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HomeCookwareSkilletsZojirushi EP-RAC50 Gourmet d'Expert 1350-Watt Electric Skillet |
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37 of 37 found the following review helpful:
 Worth every penny Jan 10, 2010
By BlueHoss
I had the older version of this skillet. It was half the price but only came with one pan. I loved it. The nonstick coating was virtually indestructible. I used metal utensils in it all the time and never got so much as a scratch. Well, I became so confident in the strength of the coating that I used a steak knife to cut a steak in half while it was in the pan to see if it was done. It wasn't knife proof. I guess I could have just ordered a replacement pan from Zojirushi, but I decided to buy this EP-RAC50 instead. It's better than the old one was. It's a little bigger, a little nicer looking. But I really like having the two pans. I can brown meat for spaghetti in the grill pan, and then boil noodles in the other. I don't even use the stove top anymore. You don't have to worry about pans being centered on the burner or sitting flat. Plus you have much more precise control over the temperature. It heats very evenly and the thermostat seems to be very accurate. I also like the fact that the nonstick coating is NOT Teflon, which is carcinogenic. And it's much more durable than Teflon. I don't need to use oil or butter because nothing sticks. Not even eggs. It wipes clean with a dry paper towel! Another nice thing is that you can remove the pan from the base so there's less chance of burning your food when it's done cooking unlike with some cheaper skillets where the pan and heating element are one unit. If this skillet breaks, I'll buy another one. It's worth every penny.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Zojirushi EP-RAC50 Electric Skillet - Great performer so far Feb 08, 2010
By R. S. Pommet
Gets hot quick.
Keeps the heat it is set for.
Looks good.
Very easy to clean.
Steaming food works great.
Cooks to perfection (so far).
Glass top makes it "fun" to use and see the cooking process.
A 2lb. meatloaf made in this pan was the best I've eaten and I didn't have to use the oven.
Next up is: Roast chicken and baking.
Wish:
1. That the pans were perfectly flat. The pans slope slightly to the outer edges and more oil is needed to compensate for the depth of the oil at the center. So trying to cook with less oil is difficult because the oil gathers toward the edges.
2. Hope they can make a Wok like pan insert that can be purchased as an option.
3. That the cover be tight fitting with the vent in the cover.
Other than that the product is the best electric skillet I've used.
I would recommend it to anyone.
How does it hold up after 6 months of use Feb. 2010 thru July 2010:
1. I only use wood and plastic utensils but the Pans scratch very easy and $77 plus to replace just one pan.
2. The manufacturer won't stand behind the pans unless you send it back to them for evaluation.
3. Even though the pans scratch, they clean-up without scrubbing. Very easy....
3. Contacting the factory rude.
4. Pans are not flat is still my biggest issue.
Still, the Zojirushi is the best and most versatile electric fry pan I've used.
I use it at least 4 to 5 times a week and I would but it again.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Super Pan! Dec 26, 2009
By Evelyn D. Roberts
"NHcatlover"
I bought this pan in March, and now that I have had it for almost a year I feel I can honestly say, 'It does everything as advertised'!
It can get REALLY HOT, or simply keep the meal warm.
No more 'hot spots' is one of my favorites! The pans heat evenly.
I love having two pans. I have used it for everything from soup to stir fry.
It has earned the title of 'Super Pan' in our house!
35 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 It's so BIG! Jan 21, 2010
By drtrech
I needed a new electric skillet, and didn't want to go another round with the uneven heating and flaking nonstick coating I've come to expect with the "disposable" $30 skillets from the usual sources. So I decided to drop some $$$ and get one that would be a real piece of cookware instead.
The Zojirushi arrived, and I was first surprised at how really large it is. I have normal kitchen cabinets, and I wasn't sure I could even find a place for to put it. But I figured that's a small price to pay for quality, and moved on to the instruction manual.
This electric skillet is a workhorse that will do far more than I expected from just a skillet. And there are instructions for all of it. But then I came to the "Care and maintenance" section.
It turns out that, the main pot must be hand washed--no dishwasher. Call me lazy, but that's a dealbreaker for me. It also requires a rubdown with vegetable oil to prevent rust, and rust is a dealbreaker even without calling me lazy. Finally, storage instructions were very clear that things had to be stacked in a particular order to avoid bending this or warping that.
To sum it up, I returned the skillet. It looks like it's really versatile and appeared to be extremely high quality and worth the $150 purchase price if you're comfortable with the service you must provide in return.
I recommend a visit to the website where you can download the instruction manual before purchasing.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Great even cooking surface with cool exterior Nov 28, 2009
By J. Sund
Most of my cooking with the Zojirushi EP-RAC50 is grilling. I grill vegetables using the shallow pan and have been impressed with its performance. The heat is evenly distributed across the pan preventing hot spots and burnt food. Cleanup has been simple, I have not had anything stick to the pan that required scrubbing. I have used the deep pan on a few occasions and have found it to work well. I have not steamed with the rack so I can not provide information on its performance. The exterior stays cool to the touch preventing burns and reducing heat in the kitchen.
The only weakness that I have detected is the power cord. It is not a standard cord that is easily replaced.
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