On other models you can choose between the stone or non-stick metal tops. Is that the case for this model - like can you have stone on both sides?
385904
The swivel raclette includes ONE hot stone and ONE reversible grill/griddle (crepe) plate [in other words, one for use on each side of the raclette]. At this time, additional hot stones for the swivel raclette are not available.
679473
I should think so. You need to put everything together, so you could not use the countertop that comes with. Formica is not so healvy, but quartz is, so I don't know if a stone countertop might be ot be too heavy a load over a long time. This particular piece has no back. We used some kind of board on the back as we wanted to close the space. We have probably 15 pieces of this collection and it has worked very well for us. We use it for storage.
634773
Wish I could answer your question but I really don't know right now. I am planning on either building a new top or replacing it with granite. I am favoring making the butcher block top which I have already done for my daughter and I love it. But right now I can't help you as I have not removed the top yet.
1528162
I use a metal peel and it works fine. The stones are holding up much better than a thinner round stone I got at WalMart.
391051
No you do not have to use the other side while using the stove top. It works great! It does work alone.
1187228
You can use the side burner for both, the grate can be raised about an inch or so for cooking/searing, then lowered flush for pots and pans. The side burner grate for that model comes with a cast iron grate that needs to be highly maintained due to the high heat burning off the seasoning of the grate. I ordered the stainless sided burner grate separately as it's low maintenance. Hope that helps
804530
Yes we have a granite countertop and it is installed without the base plate. I love it!!!!
339500
Mine is solid cast iron, and looks like the one on the picture. I purchased it 11 months ago. My parents have the granite, and I will say I like it better, because of the flat surface. If I may recommend a type of cheese... EDAM cheese works really well with the raclette set. Enjoy!
852697
No, it's completely smooth on both sides. You just set it directly on your oven rack. Be sure to measure in inside of your oven to make sure the pizza stone will fit.
416463
I have a similar granite top and it works fine on mine. I have more of the honey tones in my granite. Just be sure to wipe it with a DRY microfiber cloth. Otherwise, you will end up with SPOTTED countertops!
435318
We bought the aluminum one. We really like the way it cooks the food evenly. I don't have any experience with the non-stick one, but the aluminum one does stick and is harder to clean. This is not an issue for us, as we were expecting that.
2225170
The one one I have is ceramic I have use it both way and works either way. Your choice. It just depends how hot you want your food
981376
It has a granite top. I would not use it as a cutting board. I do not know if you actually can or not.
14033
Excuse me, mine is coated on the food side surfaces with non-stick coating which I prefer. The outside is not so it works on induction cook tops
1999165
Yes you can use steel utensils but technically mild abrasions are put on the surface when used. I think that gives the pans character, charm and a kind of patina. Mild use for decades shouldn't effect the performance. I have two identical pans in my kitchen. One used almost daily the other NEVER used. Only on careful inspection could you tell the difference. So much so that on a few occasions various people in the family took it down to use mistakenly confusing it with the old one. The old one has been used with metal utensils for 9 years and looks great. Hope that helps.
453644
Yes.. the large green stone is double sided. The white stone is just a solid polishing stone.
2091779
The entire grill has a no stick coating that is superb. Only one side can be used, namely he ridged side. The flat side has the non-stick coating; however, you my not use it for cooking because it does not have a lip to hold in food. it's a deal only if you use the one side; A-1 surface. Blessings. Anne