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 Uncontrollable heat and poorly made February 11, 2008
Janey B (Hampshire UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Having read the reviews of this item I was impressed and went ahead and bought one. Maybe I just got a duff one but the removable probe would not stay put in the side of the pan. Any slight movement to the pan - and this is easy if you place it on a worktop as there are no stabilising rubber feet on the bottom, just metal ones - and the probe comes loose from the main body. This means that it switches itself off and you probably don't even notice. Also it seems impossible to run at low temperatures for simmering etc. A low temperature setting just causes the pan to spend a period of time not appearing to heat at all followed by a short burst of intense heat rather than a continuous gentle simmering. Very disappointing. Of use only for high heat whilst you stand over it. I sent it back.
 One of my most used kitchen appliances..... October 3, 2007
A Whitehead (UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Firstly, this is more than just being another ordinary kitchen appliance. It's just so versatile if you need to use it say in a caravan or for a self-catering holiday. Most of us know that the selection of equipment is so often inadequate in many holiday cottages etc. Taking this cooker solves all that simply because of it's versatility.
I don't like having to clean too many things when I'm cooking, so unless were having rice/pasta or a roast joint of meat, I nearly always use my Prestige cooker when making a meal.
In the end, I'd agree it's down to personal choice, but I certainly have no qualms about giving this Kitchen Top Electric Cooker a well deserved 5 star recommendation. Either way, a highly useful and useful piece of kitchen equipment to own.
Still brilliant September 17, 2007
W. Dowden (UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had an earlier version of this, with a ceramic insert for slow cooking and a metal grid for baking things on, as a student 30 years ago. When we needed something similar for our boat last year I had real trouble finding one, so thank you Amazon!
This is a highly versatile piece of equipment which is very economical to use and very controllable. You can sear steak on it or have the heat down really low to just quietly simmer things for hours. It is also excellent for cooked breakfasts with plenty of room for bacon, mushrooms eggs etc., all in the one easy to clean pan.
All the friends/family who have seen it have been impressed and wanted to know where we got it. A highly recommended product.
Life Saver April 1, 2007
F. P. James (Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I'm having my kitchen renovated and have been without a cooker for 4 months. This electric frypan has been fantastic and I've used it daily and will carry on even when I have a cooker. The non-stick coating is robust and it cleans like a dream. I've used it in combination with a slow cooker and have turned out casseroles, roasts, fry-ups and toasted sandwiches. It would be invaluable in a caravan or holiday home. No problem with smells or mess. Very highly recommended.
Prestige A La Carte Electric 28cm Cooker December 1, 2006
Annie Oaklea (Hampshire, UK)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is a piece of kitchen equipment that will NOT be consigned to the back of a cupboard! I find it an invaluable item to have. It's space saving, economical on fuel and easy to clean. As well as producing excellent casseroles, curries, chillies and stews etc, it also is ideal for cooking fish, either by frying or poaching, with very little smell if the lid is used.
A whole "roasted" chicken took on another delicious dimension cooked in the Prestige Cooker.
Altogether I would highly recommend this product and only wish I had bought one earlier!
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