- Sales Rank: #8005 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Color: Brown
- Brand: Zojirushi
- Model: EP-RAC50
- Dimensions: 17.50" h x
6.94" w x
15.00" l,
15.30 pounds
Features
- 1350-watt multi-functional electric skillet with tempered glass lid
- Titanium-ceramic nonstick-coated flat plate for grilling
- Deep-dish inner pan for making soup or fondue; adjustable-height steaming plate
- Adjustable temperature control; stay-cool side handles; recipes included
- Measures 15 by 17-1/2 by 8-1/8 with the pan, 1-year limited warranty
Zojirushi's Gourmet d'Expert electric skillet is a large multi-functional electric skillet with two cooking pans. It has a deep dish inner pan for preparing soups and fondues. Titanium ceramic nonstick coated flat plate is ideal for grilling. Adjustable temperature setting are from 176 degrees (keep warm) to 480 degrees. The handles are stay cool which makes removal of cooking pan quick and easy.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
66 of 67 people found the following review helpful.
By BlueHoss
I had the older version of this skillet. It was half the price but only came with one pan. I loved it. The nonstick coating was virtually indestructible. I used metal utensils in it all the time and never got so much as a scratch. Well, I became so confident in the strength of the coating that I used a steak knife to cut a steak in half while it was in the pan to see if it was done. It wasn't knife proof. I guess I could have just ordered a replacement pan from Zojirushi, but I decided to buy this EP-RAC50 instead. It's better than the old one was. It's a little bigger, a little nicer looking. But I really like having the two pans. I can brown meat for spaghetti in the grill pan, and then boil noodles in the other. I don't even use the stove top anymore. You don't have to worry about pans being centered on the burner or sitting flat. Plus you have much more precise control over the temperature. It heats very evenly and the thermostat seems to be very accurate. I also like the fact that the nonstick coating is NOT Teflon, which is carcinogenic. And it's much more durable than Teflon. I don't need to use oil or butter because nothing sticks. Not even eggs. It wipes clean with a dry paper towel! Another nice thing is that you can remove the pan from the base so there's less chance of burning your food when it's done cooking unlike with some cheaper skillets where the pan and heating element are one unit. If this skillet breaks, I'll buy another one. It's worth every penny.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
By R. S. Pommet
Gets hot quick.Keeps the heat it is set for.Looks good.Very easy to clean.Steaming food works great.Cooks to perfection (so far).Glass top makes it "fun" to use and see the cooking process.A 2lb. meatloaf made in this pan was the best I've eaten and I didn't have to use the oven.Next up is: Roast chicken and baking.Wish:1. That the pans were perfectly flat. The pans slope slightly to the outer edges and more oil is needed to compensate for the depth of the oil at the center. So trying to cook with less oil is difficult because the oil gathers toward the edges.2. Hope they can make a Wok like pan insert that can be purchased as an option.3. That the cover be tight fitting with the vent in the cover.Other than that the product is the best electric skillet I've used.I would recommend it to anyone.How does it hold up after 6 months of use Feb. 2010 thru July 2010:1. I only use wood and plastic utensils but the Pans scratch very easy and $77 plus to replace just one pan.2. The manufacturer won't stand behind the pans unless you send it back to them for evaluation.3. Even though the pans scratch, they clean-up without scrubbing. Very easy....3. Contacting the factory rude.4. Pans are not flat is still my biggest issue.Still, the Zojirushi is the best and most versatile electric fry pan I've used.I use it at least 4 to 5 times a week and I would but it again.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
By KYP
I wish I had this in my apartment living days! I got this as a present for a hotpot party from my husband.We were expecting 12 people over and I'd been using my cusinart fondue pot (which has worked when it's 4 to 6 of us). I have another electric skillet but it's old, cheap and not reliable. Hubby got this and (1) sticker shock, holy crap! (2) wow it's big! it's really big. I had thought about returning it b/c of the cost. I'm glad I didn't.We used this as our non-spicy hot pot. Poured some seasoning, broth and water, bam - ready in a matter of minutes. It boiled the broth. I was surprised. So this is great for a decent size group of people. It didn't burn my food - it kept the broth at a stable temperature. The meats/foods were cold (refrigerated/frozen) but we didn't notice any drastic temperature changes. Even heating for all uses (steaming, boiling, pan frying)It's also a pretty looking machine, very easy to use, very easy to clean! Non-stick - for real - and just a wet soapy sponge, and everything comes off. The nonstick coating is still working even after all the abuse of metal utensils, chopsticks, spatulas, whatever.SAFE! If you happen to knock/trip on the power cord - it'll pop off - magnetized so you don't have to worry about the whole pot going with it. The handles on the pot stays cool even if the pot is boiling.UPDATE:I've steamed a whole fish (4lbs)!! I used the steamer rack - with some ginger and scallions, let the water heat up, put the fish in, 10 minutes later, the softest, silkiest tender fish ever. It looks big at first but it's perfect - even for 2 peopleSteamed tofu with ginger/scallions - same as above, also delish.Soups - easy peasy, used the large pot, browned the meat, threw in the veggies, then stock - done!Green Chile - browned my meat and caramelized onions, threw in all the other ingredients and seasoning - let this sucker simmer for a day...meat is so tender and flavorful, the chile was a hit.Use the shorter pan to brown potstickersTemperature settings are great! I haven't used my crockpot since we've gotten this - it actually COOKS the food - not just keeps it warm.ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
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