Stainless steel finish looks great and doesn't feel cheap. Aesthetically beautiful but has a major flaw if you don't fix it.
The problem stems from the connection of the gas line in your house to the inlet on the range using the elbow connector. You might, like I did, connect the gas line to the inlet using the elbow connector and think you did a great job.
You'll turn one of the knobs, get a fire going in one of the burners, and see fire coming out of one of the knobs. This is very dangerous and almost made me want to return the damn thing.
I called support (they respond quickly and my support experience was great) and was told to install the 2 washers that were included with the range.
Install these washers in the female end of the elbow connector (the part the connects to the gas inlet on the range).
This eliminates any gas leaks under one of the knobs and the unit works perfectly!
Once you get that down, the range is great.
Bought this unit to replace a double burner propane stove on our sailboat which is no longer made. It was a close fit, and I liked the fact that the ignition piezo is battery operated and doesn't need 110v, which means I don't need to use a lighter to light the burners. Because this unit is a little smaller, I cut a 1/8" black plexiglass frame about .25" larger on all sides to serve as a base. The unit looks very handsome installed.
Because I am using propane, I swapped the installed burner orifices (or "jets") with the alternate propane orifices included with the stove per the instructions, using a socket screwdriver. It was no big deal.
I inserted the battery. The piezo igniter didn't work. Turned the battery around and they worked fine.
Installed without major incident, though I had to buy an adapter to fit my propane (3/8") hose fitting from the propane tank. I used the included washers with the included gas elbow fitting, and also sealed all fittings with yellow gas tape (not white teflon plumbers tape). I checked for leaks with smell and soapy water at fittings. All good.
Flipped on the propane and fired it up. The larger burner is very powerful, and boils coffee considerably faster than my old stove. No problems with both burners ignited at the same time.
The major problem I'm having, and hence the four stars, is adjusting the low burner setting. There is almost no decrease in flame from full to lowest setting, most probably because it was set up for natural gas and I'm using propane, which burns hotter. The instructions say the low flame adjustment is a tiny screw inside the shaft that the burner adjustment knob slides onto.
And therein lies the problem. To reach that screw, you need a *very* thin, very long shaft flathead screwdriver. The standard cheapo 5 tiny screwdriver set you bought at Walmart or Radio Shack won't work, because the screwdriver shafts are not long enough to reach the screw. So I bought another set on Amazon that seemed to have longer shafts, only to find the screwdriver shafts are just a tad too thick to fit inside the hole of the shaft. Grrrrr.
So now once again, I have to hunt around for a screwdriver that will work.
Since this is a required tool for this stove that I doubt many folks will have in their toolbox, I feel the manufacturer or seller should have included a tool you can make this necessary adjustment with in the package.
Update Sep 2018: I purchased a 3mm screwdriver on Amazon, because the instructions said a 3mm would work. It didn't. Too fat. Double grrr. So I bought this 2mm screwdriver: https://www.amazon.com/Dynamite-Screwdriver-2mm-Flat/dp/B000BQ1SJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537908611&sr=8-1&keywords=Dynamite+Screwdriver+2mm
Finally, it fit the knob shaft hole (wipe that silly grin off your face) and I was able to reduce the low setting burner flame, and the unit is working great.
Again, the manufacturer/seller should include a little tool they could make for $.29 with the kit to do this.
Wrote this review after my 2 weeks using experience. I bought this for my kitchen remodel. We used electric range for past 2 years . I really don’t like it. 4 standard element, only one element works well. So this time I change using gas range replaced my old one, and put this 2 burner gas countertop cookers in the middle of my kitchen island . Stainless steel surface is easy to clean. Heavy duty metal knobs for a premium look. It isn’t difficult to install. I would recommend this item to anyone looking for a reasonably priced cooktop that works great. It performs far better than expected. Cooks food faster than my old range, matches all different types cooking pan.
Installed this in outdoor kitchen on a covered deck. Works well and looks nice. It does need 120V to operate so plan for that in addition to the gas line. Burners are not super powerful and also don't go super low for simmering, but for the price it is fine. Looks well made and came with detailed instructions. Also includes dual sets of different colored knobs. Ours was set into a (recycled) stainless steel countertop from the 1950s and looks like a custom design. May post video and photos later. Would recommend this to anyone. Originally planned to install the Acme burners but they are no longer available - this is a good alternative.
Update after a few months of use: Still really like this. Easy to clean. If it gets more than about 5mph windy, it can blow out, so I may have a wind shield made out of stainless sheet. That has not happened often enough to be a big issue. it gets used almost every day now that nice weather is here. Very glad we installed this!
I used this burner for my van which I have a 20lb tank in. The valves in propane tanks in the US vs International differ. With that said the regulator the stove comes with will only work for certain tanks that have a low pressure valve because this is a low pressure regulator. I needed to go get my own regulator that would work for my own tank. For some people this may be a "duh" when they read this but this was my first time with propane so I learned. I got a high pressure regulator that puts out 1/2 psi to the stove. DO NOT GO higher than 1/2psi as instructed in the manual. Furthermore, the customer service is awesome in that they have no trouble sending you a new stove or refunding money if you don't like the product. I wouldn't return the product but they did give me that offer when I couldn't figure it out. That being said the customer service for tech support is 1 business day later or 1/2 but they always get back to you. Love the stove now that I have it running properly!
Feature Product
- ** ETL safety certified in US & Canada ** FREE SHIPPING
- Natural gas setting. LPG/Propane conversion burner orifice/valve included
- Electric ignition(1.5V DC battery included), 2 sealed burners. Max. Power: Top Hob 8400 BTU, Bottom Hob 5800 BTU. Cooktop dimension: 12"(W) x 20"(D). Off-The-Grid feature allows burner to be light up by match in case of power outage.
- Stainless steel surface with heavy cast iron pot stand. Thermal couple module(Spanish Orkli) features flame out failure detection. Auto shut off gas supply
- One year warranty. **Denver/CO. Service Center 24x7 Customer Hotline: 1-888-880-8351
Description
** ETL safety certified for US**
Natural gas setting. LPG/Propane conversion burner orifice/valve included
Electric ignition(1.5V DC battery included), Off The Grid feature thus not relying on 110V AC power in case of electricity/power outage
Technician must exercise gas leakage test after installation
Gas pressure regulator(GR1-2N, 1/2 inch NPT thread size at both inlet & outlet) included. **In most cases Natural gas coming into your apartment/house should be pressurized/regulated already so you do not need to install this regulator, please check with your gas company first **
Thermal couple module(Spanish Orkli) features flame out failure detection. Auto shut off gas supply
Off-The-Grid feature allows burner to be light up by match in case of power outage.
Counter top cut out dimension: 10.47 inch x 18.82 inch. Minimum depth clearance for installation: 3.5 inch depth measured from counter top surface.
Gas inlet pipe thread size: 1/2 inch NPT.
The LPG/LP gas type setting model is GC2-37P, & it's also available in Amazon.
One year warranty.
*Warning, Gas leakage prevention* This is a gas unit that requires professional licensed technician to install per city/state safety code. Gas leakage test must be exercised prior to turning on the gas supply.
Denver/CO. Service Center 24x7 Customer Hotline: 1-888-880-8351
Very easy install, came with a pattern for cut out. Wish the larger burner was in the front. No option for electric ignition except d cell battery from underneath, so plan on leaving access when you design.
I like it not too small or too big. I used it outside to BBQ with my friends and family and we all have a lots of fun. Very convenient to move around. I used it to grilled meats and seafoods, while eating and grilling at the same time for dinner and it tasted great. It doesn't take out too much space and easy to clean. My friend saw it and they want to buy it too. Cooking soup on it is great too.
So far so good. Easy to install and provides the needed cook space.
The instructions and labeling could have been better. There was a bag labeled LPG that had washers enclosed. Since I was using natural gas I did not think these were needed. After a quick call with their support team I found out they are required. I used them and resolved the minor gas leak.
Planning to buy another one for a small apartment I rent out.
One suggestion, instead of a second set of knobs it would be nice to have the single conversion piece that connects the cooktop to a propane bottle with the regulator and hose typical used in propane grills. This piece was difficult to find, none of the "big stores" had it, nor the "smaller" ones like ACE etc. Otherwise a great product.
I redesigned my kitchen but my counter space got smaller and I rarely use four cooking top so I purchased this one. I just got this stove top this afternoon and finish set it up. The installation was simple as it can get. The instructions is very self explanatory. The fire is powerful too.
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