SPECS.

We show below the specifications or features of the HotSmart plates; as you can see our claims are many for a "simple plate", that is because we worked hard to simplify the design but actually the plate is very smart: The delay action and the fact that can be handled safely with the bare hands are a couple of the nicest features that will bring the luxury of eating on hot plates to homes on a regular basis without the complications of preheating and handling hot plates. Eat slowly and avoid overeating.

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HotSmart®

InstaHot™ 30 min plus Heat Retentive Plate

Now available in Amazon.com, as a single so you can confirm our claims just type: “HotSmart plates”*

The first functional change to the plate in centuries

*If you order two or more you may qualify for free shipping from Amazon.com

Specifications:

Manufactured in fine bone china 10.5 inch diameter, 1200 Watt-minutes (You do not have to plug anything)
Keeps dinner hot; requires just one minute preheating time in a full size (1,200 Watt) Microwave oven.
Remains hot for half hour (Yes, still hot after 30 minutes). **
IMPORTANT: The rim stays always cool for safe easy handling with the bare hands
Delay action keeps the food from overcooking or overheating. The heat is released with a delay when needed, not before.
The heat is released slowly (at a controlled rate) using the Stefan-Boltzmann law http://doiop.com/SBoltzmann
Even though it is an all purpose plate, it is an excellent steak plate
The most hygienic plate in history (Does not have the porous “dry foot” found in all plates that absorbs moisture and can be a breeding ground for bacteria (E. coli, salmonella, etc.) which could be transferred to the plate below when stacked.
It even helps people to lose weight by getting satisfied with less food (Just type: “eating slowly” or “HotSmart” on your browser to learn about it) and more… (More for a “simple” plate??)…
Yes, it is a WLS plate; an excellent tool for gastric bypass and Lap band surgery patients, who must eat slowly; please, see: http://www.HeatStorageDish.Com (140,000 operations performed in the USA alone each year).
Ideal for elder people or people with disabilities who eat slowly. helps to prevent type 2 diabetes
For the rest of us, it will bring the luxury of eating on a hot plate at home on a daily regular basis since it is so simple to use and handle

*Orderhere from Amazon.com

(Not available in stores)

** Time may vary depending on the quantity and temperature of the food served

WARNING!:

Do not overheat the plate, one minute is enough

The delay action prevents overcooking/overheating the food; The plate does not get very hot immediately. Do not be deceived.

Prevent type 2 diabetes

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Did you know that obesity has become more dangerous than smoking? According to some sources (It is on TV everyday); obesity is the most serious health problem.

The SPECS would not be complete without the FAQ and Facts

which answer many questions and clarify some facts

Update 04-21-11 The new adhesive/sealer improved in-house has been in test for about 4 months in the dishwasher and microwave oven successfully (Tests are still ongoing).

This explains why you can handle it with your bare hands by the rim.

The rim (Green zone) stays cool

The plate then releases heat slowly to keep the food warm.

This typical temperature chart shows the delay action or how the plate reaches maximum temperature a few minutes after taking it out of the microwave oven (When preheated regular plates would be already cold along with the food).