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Norpro Heat Diffuser, One Size, Silver
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Brand | Norpro |
Color | Silver |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Material | Tin |
Special Feature | Automatic Shut Off |
About this item
- Prevents scorching, burning and boil overs.
- Can be used on electric or gas stovetops. This flat, metal stovetop tool distributes heat evenly and automatically lowers the flame setting. This comes in handy particularly when cooking heat-sensitive items like rice, oatmeal, milk, gravy and braises. Also ideal when melting caramel and chocolate!
- The perforations work to distribute the intensity of the heat directly hitting the bottom of the pan, so the chance of burning is virtually eliminated.
- Protects glass and porcelain from overheating and cracking.
- Features a wooden handle so you can move it without the risk of burning yourself, and equipped with a leather hang band so it can be hung alongside your stove for easy access.
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Norpro: Quality & Innovation Since 1973
Norpro is one of the Leading Supplier of Distinctive Kitchenware Located in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest.
In 1973 CEO Gunnar Lie founded Norpro with a vision of designing, manufacturing and supplying the highest caliber kitchenware backed by a commitment to exceed customer expectations.
Norpro is consistently at the forefront of product innovation. Traveling worldwide to study trends enables us to create cutting edge products and introduce the customers to one of the latest technologies and industry innovations. Their products reflect the utmost in quality and are manufactured with superior materials and craftsmanship.
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Slice, Dice, Chop & GrateChoppers, mandolines & slicers for vegetables, herbs, nuts, cheese & more! Norpro has it all. |
CookwareNorpro has the kitchen essentials; items you can use everyday including Microwavable cookware and utensils. |
Coffee & TeaAccessories and serving ware for intimate tea parties, large functions or your own personal use everyday. |
Product information
Brand | Norpro |
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Color | Silver |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
Material | Tin |
Special Feature | Automatic Shut Off |
Floor Area | 500 Square Feet |
Model Name | Norpro Heat Diffuser |
Product Dimensions | 8.25"L x 0.75"W x 13.5"H |
Auto Shutoff | No |
Item Weight | 1 ounces |
Manufacturer | Norpro |
ASIN | B0000X6ESO |
Item model number | 144 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #276,172 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #201 in Reed Diffuser Sets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 10, 2004 |
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Product Description
Measures: 13.5" x 8.25" x .75" / 34cm x 21cm x 2cm
Prevents scorching, burning and boil overs. Can be used on electric or gas stovetops. This flat, metal stovetop tool distributes heat evenly and automatically lowers the flame setting. This comes in handy particularly when cooking heat-sensitive items like rice, oatmeal, milk, gravy and braises. Also ideal when melting caramel and chocolate! The perforations work to distribute the intensity of the heat directly hitting the bottom of the pan, so the chance of burning is virtually eliminated. Protects glass and porcelain from overheating and cracking. Features a wooden handle so you can move it without the risk of burning yourself, and equipped with a leather hang band so it can be hung alongside your stove for easy access. Great for home, camping and RV. Made of tin. Hand wash.
Norpro was founded in 1973 with a vision to design, manufacture, and supply the highest caliber kitchenware. Norpro’s offering of innovative, high quality product for cooking, preparing and serving food are produced with superior materials and craftsmanship.
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Customers like the heating capabilities of the aroma diffuser. They say it helps even out the distribution of heat across the bottom of the pan, keeping sauces hot and keeping items warm. They also say it separates the direct heat from the pan. However, some customers have reported issues with the handle, mentioning it's too thick and problematic. They are also disappointed with the color and smell. Customers also disagree on quality, burnt, value, and size.
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Customers like the heating of the aroma diffuser. They mention that it helps even out the distribution of heat across the bottom of the pan, keeps sauces hot, and keeps items warm. The diffuser comes in handy, it separates the direct heat from the pan and spreads the heat over a much larger area, so they don't burn nearly as much food as they used to. It works as intended and can take high temps. It makes warming tortillas easy, and is very effective in preventing hot spots and burning.
"...to be larger in diameter than the glass kettle, so it directs a good deal of heat up the sides of the kettle and to the handle...." Read more
"...It is designed to stay on the stove. And, it uses an air gap to diffuse the heat, so it can handle higher temperatures and diffuses the heat over..." Read more
"...them lower only because of the wooden handles, which seem impossible not to scorch...." Read more
"...But this totally takes care of that! Helps to more evenly distribute heat and keeps foods from scorching when just trying to simmer!!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the aroma diffuser. Some mention it's fine, very good quality, and efficient in dispersing the eat, while others say that the handle fell apart, it was poorly made, and quickly came apart.
"...I purchased this to reduce the temperature. It works great." Read more
"...Only quibble: the leather string on the handle for hanging it immediately broke. Replaced it with a little bit of ball chain." Read more
"This works great on the 2 burner propane stove in our RV...." Read more
"...Good news you can use without handle just don't touch. This is a very good product. Wash before using stated in instructions." Read more
Customers are mixed about the burnt of the aroma diffuser. Some mention that it prevents burning things on their stove, while others say that the handle started to burn.
"...an outer ring to fit a smaller stove/burner, but it keeps stuff from scorching really well...." Read more
"...with high heat, but even at lower temperatures the wooden handle heats up enough to smoke. This was no problem for us...." Read more
"...Helps to more evenly distribute heat and keeps foods from scorching when just trying to simmer!!" Read more
"...my vintage Pyrex glass percolator (on my electric stove), and it started to burn, smoke, and smell. I didn’t even have the heat past the “7” mark...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the aroma diffuser. Some mention it's the best value for the money, while others say it'll get the job done. Some customers also mention that the construction is cheap and the metal turns black. Overall, opinions are mixed, but the product has a similar quality.
"...It is not expensive, and protects your cooking equipment, so I suggest that you buy one too!" Read more
"...It is very cheap but it gets the job done...." Read more
"...hand, if this one lasts as long as my old one has, it will be worth every penny...." Read more
"...This seems rather sturdy. Well worth the price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the aroma diffuser. Some mention that it works for small and medium pots, while others say that it's too small and the handle would get in the way. Some say that the product is not big enough to work under large pots and that it difficult to keep a flame very small.
"...There was no way with the short handle to adjust for this on my cooktop." Read more
"I did like the large size of the area covered, and it worked just fine for the 2 weeks I got to use it, at most once a day, until the handle fell..." Read more
"...This was a little smaller than I expected, even though it was the size mentioned. This will cover the burner for normal pots...." Read more
"...reviewers commented that the handle either caught fire, smoked or was not fitting well...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the handle of the aroma diffuser. They mention that it's too thick, plastic, and pointless. The handle comes off and is fatter than the metal disk, causing the pot to tilt at an angle. Some customers also report that the handle is getting a bit singed. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the handle.
"...I am rating them lower only because of the wooden handles, which seem impossible not to scorch...." Read more
"...The handle is getting a bit singed, but at this point I do not consider that a problem...." Read more
"...Yes, the wood handle singes near the metal, but it's better than melting plastic or a hot all-metal handle. It doesn't bother me at all...." Read more
"...The handle is jsut pressed in and not bolted, glued, riveted, or anything else. I'll see if glue will do the trick." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the aroma diffuser. They mention that it discolors after its first use, has uneven and splotchy discoloration patterns, and starts to get stained and rusty. The shiny finish was gone after the first couple of uses, and the diffuser turned into brown color. Some customers also mention that the diffuse is cheaply constructed and turns black.
"...the diffuser did discolor after its first use on the stove but that's fine with me. it took away that stark new look...." Read more
"This is very easy to use. My only issue is that it discolored right away and still allowed my tea kettle to slightly burn underneath…" Read more
"...I washed it before the first use but there has been some discoloration...." Read more
"...making my coffee, and when I wanted to put the diffuser away, it was all discolored and the coating was flaking off...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the smell of the aroma diffuser. They mention that it smells and smoke comes out of it when put on fire. Some customers are not comfortable with the way it smelled, and are not sure what kind of chemicals it contains.
"...Pyrex glass percolator (on my electric stove), and it started to burn, smoke, and smell. I didn’t even have the heat past the “7” mark...." Read more
"...I agree -- the first uses there was some strange smell and I now think it was from the handle...." Read more
"...I can't believe it melted so bad. I really was not comfortable with the way it smelled... I'm not sure what kind of chemicals it is releasing in the..." Read more
"...I had no problem whatsoever, and none of this happened: the diffuser did not stink, smoke, nor got too hot to the touch..." Read more
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That said, this is actually a great, simple device.
If you are cooking something on very low heat (like a pot of rice that is simmering to absorb water), this diffuser will keep the rice from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot. Likewise, when cooking something like spaghetti sauce or chili. Unless stirred constantly, those foods can burn and stick to the bottom of the pot. Well, not if you use this device! It spreads the heat around nicely. It is the same thing with a frying pan. Sometimes you want a larger heat source than your range can provide, or a gentler one. This is all you need to accomplish that.
You can use this on an induction, gas, or electric cook top. Hand washing is recommended. It will discolor from the heat of a burner, but that won't affect its usefulness.
So...I bought this based on a review for a totally different reason. It didn't work for that purpose. But I discovered a whole lot of things this diffuser makes cooking easier. I bought it by mistake, and I am really glad I did.
It works really well for that purpose, and my tajine did not crack.
A few reviewers complained about the handle getting too hot to touch / smoking / making a bad smell.
In my experience, I had no problem whatsoever, and none of this happened: the diffuser did not stink, smoke, nor got too hot to the touch (the wooden part, that is, as the metal part does get hot).
Of course, I used the diffuser on medium low temperature. It is not intended to be used on high temperature (at least with a tajine), so I suspect that the users who had the problems above did use the diffuser with too high a heat setting.
I am delighted I bought this Norpro heat diffuser, as it protects my tajine, helps the cooking to be even, and does the job nicely.
So I would buy another one if I get another tajine, or need a replacement down the line.
It is not expensive, and protects your cooking equipment, so I suggest that you buy one too!