( 6 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 28 2009
I bought the PCR-1B from Amazon a few years back for use outside in the back patio. At this price, I was hoping for rugged and high performance range that can equal a single cooking surface of the indoor range. I was a little disappointed in both expectations. The PCR-1B is durable but after a year of use, the knob already loosen and can pop out easily. The power indicator lamp cover crumbled but the light still work although slightly dimmed. The case and foots are sturdy and strong and support a large cooking pot with no problem. The 1500 Watts power ratting does not give out heat like that of a similarly rated indoor range. Also the temperature control often cuts off power too early so that it is hard to have constant high heat level. This problem prevents the PCR-1B from being used for stir fry job. It does work fine for soup, small quick fry, deep fry or pressure cooking. Overall, the PCR-1B is better than the low price portable electric burner but not as much as the price would suggest.
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Posted: Aug 5 2007
I bought this countertop range to use as an extra heat source for canning. It is beautifully made and might fry eggs very well. It will not bring a canner of water to a boil.
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Posted: Jul 30 2007
This range is very well designed and of obvious good quality. That is very important to me because I have just had granite counter tops installed and I need something that looks appropriate with them. I found that other small ranges made economy too great a priority.
