Product Description
Similar to cooking on a gas stove, the unique 1500 Watt Butterfly Element of the Hot Wok distributes heat evenly up the walls of the wok, maximizing high-heat searing potential. The heat-responsive aluminum layers maintain this high heat to sear food, sealing in moisture. 15 precision heat settings to 425 F emulate authentic Asian-style cooking.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #13053 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 18 x 18 x 10
- Color: Grey
- Brand: Breville
- Model: BEW600XL
- Released on: 2010-10-01
- Dimensions: 17.75" h x 9.25" w x 17.75" l, 12.00 pounds
Features
- 1500W butterfly heating element heats up to 425ºF with 15 precision heat settings.
- 6 Quart capacity/14" diameter (family size)
- Removable temperature control probe
- Cook 'n' Look lid
- Dishwasher safe bowl and lid
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
47 of 49 people found the following review helpful.
By Kristi G., mom of Sage
It comes in the factory box, so if it is a gift, be aware of this as it might ruin the surprise. The quality and sturdiness of this appliance is evident immediately out of the box.
The instruction book has a bit of a recipe book in the front of it, so you might check that out if you don't normally read instruction books.
It is very straightforward and easy to use. It heats up very quickly, and sears to perfection. The directions say to let it heat for 10 minutes before using but I've not waited that long.
I love the way the plug has an "O" in it so you can hook a finger in to unplug it. I wish all appliances were like that! It's a cord of decent length too, and it's well insulated. The top detaches from the base. I had no problem detaching mine. Reattaching, now that was a bit of a problem until I realized you have to PUSH DOWN on the turning handle and then turn, like a childproof cap- THEN it was easy.
Clean up is great- it is highly nonstick. The only potential problem that I see is that there is a bit of space between the handles and the wok that food could fall or drip and that could be hard to clean if it dried. Of course, the WHOLE thing detaches from the base and it can be put in a dishwasher.
To store you can put a couple of paper towels in it, and place the cord on those, then put the lid on upside down. It is BIG though, so storage could be a problem.
We plan on using ours outside a lot this summer, as it will be perfect on the picnic table on hot days when we don't want to heat the house up cooking. I'll prep early in the day, then cook and serve from the wok itself for evening meals by the pool.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
By Shala Kerrigan
Generally dinner time at my house is our adult son, our teenage daughter, my husband and myself. This wok is perfectly sized for a nice amount of stir-fry with lots of veggies and leftovers to pack in lunches.
Pros:
It easily fits 2 lbs of cut-up chicken and 3 bags of frozen vegetables.
Good non-stick surface, use wood or bamboo utensils.
The base detaches the pan very easily for cleaning up.
The lid has a vent, turn the knob to open it.
The knob doesn't get too hot to handle while you're cooking which absolutely thrilled me.
The probe fits in easily and securely.
The cord itself is long enough that you don't need to be right on an outlet to use it.
It's a grounded plug
The plug has a hole in it to put your finger through and pull it out. Even better, that design feature is big enough for my husband's fingers.
It heats up fast.
Heats to 425 degrees on the sear setting
Very easy to clean using a soft dishrag, even after cooking something like teriyaki with sugar in the sauce.
Cons:
It's big. That's a plus for a family like mine but could be a storage issue for people with less kitchen storage space.
The lid is a bit heavy, which shouldn't be an issue for most people, but I do wish it had more than just the knob to pick it up with.
The cons aren't enough to make me dislike this. Cooking with it was very easy, and with it's size and temperature range, I was able to cook a meal fairly fast. I know that my family will use it often, especially in the summer when I don't want to heat up the whole house with the stove. It's a good, reliable brand, and it's a great size for family cooking.
Edited- After 6 months of use, I still love it. Also I'm doing things like frying donuts for my family more often because it's so easy to clean up and doesn't take as much oil as a pan with straight sides. The temperature control and how hot it gets makes frying food in it really easy. I wouldn't have anticipated that, I just thought about stir fries when I got it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By BPA
The Brevillie BEW600XL is a serious piece of hardware. Do not confuse it with the less expensive electric woks. If you have determined that a traditional wok is not for you, then electric is the way to go.
This wok heats up very quickly and will have 3/4" deep peanut oil ready for deep frying in less than 12 minutes. The high heat temperature is not what a gas flame will produce but it will sear meat nicely as long as you limit quantity to half a pound.
Can you duplicate gas flame performance in this wok? I can not say yet as I have just cooked a few dishes in it. It does stir fry and deep fry nicely. I have yet to perfect "wok hey" so I do not yet know if this will produce the magic of a traditional wok using gas or coals. Give me a few years...
I do believe it will cook almost any dish very well as long as the quantity is kept to 1/2 lb for searing and more if making stir fry, stew or soup.
Cleanup is a breeze by hand and the high tec coating appears to be some of the most durable on the planet. That said, please make sure to only use bamboo or wood utensils in it and clean with a bamboo or plastic brush or a soft sponge.
The deep sides and 14" diameter make for ample cooking space but could be a storage issue if you are limited on space. Storing with the lid upside down keeps it clean while limiting the height.
A great appliance in capability and versatility.
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