The "stand alone" stove has a removable front door. Why doesn't this one?
77736
I am not sure, but my guess would be that it would get too hot in the chamber if there was a door. I am new at operating mine, but the problem I have had is that it gets very hot in there! Good luck!
77737
Because the stand alone only has one burner and needs the door to keep the temp up. This one will get plenty hot with a 60,000 btu dual burner. You would burn stuff if this one had a door.
77738
My husband made a door for our stove. The door enables the stove to keep a higher heat temp.which helps in the cooking of pizza.
77739
I have read the other answers and my opinion differs somewhat: most pizza ovens don't have a door because moisture will build up inside when the door is closed; when the dough and toppings cook moisture is released. This is a problem because most of us want the crust to get crispy; and we want it crispy in a short amount of time. The cooking chamber is small enough that the moisture would build up very quickly and "steam" everything; not the best way to make pizza. This design works very well just the way it is; the crust and toppings seem to cook at the same rate. I have very little trouble holding any temp I want between 325 and 500 degrees. I have read the other answers and my opinion differs somewhat: most pizza ovens don't have a door because moisture will build up inside when the door is closed; when the dough and toppings cook moisture is released. This is a problem because most of us want the crust to get crispy; and we want it crispy in a short amount of time. The cooking chamber is small enough that the moisture would build up very quickly and "steam" everything; not the best way to make pizza. This design works very well just the way it is; the crust and toppings seem to cook at the same rate. I have very... » Read More I have read the other answers and my opinion differs somewhat: most pizza ovens don't have a door because moisture will build up inside when the door is closed; when the dough and toppings cook moisture is released. This is a problem because most of us want the crust to get crispy; and we want it crispy in a short amount of time. The cooking chamber is small enough that the moisture would build up very quickly and "steam" everything; not the best way to make pizza. This design works very well just the way it is; the crust and toppings seem to cook at the same rate. I have very little trouble holding any temp I want between 325 and 500 degrees. « Show Less
77740
Don't know why but have done dozens of pizzas, breads, and cinnamon rolls just perfectly without a door. I think a large sheet pan would work as a door if you need one.
2101571
I've had my oven quite awhile and have never found the door to be hard to open. When I initially unpacked the oven, there were pieces of cardboard and tape in many areas that had to be removed. I'm sure you've already checked for that, but you may want to give it another check. If you can find nothing keeping the door from opening flat, there's most likely a manufacturing problem and the oven should be returned. It's too nice a little oven to have and not be able to use.
1539254
No. Only has the door on one side but is open with the wire side, just no door.
1395843
The item is shipped with the pedestal detached and requires very minimal assembly for the pedestal. This stove however cannot be used without the use of the pedestal.
391052
Yes it works alone, but I put a grill or griddle piece on the opposite side to keep it in place better.
597647
No - there is no front door. On a side note my daughter absolutely loves this house. It's really cute!
1469403
There is a small storage area with a hinged lid on top, but no door. The top is, however, removable - the clips on all sides can be popped open and the entire top half comes off.
2149764
Yes, it's a free-standing, separate electric appliance. No stove or other apparatus needed. Just this little baby and your ingredients (and some nonstick spray) and you're good to go!
1843162
I'm not sure if the "Top Access Door" is sold separately. You may want to check with the manufacturer concerning that. However, should you decide to purchase the unit as it is, you can always consider using the one without the access door as an extra unit to cover a propane tank used at home. That's actually what I do. Hope this helps.
1258726
It does not. I wanted that feature too considering my children would be using this oven. Since I've had the oven, we have been burned a couple times so we are very aware of the door getting hot. The handle remains cool. I purchased one of those little oven mitts that look like a duck bill, that seems to do the trick with smaller tween-sized hands.
1784055
It doesn't attach to the stove. It's hinged in the middle and folds in half over the stove. It can also be stood up after folded in half or removed and set off to the side. It's a stove cover that provides additional counter space.
1627338
It is only open in the front. the top of it comes off and there is a grill, we never use it.
396299
No, this model had a handle on the door to pull open. Please DO NOT purchase this model! This company has many problems with defective products. This model has a an issue with tripping the circuit breakers in the house. Please read the reviews before making your choice.
984219
It is not attached to the oven. It goes around the face, and it appears that is fastened to the opening surface.
1735212
the Gourmet version has a center section of the grilling grate that is removable, which allows for option grill inserts...like a wok, griddle, etc. Honestly, I considered that version due to the versatility, but that model does not have a solid front lower door...rather a clumsy, very less functional "plastic cover" that isn't hinged like a door, but simply hangs on the front. it has holes all over it which allows you to see the gas tank, etc...and it's unsightly. Plus, you can still guy griddles, woks, etc and just use them on the regular Spirit Grill instead and still have the nicer solid, useable lower door.
931733
Not sure what you mean by a solo stove. I carry a Svea 123 inside mine. I wrap it in a thin rag (which does double duty while cooking) so it doesn't rattle in the pack.
339088
The stove comes with a single griddle (which is a flat surface). I'd imagine that some people purchase 3rd party grills/skillets (with ridged surfaces).