisinart website as we spoke, and the grill was listed on their website with a photo, model number, and price. I was advised they still could not find it either on their website, or in their computer. They provided me with another number to call that would be better able to address my questions.

When I called the number provided I was informed that they had referred me to a privately owned retail outlet, but that they would try to help me. I was finally advised that according to their records Cuisinart had never offer an enameled cast iron grill for sale?

As a last resort I sent an email to the Cuisinart Marketing Department that included the above info.

I was contacted the next day by two different people from Cuisinart who apoligized for the mix-up, and offered the following info concerning the care and cleaning of the grill:

"The interior is Porcelain enameled and it is dishwasher safe; as far as cleaning, it should be cleaned after every use and there is no need to oil it or season it. Food should clean easily because of the enameled surface unless it is so burned into the surface that it may take a lot of soaking to remove the residue".

So far I have used the grill four times, and it grills steaks and lamb chops just great. After each use I moved the grill off of the burner and added a little hot water to let it cool down and soak (I have a ceramic glass top electric range).

After the first soak I scrubbed the grill with a nylon kitchen brush with hot soapy water, then let it soak some more in hot water and dishwash soap.

After the next scrub the grill was pretty well cleaned. Then I ran it through my dishwashing machine and it came out very clean. It took a little extra effort to get it clean, but it was still a lot easier than cleaning my tabletop electric grill that has three large pieces to clean, and is a lot larger to work with in the sink.

I am very happy with the grill, and would buy it again if the one I have ever needed to be replaced (which I doubt will ever happen in my life time).

UPDATE:

OK, I have used this grill several times now, and am now having some issues with it. I set my ceramic glass top range at medium (5), and let it heat up for a few minutes before I start grilling. It seems that the more I use it, the harder it is to clean...even after overnight soaking in soapy water. Today I found that there is some blackened areas that just won't come clean. I tried Stove-top Easy Off, and that helped a little. The dish washing machine no longer gets it fully clean either. Also, today I noticed a small rust spot on the inside front side of the grill where it looks like some of the gray enameled chipped off? I only use a nylon brush to clean the grill, and tongs to put the meat in and take it out. So have no idea where that came from?

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This 9-1/4" grill pan is fantastic. Not only does it fit well on your average cook top, it gets HOT (as it should) unlike other larger and heavier cast iron grill pans that need more BTU's than your average cook top can produce. Plus, it has an enameled finish available in different colors.

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Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc. 40170X Flexible Grilling Skewers, 2-Pack

These were purchased for a gift, I haven't used them, but they looked like they were a nicely made and no different than the cheaper ones you can get in store. Nice for people who have smaller grills because they are flexible and when you don't want to spend a ton of money. These look like they will serve their purpose.

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Fox Run Brands Stainless Steel Slotted Turner, 12-Inch

I looked for a long time for a spatula that had a straight end. Found some inexpensive ones at the local retailers but they melted. This is the perfect find. It is very good quality. It's the one I reach for every time.

Emile Henry Flame Chicken Roaster

My first piece of Emile Henry Flame Ceramics was the 2.6-Quart Tagine. I loved it so much that I couldn't wait to get another dish that was made with this great material. Since I prepare a lot of chickens, ducks and roasts for my family and guests, the Chicken Roaster was a natural choice.

I really like the design of this roaster. It holds the chicken upright and out of the fat and juices. It also has plenty of room in the tray for potatoes and veggies. The spout allows me to transfer the liquid into another container. Emile Henry's Flame Top Ceramic really holds the heat so I can set the dish on the table (for everyone to admire) for a while without worrying that it will get cold.

I always like to see a product in action before I buy it, so I thought that I would make this short video review. I hope that it is helpful.

Note: I shoot my video reviews in segments. In this video I accidentally repeated a point that I had just made in the previous segment and didn't notice it until I was done. Sorry about that.

Tim

I purchased this to replace my old aluminum vertical roaster and I love this Emile Henry roaster. In fact I went out and bought several other Emile Henry products.

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Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron 10 1/4 Inch Skillets

Like others, I bought this pan after the New York Times review came out on alternatives to teflon (the review said that this pan was terrific). My husband and I eat omelets for dinner several nights a week and our teflon pans were starting to lose their nonstick properties. This pan can work well for cooking eggs. The trick, as others have noted, is to preheat the pan on low to medium heat and then to give it a light coat of oil before adding anything to it. The day I received the pan I made a 5-egg omelet and it came out well -I was easily able to flip the whole thing without it breaking. I've also made over-easy eggs and they have come out well too. I like this pan better than my old teflon ones because it's less delicate, it's dishwasher-safe, and I don't need to worry about the coating losing its effectiveness. Plus, it produces food with a nice surface, which teflon has a hard time doing. It is not quite as nonstick as a teflon pan, but it gets the job done (and is much more nonstick than stainless). I'm pleased with the purchase.

I have ordered the 10-1/4" skillet, but because of the reviews about sticking/seasoning, etc. I was concerned. So I emailed LeCreuset Customer Relations with my questions and here is what they said (they were very prompt and helpful):

"You are welcome. The change was made [to the satin finish] to allow consumers to use higher heat with the skillets. Seasoning is not necessary since the pan self-seasons as the oil is build up on the surface. Some consumers just choose to do so as a means to help build up the surface. You do not have to use a lot of oil, just coat as you normally would. The more you use the pan and oil it eventually the oil will develop a surface on the finish which then makes the pan act like a naturally nonstick pan. To season, you lightly coat the interior of the pan with vegetable oil and bake in the oven at 200 degrees on a baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes. Afterwards, allow the pan to cool then wipe off excess oil. Your pan can be stored in this manner until ready for your next use."

So the first thing I'm going to do when I receive my skillet is season it (a couple times) before I even use it! Hope this helps!

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I cook exclusively with Le Creuset, and I love this skillet as I do all my other pieces. They cook food beautifully and are easy to clean. The only time I had something to really stick, I was able to get it out by putting a little detergent and water in the pan and heating it up a bit. The stuck-on bits floated right up to the top.

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I've been replacing some of my purple Paula Deen porcelian non-stick pots and pans with LeCreuset pieces in cassis. Why? For me, the Deen pieces (not even a year old) haven't been holding up as the non-stick surface seems to scratch when I just look at it funny never mind when I'm stirring with a wooden spoon.

Yes, LeCreuset vessels are heavy and expensive but I've been lucky to find the pieces I want not only on sale but also with free shipping. So far, I've been very happy with the four LeCreuset pieces I own and really like the option of their going from stove top to oven. (Just watch your oven temperature if you haven't switched to SS knobs.)

I replaced one Paula Deen skillet only to be disappointed in the second as well and then had another one of those "just one more LeCreuset" moments. The LeCreuset cast iron skillet arrived earlier this month and has proved to be a learning experience after reading other reviews.

To season or not to season? My care and instruction booklet clearly states that seasoning is not necessary, so I didn't season. My first omelette attempt started with some butter, I heated the skillet for less than 10 minutes, used room temperature eggs, and ended with a sticky mess. Not enough butter? Was the skillet not hot enough? Was it a combination? I don't know. I can say that after soaking the skillet, clean up wasn't an issue.

I found more to read at other sites and decided to season my skillet because 1) it didn't seem like I would do it any harm and 2) while most say cast iron skillets season themselves naturally over time, I don't use a skillet on a regular basis. My second egg attempt, over easy, started with a spritz of cooking spray (olive oil for me), I heated the skillet for 15 minutes at 3 on my gas stove, used room temperature eggs, and ended perfectly even though I used a wood spatula to flip the eggs. After the skillet cooled, I let some water sit, and cleaned up without a problem. When the skillet was dry, I added a drop of olive oil, and used a clean paper towel to coat the bottom.

Why 4 stars vs 5? While this skillet passed the over easy test, give me a week or so to try another omelette, and I'll update.

*Added a 5th star today.

Sprayed the bottom of the skillet with some nonstick stuff, set my gas stove to 4, let the skillet heat up for 10 minutes, tossed in eggs, some spices, kept an eye on the pan as one edge cooked quicker than the other, used a wooden spatula to fold my omelette, and slipped it onto my plate.

No more teflon for me.

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I have seen several reviews here expressing disappointment with le Creuset's less-than-fully nonstick enamel surface. After having had le Creuset skillets for several months, I now suspect the problem is that people are expecting the enamel surface to compare to Teflon. Teflon truly is non-stick, but it has come under fire in recent years for releasing toxic elements when overheated (and ALL skillets will get overheated from time to time, that's what they're for). Same issue with many of the newer "non Teflon" alternate non-stick surfaces.

The fair comparison here is to cast-iron. You can make cast-iron pans just about non-stick, if you properly season the pan right when you get it, pour in a little oil each time before heating the pan, and re-oil and wipe the pan after use while it is still warm. Same thing with Le Creuset enamel within a few weeks of proper use, and oiling, you can get a surface that is very similar in non-stickiness to a cast-iron pan.

Of course, if you want to fry an egg with a brand-new pan and no oil, you are going to be disappointed. And if you want to do "no oil" cooking at high temperatures, this will not be the pan for you. But for those who appreciate cast iron cookware, know how to season and take care of pans, this is just about the best non-iron pan you are likely to come across.

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Man Law BBQ Series GrillSmoker Thermometer With Glow In The Dark Dial

excellent design. i had a 1/2 inch plate and the Man Law design was the only one i found that had enough threading to allow proper installation on thick walled steel. looks cool too.

Scotch-Btite 3M 12-Pack Stainless Steel Scrubbers

Love them, they work well, I specifically searched out this brand because they work so well. In every room for many jobs. I've tried other knock-offs, this is far superior. They lose their shape, but so what. They still do the job and they don't fall apart. They last a long time and I LOVE THEM.

Great! Worked great but did seem to fall apart faster than the Fuller Brush products I purchased last time. Needs more thought.

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they actually scrub my stainless steel pots extreemely well. The cleaning ability is 5 stars,but they shred apart and become a bigball of mushed steel scrub. the 12 pack is good because it allows me to change them out regularly . for what this cost and how well they work, i'll keep using it!

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These scrubbers are large and the stainless steel coils are dense Great for pots and pans of wheels in my husbands shop.

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These work even better when you sprinkle a little Bartenders Friend in the pan to make a scrubbing paste. They last a long time and don't scratch your pans. Very effective to remove egg stains and fried on stains.

HAIER 1.3CF 1100-Watt Microwave, Stainless Steel

This microwave was the worst thing I have ever had which completely surprised me because we had a Haier fridge at my work that was a beast & lasted forever (& is still working).

I received this as a wedding present & we started having problems from the first week.

First, the stainless steel on the outside started to rust, I was able to clean it off & chalked it up to the fact that we live in Louisiana so the humidity probably got to it.

Second, whenever we would cook food it would steam up so bad in there that it would leave puddles of condensation in the bottom of the microwave.

Third, the paint started to peel off the inside under the turntable wheels.

Then the microwave became self aware & figured out that it's warranty was up & it decided to act like it was possessed by a poltergeist. Whenever you close the door it would automatically turn on, the light would come one, the turntable would start turning & the microwave would make the whirring noise associated with it cooking, but it wouldn't cook. You would have to close the door a certain way to get it to not do that. After awhile closing the door a "certain way" no longer worked, you would have to push the door in while it was on to make it cook something. We just said "EFF YOU" & got rid of it.

Even without all the problems it was still a huge pain to clean the grilling element inside & when you did try to grill something it would take 10-15 minutes to grill some bread with garlic butter on it. We ended up just using our oven for all of our grilling needs because it just wasn't worth the hassle of using the grill. Plus to even get the grill to work you have to press thirty thousand buttons to get it to the right one (while trying to decipher what the stupid icons meant in the manual), then it would stop every 5 minutes for you to flip the item (even if you didn't want to or need tothere was no way to turn that off) & it would take FOR-EV-ER.

Seriously, take this review into consideration when thinking of purchasing this. It's a cumbersome, faulty, confusing, space hog that routinely gets possessed by poltergeists & has a worse grilling/toasting capabilities than something you could make out of tin foil & wishes.

Their commercial appliances seem to be awesome, but their home appliances (most specifically this microwave) are garbage!

I purchased the "Beast," a year and a half ago, shortly before moving into my space efficient, uber cool pad. I had no idea (guess all that stainless prevented me from visually observing the size of this monster, how huge it is. Also I didn't even entertain the thought of returning it because even though I could have sent it back, The Beast weighed in at 37 pounds plus 20 pounds of shipping materials. A total of 57 pounds that I'd have to pay in shipping costs out of pocket to return Zelda. I must say, Haier got me every which way. From the outstanding photos to the great copy, they had me hook line and sinker. And whoever thought to offer returns as an incentive is a genius. They got this dumb blonde consumer who will have this Beast until the cows come home. If you really want to buy one, I'll give you mine--free. Come get this whale out of my kitchen!

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A nice product from Haier. Works well. Does its job efficiently! Delivered on time from Amazon. No problems, so far! Its not so big, if you are going for a small-to-medium sized microwave...

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This is a big pile of junk. I have owned it for a year or less, the handle broke off, the inside is rusting and the paint is chipping off. I have NEVER seen such poor quality in my life. I will be throwing it in the dumpster and replacing it as soon as I can find one that I want.

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The interior of this unit started cracking 3 months after purchase. I went through 4 months of hassles to get a replacement. When it finally arrived the replacement was defective. I'm waiting again for a replacement for the replacement!

It's now 3 defective replacements and 8 months later. After the 3rd replacement arrived damaged and I had to insist for a refund I was charged a "10% usage fee". I was charged 10% for using their piece of garbage for 3 months before it broke.

Only buy from this company if you have money you can flush down the toilet and enjoy hassles.

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Waring Pro WGG500SSQ Electric Indoor Grill and Gri

I never owned an indoor grill made by Ronco or George F so I won't be comparing the Waring to anything else. This review is based upon an inspection of the parts and the cooking of several foods.

Waring makes professional products so they know what quality is. Don't let the word "Pro" fool you into thinking this is a restaurant-quality commercial product -It isn't but the quality is very good. My initial observations:

* The grill is heavy-duty enough for home kitchen use. The body is metal, the controls have a quality feel, the heating elements are thick and the grilling surfaces seem pretty good.

* It takes a while to heat-up but once it does it cooks at a consistent rate.

* The free-floating top grill doesn't really float so you have to free-it-up manually. Keep in mind that the grill plates are really hot and extend outside of the body so a pot holder is in order.

* There are two sets of grill plates: one set with ridges and one set that is flat. The upper and lower plates are not interchangeable. The non-stick coating isn't the hardest I've even seen. There is a cheap platic tool included that you can use to clean the ridged grill plates but it didn't do a satisfactory job even on a brand new grill.

Cooking results were good in both the closed and open positions. The upper grill is not quite level when the grill is laid flat so the drippings may or may not flow in the right direction. I mades some burgers, turkey burgers, fried eggs and bacon all with good results. The cooking surfaces cooked thoroughly, evenly and quickly.

Overall, I'm satisfied and feel that I got a good grill for what it costs. I know I'm dreaming but I would preferred to have cast-iron grill plates over the nonstick aluminum. I would also prefer it if the grill plates were reversable as opossed to interchangeable. As long as it's not made by Cuisinart, I'm happy.

This is the first counter-top indoor grill I have owned. My husband purchased a Geo. Foreman for Christmas but this one seemed to have better ratings and was priced $20 cheaper with Free Shipping so we decided to try. I don't have much to compare to since it's the first one I've owned. Seems fairly easy to use. Grids are easy to take out to clean. One drawback is that since the top lid rests on top of the meat if you are cooking meat that is more than 1/4" thick the grease splatters out around the edges and leaves a mess all over the countertop. The little plastic cups that are provided to catch the grease are cheesy. I don't see myself using this on a regular basis. Using as a griddle it's OK but a little small even for 2 people.

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I paid $79.99 in 12/09 and have been very pleased so far. The grill heats quickly and when ready provides even heat distribution. The food cooks and looks great. I especially like the burgers that are crusty on the outside and juicy inside. I scrape the plates, while still warm, with the plastic scraper that comes with the grill and when cool put them in the dishwasher and they clean up well. The plates are very easy to take off and put on.

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Since I have bought this griddle, my wife loves me more. This says it all.

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Ordered it and it arrived early. Makes great sandwiches and grills meat perfectly and quickly. My only dislike of the product is that it takes elbow grease to clean it. I was hoping that the "non stick" surface was truly non stick, but it's not. Overall, a good product.

Charcoal Companion Scrubber Refills, 4 pack

I've tried practically every grill scrubber available, and I like this style the best. Only drawback is that the scrubber pads don't last as long as a brush (partly because my dogs like to chew them!). These refills seem to work & hold up just as well as the original.

This is the only BBQ Grill Cleaning Tool you need and these scrubbers fit it perfectly.

I grill 2 to 3 times a week and each scrubber lasts me about 6 months. Nothing works as good as this tool and scrubbers.

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As a long time grilling family, we have tried many different tools over the years to clean that stubborn grime from the grill surface. Without any question, this is the best tool we have come across. If you get after it while the grill is still warm, this tool removes all crud with minimal effort. It works on both porcelain coated and steel grills.

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I bought these because they are much more course and durable than the scrub pads found in your typical grocery stores. I use the one I bought in conjunction with some Klean-Strip KS-3 Paint Stripper to remove the (very) tough, baked on, paint from my 1954 Chevrolet 3100 pickup. It works fabulously! Because of how course these pads are far less likely to get all clogged up. When they start to get clogged I only have to dunk it in a bucket of water and whack it against the inside of the bucket and I am ready to go again. If I need more I will definitely get more. thanks for the great product.

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Just the ticket for cleaning grills! Use them like an SOS pad. You don't even need a handle because you can control it better by hand.

Grill Pro 40066 5-Piece Set Stainless Steel Premium Grill Tools

Unfortunately, I fell for this good deal. The pretty handles are already coming off. And the scrub brush is rusting already. I guess they still serve their purpose, but falling apart after only a few weeks of use is not what I expected.

BP3600 Range Oven Porcelain Broil Broiler Pan and Rack

This is better than an original it replaces. The original was Stainless Steel top and Porcelain bottom, but the Porcelain on Porcelain is better.

I was looking for a broiler that would allow easy cleanup. This procelain broiler provides this. Would recommend this item. Response was fast and friendly.

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I purchased this online and i have been very pleased with it. It is nice and sturdy. Well made. I would tell anyone to purchase this item if they are looking for a broiler pan.

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This was bought as a replacement for the original broiler pan and rack that came with my built in ovens. The design is nearly the same, though the original sets were not porcelain. So far, the new sets have worked about the same as the original sets in cooking, but appear to be a little easier to clean, for now. A previous porcelain rack that I purchased was easy to clean in the beginning but became more difficult in time. I am hoping the same does not happen with these new ones. So far so good.

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Got it and it matched my brand new GE staove. Easy, cleans fast...LOVE IT. Company good and promt got it very quickly!BP3600 Range Oven Porcelain Broil Broiler Pan and Rack

Bayou Classics Cast Iron Reversible Griddle

Purchased as an adaptable and affordable alternative to expensive ($1,000+) teppanyaki griddles. The griddle is delightfully heavy and makes a fine heat sink. It is used over two 75,000btu burners with two perforated simmer diffusers sandwiched between. The heat is nicely distributed and allows slower cooking. My interest is in Japanese-style cooking: okonomiyaki and yakisobas mainly. (Yes, there is enough room for an onion volcano if you must.) The set-up is used in the kitchen (not the standard kitchen). Now I can cook two Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and have space to fry the noodles that are part of the recipe AND the two required eggs without wishing I had another burner and pan. Very Nice. Keep in mind that it is NOT designed to fit the typical wimpy range found in the usual kitchen.

The cast iron MUST be seasoned, but can be done on top of the burners, no oven required. The cast iron MUST be heated slowly to prevent distortion and cracking. Remember, there is a lot of thermal mass here. One bit of advice, sand the cooking surface to remove the lumps and roughness from the (I presume) sand mold. An orbital sander and successive grits works fine.

The griddle meets my requirements beautifully. The cooking is fun and efficient. Cleaning is ridiculously easy. Sure, it is not laser-flat, but close enough. My only surprise was that it survived shipping in the incredibly thin packaging.

This is a bargain. It is the most inexpensive piece of new metal/pound I ever brought. There are some minor grinding marks on the outside edge, but they are gone with the first couple of uses and seasoning. The griddle and frying finish are fine. Plus, you can't beat the price. I don't normal write reviews, but this desires a good solid rating for its workmanship, cost and free shipping. Just be mindful at 28 inches long, it is big it's size surprised me somewhat.

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This could have been a really good grill that would have lasted a lifetime. However, the first one I recieved had deep groves in it from poor casting. Amazon replaced it with another. The second grill had the same grooves and large deep divits created from someone trying to use a grinder. I dont recomend this to anyone since you will be disapointed with a grill that could be great if it was manufactured properly.

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I placed this on the 2, 30,000 btu burners on the camp chef stove.

It's great !

Good sear marks and flavor, along with very fast cooking !

Lot's 'o realestate for cooking

It's very hot to handle after cooking, but I found, that a pair of welders gloves solved that problem nicely!

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Seen other review about being warped, but others that said it was very good. First one was warped, sent bake for replacement. Second one is warped worse! Do yourself a favor and buy a different griddle, two out of two is not a average. Also be prepared to do some grinding and sanding. They come with rough and sharp edges that need to be removed. Poor quality item BEWARE!

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Sportula Products 7010762 Maltese Cross Sportula

Solid product with full through stamped fire cross. Good wood and construction over all. Does need a good cleaning after use to get content out of pattern.

Air King 9145 6-Inch 2-Speed Clip-On Fan

I purchased this fan for my daughter because her west-facing room gets especially hot in the evenings, even with A/C on. We had another fan that was too loud for her and that vibrated terribly when we placed it up high enough so she could feel the wind from it. This fan was the perfect solution! We clipped it on her bed and she can adjust it herself from off to high or low. It is the quietest fan in our house by far and she can still hear her Mozart good night music, which we play quietly, over the fan. The fan is easy to angle or adjust as well and the clip is strong once you've placed it so it stays in place. We are really happy with this purchase and my husband who can't stand to hear a pin drop is considering getting one for himself.

Update: We ordered a second one in 2011 and it is not identical to the one we ordered in 2008, but it is still effective, though somewhat less quiet.

In my search for a fan for my tiny room, I had specific criteria:

1) Relatively inexpensive

2) Quality parts

3) Quiet/silent (most important)

4) Low wattage

Misc criteria:

*)Free shipping

*)Service, 30-day $ back guarantee if I'm not satisfied

The Air King 9145 on Amazon matched my criteria precisely. I got it for $25, shipped & no tax. I received it fairly promptly (could care less; shipping was free).

Anyways, the box is pretty no-thrills and that's the way it should be. It comes with:

1) Box

2) Paper manual (note: you can download the manual online by searching "air king 9145 user manual" and go paperless :)

3) Fan main assembly

4) Clip.

The fan can be mounted by using either the clip seen in the picture, or using a screw. The screw-mount is on the back of the fan clip. I personally mounted it using the clip. I found that hanging the fan upside down on a thin piece of wood doesn't really work well. You need a "chunky" place for the clip to get a good grip and hold it. I found best of both worlds with the top of my desk. A pole could work also.

The fan has 0-1-2 settings. The manual advertises the fan uses 9 watts on setting "1" and 13 watts on setting "2". I can confirm this is 100% correct using my killawatt(TM) device.

-Noise-

I personally don't like a lot of air blowing on my face, so I used setting "1" and I like it. It blows enough air to keep me/my laptop cool without drying my eyes. On setting 1, the fan is pretty quiet, even for very-very-noise sensitive people like. It is not "dead silent", but "quiet". Setting 2 is a bit louder and I don't like putting it on setting 2 for that reason.

The fan setting is adjusted on the back of the fan head. I find myself baffled as to why the company decided to do a "0-2-1" setting instead of "0-1-2" which is more logical. Now it takes me twice as many "clicks" to get to my setting. Not a big deal (for me especially, since I use a remote control to turn that outlet on).

The wiring feels nice and thick and the build quality feels solid. I wish the plug didn't use a "three prong", since I have to get a special extension cord for it. :-(

Other than that, what can I say? It performs very well. I am very pleased with this purchase and would do it again!

Pros:

1) Reasonably priced

2) Free shipping, no tax if fulfilled from Amazon

3) Fan is quiet on setting 1

4) Fan wiring is thick and solid! Fan feels high quality

Negatives:

1) Could be cheaper? ($25 shipped, no tax is reasonable IMO, but for a 6" fan still pricey for some)

2) Only comes in white. This is my biggest complaint. I guess I could use a primer/black spray paint, but it would be great if it came in black :)

3) Clip spring could be a bit stronger.

4) Plug is three pronged (sucks for getting an extension cord)

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I use this fan at work, it clips on almost anywhere. It is very quiet and has 2 speeds. Done me well so far and at $15 bucks a great value.

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Quiet and easy to use. I use it to keep my electronics cool. It's not noisy

and easy to place to keep my stereo components cool.

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The clamp is of poor design and quality compared to other brands I have owned. I am hoping the quality and lifespan of the motor is better, because that is always the weak link of these little fans.

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