Anyone have a Nuwave cooktop & do you like it
Trying to decide if it is worth the money, or would a regular hotplate work just as well.
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dirtyhandz wrote:
Do the New Waves have a large heating area? I have a Max Burton and the area that heats is very small.
It's ok for boiling or braising, but if I need to sear or sauté I end up with a hot spot in the center.
Just not good for high heat.
My experience seems to differ some. The heating circle is said to be 9" and I have no reason to doubt that.
The result is that the very edges of a 10 1/4" skillet don't heat as well and it is noticeable. This is a little different than most heat sources because there is no heat coming up the sides of the pan. I can't say it's a real problem, just a learning curve. As long as items out on the edge are rotated about half way through the frying process everything browns fine.
I would think if a person used a 12" skillet often it might be a problem, but smaller skillets and anything boiling liquid won't be problem and the other features far out weigh any negatives.
As far as liking it, we use ours everyday.
