Real Flame Ashley Electric Fireplace

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I received what I thought was an electric fireplace but it was not it is a gel fireplace. Advertisement was misleading. Its says electric in the name but ir is not electric. In addition 2 of the 4 corners of the mantle were cracked and dented.

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Caframo Ecofan GS, Black

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I originally bought an ecofan original but it needed over 400*F to work well so I returned it. The gs model starts moving air at much cooler temps and is useful for my kerosene heaters, nordic pot stove and even (carefully) on an aladdin kerosene lamp with the bug guard and some barstock spacers to maintain draft. So stick an oven thermometer on your heating appliance to determine your needs.

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The quality (fit and finish) of the fan was very high. It was well packaged to prevent damage during shipping by the manufacturer.

To enable you to compare your application to my experience, I have a Jotul Propane Gas Stove that is made from cast iron, glass front to view the flames and a vented top to guide the hot air into the room. I asked for this fan as a Christmas gift to help push the heated air into the room.

My experience was that no matter where or how I placed the fan on the top of the stove, the fan blade NEVER rotated! I tried front and rear, corners, back edge, ..... basically all possible locations. The fan blades never moved. I checked the temperature of the stove with a Fluke IR thermometer and it was well within the lower and uppoer temperature limits specified for the fan.

Therefore, I had to give it ONE star since it never worked even though it is manufactured very well. I returned the fan to amazon.

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LOVE IT!!!!!

I purchased this unit based upon the heat range, 150-300F We have a free standing oil drip stove (EFEL, Harmony) and it is the only heat source for our cabin in Kodiak AK.

Within hours receiving unit we could feel the differance, the fan not only looks good it WORKS!! You can feel the light breeze on bare skin and although the air it moves is not "Hot" it does move the air around the stove, increasing the radient heat throught the house.

Lots of warning's about using this unit on wood stoves or any type that gets above 300F, so make sure of your heat range!!

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this ia a great item I only wih it put out more cubic feet on air, you really need atleast 2. Be very mindfull of the heat limits over heating this item will break it, this item is NOT for wood burning stoves

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I have owned this fan for three years and it works perfectly. When the stove temperature gets above 100F degrees it automatically begins working. The hotter the stove, the faster the fan spins. The technology which converts heat to electrical energy is fascinating. No power cords or batteries. Great fun and practical to send warm air into the room.

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Chiminea Fireplace Burner With Mesquite Natural Wood Incense - Incienso De Santa Fe

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Besides looking great, it's cool to see the smoke come out the chimney. Warning: Never use incense charcoal in this fireplace. The heat is way too hot and it will crack and shatter the fireplace. I know because I was dumb enough to try it. But I did like it enough to order another one.

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South Shore Furniture Noble Collection TV Stand

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I've been an Amazon customer for years and this is my first review of a product. I dont write reviews because I'm almost always happy with my purchases because I do my research before buying. This product was so poor, I just had to write a review. Unfortunately for me, there weren't enough reviews of this item to warn me about its poor quality. In retrospect, I would have expected a better product for the price of this item.

The Bad

This piece of furniture looks really nice in pictures but its really low quality stuff. I would rate this lower in quality than IKEA items. The entire product is laminated composite (pressed) wood material. That in itself is not a bad thing but the pressed wood for this item is softer that other pieces of pressed wood furniture I've dealt with in the past. Therefore, it crumbles easily in the corners and tend to crack or break easier that other similar wood products. What makes this product worthless is the laminate on the wood. The laminate is ultra thin. Over the years, I've dealt with all sorts of laminated wood furniture products but I've never had a product with lamination this thin. It so thin that it chips or peels with ease even when you are careful. You could literally peel the laminate off with your finger nails without too much effort. For example, it chipped while I was moving the DVD player in the shelf the feet of the player with soft felt like stuff is what rubbed off the laminate. Also, one long piece that runs under the top board came shipped with a chip in it that had already peeled back. The other issue I had with this item was that the pre-drilled holes for the drawer handle on the board that makes up the front of the drawer didn't match the spacing on the handle. I had to use a drill to make the holes on the board larger in order to fit the handle. Also, the board that makes up top of the furniture had a 3 inch crack under the lamination but it didn't make it through to the surface. This wasn't a huge deal to me since I was going to place my AV receiver on top which would cover up that spot. Again, this lends to poor overall quality of this product.

The Good

I called the customer service number and they were very professional and courteous. I told them about the one piece that game damaged and they said they would ship me a replacement part in a couple of days via FedEx. The original box was packaged really well. On top, its seems Amazon did a fantastic job putting an outer layer of packaging to protect it during shipping. The instructions were clear but I can see people having issues with some of it. All the parts were neatly packaged and some of the parts had extra pieces in case you lost some while assembling it.

Summary

Overall, I'm really disappointed with this product. It looked like top notch stuff but it turned out to made of really cheap materials. Its great that the company will replace parts that came damaged but it doesn't make up for the poor quality.

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This is flat pack furniture all of my comments are with that in mind. You're not buying solid wood from the showroom floor. That being said, it is overall a higher quality than most flat pack furniture I've bought.

Assembly was easy it takes some time, but very little effort and the end product feels solid.

I did have to use customer service for a missing piece, but their customer service (as others have mentioned) are excellent so that was pain free. If their customer service sucked, I would rate this 1 star as I would be screwed without the piece that was missing.

I would buy this from them again. I give it 5 stars because I've never had exceedingly better flat pack furniture.

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This furniture was not at all what i wanted. I thought it was solid wood but it was pressed wood. One of the pieces was cracked and it took too long to put together. Planning to get somethings else soon. Very disappointed.

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The item itself is wonderful, we love the tv stand and it looks great in our living room, but we were sorely disappointed by the state it arrived in. One of the boards was broken clean in half. It was just to keep the piece looking cleaner from underneath so we built the unit anyway. We also had to glue one of the drawer pieces togethr so that we could build the drawer appropriately. There were numerous nicks and dings on the wood as well. We were able to cover most of it up with the included pen but overall I was very dissatisfied with the state it arrived in. We bought it in "as new" condition but it was definitely not even close. I will be much more careful the next time I buy from this seller.

As far the piece of furniture goes it has been great so far. We love the look and it fits our 50 inch very well. It has ample storage for our DVDs, PS3, and games. I even got a whole side to store family photo boxes which is great. So if you're looking for a nice product definitely check this one out. Just pay the full price from the retailer instead of the amazon warehouse.

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This piece of furniture looks good once all put together but its not made very well. It took approx 3 hours to assemble and there was one piece that came cracked. Thankfully, it wasn't a piece noticeable to the eye. When assembling, there were several times the wood started to split.

Overall, I am happy with it but wondering if it would have been better to buy a piece of furntire already assembled and skip the hassle!!

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Igloo MWC496 Water Cooler Dispenser, Hot/Cold, White

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Good: The water did initially have a plastic taste but a few mL of bleach and a couple of run throughs eliminated the plastic taste

Bad; The dispenser is too small and the flow rate is poor

Ugly: Our unit has a mind of its own. It leaks about once a month resulting in water puddles on the floor. This unit is awful!

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A GREAT BUY FOR THE PRICE!! IT WAS SHORT THOUGH. WE JUST SET IT UP A LITTLE STURDY TABLE IN OUR KITCHEN. I DO WISH THERE WAS MORE ROOM FROM THE TAP PART TO THE DRAIN PART AND WISH THE WATER DISPENSED A LITTLE MORE QUICKLY. BUT HAVING SAID THAT IT WAS A GREAT ITEM FOR THE PRICE!! NO MORE CARING GALLON JUGS TO WALMART FOR WATER NOW!! JUST TAKE A 5 GALLON JUG WHEN WE NEED IT..SO MUCH EASIER. ESPECIALLY GOOD FOR A DISABLED PERSON IF THEY NEED SOMETHING WHERE THEY HAVE TO USE GOOD WATER. WE LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND EVEN WITH A WATER SOFTENER OUR WATER IS TERRIBLE. SO THIS IS PERFECT!!

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This water cooler is very reasonably priced and a worthwhile investment for my office. It took about a week for the initial "smokey" taste to wear off but now the water tastes great. The cold is very cold and the hot is very hot. I was pleased to find a safety feature on the hot water handle.

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The dispenser is smaller and shorter than it appears in photo. That's why it's so cheap. We bought one and returned it the same day when we got it due to an electric shock and malfunctioning. Pay more to get a better one if you plan to use it for more than a few years.

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Sorry I bought this water cooler, water tastes like plastic....I figured it would take time to get taste out but after three gallons of water running through it taste is still bad.Igloo MWC496 Water Cooler Dispenser, Hot/Cold, White 7/25/12 Contd. My water cooler finally started working w/o after taste 2 months after purchases..it is know 7 months and its leaking. You get what You pay for!

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Intermatic EI400C 24-Hour Single-Pole/3-Way Digital Auto-Off Timer, Ivory

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I bought this switch to time a low voltage system that turns on and off my gas fireplace. I can now turn on the fireplace and go to bed knowing it will time off. The switch was easy to program and install. So far it has worked flawlessly. I do not find the mechanical click it makes when going on and off, all that loud or offensive. I cannot comment on battery life yet. Would definitely buy again.

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We loved this thing, until it stopped working. We are hoping for an easy exchange and that the next one lasts at least a year . We will keep you posted.

Follow up. The second one lasted almost 6 months.

Better, but we were hoping for longer.

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This is a BATTERY operated product although you could never figure this out from Intermatics irresponsibly incomplete product specifications. It requires a CR2 3Volt Lithium battery which you will have to replace after (in my case less than 1 year). The battery operates the loud mechanical relay in the switch so the more time the switch is ON the faster the battery will be depleted. I my area (Boston) this $5 battery is not a stocked item at either CVS or Radio Shack. The Intermatic product info leaves you with the impression that the battery might last up to 3 yrs but neglects to say this would be only if the switch was not actuated much. So if you your idea of a wall switch is something that needs at least yearly maintenance with a difficult to find expensive battery, then this is the product for you.

As if this was not bad enough, the product turns on or off only after a 1 second delay and with a disconcertingly load relay click that sounds like you have just turned on industrial machinery. If the sound does not irritate your wife then the delay probably will.

Worst of all is when the battery runs out the switch does not operate and you can't turn on the lights until you replace it.

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I was looking for both off and on feature to be automatic. This product is off only with a manual on.

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This is a BATTERY operated product although you could never figure this out from Intermatics irresponsibly incomplete product specifications. It requires a CR2 3Volt Lithium battery which you will have to replace after (in my case less than 1 year). The battery operates the loud mechanical relay in the switch so the more time the switch is ON the faster the battery will be depleted. I my area (Boston) this $5 battery is not a stocked item at either CVS or Radio Shack. The Intermatic product info leaves you with the impression that the battery might last up to 3 yrs but neglects to say this would be only if the switch was not actuated much. So if you your idea of a wall switch is something that needs at least yearly maintenance with a difficult to find expensive battery, then this is the product for you.

As if this was not bad enough, the product turns on or off only after a 1 second delay and with a disconcertingly load relay click that sounds like you have just turned on industrial machinery. If the sound does not irritate your wife then the delay probably will.

Worst of all is when the battery runs out the switch does not operate and you can't turn on the lights until you replace it.

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The Sharper Image Select-A-Temp 1.7L Stainless Steel Cordless Digital Kettle

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I've had a Breville BKE820XL Variable-Temperature Kettle for over a year now. Its brilliant design has made it my favorite appliance, a pleasure to use every time I make a cup of tea. So when I got the chance to try out the Sharper Image Select-A-Temp, I thought I'd take the opportunity to compare the two. Here's a breakdown:

Interface: With the Breville, you hit one of five temperature buttons (from Green Tea up to Boiling), then hit start. The button lights up, and you can tell even from across the room what state the kettle is in--is it heating up? Has it finished? If so, is the water still hot enough? It also provides audible feedback, beeps that are loud enough to hear from the next room but not so loud as to be irritating. The Sharper Image uses a small digital display on the handle. A blinking icon tells you that the kettle is boiling. There is no audible feedback beyond the water itself. There's no indication of what the current temperature of the water is.

Features: Both have a "hold temp" feature for when you want to keep the water at the temperature you heated it to, though the Breville's way of doing this is much more intuitive. The Sharper Image also offers an "overboil" feature that makes it keep going for a few minutes after hitting 212°, and you can heat water at any 10-degree interval from 110° up to 212° (the Breville's minimum is 175° for green tea). The lower temperatures might be useful for, say, making hot cocoa for small children.

Details: The Breville has a large lid that opens fully and smoothly at the press of a button located within thumb's reach of the handle, making refilling a breeze. The Sharper Image has a smaller lid with a release button on it, which feels clumsy; worse, it opens at an angle, so refilling the kettle in a sink requires you to keep the kettle tilted.

Looks: Comparable. Both fit well in a modern kitchen, with their abundance of stainless steel. Both have roughly the same footprint. The only cheap-looking part of the Sharper Image kettle is the oversized handle with its awkward buttons.

Performance: Comparable. In my stopwatch test, both took about 4:45 to boil 1L of water.

Warranty: Comparable. Both come with 1 year of coverage.

Price: The one area where the Sharper Image kettle has an advantage, at half the price of the Breville. You get what you pay for.

In short, what we have here are two kettles which both do the same thing (heat water to various temperatures, quickly); but while one is a paragon is appliance design, the other feels clunky and dated. One takes two easy button presses to heat water to the desired temperature; the other can take several. One provides pleasant audible and visual feedback when it's done; the other just stops. Yes, the Breville is more expensive, but if you plan on using it every day, then it's worth every penny.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This is a high-quality kettle. At 1500 watts it isn't under-powered like too many other kettles out there which means you get so save money because it will heat your water faster. Furthermore, because you can control the temperature of the water (you can set it to boil from anywhere between 110 and 212 degrees Fahrenheit) you can further save money on your electricity bills and/or ensure that the water is boiled just right for the kind of tea you're making. Add to that the fact that the kettle rotates on the power base, that its top opens up, making it easier to clean than many of its competitors makes this a very practical kettle.

My quibbles then don't have to do with the practicality but with its aesthetics. The handle is a bit chunky. Maybe it's that I have small hands but I find it a bit awkward to pick it up when it's full. Also, it doesn't keep water hot for as long as some of its competitors. (Unless of course you use the Warm Keeping Mode but that rather defeats the energy saving point.) The digital display also makes it somewhat hard to see when the kettle is on.

All in all, I would say this is a great kettle for someone who is very practical or very particular about their tea. Obviously it would be ideal for someone who is both! It may not be the right kettle for someone who prizes elegance above all in her kitchen though.

Personally, I quite like it and recommend it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I compared this kettle by lining it up with our household's two other electric kettles: my unbreakable workhorse Braun and the amusingly-psychedelic Saeco.

First the speed test: I measured 32 oz of cold tapwater into each. I ran them consecutively using the same electrical outlet: Braun 4:58; Sharper Image 5:30, Saeco 5:00. For serial tea-making (us Brits have to work harder at assembling our daily caffeine dose), the Saeco is my favourite because it will keep water warm for two hours, compared to 30 min for the Sharper Image. Is that environmentally bad? Not if it's heating season, when any source of heat inside the house is about as green as any other except for wood or solar.

[Note: For longevity of the unit, I recommend always boiling slightly more water than you need. If you completely empty an only-just-boiled kettle, the heating element, though turned off, will continue to heat the kettle well past boiling, and perhaps past the design limits of the various plastics.]

The temperature-holding function works well, holding temperature close to desired. The Saeco temperature-holding function is simpler to use, but the Sharper Image is more fine-grained, offering 10F increments.

All three are difficult to fill because the lids don't open far enough, for no obvious reason at all. The Sharper Image loses a star because it has no indicator light and is purely right-handed, with the fill window only on the left side. That is annoying even if you are right-handed.

It loses another star for now because the fit and finish are slightly shoddy, with visible manufacturing gouges and irregularities, and the injection-moulded plastic looks like something from the pre-CAD 1970s, with a marred surface showing visible weld lines, cavities, and flash-marks (Sharper Image! Google 'finite-element-analysis software'). It may lose another star over time because the poor finish doesn't speak well to long-term reliability.

For now, though, it's just my least favourite of the three.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I lived in England for a while in the late 90s, and of course England is known for their tea drinkers. I had never used or even seen an electric kettle before, and had only used the old fashioned type you fill with water and put on a stove eye to use. In England, I was told that while most homes owned a television, EVERY home owned a kettle. So I bought one. And it boiled the water in 30 seconds. When I moved back to America, I had to search hard to find an electric kettle. Even Amazon only had one to offer, which I bought, but it couldn't begin to compare to the kettle I used in England. Of course kettles in America take much longer to boil due to the voltage differences, but otherwise the features are just as good.

Since then, electric kettles have become much more popular here and there are many sizes and types available. I've tried many and have been left disappointed, but finally found the Adagio UtiliTEA kettle with variable temperature, which I'll use to compare the Sharper Image kettle. Temperature control is important to me because green tea and black tea or coffee require different temperatures for optimum flavor. I've used and loved this kettle for a few years.

Now I've tried the Sharper Image kettle and I'm impressed! It's larger than my Adagio and offers multiple functions. My Adagio holds 30oz of water, while the Sharper Image kettle holds 57oz. Selecting the correct temperature is easy with the arrow buttons. You can push the Function button and choose to keep the water warm, which is helpful and not an option with the Adagio kettle.

I filled both kettles with 3 cups of very cold water and turned them on at the same time, with temps set to 212 degrees. Both came to a boil in almost the same time, with the Adagio reaching boiling point about 15 seconds sooner.

I only have two complaints. I wish there was a red indicator light to let me know it's doing what it should do. The digital indicator isn't lit and can be hard to see without the right lighting. I might not always want to turn the lights on in the wee hours of the morning. I also wish the kettle were entirely stainless steel instead of including some plastic interior parts. Since the manual does not state that the plastic is free of BPA, then it's safe to assume otherwise. I have the same complaint about the Adagio kettle.

I'm happy with the features and performance of this kettle and can definitely recommend it.

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Out of the box, this product was defective: the button used to open the lid would not work it needs a few trials to get it open. The little screen that shows the set temperature and whether or not the warming is done to the desired temp., gets foggy with condensation (vapors get in and obscure the readings). I really needed a replacement for our Cuisinart (Cuisinart CPK-17 PerfecTemp 1.7-Liter Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle) which died in less than 2 years and it seems that this is not the one.

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Zojirushi NP-HBC18 10-Cup (Uncooked) Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System, Stainles

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We thought we knew what rice was supposed to be like when we used our Costco Aroma Rice Cookers--we would just, as a matter of course, replace the old ones with the same brand... Until this time.

After reading up on consumer reviews and Japanese sites, we opted to try the Zojirushi Induction Heating Rice Cooker. The stainless steel is STUNNING--the pictures do NOT do it justice--it is gorgeous on my countertop--a piece of furniture, like the KitchenAid Mixer. It is easy to set up (clock time, etc) and easy to use. (The directions are very clear.) I tried some Jasmine Rice in it for our first try--and WOW! I was totally amazed! Each piece of rice is perfect in every way. I have never had such results before. Perfect temperature, perfect texture, perfect stickiness, perfect taste. The aroma in the kitchen fills the house and it's wonderful.

There is very little steam (unlike most rice cookers) and it is very easy to clean up. It keeps the rice at that perfect temperature for hours--even longer with the extended warm feature.

I know it's expensive--but in this case, I truly believe you get what you pay for. If you want to know what rice is supposed to be like--you must get one of these! Zojirushi makes a couple of different types of rice cookers--and I have heard that they are all terrific. This one cooks with induction heating, which uses magnets... the unit doesn't get hot...

If you can--get this one!

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I purchased this rice cooker about a month or so ago. I cannot say enough good things about this rice cooker. It is absolutely fantastic! Everything I've made (rice and non-rice) has come out wonderfully!

I have a cook/warm rice cooker that I'm going to sell at a yard sale. I will never be able to go back to using that type of machine again. The difference between the Zojirushi and the cook/warm is more than night and day. The difference between the quality in the rice bowls alone is unbelievable. The Zojirushi has a bowl that is very thick and heavy, not unlike my stove top cookware. My old cook/warm rice bowl feels like one of my cheap mixing bowls.

Prior to purchasing the Zojirushi, we never really cared for brown rice. It was too crunchy/chewy. Now my family and I love brown rice. The GABA Brown Rice setting is amazing. I have never made, nor eaten, brown rice that was so light and fluffy before in my life. Because of that, we mostly eat brown rice now which is much healthier for us anyway.

You will not be disappointed with this machine. It's looks beautiful sitting on the counter top. Clean up is a breeze the stainless has some sort of coating and does not show fingerprints or smears!

UPDATE 08/12/2012: Well, after years of using this fabulous rice cooker numerous times a week, I needed to replace it. I ordered another one because my husband and I love the way this makes brown rice, other grains, and steel cut oats. The rubber seal on our original model was worn out. If we weren't around to take the food out right away, it was drying out and wasn't hot enough. I looked at the new pressure cooker model, read the various reviews, and decided to re-order this model. However, I am going to look to see if I can do something to prolong the life of the seal on my new one.

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Update: We have owned this rice cooker for about 2 years now and it continues to cook good rice every time. Some Tips:

1. Add 10% more water than is indicated, this will make fluffier rice

2. In order to make Persian-style rice, throw in one tablespoon butter and salt to taste with the water: when used with Basmati rice, this would produce fragrant rice with every grain standing apart.

3. For long-grain rice, use the "Soft" option.

4. Please use it to cook brown rice on GABA setting. Exquisite.

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We have had this rice cooker for a week now and have already tried all its settings. It's unbelievable how this cooker makes fluffy, moist rice where each grain stands out without getting sticky. This happens whether you put in Basmati rice, Sushi rice or brown rice. It's astounding how the rice remain fresh, warm and hardly dry out. That was a big change for us, having used no-good Oster rice cookers until we went to a Japanese supermarket and saw how cool and functional this unit looked. We are now eating more (healthier) brown rice and not throwing away any rice the following day. The Japanese sure know how to cook rice.

The menu is simple but offers plenty of choice. The inside bowl is heavy and made of Stainless Steel and has deep and clear marking to help you add the right amount of water without having to use cups. The melodies are a bit of a nuisance, but you wouldn't hear them over your dishwasher, so that's quite all right. The cooker does take twice as long as other, cheap rice cookers, but the ensuing taste is worth the wait.

Without a doubt, the machine is beautiful. If you really want to eat great rice every time and can afford the price, this is your best choice.

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Yes, this rice cooker is crazy expensive, but worth it. I agree with all the other reviewers that the rice comes out perfect every time, even if you leave it warming for hours. We only eat brown rice, and were disappointed with previous rice cookers that left the rice crunchy, with that disgusting hard crust at the bottom of the pan. With this cooker, every grain is perfect. We also use the "porridge" setting to cook steel cut oats and hot cereal. We do reduce the amount of water the cooker recommends for porridge, to create a thicker end product. This is just a personal preference, however. This cooker is goof proof. The timer is simple to set, and I find the little melody that plays when the cooktime begins and ends to be adorable. Since buying this product, we've been using it several times a week and eating healthier as a result. It's expensive, but take a deep breath and make this investment. You won't be disappointed.

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Great machine for cooking rice of all kinds. Very easy to clean, too, even when cooking brown rice with azuki beans. Has a steam capturing devise which prevents too much steam from escaping into your kitchen.

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Pilgrim Home and Hearth Forged Iron Hearth Center

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Very solid construction. The bolts fit tightly and you can really crank them on. The only problem I had was that I didn't follow the instructions and tried to really tightened the hooks for the tools. I stripped one of the hooks but Pilgrim replaced the part for free.

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Ponied up the dough for this pricier hearth organizer and I'm not disappointed in the quality. Both the unit itself and the included tools are nice powder coated steel, with no rough edges or sharp points, and STURDY. The unit is a perfect fit next to my fireplace, with relatively sleek lines that fit into most any decor. The hooks for the tools seemed small at first but nothing has unintentionally fallen off the hook so they do in fact function well without being obtrusive.

The unit was easy to assemble and I love the two levels of storage logs below and kindling above so you don't have to dig through a heavy pile of logs just to get to the smaller pieces. The only feature I wish it had was another hook or little box for lighter/matches.

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I am still embarrassed that we spent what we did on this. However, it is quite sturdy and looks nice. The holes were a bit misaligned for putting together. So it took a little extra effort to get the screws in. Despite that, it was still relatively easy to put together.

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Dimplex 30" Purifire Plug In Electric Fireplace - DF3015

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I purchased the Dimplex DF3015 firebox to fit in a fake mantelpiece that I had up against a bedroom wall. The firebox measurements on the Dimplex literature were very accurate and I was able to easily modify my mantle's opening and its distance to the wall in order to accommodate the firebox. I purchased the unit here on Amazon and the vendor was Wayfair. A salesperson from Wayfair called to state that I would have to remove the unit from the tractor trailer myself and that I should have help on that date. Fortunately, when the truck arrived, the driver stated that this was not true and he brought the item to, just inside my front door, as opposed to curbside, so that was a pleasant surprise.

As far as the unit itself, I did notice a growling noise after about one week when the flame speed was set to very high or very low. The flame speed adjustment on the remote has 9 settings and the noise occurred on setting 1 and setting 9. I removed the front glass and the log set and found that the noise was coming from the area of the flicker motor and flicker rod. I called Dimplex and they sent me a new flicker motor. Interestingly, the new motor came with a rubber piece to connect between the motor and flicker rod. On the one I had from the factory, the flicker rod shaft is connected to the motor with a flexible metal spring. On the replacement parts, they instruct you to cut most of this spring off and to use the rubber piece to connect the motor to the flicker rod. I believe that they are using this rubber piece to insulate and prevent vibrations from the motor from traveling up the flicker rod and vibrating it as an assembly inside the firebox.

Regardless, I changed the motor and the rod and added in the new rubber piece. Dimplex claims you can cut the 5 wires to the flicker motor and splice in the new motor with electrical quick connectors that come in the replacement kit. This seems to be a Mickey Mouse way of replacing a part in a brand new 899.00 firebox. As a result, I went a step further and removed the back glass inside the firebox (its a tight fit) and was able to find the control board that the harness plugs into. (A complete .pdf service manual is available on the Dimplex web site). Then I was able to just 'plug in' the new motor (the replacement motor does come with a complete harness with plug if you don't want to cut the wires and splice it in).

With that done I would say that the problem was 95% resolved. On speed 9 there is, not a growl, but sort of a slight clicking sound now with the new parts installed but it was not enough to be concerned and I like the look of the flame on the lower speeds anyway.

The heater is claimed to be a 1500 Watt type but that is sort of a misnomer. With a Watt Meter I was able to see that the heater operates on a low and high mode depending on what the thermostat reports (the thermostat is actually in the remote control so watch were you place that so you do not get false readings). When the unit calls for low heat a 600 Watt heater is activated and a low speed fan. When the unit calls for high heat the units supplies 1200 Watts and a high speed fan. The fan is fairly quiet on both settings which is a plus for bedrooms. The unit does draw about 200 Watts when the flame effect is on and no heat is desired so at full heat the entire units draws about 1400 Watts (1200 of which is heater element output). A dedicated 15 AMP circuit is ideal but may not be necessary as the unit draws about 12 AMPS at full power.

The remote control shows a digital display of actual room temperature (sensed in the bottom vent hole of the remote) and it shows the desired temperature you want the room to be. If desired temperature is 1 or 2 degrees higher than actual room temperature, the low temp heater and low speed fan will activate. If desired temperature is 3 or more degrees higher than actual room temperature than the high temp heater and high speed fan will activate. Once the desired temperature is reached the heater and fan will stop but the flame effect stays on until the power to the unit is shut off.

The flame appears very realistic and you almost think that it is a real fire. If you want the fire without the heater operating you simply dial down the temperature on the remote to a lower temperature than the room you are and it the heat will stay off but the flame effect will be on. This model also has Purefire which is simply an air filter that the air is drawn through anytime the fan is on. To filter the air you can have the fan on low or high without the heater by simply activating the Purefire button on the remote. Actually, the Purefire uses the same low/high speed fan that is used when the heat is activated. So anytime the fan is on (via heat or Purefire) the air is always drawn through the special filter. Another words, whenever the fan is on the air in the room is being filtered.

There is also a button on the remote that will activate a dimmer for the fire box's inside top back lights. This can add to the effect of the fire and make the firebox look somewhat deeper. The remote has a sleep timer setting which will shut the entire unit off. This is selected from 30 min to 8 hours and at any 30 min interval between.

For safety the main power switch can be shut off (if you don't mind bending down all the time as it is on the very bottom right front of the fireplace). I mention this because at first I was not bothering to shut this main power switch, I was just shutting the unit off with the remote power button. Then I discovered that my cats were walking on the remote and turning the fireplace on at times. As a workaround, I had an electrician make the outlet I use (behind the firebox) a 'switched outlet' so I simply shut the wall switch now when the unit is not going to be used.

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We purchased this Dimplex firebox and the oak mantel individually. We didn't like the cheaper firebox that Dimplex had switched to. The DF3015 is very attractive, although I have seen more realistic looking flames. Don't buy it for the heat. There isn't much there. Shipping from Wayfair was very fast, and when I had a small problem with the trucking company, Wayfair customer service took care of it right away. I would have given it 5 stars if it didn't seem overpriced.

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AVF FS1100BLESB-A Blenheim - TV Stand with Dual Cabinet Doors - 1100, Satin Black

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• Accommodates Flat Panel TV's 32 - 55"
• Top Shelf TV Weight Capacity: 121 lbs.
• Weight capacity of middle and bottom shelves: 55 lbs. each
• This TV stand with open shelf and cabinet is designed in wood veneer featuring matched doors, and is perfect for positioning in the corner or flat to wall.
• The double door cabinet storage features a piano hinge which offers 180 degree opening and full width access

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the item we received was damaged (missing paint).

It seems it sit in the warehouse for a while and it was already damaged when packed, this because the box was not damaged.

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Koldfront AP12000S-KF Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Silver

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List Price: $599.00
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I'm on my 3rd season with this unit.

1. Its way more powerful than my GE portable. Keeps the LR cool when the GE would not.

2. This unit, though powerful, is very poorly made.

Example:

All four wheels broke off the first season (my season is June-Aug)

The unit emits a "burnt tire" smell. finally stopped smelling in the 3rd season. Friends are no longer asking, "what's that smell?"

The digital lights went out at the start of the 2nd season, so no warranty to fix.

The directional blades fell off the machine during the second season. Can not be repaired.

The exhaust hose lasted only one season, then fell apart, even though properly stored ($29 + s/h for replacement)

To all those who see nothing but good ratings at the Compact Appl site: They refuse to post any of the real negative stuff. They fix the comment section to reflect only good reviews of 4 stars and more. Not too ethical, no?

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Do not buy this item or any item from this company. The product was broken right out of the box. If you buy something them and it works, you're lucky. If it does not, good luck getting any kind of customer service for repair.

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I purchased this air conditioner from another site. We've had it for one day and it is going back. The first problem is the stupid window kit. It is thin and flimsy. The other problem is that the window kit does not fit flush in the window. There is about a half-inch difference between the extension and the window. Plan on using some duct tape to close the gap. The next problem was the first day it arrived it was 80 degrees but the lowest the unit would cool the room down to was about 74 degrees even though it was programmed for 65 degrees. Our old unit was only 6,000 BTU's and it kept our room really cool for 5 summers so I do not believe this unit is really 12,000 BTU's. I left the unit on overnight because the exhaust opening on the window plate is little more than the kind of plastic grates you see on milk crates. They supply a plastic cover but it takes a bit of force to twist it off. As I mentioned earlier, the window kit plate isn't the sturdiest so I was worried if I used too much force it might fall out the window. The final straw came the next day when the unit shut off because we had to drain out the water. This is crazy how often would it need to drain on 90 degree days? I am so happy I purchased this unit early enough to return it before it gets too hot. BUYER BEWARE THIS PRODUCT IS JUNK!

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Compact Appliance sent me a piece of junk (Portable air conditioner EdgeStar model # AP1200S). It kept tripping the breaker and the one time when it did run for 3 hours it never cooled the room. Compact Appliance told me to contact EdgeStar then EdgeStar said to contact Compact Appliance. It is very frustrating to deal with these two Companies. No one wants their piece of junk portable air conditioner back.

The return policy with Compact Appliance is horrible Compact Appliance makes you pay for shipping back to them no matter what. There is no satisfaction guaranteed even though they say there is on their website.

The manufacture warranty through Edge Star is also horrible. They make you pay for shipping on the extremely heavy portable air conditioner to an EdgeStar authorized repair facility (wherever that isas it does not say on the warranty).

I find it hard to believe that there are so many great reviews on this air conditioner on the Compact Appliance website. The Amazon reviews are not as good.

It is very frustrating when you are looking forward to getting cool air after you paid a lot of money to Compact Appliance and took time carrying it up the stairs and unpacking and installing it and still not having cool air. Then having Compact Appliance and EdgeStar blame each other and you is even crazier. It has been a very upsetting two weeks. It is not worth buying from them.

I am happy to report that I purchased a Sharp portable air conditioner at Costco and it is working beautifully. If for some reason it stops working (even 5 years down the road) I can take it back to Costco and get me money back instantly. Costco is a company that does guarantee satisfaction unlike Compact Appliance.

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live in the Northeast, not a big air conditioning area, few weeks in the summer. first thought the room was to big (15 x 25) but for curiosity sake placed in a 8 x10 bath...never moved the thermostat after running for three hours. Spent $271 at S ears for a 12000 btu window unit works like a pro. Expensive lesson in air conditioning. Best advice...buy a window unit

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Oster BVST-EK5966 1-2/3-Liter Electric Water Kettle, Stainless Steel

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I am using this kettle for the last 30 days(Bought it from Wal-M, Sorry Amazon) and i've already used it about 30 times or more to make my tea(I LOVE TEA). So far no leak no problem. this kettle hold 1.70 liters which is about 57.50 Oz.

It takes 6 minutes and 45 seconds (6:45)to bring it to boil at full capacity (1.7 liters)and 4 minutes 32 seconds for 1.00 liter and at minimum recommended capacity which is half a liter(2 Cups) it take 2 minutes and 6 seconds water to boil(I start with water room temprature of 69F and 2500 feet above sea level). That it not bad. I like the idea of the body is Stainless Steel because plastic ones add Odor and chemical to the water which is not safe in my opinion(even though, this unit has some plastic part inside, Like filter or top part of the lid from inside But you can remove the filter if you want). It also has Blue LED light inside! the kettle so you can see if the unit in working or not. No cord is connected to the kettle itself so that's make it very convenient(cordless). I also recommend, Boil water 3-5 times at full capacity to clean (remove manufaturing oil) and disinfect this unit before the first use.

I've heard some other ones they have " Keep warm" function so you dont have to reheat the water after 30 minutes of not using it. When you want to buy any electric kettle research about the leakage problem. since a lots of them in the market prone to leak and that can cause fire. One thing i have to mention is, I use Soft Water so when we boil water over time there are no calcium deposits are attached to the inside container and this adds to the life of any water boiler or water heater. By the way, since this unit has open wide top access, therefore is very easy to clean this kettele. In my opinion, this is a MUST HAVE in every kitchen.

Tip: By the way this item(Oster Kettle BVST-EK5966) and Sanyo model# U-K170S are the same one. So if you planning to buy this one, now you can check which one is cheaper.

I'm sure in up coming months more US manufacturer will add more feature to this type of kettle at more affordable prices, like digital control, digital display, keep warm function and so on....

Also remember to close the lid before boiling water. If you dont close the lid, It will take more time for this kettle to turn itself off.

To be honest, I would not even think of buying an Oster product because it seems the percentage of defectives are higher than some brands but this one working just fine for me.

Update: (Jan. 16, 2010): We still use this kettle everyday (now more than 5-6 times a day actually) still works great. no leak and no malfunction and the performance is as good as first day we bought it. I recommend, if you want to use it only for 1 or 2 cups, don't fill up with water more than 0.5 liter (2 cups). If you dont do that, then you are going to pay higher electric bill for NO reason. If you need to use it again then fill some more water (since this unit it does not have keep warm feature, it does not make sense to boil more than you are going to use in than moment). And since this kettle has window to see how much water has inside, there's no way to turn on this unit without water.(even though it has protection against dry turn on)

Update 2(April 24, 2011): By now I've been using this kettle for the last 18 months and Still working fantastic and we use it many, many times a day. No problem at all. Very happy with my purchase.

Update 3 (Feb. 11, 2013): Still Perfect. No bad taste, No Malfunction, No problem what so ever and i'm using it 10-12 times a day(Yes, Every single day). I own this kettle for the last 3 years and 5 months.

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Cons:

Auto shutoff kicks in a bit late for my taste. My older kettle shuts off a bit earlier, but this is a personal thing.

Oily residue on the inside of the kettle when first purchased. Difficult to remove, even after several rinsings with vinegar/water solution and dishwashing soap. I don't notice the residue now, although it took 5 or 6 boilings to get to that point.

Inside is NOT entirely stainless steel, as another reviewer mentioned. There is the plastic(?) water level gauge, as well as a removable plastic mounting bracket for the filter, which is itself plastic. The wonderful shiny blue light (mentioned in the other reviews) comes from a small plastic casing at the base of the kettle. There is also a steel rod connecting the cap of the kettle to the base, and there is a small rubber seal at the base of this rod. This is not much plastic compared to some kettles, but it is there.

Pros:

Sturdy and straightforward to use.

Easy push-button cap that springs open and clicks shut.

Update (3/27/2011): Seems pretty durable--still going strong after a year of daily use.

Update (6/18/2013): Still going strong.

The cons above seem to be common to most kettles. Also, the exterior of the kettle gets very hot, although this is normal for a kettle.

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What a great gift for busy, absent-minded friends and family of all ages.

Due to many forgotten, burned-out water pots on our stove; we have tried many water kettles. We gave up because: impossible to clean the interiors; occupying too much counter space; lengthy heating periods; lids that stuck and rusted; parts, seams and materials in the water chamber affecting health and taste; and the inconvenience of the cord when pouring.

I could not believe the perfect design of this kettle: the interior is accessible for cleaning and all stainless, the cordless removable unit to carry to the table, the quick heating, large capacity, the press-button pop-up lid, non-drip pouring spout, removable filtering screen, cord storage... Oster thought of everything for safety and convenience!

But then added the LED blue light that is on so you know when it is heating! A moment of beauty! The boiling water creates blue shadows through the translucent lid and capacity window like a moving sea.

Most of all peace of mind that the pot is off!

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This kettle is ok but not great, and different than the image shows.

Firstly, the image and description show a loop handle; and the image also shows ridges (grip) on the inside of the handle.

The actual kettle that arrived, despite having the correct model number, has a long straight handle with no ridges.

The handle is a cheap slippery plastic with a seam running down the side. The seam had a chipped piece of plastic missing along the seam (1/2 inch long), and when you squeeze the handle the seam bulges open slightly.

The handle is slippery, and I have concerns about it tilting in my hand whilst it is full of boiling water.

Pros:

The kettle looks great, shiny stainless steel and a blue light inside.

It is 2000w so heats fast

The press-open lid works well

The filter is easy to remove

Cons:

The water gauge is in liters rather than in cups/mugs, so it is hard to know how much to fill it depending on the amount of drinks you need to make.

The handle is a cheap plastic, prone to defects and different than in the image

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Returned it due to the tainted taste and smell from the plastic component, water level indicator inside. Otherwise, it was a cool looking one and functioned well.

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