Has anyone actually taken a temperature reading of the food that is being kept warm? Will it heat to @ 165 - 170 deg F. If not, what is the range?
138251
Yes it will reach from 155- 170 degree f. it a great little pot keep food warm.
1178234
Well I've never checked the temperature with anything. I usually have it set on 350 and just assume that's the temperature it's at. It cooks everything I've put in it very well at that setting that's all I can tell you.
707331
IR and thermometer in water both confirm 130 degrees F. This is not a safe temperature to hold foods of any type. Haven't decided whether it goes in the garage to warm stuff or the trash.
1549262
ours was 120. It struggled to keep high temperature. Had to make sure amount of food being fried was very small batches.
1335360
Range is from 220 to 420 at 50 degree temperature, 220, 270,320,370,420. As you can see it is a wide range and suitable for just about any thing you may want to cook. Five star rating as far as I am concerned.
1216337
I am not entirely sure I understand the question as nobody is going to want comfort heating set to 120°, so it must not be a living space application. It is a heating-only thermostat (no AC) with a maximum set point of 86°F (Minumum 42° book says 41 but it actually is 42° at least on mine). Are you after a thermostat or a thermometer? Thermometers are easy to find. Try an elecronic meat thermometer with a remote readout or an inside/outside thermometer. My experience ssys the meat thermometers tend to be more accurate but the inside/outside type more convenient and easy to find.
994172
It is supposed to be factory set at 165 F how accurate that is is hard to tell. Let unit heat up for 30min and use a thermometer to check running temp
953084
I keep the unit set to 50 degrees but there is a considerable varience in the interior temperature. I monitor the inside temperature with a thermometer. When set to 50, the thermometer reads 55 degrees at the bottom of the unit.
2050206
Yes, I measured the temp. and it is not at all near that range. That's why I sent mine back!
875080
There is no way it will reach 160f. It gets only warm to the touch. it is pretty even across the entire length though, but i guess it depends on what you are trying to do with it as far as that goes. I have never done any temp readings across it, just by feel.
739961
Depends on a lot of things. The pan I use will stay at about 120° on the lowest setting if I stir the food continuously.
218538
To be honest, I have never been aware of the outside temperature. If yours is cool and it seems to be fucntioning properly, I would not be concerned. Perhaps it's well enough insulated that you don't feel the heat on the outside. However, if you don't feel it is cooking in the time suggested, you might consider returning it. Sorry I couldn't be more specific.
758828
I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with... » Read More I had the same concern but found out as long as the sensor does not touch the heated sides of the cooker. Insert thru the class cover thru the hole that the top knob is attached to.....Also you see the the probe is rather long so if your probe is not totally incased in a piece of meat you will get an accurate reading. This may sound nuts but is you but a cheap aquarium pump with a small plastic tube and what the call a "air stone" this will keep most you your water circulating and it is totally safe. About 6.00 at Walmart. I have moved on to a PolyScience heat/circulator with wonderful results. The prices are plummeting and is a very accurate product. « Show Less
1808003
This is just a guess, because all I've used it for is meats, etc. I don't think the range of the thermometer goes high enough to check frying oil or sugar temperatures. Like I say, this is just a guess...I would have never thought of it (maybe I should get out of the box more!!)
837447
Quick update; I originally mentioned the temperature setting went up to 148 degrees. It actually goes up to 166 degrees. I'm sorry about the wrong information earlier.I hope the information is helpful.
439092
Yes. It goes from: keep warm - 400 degrees. It's like an electric fry pan control.
938919
I wouldn't hold it the entire cook time but I've picked up items that were 500-600 degrees without hesitation. They are thick.