Does this unit heat bottom and top equally well?
1645104
Maybe the top heats a little better than the bottom, i have to flip the meat.
1645105
I've never actually taken temperature readings, but I feel it does a good job with the burgers and steaks I grill on it. I also use it for salmon patties and it does a super job on those.
1645106
I found that the thicker the food item, the harder it was to get the top heated equally to the bottom - simply because the back is hinged (and with a thick item, it would then leave the top, front more exposed). However, the top of the unit does heat up quite well. Sometimes, I would need to readjust the food halfway through cooking by moving front items to the back, flipping them, or butterflying the items if it was a bit too thick. Still, I really liked this unit and used it continuously for 2+ years. I also submitted a review that is not published yet, so just as a cautionary warning: The unit I bought ended up heating so hot (after a few years) that the coils burned through the bottom of the plastic covering and began to burn my counter top!! Luckily, I saw it early on and stopped using it! It was a fire hazard. I called the company, and they sent me a replacement (though sadly, it was not the same type or quality). I miss this grill, as it was the best of three that I've used in the past ten years! I'm debating if I want to take a chance and buy another of these, hoping it was a fluke that the coils burned through the bottom! If I do that, I will certainly set it on something that can tolerate heat so as not to risk a fire again! I would suggest, if you purchase this, that you do the same - just as a precaution! This was a great grilling machine up until my issue with the overheating coils! I really miss it! :)
1645107
If working properly, both top/bottom heating elements should reach the desired heat settings at the same time.
1645108
Seems to. We always flip 1/2 way to insure. If u want u can put infared heat measure tool on each side to check. If u donat have one a instant read threm would work
948617
I use one of these on both my table and counter top. The bottom of the unit does not get hot or even warm. You just need to be careful not to block the cooling fan or air vents on this cooker. It works best if set-up on any hard smooth level surface that is non-metallic, like wood stone or tile.
1449690
Mine does not. However, It does not really heat up as well as I would like.
1906518
Sounds like a defect. I have never had that problem. The bottom element always turns on and heats up for me.
1045548
No, just the bottom and sides. The top needs to be free for heat dissipation.
149871
All griddles have some uneven heat distribution issues, but this one does a pretty good job in my opinion. I personally haven't noticed any significant problems with mine.
1588258
No, my unit works without any heat problem. I recommend this product very well.
1193929
Bottom is more than 10", and top is even bigger, so it should with ease. And I don't have the issues with the heating element others are describing, I use it a few times a month, it works perfectly.
1699344
Mine has low and high heat settings as well as low and high fan speeds. The design may have been changed.
1107423
The bottom of the unit does not get hot at all. I used it last week on my composite desk. I have fire service experience and won't use it if I felt there was an issue.
763426
Yes, when turned all the way up it gives off plenty of heat, very nice unit and great quality.
178739
The top button is for the power on low or high and the bottom is for heat adjustment.
406793
I think so. Would work better at the bottom as the heat rises from it. The lower the better.
2013647
Will do fine as long as it is perfectly flat and the right metal. If the bottom is bowed even a little it will not heat properly.
2171972
There is a top and bottom. On low heat only the top is on. High both are on. Each element is 690 watts. It uses 1380 watts on high.
423655
There's a high and low heat setting. I find the low heat setting to be the equivalent of cool.
528901
yes, i have had no problems with heat, the heat all rises from the top. :).