Showing posts with label pellet bbq grills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pellet bbq grills. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2014

Total Solutions Gel Oven & Bar-b-que Cleaner- 4 Gallon Case

Total Solutions Gel Oven & Bar-b-que Cleaner- 4 Gallon CaseThis Oven and BBQ cleaner is the best ever! You dont even have to scrub! Gets the job done and I would never use anything else

This is a Must Have! It worked amazingly well. Would Highly Reccomend this to everyone! Defin the best product out on the market

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Kitchener Triple Basket Deep Fryer

Kitchener Triple Basket Deep FryerI originally purchased another grill that I returned because it was too small.I began my search again and I read the review and purchased this fryer. It was the perfect size for my needs. It was simple to use and just the right size. It was easy to assemble. I cooked fish and fries for about 5 hours without incident. I practiced the day before to make sure I had a feel for the temperature. This fryer is great and I'm glad I took a leap of faith. This is a great product for the money. It's sturdy and professional looking which is important when your trying to raise money for your church.

i like it because you can fry three different items at the same time and it a good outdoor fryer to have. It is also easily transportable so you can take where ever you want to

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The Kitchener Triple Basket Deep Fryer is beautiful just to look at. However 10 to 15 mph winds play havoc with the gas burners. Oklahoma on a calm day has 10 to 20 mph winds, A simple mod for a wind deflector fixed the flame problem. The unit is sturdy and a joy to operate. The twin oil cookers hold over 5 gal of oil, and that is plenty for a back yard fish fry. We cooked french fry's, hush puppies, and catfish at the same time thanks to the three basket design. For the money its well worth it. Should give years of service if properly maintanrd and protected.

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We used this for our BBQ concessions for a recent event and it performed well above and beyond our expectations. We will be making some modifications: (1) will be a wind break and (2) will be a lid. It began to rain in the middle of the event. Rain and hot oil do NOT mix, but for every other need, this was a excellent product.

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Outset A902, Replacement bristles for QT40, QB40 & QB45

Outset A902, Replacement bristles for QT40, QB40 & QB45I bought both the brush and the replacement bristles at the same time, since I had purchased another BBQ piece from these people and thought it was good quality (we gave it as a gift...but it looked high quality). This brush is a joke. I used it once...I mean, literally, I brushed it across my Weber Genesis and the bristles started coming out. I would say about 25% of the bristles came out after continuing for another 5 seconds. The grill was very hot...so maybe that softened the plastic that holds the bristles, or maybe it loosened the glue that they used on the bristles. I'm not really sure what it was, but I returned this lousy piece of junk and I won't ever purchase anything from this company again. Seeing their products in stores now, I can see why they have done well. Good packaging, and modern design and materials give it a high quality impression. I returned everything, the brushes, the replacement brushes, and even two other products from them.

So now, I am left without any brush. Basically, I can buy the cheapy ones that get nasty after a while and I have to throw away, or I can continue to use my tongs or a spatula edge to scrape of the debris. Maybe that is the right way to address grill debris anyway...a brush will always wear out.

I took pictures of it, I will attach to the review later.

I bought one of these for my husband for father's day almost 3 years ago and am just now replacing the bristles. We grill regularly both summer and winter, and like a clean grate :). This brush did an excellent job of eliminating the gook, and has (obviously) held up extremely well. We have had no issues with bristles coming out and a previous reviewer reported, personally.

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Seems to work great as long as you scrub twice across your grill, and don't keep scrubbing for over a minute over a hot grill until the plastic base melts.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Paderno World Cuisine 17-Inch Stone Grill Set

Paderno World Cuisine 17-Inch Stone Grill SetWe enjoyed cooking on a similar hot stone when dining at a friend's house several months back, and wanted to get one of our own. They had purchased theirs in Europe and didn't know the brand, so we tried to remember what it looked like, and this was most similar.

I had read in other reviews that the product arrived without instructions, but figured that may have just been a problem with those individual stones. Sure enough, absolutely no instructions as to how long to heat the stone, temperature, how to protect your table, how high to keep the Sterno flame, etc. I found general instructions for hot stone cooking online, and followed those. Unfortunately, two long cracks appeared in the stone the very first time we used it! We were using it with guests, and used Sterno beneath the stone to keep it at a proper cooking temperature. The second time we used it was just for our family, and we used it without the Sterno, but it lost temperature sooner than I would have hoped.

I'm still giving it four stars because we enjoyed it so much. But I fear it won't last much longer, and that means I would have paid an awful lot of money per use.

Pros: Lots of fun to use, especially when entertaining; cooks meat perfectly

Cons: No instructions, cracks easily

Struggled to find this product in the United States, so glad to see this on Amazon! It's my go-to Wedding gift and always a hit! We have Hot Rock dinner parties quite often and everyone always wants to know where they can get one. You can't go wrong. Easiest meal you'll ever prepare.

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i am so thrilled about this product ,absolutley worth the money,it is very healthy ,and i love the fact that the juices dont fall over the top of the stone

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There were absoslutely no instructions included. You don't know how to season it, how do you initially heat it in the over, how you clean it, etc.

Without instructions it was a total waste of money. Hence I returned it.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Speaker Grill Cloth Fabric Burgundy/Beige Stripe Yard 36"

Speaker Grill Cloth Fabric Burgundy/Beige Stripe Yard 36'I purchased this grill cloth fabric to finish off a 112 natural wood finish guitar speaker cabinet. This grill cloth has the appearance of a 50's style fabric with the durability of modern materials. The color is true to the image example at the top of the page but you have to keep in mind that the photo was taken on a black background. I spray painted the speaker baffle flat black before attaching the fabric and it blended well with the speaker resulting in identical results to the photo image. The lined fabric was also easy to line up and staple onto the baffle. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to upgrade the look of their project for a reasonable price.

While it may be acoustically invisible and seems durable, it is also so thin that you can see right through it. My intended application had been to hide A/V equipment, but you can see them clearly on the other side. Will have to try to find something else.

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Great Northern Top Dawg Commercial 7 Roller Stainless Steel Hot Dog Machine With Cover

Great Northern Top Dawg Commercial 7 Roller Stainless Steel Hot Dog Machine With CoverWOW.. When I found this and saw the price I thought.. well better than cooking in the Microwave.. When I recieved this hotdog Roller I couldnt belive it.. Real Glass shield.. All stainless construciton.. Actual Commercial unit..?? I had to cook up a batch ASAP to see how it worked.. AMAZING.. in less than 15 minutes I had piping hot perfectly cooked hot dogs.. I laugh now when I see the sign at the local convenent store 2 hotdogs for $1.50 and think .. Why would I buy one here when I can get the same GREAT hotdog at home and know how long it has been on the rollers.. I would advise anyone looking at this unit to GET ONE.. You will not find a better price if you do you will NOT get this top end quality unit.. My entire motivation for looking into these was for the Last Alabama Football game inwhich I had my entire family over.. With this unit I fed 15 people with less than one batch stacking 3 wide on the unit.. Again LOOK NO FURTHER GET the TOP DAWG Commercial Roller you will not be Dissapointed.

I looked for a long time to find the right size at a good price, and I think this one is it! It was easy to assemble the cover and attach it to the top. The grill is big enough for 15 to 18 weiners if you have a big crowd, but if you want to cook 4 or 5 that works well, too. It heats up quick, but you have to watch it and turn it down or you'll overcook 'em. I guess that's my only complaint -the little manual that came with it doesn't completely spell it out as to how long to cook on the higher heat, and then how long you can safely hold them on low.

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Taste: terrific! A wonderful way to prepare hotdogs! Cleaning the rollers is the only negative. They remain stained from the cooking process. We love the machine and are looking forward to future family parties where Grandpa makes grandkids amazing hotdogs!

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Everything about this unit met or exceeded my expectations. Temp controls are wonderful, great capacity, it's very efficient and easy to maintain. I couldn't be more pleased.

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I bought this for our concession stand at basketball games. It works great....you don't have to watch it constantly. BUT it is a little awkward to cart back and forth to games, especially with the cover (although the cover is good for cooking out in publc). It's not too hard to clean....you just have to take your time.

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Silicone Scraper, High Heat

Winco Heat Resistant 10 1/2' Silicone ScraperThese are well made and much heavier than the cheaper varieties found in the grocery store. The fact that they are heat resistant makes them more versatile as well. The only negative is that they are quite pricey.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Cast Iron Cooking Grid for Brinkmann, Charbroil and Charmglow Grills

Cast Iron Cooking Grid for Brinkmann, Charbroil and Charmglow GrillsI purchased this grid to replace a rusted one for my Brinkmann Pro series model # 810-2250-1 grill. Brinkmann's website sells the original grid, but it was out of stock so I looked for one on Amazon. I am glad I did! This one is heavier and appears to have a better coating. Food doesn't stick to it as much. Time will tell if it lasts, but so far so good! Very happy with this purchase.

the grids are of better quality than the OEM parts, made of heavier material along with better construction and design.

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This was exactly what my husband needed to refurbish his grill!! Very reasonable, most places were about $20 -30 more!!

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I hate that the discription doesn't give the measurements or quantity. I had to order one just to figure it out. Glad I did! This is the grate that fits my Charmglow Grill (2ea. 19 x 12") Heavy Duty Cast Iron Grate. It will last longer than the damn Grill. Season it properly and you'll be able to pass it down to your grandkids.

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This great is really nice, solid, and fits perfectly on my Brinkmann grill. It is much nicer than the original grate because it has thicker grates so the meat doesn't fall between.

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Friday, February 14, 2014

GrillPro 41442 Double Chicken Roaster

GrillPro 41442 Double Chicken RoasterThis was a great device. I have only used it once. It set up easy. Cans are enclosed in the middle so there is no chance of them falling over. Drip pan is a nice feature. Used drippings to make gravy. I have used 2 other styles that were not as nice. Clean up was a snap. I was lazy so I just through it into the dishwasher. It all came clean, and storage is fantastic too. All folds up flat, which is a bonus because so many others are bulky.

We have had a single rack for a little over a year; however, the double one is much better! First of all, if we're having company we always cook more than 1 chicken. This rack helps fit two chickens in our grill much easier (they stand closer together then w/o a rack. The rack is high quality, and easy to clean. I am really impressed with this item!

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the birds hang over the bottom pan, and cause flare-ups on my grill. These will work if you cook very small birds...

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We used to have a single non-stick roaster. It was never non-stick from day one, and after awhile, the coating started to peel. We then used foil to wrap the roaster which turned out to be a big hassle and mess.

Our new Grillpro is just wonderful. Beautiful design (fold-able) and construction (sturdy stainless steel). The drip pan is a MUST and unlike other brands, is big and deep enough for the juice/fat from the chickens. The handles on the drip pan are great!

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Plenty of room for 2 chickens, they both turned out perfect, no spillage over the sides of the pan, easy cleanup in the dish washer and stores away nicely. I recommend this product to anybody.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

MaxiMatic EGL-3450G Elite Cuisine Countertop Grill with Griddle, 13-Inch

MaxiMatic EGL-3450G Elite Cuisine Countertop Grill with Griddle, 13-InchI had to send this same grill back to another store because the handle was broken. But when I saw this one with the griddle also included I had to try it again. This one also had a broken piece to the handle, but I managed to fix it, and happy to have kept it. It has been a pleasure to use.

I have grilled chicken, steak and fish in the first week, I liked it so much. This electric grill is slotted for air and it gets hot enough to give a nice browning like a gas bar-b-que does. The pan below it catches the drips. I added (as instructed) a half cup of water to the lower pan and everything was easy clean up. Easy cleaning and browning was my goal and this grill did really well.

I don't really like the G. Forman type grills, so was happy to find this electric open grill that can move inside or out, instead of gas grilling, yet on the sink indoors! I set it outside my door by a close electric outlet when grilling fish so the smells stay outside. Worked beautifully!

The griddle is an added plus, and they both will go in the RV perfectly. Lightweight also, and I hope it lasts because I really found what I was looking for.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Kamado Joe KJFS Fire Starters

Kamado Joe KJFS Fire StartersI used to make my own fire starters, this is better, depending on the amount of charcoal, just need one or two starters and poof, charcoal starts to ignite.

They burn fine if they are completely exposed to air. But as soon as you place them near the charcoal you are hoping to burn they go out.

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We have a wood burning stove in our living room and these are wonderful for getting it started. I only use a half of one and it works every time. Really easy to light and burns about 12-15 minutes. We use them in the Kamado Joe "Egg" bar-b-que too during the warm months. They seem a little expensive, but if you've ever struggled with cheapo fire starters, you'll know right away that these are worth every cent just for lack of frustration. Really dependable and easy.

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I purchased an electric charcoal starter with my Kamado Joe but only used it once. After hearing about these little guys from a friend, I decided to try them out. They light easily and burn hot enough to get even my mesquite charcoal lit up on the first try. Very happy with them and glad they are on Prime! I used to have to keep my propane spare around with my old grill, now I just need to order refills of these when I'm getting low. I just scanned the barcode on my phone app & had them 2 days later.

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Great starters, no parifin taste and they get the fire going every time. I will continue to use these as I have found nothing better..

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Patty Maker with 8 Storage Containers

Patty Maker with 8 Storage ContainersI purchased these over the summer so that I could prepare turkey burgers ahead of time and keep them available in the freezer. The plastic of the storage containers seems a little flimsy to me, so I am careful with them. I don't know how long they will hold up, but I haven't had any problems with breaking or cracking yet. The only other thing I have noticed so far is that they do not protect the meat from freezer burn. I thought the whole point of using the plastic containers was to help keep out the freezer burn, but it doesn't take long before the burn starts to creep in. As long as you don't plan to keep these in your freezer for months, this is a good product. Not the highest quality, but it does what it says.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Great Northern Popcorn Pit Popper Campfire Firepit Popcorn Popper

Great Northern Popcorn Pit Popper Campfire Firepit Popcorn PopperWe got this popcorn popper and were so excited to try it out. My son was shaking it and when I turned my head he dropped it or something and a bunch of the popcorn landed in the fire. I figured he just messed up and emptied what little was left in the pan and the lid fell off. He had dumped most of the popcorn so I did the next batch myself. I was gently shaking it and it just didn't feel right. When I went to put the popped corn into the bowl, the lid fell off again. I'm not sure if this is something I did, a defect in this one popper, but I suggest you be extremely careful with this popper.

The popped corn was great and I will send this one back and get a replacement. I'm really hoping it's a defect in this one popper and the next one will be fine.

This product has much potential to be a 5 star product. The quality of the product material, at this price point, is very good far better than others that I compared it to. E.g. I bought a unit at Walmart for about the same price, which was a piece of junk (1 star at best).

Out of the box, this unit is problematic for the following reasons:

1) The connecting point between the handle and the lid is way too loose. In fact, this caused my first batch of popcorn to fall into the fire due to the connecting point coming free and the pan falling out. Yes, I had it connected properly. My recommendation to the manufacturer would be to connect the handle to the pan rather than the lid of the pan. But even with it attached to the lid, it could still use a more precise attachment. There is just way too much slop in the fitting and the little spring steel release actually acts as a ramp for the end of the handle to slip up on and come loose. I had to modify that little spring steel part to get my handle to stay on without falling off while gently shaking it in the fire while popping corn.

2) The lid is a nice idea but it does not secure tight enough onto the pan to hold the weight under it while shaking (not too hard of course) over a flame. Mine came off while popping a batch, and I was being very careful. I had to modify all the spring clips to get them to hold, but even then, they are still not nearly as tight as they should be. The fix, of course, would be what I suggested above to have the handle attach to the pan and not the lid. It doesn't really make sense to have the lid support the weight of the pan, oil, and popping corn below it when the pan itself could be used to attach a handle.

Besides these frustrating things, I really love this concept. The extending handle, the flip lid, the quality of material, etc. are all great and if these problems were corrected by the manufacturer, I think they would have a 5-star product.

I gave it 3 stars because I still think it's a good value for this price. If you are up for a little modification, you will likely have the best open fire popper anywhere close to this price.

Just don't be too surprised if you loose your first couple batches of popcorn due to poor fit. My family got quite the laugh when they watched me attempt to make them the perfect first batch of popcorn with this thing, only to end with that perfect batch end up on fire, literally, in the coals of our campfire. Fortunately, the pan only received a small ding from hitting a rock.

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Got the Popcorn Pit Popper to take camping for the grandkids to make popcorn. Only thing they know how to do is microwave it. It works just fine easy for a 11 year old to use.

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i purchased this and it was the best popcorn maker ever! I twould recommen this to everyone who likes to make popcorn over a campfire or fireplace.

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I love my popcorn pit popper. It works awesome. i am always looking for different things to do over the fire. The popcorn tastes great and we have yet to burn it. The 4 oz popcorn pkg's make it so easy to do. A must purchase!! I would recommend it to everyone who likes popcorn and campfires!!!!

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Grillmark Remote Probe Grill Thermometer

Grillmark Remote Probe Grill Thermometer
  • Monitor food temperature remotely.
  • Metal probe included.

This unit (I have 2) works great.

Long battery life and good transmit distances.

My only wish was that it had dual probes and/or 2 units could

read separately.

Currently I plug in both senders and read them both (multiplexed)

on the receiver. This is a byproduct of how they send and

not (I think) a design feature.

The only problem with this is that you can't set 2 alarm temperatures.

So if you are measuring grill temp and meat temp you can't set

2 different alarm temps.

This unit works much better and is more flexible (with the previously mentioned desire)

than the other units I have tried....Maverick, Webber.....

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We have owned this thermometer for four or five years and have found it to be very reliable. The only thing I wish it had was another "Custom" setting that you could enter the perameters for. For instance, say you want something to be done at 125 degrees. You could set it up to show you that. Yes, you can pick a certain meat temp. that closely matches your temp. and that works too. I think this is a great piece of equipment and I wouldn't be without it, especially when grilling/smoking a large turkey in the cold New England weather!

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Bought 2 of these through Holland Grille. Works great about 2 times. Then the probe burns out. I sent emails to Holland but no reply

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If there was a zero star rating, that is what I would have selected.... Do NOT waste your money on this product. I purchased it and it worked once out of the box second time (week later) it wouldn't sync. Zero degrees. Had to go back to old manual probe. This product was a waste of time and money. ACE coming back this weekend to return it for my money back!

Two models just went to HH. This unit is totally useless. The ACE help doesn't know what this means and just says return it. There probably is a manufacturing problem with a batch if other people are having the sane problem

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Emeril by All-Clad E9191364 Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle Cookware, Black

Emeril by All-Clad E9191364 Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle Cookware, BlackAfter I ordered this griddle from Amazon, I read reviews of Emeril cookware, and was really scared. It seems the bottom of pans *melt*! It was too late to cancel my order (in this case Amazon sent my order through immediately), so when the griddle arrived, I tried it out right away. It worked great and was totally non-stick.

I concluded that the griddles are made differently than the pans, since they're one layer of anodized metal and don't melt like the pans do which have layers of different metals on the bottom. So no one needs to avoid buying this griddle. I compared the quality with griddles at Walmart, and it's heavier and of better quality. The griddle heats up fast and cooked my pancakes quickly, so there's no need to use high heat for cooking.

The instructions that came with the griddle did warn against melting aluminium, but I doubt that those instructions apply to the hard anodized griddles. Perhaps because of poor reviews of Emeril cookware, this griddle was heavily discounted, so the price was excellent, about 50 percent off list price.

I did some research and found the quote below about anodizing, so there's no worry about high heat with this griddle:

"Hard anodizing produces an extremely durable pan that has twice the hardness of stainless steel. This cookware has an extremely long lifespan and can resist abrasion and corrosion. The surface will not chip or peel and it can handle extremely high heat levels without damage to the finish."

This is the second square griddle I've owned thus far, the first being an Anolon one which has lost all of its non stick properties and is warped(bowed out in the center area). This one seems to be going the way of the first. The non stick properties are ok so far (as is with most non sticks in the first six months of use), but the originally flat surface has "bloated" up in the center to the point where liquid will run to the sides and cooking pancakes and sunnyside up eggs has become a bit tricky. Might be my fault(or might not be?) as I used it a few times on med-high heat on the gas range to sear meat, but still disappointing for it to warp so.

Also on a purely cosmetic note, the pan looks really cheap(to where I wouldn't have paid its price if I saw it on a store shelf). The handle in Amazon's picture looks shiny(like 18/8 stainless) but in reality it has a dull stamped metal look to it(because it is:). Sure it doesn't affect the cooking but it also doesn't add to buyer satisfaction.

I don't think it's an especially great deal at it's current $25 price.

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I have several pieces from this line that were purchased over the past few years and have not been disappointed in any of them. This piece is so light weight. It slides all over my cook top. Not good for baby-on-the-hip, one-handed cooking. Today I was making pancakes on this griddle and realized is had warped. I've had the pan since December and have not put it in the dishwasher. So I'm not sure why it warped. Anyway, disappointed in this piece...

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My Wife and I received this "griddle" for a wedding gift. We had to return it because of warping....

I cook eggs every morning so I used this pan only as my "egg" pan. It survived the first 30 days of cooking eggs. Then it slowly started to warp. It has warped a 1/4" high in the middle. Returning it to Macy's was no problem. BUT now...Macy's stopped carrying it.

I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SUPPORT TWICE to get a required RMA #....So far, it's been two weeks and I haven't heard back from them.

Emerilware should be Illegal....It's simply ripping off the consumer.

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Emeril by All-Clad E9191364 Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle Cookware, Black.....after a few months of standard use Griddle will NO longer lay Flat on my Glass Top Stove. This is my second Emeril Griddle bought at Dillards both have failed in the same manor so will no longer purchase Emeril Ware. Too bad, quality seemed great but let me down big time.

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Monday, July 29, 2013

Black & Decker TRO490B 1200-Watt 4-Slice Countertop Oven and Broiler with Removable Crumb Tray

Black & Decker TRO490B 1200-Watt 4-Slice Countertop Oven and Broiler with Removable Crumb TrayI use the toaster oven mostly to toast bagels, and for this "chore" it does a nice job. I do recommend this product as I feel it's good value for the price. Here are my overall pros and cons:

Pros:

1. capacity--approximate interior height from bottom rack position=3", width=11", and depth=8 to 8.5" (depending on whether use top or bottom rack position)

2. two rack positions for easy placement to top heating element

3. easy to use crumb tray, slides out like a drawer from the front for easy cleaning

4. timer works for all settings, including toast

5. bake drip pan included

6. temperatures marked in Celsius and Fahrenheit

7. good owner's manual

Cons:

1. does not shut off when door is open

2. dial markings are medium gray on black and small, I have to put my reading glasses on to see them (my toaster oven has a black body as pictured)

3. timer is stiff and hard to turn back towards zero for toast--need my glasses to do this correctly too

4. other than the plug, the only thing that controls whether the unit is on or off is the timer which has a stay on position--potential fire hazard. This more than any other reason is why I only rated it a 3.

Notes and suggestion:

1. three prong plug

2. leave unplugged when not in use

3. clean crumb/drip tray after each use

This is a nice, more reasonable sized toaster oven, that does a very good job of grilling and broiling. I wish you didn't have to reset the toaster settings every single time you make toast, though. That kept it from being 5 stars, as I like every thing else about it. The crumb tray is nice and big, and the styling is attractive. It doesn't get blazing hot on the exterior, and has a nice big glass door. But if you are a toast person 90% of the time, I might keep looking.

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Bought this when it was the same price as a wal-mart Christmas black friday deal....thanks to amazon prime, I received it in the mail 2 days after ordering at no additional expense. It can hold 4 bagels or average slices of bread without having to cram them in and slam the door. This is nice for a family of 6....

One thing I don't care for is the stupid toast dial; I won't use the oven feature as much as the toast feature. Our previous B&D toaster just had a push button; the dial actually sounds annoying and instructs you to turn it fully past dark toast, then back to what you're preferred level should be. Whatever....oh, by the way, if you stupidly leave the toaster unplugged (don't ask, we don't have lots of outlets where this is located), the timer will still run. Imagine my suprise when the timer dinged and my bagel was still white. DOH!

All in all, it's a great value toaster; so much so, we purchased another one as a gift for a family member. Yeah....

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I purchased the black and decker toaster oven to replace the one I had. The old one was also a black and decker, great features, and lasted 5 years. The new one was not as good. It only has one heating element on the top and one on the bottom whereas the old one had two on the top and two on the bottom. The new one creates more uneven heating. The old one had a pull out shelf, whereas the new one doesn't. This is a hassle because you almost burn your self trying to get the food out. The number one disappointment with the new toaster oven was its size. It was definitely smaller than the old one. It was not less expensive, just cheaper than the black and decker I bought 5 years ago. I would not buy it again!

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I bought this to replace a standard two slice toaster that quit working...so far it's pretty good. We've only had it about a week so I can't comment on durability but it seems pretty well made. There are a lot of settings and the temperature gets up to about 450 degrees on bake and there's also a toast setting, broil, etc. My only complaint is the evenness of toasting. The topside of the toast isn't as even as the bottom side but it's really not that big of a deal for us. All in all, this toaster oven seems to be well worth the money and is more versatile than a regular four slice toaster.

*****Update*****It worked well for 2 years of almost daily use (sometimes multiple times a day). The top heating element stopped working yesterday so, toasting became a 2 step process. Overall it worked well for what we needed. Some reviews complained of it being too small to hold 4 slices but, as long as you are using normal size bread, it WILL hold 4 slices of bread or 2 full-size bagels. Both are tight but they do fit. It will also hold and cook a Totinos pizza perfectly fine. We never had any issues with the controls either. It preheated quickly and the timer worked well. We originally paid $40 for this toaster oven and now, at half that price, We've ordered it again. If the next one lasts another 2 years, I'll be happy.

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