Does anyone find that just 10 heat settings is too restrictive? Do you need more accurate variation in temperature control for cooking?
1802190
I am something of a gourmet cook, and have never felt that the number of settings was too limited. My only gripe, and it is minor, is that over time the lowest settings have become hotter. Used to be able to simmmer at 2, now simmers at one. Performance varies from pan to pan, and with some pans, 1 is almost too hot for a simmer. Over all, I am thrilled with the burner and recommend it highly.
1136171
Although I've not calibrated the actual temperatures, it does allow you to choose between amounts of heat - levels 1 to 9. I've never been able to handle anything above level 3 myself, and others have commented that anything above 5 may actually cause burns, so be careful.
1054803
There is an excellent pressure regulator on top with two (2) settings ... Most of the recipes seem to call for low or high for certain amounts of time....and it works nicely.....this cooker is excellent
1595863
Mine has 11 settings. Super super smoker. Just smoked a ham in 15 degrees, maintained temp really well.
1137949
No, No issues with over heating. It's just me using it so I would only make enough for one serving.
286906
My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages which I usually cook at 160 F but this warmer will get up to about 190 F at its highest setting. My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages... » Read More My answer may not completely help you since I use a separate PID temperature controller to control the temperature of this warmer. I believe you could get the warmer down to a very low setting with its own built in thermostat but I don't have mine hooked up right now or I would test it for you. To answer your other concerns, NO, you must have water in the warmer to at least the minimum water level mark. It is designed to be used with a SS full size pan inserted into which the food is then placed. I am sure it will melt chocolate just fine. I use it strictly for cooking homemade sausages which I usually cook at 160 F but this warmer will get up to about 190 F at its highest setting. « Show Less
1676527
The temperature control on ours is 1 to 5 with marks to divide each setting in half. We own 2 of these units and have been thrilled with their effectiveness and economical use of propane.
1031056
Thankfully, no. My wife and I usually agree on our customized temperature settings, but she makes manual adjustments often, depending on activities, visitors, etc. When doing so, she is not upsetting the auto-settings we had chosen, which is how we like it.
185097
I don't use the default settings, but rather use times recommended in instruction booklet. When I've encountered undercooked product, I just add a few more minutes manually. I've noticed differences in degree cooked, tho using same type of bean, from one product name to the other; also notice differences with changes of ambient temp & humidity. Be sure you're using amount of water recommended in the instruction booklet, and don't forget to add the oil... Hope this helps.
1473648
You can set it from 1-5. I'm not sure of what temperature it will turn off at on any of the settings.This model is made to have all 5 burners on at once. Either it is on or it just has the pilot lit. Other models without the thermostat will light either 1,3, or 5 burners. but you have to control them manually
1163713
Mine Crockpot has a dial with 3 settings, off, low and high. No temperature control on this model.
842869
I've used one eith my pressure cooker for 90 minutes -and not at max heat setting didn't seem to hurt it any set up I use noe for canning is what my Amish neighbors use -propane burner set up and in an outdoor (back porch ) kitchen.
1529310
My skillet holds the temperature, shutting on and off as needed, but I never have to adjust the control after I set it. Sounds like a defective heating element.
1977851
Yes. You can set higher and lower limits, but user can program it to run constantly at whatever temp within those limits. Eg if you set it for a max of 70, a user (in my case, tenant) could program it to run at 70 constantly. Not what I needed for my rental building.
1989089
Thanks, Joseph! You review and follow-up were really helpful and I'm glad to hear you're still liking the FlipSide after almost a year. While I generally agree that a temperature control doesn't matter much as long as it's hot enough, I find that when it's too hot, the waffle cooks too fast it's not as moist on the inside as I'd like it to be. Can you comment on that?Thanks again!
649074
There is no setting that allows you to make fine heat output adjustments. It has a low or high heat setting. The lowest output would be pilot light only on and that might be sufficient at some point. At low half the burner lights and on high the whole burner lights.
1497644
Unfortunately, it's not like an oven where the temperature is controlled by a thermostat. You get options from low to high and that's it. Your best bet is to get a decent infrared thermometer and keep an eye on it. Or just practice with it and get use to how the unit cooks. It takes a bit of practice, but you really shouldn't expect much for something under $100.