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A4 Box Induction Cooker

Kerry Beal

By Kerry Beal
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ElsieD

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5 hours ago, Smithy said:

 

According to the manual,

Warm = 149 - 176F (65 - 80C)

Low = 212 - 266F  (100 - 130C)

Med = 320 - 392F (160 - 200C)

High = 374 - 482F (190 - 250C)

 

Other than the On/Off point on the knob, there are no detents so I'm guessing that these temperature ranges depend on where exactly you set the dial. But I don't know that for sure. It might be more related to which particular pan one is using, or it might even mean that the temperature control is not very uniform from one unit to the next!

So if we wanted to cook something at 350 say, you'd just have to guess where that would be?  Other than knowing it falls somewhere in the medium range?

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rotuts

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Code still works.

 

Don't ask me how I know that.

 

Pls let me know when the MeatBaller becomes available.

 

Free w shipping charge would be nice

 

 

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ElsieD

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I tried before @Kerry Beal gifted me hers and the message I got was they ship only within the US.  But that is ordering outside of the US.  I don't know if you buy it in the US if they would then ship to Canada.

Smithy

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On 12/16/2024 at 6:47 PM, ElsieD said:

So if we wanted to cook something at 350 say, you'd just have to guess where that would be?  Other than knowing it falls somewhere in the medium range?

 

Sorry, I missed this question until now. I think that's what you'd have to do. I'd put it on the "Medium" mark and then, if temperature were critical, measure the temperature. Contact thermometer or IR gun. Adjust the dial accordingly. If/when I get back to playing with it, I'll see what I can figure out.

 

If @Pankaj is still paying attention to this topic, maybe he can answer the question.

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TdeV

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If one carries the A4Box outdoors and one doesn't open the lid, would the A4Box keep onions & peppers warm for some time? (It's cool outside).

 

How long do you think?

Smithy

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36 minutes ago, TdeV said:

If one carries the A4Box outdoors and one doesn't open the lid, would the A4Box keep onions & peppers warm for some time? (It's cool outside).

 

How long do you think?

 

I'm not sure the lid has enough thermal mass to keep the contents warm for very long, but it depends on what constitutes "warm" for the contents and "cool" for the weather. Up in this neck of the Midwest, some days haven't cleared 11F, but I have trouble (at this advanced age) imagining eating outdoors for that! If you just mean carrying the entire assembly to the car for a trip to a friend's house, it might hold the heat well enough.

 

Give us a more definite scenario, and maybe someone can test it.

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Maison Rustique

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43 minutes ago, TdeV said:

If one carries the A4Box outdoors and one doesn't open the lid, would the A4Box keep onions & peppers warm for some time? (It's cool outside).

 

How long do you think?

Mine just arrived this afternoon and I haven't used it yet, but I did turn it on to make sure it worked. I turned it on high for probably 7-8 minutes. When I turned it off, it stayed hot for probably 15 minutes and very warm for 25-30 minutes.

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Vapre

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On 12/16/2024 at 8:19 PM, rotuts said:

Code still works.

 

Don't ask me how I know that.

 

Pls let me know when the MeatBaller becomes available.

 

Free w shipping charge would be nice

 

 

 

I, too, want the MeatBaller.

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lemniscate

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On 12/16/2024 at 5:47 PM, ElsieD said:

So if we wanted to cook something at 350 say, you'd just have to guess where that would be?  Other than knowing it falls somewhere in the medium range?

I measured 475-480F at the highest setting.

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Smithy

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On 12/20/2024 at 6:24 AM, Maison Rustique said:

Has anyone inquired about when the optional pans might be available? I'm anxious to get them!

 

I've asked twice. So far, no response.

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Sid Post

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58 minutes ago, Smithy said:

 

I've asked twice. So far, no response.

 

Considering the Blow Out Price for the cooker, they may be wrapping up sales and future production.

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Kerry Beal

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6 hours ago, Sid Post said:

 

Considering the Blow Out Price for the cooker, they may be wrapping up sales and future production.

Exactly the thought I had. So Elsie may be the only lucky one because I got the round pan for Anna.

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rotuts

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or they are cleaning out stock 

 

making room for the next version.

 

It has WiFi and a Griddle Cam.

 

you can watch stuff cook , when you are away

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Vapre

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2 hours ago, rotuts said:

or they are cleaning out stock 

 

making room for the next version.

 

It has WiFi and a Griddle Cam.

 

you can watch stuff cook , when you are away

 

Ah, the Anova way.

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Smithy

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I hope it is something silly like their getting ready for an upgrade rather than going out of business. Is it significant that I got an email asking for a review of my A4 just a couple of days ago? That may have been a robot email. I still haven't heard whether or when the other pans will become available.

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DesertTinker

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4 minutes ago, Smithy said:

I hope it is something silly like their getting ready for an upgrade rather than going out of business. Is it significant that I got an email asking for a review of my A4 just a couple of days ago? That may have been a robot email. I still haven't heard whether or when the other pans will become available.

I got the “rate your A4” email too, I’m sure it’s an automated marketing thing. 

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Sid Post

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I'm still waiting on mine to arrive.

 

Date Payment Status Fulfillment Status  
December 4, 2024 Paid Unfulfilled  
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