BroilKing PR-D1 Professional Double Burner Range

Product Features

• 120 volts-1100 watts
• Infinite Heat Control
• 5 1/2 diameter high-speed tubular range element
• Two year warranty
• 17 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 11 1/2

From the Editors

A double buffet range that is perfect for dorm rooms or small apartments
Product Description

Accessories for the BroilKing PR-D1 Professional Double Burner Range Model PR-D1

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Customer Response

Quick, hot as heck, and came with broken temperature dial
Keep in mind I am comparing this with a Rival brand (the actual brand, not just the word) solid hot-plate double burner that recently broke, one that sells on this site in fact.

This thing is basically a two-up of the the hot-coil electric ranges I grew up with in the 70's when gas ranges weren't used as much. The coils get red-hot, when I first got it I tried boiling some water (uncovered pots) just as a test. The smaller saucepan (clad-copper, Revereware) w/ 2 cups water (we're talking Top Ramen here, folks) boiled so fast I was amazed; it really wasn't that much slower than straight gas at med-high. The larger pasta pan took longer, obviously, but it's a heavy Calphalon aluminum pot so it takes a while to heat up anyway. It's also bigger than the coils so that takes longer, but even so, the thing came to a roiling boil pretty quickly. Cooking pasta at a really rolling boil, I'd probably half-place a lid on the pot to keep it really going, but nothing like dealing with the Rival brand.

I'm sorry I didn't actually time them, but suffice to say, with the Rival brand appliance I had to use pot lids half-cocked to get water to boil, which would then boil over when the water hit the covers.

Here's the BAD: The next day, I was cooking some eggs and using just the left burner. I noticed the other (right) burner was warm. Not hot, just warm. The temperature dial was definitely turned to "off". I tried turning it to "off" again, and guess what, it heated up to a red-hot glow as if it were on "high." I turned it to "off" yet again and it just went warm. However, I burned my thumb badly when I reached to grab the egg pan, not noting the other burner had gone red-hot again. The dial was STILL at "off" on the right-hand offending burner. My thumb has blistered and already popped, it's pretty nasty.

So I unplug the unit, do a few tests, and find the right temp. dial does not give the usual "click" that thermostat-controlled temperature dials like that do when they turn off and on (for instance, when a working one is set at "medium" and the thermostat determines the temp has fallen about 25 degrees, it makes a clicking noise when it kicks back up to medium. They're not exact, these electric appliances, just like a toaster oven does the same clicking thing.

For a final test, I simply plug in the unit w/ both switches definitely set at "off." Mr. Left is cool as a cucumber, Mr. Right is warm or red hot, depending on mood I guess. My point is it's a problem that replicates over and over, not a one-time or "stuck" thing. The unit is spotless, BTW, it is only 4 days old.

Have patience, I'm finishing up. Like I said, I've only had this for 4 days. I would LOVE it if not for the devil-influenced right-hand burner. I of course called customer service at BroilKing (NOT toll-free, BTW, and the same phone # for all of their departments)(which on the recording you'll find was formally "something-something" and maybe even another "something else"). The first two days it's past 2 pm my time and they're closed on the east coast, what can I say, I was working and couldn't be on hold for an explanation, RMA, whatever. Today, Fri. May 28th, they're CLOSED for Memorial Day. That's cool, I expect that on Monday the 31st, but I guess they decided Fri. would be good to take off too.

So I have this great piece that works with a terrible flaw. I'm sure it'll be fixed one way or another, the only thing I pause at is the warranty states that it's my duty to pay for cost of shipping and return freight as well as shipping insurance. THAT SUCKS. The thing arrived broken (it came from the CHEF site, BTW, though they have nothing to do with the manufacture). Hopefully when I can actually talk to a live body almost a week after I got it they will take care of the shipping costs as I really want this thing to work as advertised, it's good if it's not broken, if you know what I mean!

An Adventure in Cooking.
This cook plate appears at first glance to be well crafted. Upon removal from it's carton it also has the feel of quality engineering. Starting with the heat controls, there is no resistance with either knob to keep it's cooking position, the slightest touch of a clothe or paper towel may move either knob to the highest position. At times i believe the unit actually adjusts it self. The small burner never really shuts off. Leaving a pan of leftover's or a skillet of grease set for cooling, I found is a dangerous experience. I found there is also no heat control for either knob. Turned on low and in a few minutes the element is glowing super heated,, hot enough to weld with. Use the same caution when cleaning, unplug when not in use,,as i have been branded many times just by wiping of a spill. How any appliance this dangerous can still be purchased, and even remains on the market is beyond me. My advice when buying the broilking hot plate is, purchase fire insurance at the same time. The unit is inferior and extremely dangerous around children or pets, and should be taken off the market completely.

excellent
Hubby and I enjoyed using this product while our stove top was out of working condition. It wasn't as great as a stove top, but it did the job well. no complaints.

Good supplemental burner
We are in process of kitchen remodel and so this replaces our stove. To be clear this is not a match for a stove burner. As with other comments, boiling can take a but longer. But so far it does a VERY good job. It is IMPORTANT to try and match a pot size diameter with the burner's. Too large and boiling can take a long time.

A fine stove replacement
I moved to an apartment that had no stove, so I needed a counter-top appliance if I wanted to cook. Most of the hotplates on Amazon have pretty mixed reviews, so I wanted to set the record straight for this one.

Basically, it works brilliantly. I boil water for tea. I make rice and pasta. Stirfry, saute, whatever. It takes a little while to get warmed up, but so far I have zero serious complaints about it (in fact, I'm not sure if it heats up any slower than a normal electric range because I'm used to gas).

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