Does this pan produce a lot of smoke when used on stovetop (for food like burgers)?
1582766
I try to keep the temperature low enough to avoid burning but high enough to get a good "crust". I spray the pan with Pam for the grill. Being a widow, I make one hamburger or piece of steak at a time. I haven't had a smoke problem but do have a spatter issue with meat that is too fatty. I think you get that regardless of the pan used. I love this grill pan.
1582767
None at all. We use it for burgers and bacon, grilled cheese etc. and it has never smoked.
1582768
I don't know how high of a heat you are using on your burger but you should have no problem on a medium heat. I use a medium heat when I am cooking a burger or a steak.
1582769
It's no different than a regular frying pan, except the food tastes more like it was grilled. Love, love my pan. Bought one for my sister, daughter and sister-in-law.
1055510
It does generate a fair amount of smoke. My wife made me use it outside to keep the smell at bay. The one time we used it inside it did not set our detector off.
1359922
Yes. I find this annoying too but the product does work well with induction ready cookware. It is important to use a fan or open a window for ventilation because there have been a few times smoke fumes filled the air the area I've cooked in.
247750
Not really. Even when covered it still makes smoke. My solution is to use it just under my kitchen exhaust and then I don't have smoke problems.
100935
I have a 6 burner gas top and have used these pans without any problems. The flames are directed over the bottom side of the pans pretty evenly.
2058877
Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in... » Read More Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. « Show Less
193554
I have one of these smokers. It only produces a small wisp of smoke on high heat and nothing noticeable on a lower heat. Will not set off smoke alarms or anything like that. Your house will have odor of the smoke while cooking and you might still get a slight sniff of it the next morning but it is nothing objectionable or overpowering.
2016732
There's a perforated sheet under the grates. It prevents direct flames from hitting food, and it catches most of the grease. That means twice as many parts to clean up. It's such a hassle to use and clean that haven't used mine enough to know if much drips into the bottom or not. Because of the metal sheet under the grates, you have to preheat much longer than with any regular grill. I tried mine a few times and started using a stovetop grill pan, which I love. (Calphalon 1877038 Contemporary Nonstick Dishwasher Safe Panini Pan and Press)
810443
Never had any problem I suppose you could get it to smoke if you had a lot of meat at very high temp or a lot of bbq sauced burning on the grill.
1426940
We have a glass top stove and so far we have had no issues. I was suggest to pick up a pan and move it over to another burger instead of sliding it. We love the pans.
1032717
IF let's off a fair amount of smoke. I was not very happy, and would net rocommend. For me, the problem I had was it got too hot, even on the lowest of settings for my gas burner. Also, it's impossible to clean, without scraping of the coating. the last time I used it was to sear tuna. I let it sit for a day and scrubbed very hard to remove the residue. I used a sponge,then a soappad, becasue the sponge did nothing for the black residue ledt behind. I scrubbed so hard some of the costing rubbed off, and there is still residue left? Hope you have better luck and this was helpful
501119
Once it is used a couple of times the smoke thing stops. The pan is still fabulous and I use it for all kinds of things from a trivet to a glass drying rack
16797
There is NO smoke, and it is the best small oven you will find. I do everything from making toast, muffins, coffee cake, roasted vegetables, and baking a chicken which all turn out beautifully. I never use my large oven which is part of my stove. I have two of these and they are in use every single day....healthy cooking!
586573
Sorry I haven't responded sooner, but I'm on a hunting and fishing trip and this is the 1st time I've checked my e-mail in a week. Anyway to your question, the unit does put out smoke, you should only use it under your stove vent with the fan on 'high', you will find the it is well worth the effort.I'm pushing 70 and I have never cooked and smoked with such ease, the food is alway delicious. Good luck and Good cooking.John
1870533
I have been very pleased with this pan and have only used it on a single gas burner. I do use the large burner on medium high for almost everything. I love this pan and use it at least once or twice a week.
743884
Definitely yes. One precaution is not to turn the burner on to full heat with an empty pan. It's our favorite large pan.
468823
There is some smoke, but not much at all. Hasn't set off my smoke alarm. It's built the same way as all the other "smokeless" grills where the heating element is in the grid and drippings don't drip down onto a heat source. The drip tray is deep and could be filled with water, but the instruction booklet says nothing about it and I've found no reason to do it. I'd be afraid it might cause more of a "steamed" flavor to the food. It seems to be far enough away from the grill top that what's in it doesn't dry out and smoke. After a little soak, it cleans up with absolutely no effort and looks brand new. I believe it's stainless steel. The other brands may recommend using water because the drip pan is closer to the heating element or made of a material that doesn't withstand heat or clean up as well. This grill may smoke a touch more than competing brands due to the higher temperature I think it acheives. I wouldn't have it any other way though. Food really does taste "grilled" and a bit smokey like it was cooked on a gas grill. The older design electric grills with the heat source under the grid are still sold, but no longer recommended or sold for indoor use due to much more smoke, flame and a much greater chance of fire. They won't clean up like this grill does either.