Can you plac e things like an induction hot plate or a microwave grill on it when right out of the oven? I would like it for space for these extra things.
1640678
I do not, I am very careful not to put any thing hot on it, if I do I have a pot holder on the bottom. I do use the extra space while getting everything ready for cooking.
1640679
Not if you are going to use them on it. It is a molded plastic, very sturdy but cannot take hot items.
1640680
my induction cooktop (or hotplate) sits on my "more counter space" but i would not put a really hot pan on it as it is sturdy PLASTIC but a Cast Iron Heat Diffuser or wood cutting board would make a hot pan etc. harmless I would think. Amazon has a bunch to choose from, just search under "heat diffuser" and maybe the manufacturer can answer this.
1640681
I have only placed something really hot on it one time but grabbed a mat to put under it. For that short time it didn't hurt it but I always put a mat under my hot items on my counters also. But very easy to do. I really like mine but I needed the extra space.
1640682
I'd put a pot holder between anything hot and the counter top. It's hard plastic and not metal
1640683
It would handle anything boiled or nuked. doubt it would handle a hot frying pan.
1640684
No. The plastic would melt as it is made of the same material used for plastic cutting boards.
831850
It a bit big for the oven (you will have to take out a rack). But I don't why you could not put it in the oven.
2277468
Yes, you can hold the plate by the outside edges, but you do not want to hold the plate directly in the center on the bottom while hot. The center of the plate gets very hot.
1121313
Sorry, I have not tried that. I usually just put down an oven mitt and place the dish from the oven on the mitt until it have cooled a little. I have formica - like countertops, so I don't like to put a such a hotdish directly on the countertop.
445571
It is metal so no microwave. I think you could heat in the oven but I have never tried it. Good luck
2274982
That's a good question, if your oven holds magnetic items you can try it. My concern would be that your oven gets hot. Even oven doors get hot. I would be afraid of it melting on your oven.
641327
You can leave it in, just takes up some space so you can't use the entire grill space.
167054
Yes you can. You can cook with metal trays (and you must cook with metal trays) in the convection function. You choose whether you use this machine as a microwave (no metal trays) or convection oven just like your regular oven at home (using metal trays). I made bread, biscuits, cakes, and brownies in metal trays using the convection function then turn around and defrost my steak and cook my broccoli using microwave in a glass tray or on a paper plate. You get to choose. I love this machine.
846920
yes, that is where I use it, in my convection oven. Do not use it to microwave!
1989981
Yes. With the lid on, there is about 1 3/4 inch of room for what you want to grill. I am very pleased with this grill. Nothing sticks to it. Because the grill is separate from the heating element, you just lift it out and wash it without any concerns. It has very even heat with very little indication of any hot spots. It is also very large and will handle a lot of pancakes at one time!
319265
I have never done that before but if it can take the heat of an oven I don't see why it could take the heat from the grill. Sorry I couldn't have been more helpful!
1887751
it doesnt have a top/lid, so i will not be a substitute for an oven. reheat a slice or two? probably ok. get a green egg, then you can really cook a pizza. this is a grill, nothing more, but for its intended purpose, performs admirably.
307521
Yes. I fold over the two opposite sides to fit the plate in my microwave. Sort of ends up looking like a "C" on it's side. I heat mine no more than 2 1/2 minutes. Since microwave ovens vary you have to experiment and be careful. As the other responder mentioned you can damage it if you overheat it. Start around 1 minute and work up from there.
995024
Absolutely, that's exactly what I did except my toaster oven is on the lower shelf and microwave on top. There is a cut-out hole for the wires for the unit on the lower shelf.
1840034
I suppose you could, but I think the process would be too slow, considering that microwave heats it in 3-4 minutes ,max. Also, I have no idea what oven heat you would use
1578495
I would not place anything directly on the platter. When I use I place items in a container that can be heated. It warms but I wouldn't count on it to cook items.
1568723
I guess you can if you use the plates for grilled sandwiches. You'll be able to only make 2 at a time and it might be airtime messy because of dipping into the egg-mild mixture. Otherwise it's totally possible although a pan on the stove would be easier.