Description
Portable Hot Plate, countertop, electric, 13-1/5″ W, front to back, (2) 7-1/2″ solid cast iron burners, Robertshaw thermostat with infinite heat control, signal light, on/off rocker switch, stainless steel construction, non-skid feet, 120v/60/1-ph, 1800 watts, 20.0 amps, NEMA 5-20P, UL, cUL, Made in USA
Lou250 –
IF I KEEP IT. I was not prepared for a noticeable fan noise whenever I’m cooking, and I’m not sure it’s worth the superior temperature control. I’m now wondering about an induction unit instead. I assume these would be silent, and if I got one of good quality, I probably would have an equally satisfying appliance.
I find it troubling that the fan is not mentioned in the description or the specs. In re-reading the reviews, one reviewer mentioned there was a fan with no complaints. Amazon should be sure to put this information in the description and specs.
R. Evans –
However, when I first got it it would take 20-30 minutes to preheat and could not boil water without covering it, even on the highest setting. After maybe two months it seemed to heat up faster so I would preheat on high and then put it down to medium or low for light cooking. Eventually I noticed that the front burner seemed to be staying on high even when on the lowest setting and all of my food was burning. After turning it off I used the laser thermometer on it and it was reading over 550°, which seems very high for the lowest setting.
Now, the back burner power light goes on and off intermittently and seems to be heating sporadically. Maybe I got a deffective product. In any case I’m looking into the warranty, but being that it involves finding a service center, I’m not sure that will go anywhere.
Otterishly –
Amazon Customer –
12 sunyata –
NP –
Here is our experience:
* The item arrived with stains on the cast iron heat elements that could not be removed with a damp cloth
* The device is very slow to heat up
* It draws a lot of power and blew the circuit breaker on first use
* The device has fans that are noisy
* The cast iron heat elements gave off smoke that made us nauseous despite operation next to a ventilation fan on “high”
Given the high cost of the device, I was actually angered by this purchase. We will be returning this item.
Amazon Customer –
DEX –