Can food be put directly on the surface? Also it says Broil King, but then refers to it as waring. which is it?
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Foods should be fully cooked and already hot before being placed on Warming Trays, which are designed for keep-warm function only. Our Buffet Server chafing dishes (pans only, not the lids) may be used to cook/heat foods to serving temperature in an oven, and then covered and transferred to the Warming Tray for keep-warm. BROILKING
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Broil King is the brand name. The word "broil" has nothing to do with how this unit operates. This is a warming tray. It is not intended for cooking. However, I feel that if you set food right on it (i.e. bread, rolls, etc.) it would get hot enough to affect your food. I recommend having food in bowls or plates while placing onto the tray. But this unit is not meant for cooking food.
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Foods should be fully cooked and already hot before being placed on Warming Trays,which are designed for keep-warm function only. Our Buffet Server chafing dishes (pans only, not the lids) may be used to cook/heat foods to serving temperature in an oven,and then covered and transferred to the Warming Tray for keep-warm. BROILKING
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This is a warming tray...to keep hot food warm..to warm up plates ect....but to cook NO.
501553
Well it's not smooth like in a pan so food slides right off it. My wife loves this thing. It's a good item. Not something you will get then not like.
525049
It can. there is one that is larger than the other. when i have done that in the past i have separated my bed and condiments on the bottom and the top had my burger.
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The baking tray definitely is not non-stick. It doesn't look (or feel) like the sides/roof is non-stick, but there isn't any food stuck there anyhow
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Hi,I would use the bottom groove and the solid tray. The top is for the broiler. Though I guess you could heat a piece of pizza on the bottom and the broil it briefly to extra crisp the top.
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Not the padding, I mean is easy because you can use just a damp cloth, but food get stuck in between, I ended up taking it off. Anyway you can machine wash it.
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No, you cannot. The food sticks so when you flip it, the seared side is ripped off. Even with butter or olive oil.
501551
The surface has texture to it. This is a great griddle. Nothing sticks to it, although I always hit it with a spray of Pam before cooking.
1973170
The top of it is at table height. It would be a little difficult to put it on top of something because you have to reach down inside it to set the charcoal pan, water pan and racks.
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I suppose it could be considered a frying pan. Surprisingly, there are still grill marks on the food. The grill mat prevent s a lot of crud from falling on the briquets. For burgers that can cause flareups. If the burgers are fatty, there can be an accumulation of fat on the mat. I was able to "spoon" is off with a spatula into a little pot. However the burgers were the best I have made and fish on the mat was easy and also came on delicious. I have the mat covering only 1/2 the grill so that I can still toast buns and cook hot dogs, etc. By the way, veggies can easily be cooked up on the mat even if you cook the old way on the other half of the grill. Consider the mat as an option to use as you choose. I suppose it could be considered a frying pan. Surprisingly, there are still grill marks on the food. The grill mat prevent s a lot of crud from falling on the briquets. For burgers that can cause flareups. If the burgers are fatty, there can be an accumulation of fat on the mat. I was able to "spoon" is off with a spatula into a little pot. However the burgers were the best I have made and fish on the mat was easy and also came on delicious. I have the mat covering only 1/2 the grill so that I can still toast buns and cook hot dogs, etc. By the way, veggies can easily be cooked... » Read More I suppose it could be considered a frying pan. Surprisingly, there are still grill marks on the food. The grill mat prevent s a lot of crud from falling on the briquets. For burgers that can cause flareups. If the burgers are fatty, there can be an accumulation of fat on the mat. I was able to "spoon" is off with a spatula into a little pot. However the burgers were the best I have made and fish on the mat was easy and also came on delicious. I have the mat covering only 1/2 the grill so that I can still toast buns and cook hot dogs, etc. By the way, veggies can easily be cooked up on the mat even if you cook the old way on the other half of the grill. Consider the mat as an option to use as you choose. « Show Less
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The food does not sit in the water. The top pan with the holes in it sits on a lip of the lower pan, thus raising it. Obviously you don't fill the lower pan to the top with water.
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I think this is a great question to ask because I was very disappointed to see that there is no flat surface. Please check out my video on Youtube which I took on May 3, 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFk6fLI07MI We couldn't cook fried eggs but it works great for pancake. I bought it for cooking pancake!
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You may wash this item both ways. I enjoy mine as it cooks very well and the food is very tasty. Well worth the money. Enjoy!
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Usually nonstick surfaces are only a problem when the surface is scratched and enters food you eat.Use rubber or wood to remove eggs, and it should be safe.
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I don't really remember. I don't usually put food directly on it since it self regulating. I just wipe it with windex clean up or a damp cloth.
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OK. I just looked at it and it IS glazed both on the inside and on the bottom BUT it says very clearly "Do NOT place directly on painted, varnished, wooden, or plastic surfaces." Both for that reason and for stability, I placed mine on a little saucer. It can be used both hanging in the net or sitting on a surface. Be aware that very little oil is used. You will see it diffuse on the outer layer.
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Yes but it warps easily and is not made for cooking. Terrible sticking problem even if you use oil. Worst Amazon purchase ever, sadly.