I read that this Oster product the housing get very hot and it takes 40 min to cool down.To me it sounds very dangerous.Is this true?
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It cools down as quickly as any other electric griddle, about 5-10 minutes.
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I have been using it for sandwiches and even warming up tortillas. It heats up pretty fast, but doesn't get dangerously hot on the outside..then it cools down pretty quick...it has never taken 40 mins to cool... maybe around 10 15 mins at most. It gets kind of hot on the outside like a wafflemaker would- if you have one, then you can judge for yourself.
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I've used it on its highest setting and when I do, it doesn't take longer than about 10 minutes to cool down. With that said, the housing can get very hot. The top can get hot enough to burn you if it's on full blast.
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The product does get very hot on the high setting, in order to make an awesome Panini. It cools down in about 10 minutes and use it on my granite counter top with no issues. If you just take care when using it you will be very happy with it.
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We use the Oster every day and haven't had any problems with it with regard to heat. We have a small oven sitting right next to it that gets even hotter so I don't see what the problem is. Of course, I wouldn't touch either when in operation. That's why the Oster has a handle that sticks out comfortably. Hope this helps.
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I went ahead and bought the digital version and love it so far! I use it around 5 days a week. Haven't had a problem (knock on wood). Its amazing what I have cooked in there. I use some parchement paper to line the bottom sometimes to make it easier to clean. The eggs hard-cooked beautifully. I am surprised. I'm sorry to hear you've had problems. Have you called Oster for any help/suggestions?Thanks for your feedback.Oster 5712 Electronic 2-Tier 6-Quart Food Steamer
774155
it is too hot for me, but it only takes a minute or so for it to cool off. I do love my Chef's Choice, because it is so convenient and easy to use.
612576
Way too risky. Would need a thermostat to control temp and if ever exposed to air would burn up instantly. Try a submersible drink warmer maybe.
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I don't think so it does get quite hot but the heat seems to be contained with the popmaker and I only feel some mild heat when I am next to it. Uness your heat dectector is very close (within 3-4ft) I think you should be ok.
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I'm using mine on a patio as a slide in under an outdoor kitchen cabinet. Make sure you have about 4 inches around for air flow. This unit has the condenser built in the left and right sides and dissipats the heat unlike a fan blowing air across the condenser on your home frig. What I did do is take the 1/2 inch shipping foam that was in the box and duct tape it to the back and top to help insulate the box a little. Just dont cover any part of the outside that feels warm after it's plugged in. Here is something I want to warn you about but is no big deal. When the box is cold and say you go to get a drink out of it. After you close the door it forms a tight vacuum and makes the door almost impossible to open unless you wait 3 or 4 min. I do HVAC repair and have have seen this same thing happen on walk-in coolers trapping people. You need to make a way for the vacuum to be relieved. What I did was take a 2 inch piece of thermostat wire (this wire is about 1/2 the size of a cloths hanger) tapped it the top and bent it over to go between the refrigerator box and the door gasket. This little wire will allow the vacuum inside to equalize and you can open the door within 15 to 20 seconds and it wont bother the temperature. Buy the way this frig can freeze a bottle of pop if you set it to cold. My control is setting around 5 O'clock and running around 32 degrees. I leave it outside but unplug it in the winter. Good Luck
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I have never had any problem with my Oster Toaster...it makes perfect toast, biscuit, etc.....I LOVE it, in fact I have 2, one in our vacation house and one at home. I highly recommend this toaster.
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I haven't had overheating issues. My house is small and mostly hard woods except for an area rug. I am amazed by the suction power and love mine. I have only had it a couple months though.
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I used it just for exercise and it gets hot of course - I think is normal, just burning grease ! Of course use it moderate..
609056
I have not had a problem with overheating. I do notice the scorching on the bottom of the pot, not the deck, but it is just oil from the popping process and can be cleaned with vigorous rubbing.
213883
The housing does not get very hot--it's infrared. Mine is mounted on the exterior of our house which is cedar shakes. No issues.
832374
The company sent me a contraption designed to prevent it from overheating. I haven't used it since I received that. (But I used it several times before I got that with no adverse consequences.) I'm not sure if they've changed anything so that their new version is safer.
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It can get pretty hot. As long as it is not making a lot of noise (bearing) and it is pumping water, it should be fine. I would just keep an eye on it for a while.
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Yes, the housing is made out of a strong and durable plastic that seems to resist getting hot. I have had it on for over an hour now and the container or housing is still cool to the touch. The Only thing that would burn your dog is the heat, but with the protection of your dog's fur I would say that he is out of the woods, and on safe grounds.
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I don't remember it being hot. I would only worry if it was hot by the motor or plug. I have 2, been using for years without a problem.
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We've had ours for about 2 weeks and it seems to get pretty hot. We've rotisseried five different things and used the oven quite a bit, and everything's turned out great! Pre-heating is essential. Good luck!
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I got on here specifically looking for an answer to this question because the outside of mine is scorching hot. I wonder if I got a defective one. I went to move it and it was so hot that I burned myself. Its as hot as an iron skillet handle that's been on a stove top. I may have to return mine, which is too bad since I got it because my larger Cuisinart 6.5 slow cooker is so perfect!