Do you find the controls on the back awkward to adjust while hot food is cooking up front? It seems like I will end up with burned forearms!
1591102
No, they are high enough not to be in the way, unless you have a bunch of stock pots going at once. I have never had an issue with it.
1244025
I find that the top of the toaster gets hot enough that I need to pull my hands away immediately. I fear it could burn me or a child if touched long enough. Could my toaster be defective or is this normal? Past Cuisinart never got hot on exterior.
2060937
Neither on mine. The burners get luke-warm, not enough to cook anything. It's in the garage going to Goodwill. Wish I had better news for you.
373221
i switched to the Cuisinart for that very reason. the GF (after you remove the grilling plate) you'll notice a small centrally located heating element. The Cuisinart has one that covers the entire surface. The GF is a poor design unless you are cooking in dead center. and, even then, it seems to take forever to heat up. if you are getting NO heat then you obviously have a defective unit.
880388
I have only had that happen once. My husband tightened the wire and handle and now I take special care not to turn the handle as I'm slicing the cheese. I have not had any problems since. I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions for you.
134168
I'm sorry. That's never happened with ours. I wonder if the temperature you cook with has something to do with it. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck in finding the answer.
1135242
Yes, the handles on the skillet get as when it is in use on ANY setting, as does the lid and lid handle, controller, feet, and of course the pan itself. REAL hot.
755969
I had a hard time in colder temps getting hthe unit to an acceptable cooking temperture. I added charcol brickets in the bottom underneath the element. When it gets colder than say 40, I also have found it beneficial to utilize an insulating blanket around the unit. These two proceedures enable me to control the temp to my satisfaction.
173336
At the begning the of cooking the temp will be high and After it makes noise and the yellow button raise u have to lower the tepm! Make sure after the yellow button raise u must and u have to lower the temp otherwise it will explode at ur face!!!! Make sure never open it after cooking untill the yellow button goes completly down !
925265
I have never had it on the high power since initial burn off. While the back panel is almost stone cold, the front grate gets very warm and the top grate gets hot. I can touch it. I can brush it with my clothed leg and not fear bursting into flames. I would not put nylons on it to dry or leave it on the floor with toddlers - pets are different. My cat and dog both loved to BAKE next to a wood burning stove that would sear your flesh and I imagine neither would fear this. Put it up on wall higher and you lose efficiency but should be OK if the top and upper front are out out of reach of crawlers/toddlers. I have never had it on the high power since initial burn off. While the back panel is almost stone cold, the front grate gets very warm and the top grate gets hot. I can touch it. I can brush it with my clothed leg and not fear bursting into flames. I would not put nylons on it to dry or leave it on the floor with toddlers - pets are different. My cat and dog both loved to BAKE next to a wood burning stove that would sear your flesh and I imagine neither would fear this. Put it up on wall higher and you lose efficiency but should be OK if the top and upper front are out out of reach of... » Read More I have never had it on the high power since initial burn off. While the back panel is almost stone cold, the front grate gets very warm and the top grate gets hot. I can touch it. I can brush it with my clothed leg and not fear bursting into flames. I would not put nylons on it to dry or leave it on the floor with toddlers - pets are different. My cat and dog both loved to BAKE next to a wood burning stove that would sear your flesh and I imagine neither would fear this. Put it up on wall higher and you lose efficiency but should be OK if the top and upper front are out out of reach of crawlers/toddlers. « Show Less
426261
I have the same device. Of course I didn't realize that it was for meat temp., not grill temp, so when it went over what you'd ever want for meat... well same problem. However, I noticed the problem right away and it was just fine next time I used it. If you didn't see it right when it happened, but let it get even higher you might have burned something out. Not much help, sorry and good luck.
1970144
The back of my unit gets hot. Too hot to place on a wall. I cannot hold my hand for more than a few seconds. I suggest before hanging it on a wall, allow it to run at 1500 overnight and try feeling the back. Apparently the units vary.The unit is not designed to produce heat on both sides, just the front.
1347994
Well, honestly, I've never deliberately touched the sides during use. That said, I can tell you that nobody in my family has ever complained about being burned by this toaster. In fact, we use it often, like it, and I do recommend it. I hope this will help you make an informed decision.
2111160
It does get fairly warm but, try holding a little lower than where the plates end towards the handle. You'll have just as much control and won't get burned. Remember, it's a pro-tool so it does get considerably hot, so be cautious in handling it either way.
529652
Hi Melisa. I've owned and used mine for almost 10 months, using it weekly. I've never felt a "hot spot" on mine anywhere. It cooks fantastically almost anything that we've tried. A pork roast is my favorite. Put it in; turn on low; add a small bottle of liquid smoke and 4 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce; put on the lid; and 12 hours later, you have the absolute best pulled pork. It is fabulous for BBQ sandwiches or in salads. We really enjoy our Calphalon slow cooker. Hope this helps you with your decision. Blessings. Kindest regards.
935830
Yes. The minute you put food on it drops. I've only cooked on 5 because of this and it still doesn't come up to temp. What's worse is that when you flip food it doesn't get a good sear on the second side because the temp is so low. It's not the weather and it's not constant lid opening. So what is it? I'm incredibly disappointed so far.
935827
Yes..first time using..temp is difficult to get over250, and drops to 150 immediately on opening grill top. Does anyone else notice that the back of the grill is open above the black backing? Heat is escaping, though doesn't feel like much. The food, hamburgers and sausage, seems to be cooking though, and nicely. What's the deal here?