Cadco PCR-1S Professional Cast Iron Range, Stainless

by BroilKing

Product Features

• 7 1/8" diameter heavy-duty cast iron element
• Solid element surface delivers heat evenly to pot or pan
• Handles up to 12-quart pots
• Infinite heat control keeps food simmering or boiling
• 120 volts-1500 watts

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 12 x 3 inches ; 8.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00028X2Y6
• Item model number: PCR-1S
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,178 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #19 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Countertop Burners

Product Description

Professional Single Cast Iron Range-Stainless

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When you need reliability..., February 11, 2007

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Jess Wundring (Juneau, AK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cadco PCR-1S Professional Cast Iron Range, Stainless (Kitchen)

I love this single burner range...I serially bought one of several different models (of single burner ranges) locally, tested them, and returned them all. I was disgusted. Then I got this one. It was considerably more expensive, but its rock-solid and has been in use about 18 hours a day, 24 in some cases, for several months.

Its a great size for pans and regular pots, but a bit too large for the smaller pots, like 1-1.5 qt (or even a 2.5 qt, if the latter's got a windsor bottom).

It warms up very quickly, and cools off more gently. If you're used to cooking with gas, this will be a shock because it's cast iron and holds the heat. If you're experienced in cooking with cast iron (pots, pans, ranges :), you'll find it utterly predictable, or at least I do. Sometimes you just have to remove the pan for a few seconds and turn OFF (not down) the heat.

I consider it easy to clean. I've never done more than blow a few crumbs off on the cast iron burner, but I imagine it IS a sponge eater if you scrub it with one (as noted by another reviewer). The burner has a rough surface, but that's all good in my book. It keeps pots and pans from too easily or inadvertantly sliding off the range - prevents potential disaster! The part of the range that I'm really concerned about keeping clean is what all surrounds the burner. That part is all brushed steel, with no seams or holes or "gingerbread", very sturdy, very professional, and a real breeze to keep clean.

Did I mention that I totally love this range, despite the hefty price? It was designed for working cooks, imho. If I ever need yet another burner, I won't bat an eyelash at getting this same model, or at recommending it to a friend.


Apr '09 ----- >2 years after original review

Still in near constant use, still working perfectly, still loving it...

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beware of its limitations, April 22, 2006

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Telstar - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cadco PCR-1S Professional Cast Iron Range, Stainless (Kitchen)

This is a superior range, IF it meets your needs. Consider however:

1. The cast iron top stains very easily.
2. The rough cast iron eats sponges and towels and is very difficult to clean.
3. The cast iron retains heat...expect over 45 mintues for the heat to reduce from high to low....you cannot expect to change temps during cooking under most conditions.

It does however, heat rapidly and retain precise heat (at one temp) well over time.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NICE TO USE, February 6, 2009

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J. birchett (TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cadco PCR-1S Professional Cast Iron Range, Stainless (Kitchen)

THIS PRODUCT IS A GOOD BUY. I BOUGHT NEW CERAMIC TOP STOVE & BOUGHT THIS FOR MY PRESSURE COOKERS.I USE A PRESSURE COOKER OFTEN & I CAN WITH BIG COOKER EVERY YEAR.WELL WORTH ITS MONEY ,WORKS GREAT.JUDY IN TN.