Question: what site do they use for their purchases?

Answer: Amazon

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in. <hl> I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. <hl> I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in.I use <hl> Amazon <hl> for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.


Question: is the writer associated with a particular company?

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in.I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.

Answer: I am not associated with any company

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in. I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. <hl> I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own. <hl>

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in.I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. <hl> I am not associated with any company <hl> and all opinions are my very own.


Question: what do they update if anything changes with the products?

Answer: reviews

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in. <hl> I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my reviews if anything changes with the products. <hl> I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.

This is a perfect gift for someone who drinks wine. As the pictures show, you can give it to someone with a bottle of wine in it, then they can use it to collect their corks in.I use Amazon for most of my purchases and update my <hl> reviews <hl> if anything changes with the products. I do this so other Amazon users can get a real feel for the life of the product. You can look at my review which will be close to my purchase date and tell how the product is doing as time passes. I am not associated with any company and all opinions are my very own.


Question: What did the person provide in exchange for receiving the pan?

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.

Answer: honest review

<hl> I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review . <hl> I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my <hl> honest review <hl>. I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my <hl> honest review <hl> .


Question: What does the user use to dry the pan?

Answer: towel

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. <hl> After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. <hl> I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then <hl> towel <hl> dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.


Question: What did the person use to season the pan?

Answer: oil

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for 1 week. <hl> I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. <hl> I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of <hl> oil <hl> like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.


Question: How long has the user owned the pan?

Answer: 1 week

I have owned this pan for 1 week .

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. <hl> I have owned this pan for 1 week . <hl> I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for <hl> 1 week <hl>. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy.

I have owned this pan for <hl> 1 week <hl> .


Question: What is the user happy that the pan does not have?

Answer: harmful chemicals

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. <hl> Because the pan is free of a lot of harmful chemicals I think it is a great buy. <hl>

I received this pan for FREE is exchange for my honest review. I have owned this pan for 1 week. I first seasoned the pan with a small amount of oil like the instructions stated. I have cooked eggs, pancakes and pan-fried a small fillet of fish on this pan since then. Everything slides right off. After the pan cools I wash it with warm, soapy water then towel dry. I have had no issues with the pan and I think that if you follow the instructions it came with it will last a very long time. Because the pan is free of a lot of <hl> harmful chemicals <hl> I think it is a great buy.


Question: What brand is the lemon zester in question?

The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.

Answer: OXO

<hl> The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. <hl> It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.

The <hl> OXO <hl> "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.


Question: What type of unripe fruit would the product work well with?

Answer: papaya

The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. <hl> This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. <hl> It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.

The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. This tool would also work with unripe <hl> papaya <hl> to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.


Question: How many round holes are on the other side of the zester?

Answer: 5 or 6

The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. <hl> Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. <hl> This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.

The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of <hl> 5 or 6 <hl> small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.


Question: How does the user characterize the product's handle?

Answer: fat

The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. <hl> It has a fat handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. <hl> Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.

The OXO "Good Grips" Lemon Zester has a very good grip indeed. It has a <hl> fat <hl> handle that gives your hand good leverage when using the single tooth to get long fat strips of lemon zest. Flip the zester over and there is a narrow row of 5 or 6 small round holes that (with some pressure) create nice thin short strips of lemon zest. This tool would also work with unripe papaya to shave into pickled preserves or other papaya recipes. It's not the fastest zester, but it's a lot simpler to clean after using, compared to any larger screen-type grater.


Question: Who does the user need a new mattress protector for?

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.

Answer: teen son

<hl> I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son 's bed. <hl> He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my <hl> teen son <hl>'s bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my <hl> teen son <hl> 's bed.


Question: How does the product feel?

Answer: soft

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. <hl> We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. <hl> I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is <hl> soft <hl> and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.


Question: What aspect of covers does the teen son dislike?

Answer: make noise

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! <hl> Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. <hl> We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that <hl> make noise <hl> when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.


Question: What will the product protect the mattress from?

Answer: his reckless sleeping body

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. <hl> I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body . <hl>

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from <hl> his reckless sleeping body <hl>.

I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from <hl> his reckless sleeping body <hl> .


Question: What condition was the old mattress protector in?

Answer: thread bare

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. <hl> He is hard on sheets and the old one was thread bare and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! <hl> Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.

I needed to buy a new mattress protector for my teen son's bed. He is hard on sheets and the old one was <hl> thread bare <hl> and looked like he slept on it most nights because the sheets manage to work themselves off during the night! Anyway, he doesn't like covers that make noise when he moves. We were both perfectly pleased that this cover is soft and not wrinkle sounding as you lay or move on it, it fits the huge double pillow top mattress and manages to stay on all four corners. I have great comfort that this will protect the mattress from his reckless sleeping body.


Question: How long has the person owned the hotplate?

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

Answer: 14

<hl> I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. <hl> It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations. If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required. However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly. I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car. One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio. Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove. If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it. Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts. Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range. As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat. I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon. One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out. This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

I've been using my hotplate daily for <hl> 14 <hl> months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.


Question: How long does it take to boil liquid in a saucepan on the hot plate?

Answer: a few minutes

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations. If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required. However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. <hl> The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes ; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. <hl> (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly. I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car. One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio. Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove. If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it. Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts. Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range. As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat. I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon. One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out. This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only <hl> a few minutes <hl>; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

The saucepan will boil in only <hl> a few minutes <hl> ; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer.


Question: How many watts is the product's heating element?

Answer: 1000-watt

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations. If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required. However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly. I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car. One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio. Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove. If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it. <hl> Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. <hl> For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts. Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range. As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat. I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon. One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out. This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a <hl> 1000-watt <hl> heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.


Question: How many different sized rubber plug-in feet does the product come with?

Answer: TWO

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations. If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required. However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly. I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car. One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio. Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove. If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it. Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts. Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range. As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat. I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon. One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out. This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. <hl> Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. <hl> By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with <hl> TWO <hl> DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.


Question: What has the user never had to move the position of?

Answer: rubber feet

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations. If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required. However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly. I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car. One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio. Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove. If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it. Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts. Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range. As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat. I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon. One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out. This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). <hl> I've never had to move the rubber feet around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless. <hl>

I've been using my hotplate daily for 14 months now. It still works and (nearly) looks like new. It has served me well, because I recognize its limitations.If I cook in my 12" skillet or my super-large steamer pot, I expect to see longer cook times. That being said, I have made dozens of fried or sautéed dishes in the 12" skillet, and I've cooked pasta many times in the big pot, with excellent results. But, patience is required.However, if I use my 1-quart saucepan or my 8" skillet, I'm king of the hill. That is the size of cookware that this hotplate was made to handle. The saucepan will boil in only a few minutes; the skillet will cook an omelet in five minutes or fewer. (I would imagine one would get great results, too, using a 2-quart saucepan, or a 10" skillet, because they would still fit the heating element quite nicely.)The heavy iron pad on the heating element maintains heat evenly.I got the impression when I read some of the one-star and two-star reviews that people are expecting a Volkswagen to pull a rail car.One reviewer said he was trying to use this unit to heat a skillet on his patio.Hmmm... Ever heard the expression "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen"? That is because kitchens need to be sealed environments. You don't have big open windows, and you don't have big fans, even in professional kitchens. It's impossible to regulate the heat or to obtain the heat you need if a breeze is blowing across your stove.If you plan to use this hotplate when camping, then you're going to have to find a proper shield for it.Folks, this hotplate contains a 1000-watt heating element. For comparison, consider that, on most commercially available electric ranges, the SMALLEST burner is 1200 watts. Often, one burner on that range top will meet or exceed 3000 watts.Obviously, this little guy is not going to perform like a built-in range.As to the complaint that the hotplate gets hot on the bottom and transfers that heat to the countertop it is sitting on; again, if you're trying to boil a gallon of water, or cook two quarts of chili, you're going to overheat this hotplate, and it's going to transfer that heat.I've been using my hotplate, as I said for 14 months, over a laminated countertop, and I don't have any burning or bubbling thereon.One final thing. The electric circuit that you plug into is going to have a big effect on the efficiency of this hotplate's 1000-watt element. If you're on a camping trip, for instance, and using a generator for power, or if you're on an electric circuit in some remote area, you may not be getting enough power in to get 1000 watts out.This hotplate has met all my expectations; thus, five stars.*EDIT*One reviewer said that their hotplate did not sit evenly on a flat surface. Please note that the hotplate comes with TWO DIFFERENT-SIZED RUBBER PLUG-IN FEET, three flat ones, and one that is thicker. By moving these, one can always keep the unit flat and steady, even if the unit should warp during use (which mine never has). I've never had to move the <hl> rubber feet <hl> around, but I thought I'd mention it since at least one reviewer was clueless.


Question: How many of the product has the user owned?

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

Answer: two

<hl> I've owned two , both less than a year old. <hl> The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing. I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable. But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned <hl> two <hl>, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned <hl> two <hl> , both less than a year old.


Question: How old are the products that the user owns?

Answer: less than a year old

<hl> I've owned two, both less than a year old . <hl> The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing. I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable. But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned two, both <hl> less than a year old <hl>. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned two, both <hl> less than a year old <hl> .


Question: What aspect of the product is hit or miss?

Answer: Reliability

Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. <hl> Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing. <hl> I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable. But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. <hl> Reliability <hl> is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.


Question: What size setting is good for the user's french press?

Answer: coarse

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing. I do like it though. <hl> The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. <hl> Works well and is affordable. But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The <hl> coarse <hl> setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.


Question: What size setting is good for the user's espresso machine?

Answer: finest

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing. I do like it though. <hl> The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the finest section does well for my espresso machine. <hl> Works well and is affordable. But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.

I've owned two, both less than a year old. The one at home works like a champ (and I really like it), but the one at work just died for no reason. I took it apart, cleaned and examined it, couldn't see anything wrong. Still doesn't work. It had "stopped" working a few times, so I would adjust the cord (unplugged, etc) and it would start working again. Reliability is a hit/miss I'm guessing.I do like it though. The coarse setting is great for my french press, and the <hl> finest <hl> section does well for my espresso machine. Works well and is affordable.But I'm torn whether I'll replace it with the same thing. Hard to spend money on something you like, but not sure will work.


Question: what item is the writer reviewing?

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out.My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase.UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift.UPDATE:And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!

Answer: salad spinner

<hl> I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner , but didn't want to spend a lot. <hl> I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out. My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase. UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift. UPDATE: And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a <hl> salad spinner <hl>, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out.My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase.UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift.UPDATE:And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a <hl> salad spinner <hl> , but didn't want to spend a lot.


Question: what does the writer believe will happen to product based on the strength of the materials?

Answer: might crack

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out. <hl> My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. <hl> Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase. UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift. UPDATE: And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out.My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it <hl> might crack <hl> easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase.UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift.UPDATE:And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!


Question: where does the pull tuck into?

Answer: the lid

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- <hl> I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid , lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out. <hl> My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase. UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift. UPDATE: And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into <hl> the lid <hl>, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out.My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase.UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift.UPDATE:And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!

I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into <hl> the lid <hl> , lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out.


Question: how many years after the initial review did the writer update the review?

Answer: over 2 years

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out. My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase. <hl> UPDATE:SO - it's over 2 years later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. <hl> Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift. UPDATE: And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!

I bought this because I'd been wanting to try a salad spinner, but didn't want to spend a lot. I've used it several times, and it works quite well; dries quickly and doesn't seem to bruise the produce. And- I then can use the bowl for the salad!The pull tucks neatly into the lid, lid seems snug to the spinner, plenty of spaces for the water to drain through, and the strainer sits enough away from the surrounding bowl to keep the produce from touching the water that's spun out.My only concern is the material that the bowl is made from seems like it might crack easily if dropped. Otherwise, no complaints on this purchase.UPDATE:SO - it's <hl> over 2 years <hl> later, and my bargain salad spinner is still one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. Bowl hasn't cracked, pull hasn't jammed. Everything has held up wonderfully- I'd definitely purchase this one again or as a gift.UPDATE:And now, over 4 years later, still just as good as the day I bought it and still a must-have! Are you still on the fence? Just DO it!!


Question: how many of the product did the writer buy?

Bought 2 of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for hubby. Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.

Answer: 2

Bought 2 of these.

<hl> Bought 2 of these. <hl> Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for hubby. Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.

Bought <hl> 2 <hl> of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for hubby. Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.


Question: where did the writer install the product?

Answer: closet

Bought 2 of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. <hl> I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for hubby. <hl> Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.

Bought 2 of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I have one on each side of the <hl> closet <hl> - one for me and one for hubby. Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.


Question: who uses the second product the writer bought

Answer: hubby

Bought 2 of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. <hl> I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for hubby . <hl> Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.

Bought 2 of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for <hl> hubby <hl>. Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.

I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for <hl> hubby <hl> .


Question: how has the price changed since the writer bought the product?

Answer: gone up significantly

Bought 2 of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for hubby. Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. <hl> The price does seem to have gone up significantly since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money. <hl>

Bought 2 of these. Love them. Very sturdy and easy to put together. I have one on each side of the closet - one for me and one for hubby. Have plenty of room for clothes and have them expanded out pretty far. I put the bars where recommended and our shirts (top bar) do hang over the pants on the bottom but it's really no big deal. As for the pants, they are fine and up off the floor when folded normally over the hanger. The price does seem to have <hl> gone up significantly <hl> since I bought mine, but these shelves are worth the money.


Question: what product did the writer buy?

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended.The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.

Answer: organizer

I really like this organizer .

<hl> I really like this organizer . <hl> I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended. The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.

I really like this <hl> organizer <hl>. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended.The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.

I really like this <hl> organizer <hl> .


Question: what material does the writer believe this item should be made from?

Answer: stainless steel

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended. The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. <hl> Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel . <hl> Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended.The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good <hl> stainless steel <hl>. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.

Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good <hl> stainless steel <hl> .


Question: what happens too this product easily that is a downside due to the materials its made of?

Answer: rusts

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended. <hl> The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. <hl> Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended.The only problem I have with this is that it <hl> rusts <hl> very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.


Question: what product must be used on this item constantly to keep it looking new?

Answer: rust remover

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended. The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. <hl> Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. <hl> Other than that, this organizer is great.

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended.The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using <hl> rust remover <hl> to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.


Question: where does the writer keep the product?

Answer: stainless sink

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. <hl> It looks great next to my stainless sink and does exactly what it is intended. <hl> The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.

I really like this organizer. I have a sponge, OXO Palm brush, and a bottle brush, and this organizer keeps them all readily available. It looks great next to my <hl> stainless sink <hl> and does exactly what it is intended.The only problem I have with this is that it rusts very easily. Considering you're always putting wet sponges and cleaning utensils on it, you'd think it would be made of good stainless steel. Unfortunately, this means I am constantly using rust remover to keep this thing looking new. Other than that, this organizer is great.


Question: how long has the user owned this product?

I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other FoodSaver containers. It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????

Answer: several years

<hl> I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. <hl> It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other FoodSaver containers. It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????

I've had this product for <hl> several years <hl> and like it, though I don't use it much. It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other FoodSaver containers. It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????


Question: what aspect of this product is different than other models?

Answer: heavier than usual thickness

I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. <hl> It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other FoodSaver containers. <hl> It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????

I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. It has a <hl> heavier than usual thickness <hl> compared to other FoodSaver containers. It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????


Question: what brand of product does the writer compare this product too?

Answer: FoodSaver

I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. <hl> It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other FoodSaver containers. <hl> It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????

I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other <hl> FoodSaver <hl> containers. It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????


Question: what problem did other users report for this product?

Answer: cracks

I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other FoodSaver containers. <hl> It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it cracks , like the canisters) <hl> It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????

I've had this product for several years and like it, though I don't use it much. It has a heavier than usual thickness compared to other FoodSaver containers. It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it <hl> cracks <hl>, like the canisters) It is easy to use. I use it for left overs more than marinating. It does marinate well, and it's a good sized container. It's flaws are that it can't be used in the microwave and you really can't take it and go, to a party for instance. It also isn't stackable with other marinators (I have two) and it takes up a lot of space in your cabinet. I put the lid upside down in the marinator bottom and stack them that way. The lid doesn't lock without the vacuum sealing, so once it's opened it isn't good for transporting if you're away from home, or moving the liquid left overs from the BBQ back to the kitchen without the threat of spilling. I would like to be able to take it from the refrigerator to the microwave to heat up leftovers or to a party with snacks and have the lid snap back on when it's time to go home or...... Maybe the next generation?????

It stands up better (though I read a review from another that said it <hl> cracks <hl> , like the canisters)