Dual Coils Design of Double Burner Electric Cooktop, 1800W Commercial Ceramic Infrared Cooking Hot Plate, Portable Countertop or 24in Built-in Radiant Stove Top Cooker with WATT n TEMP Heating Control

Good quality, heats and works as expected.

I started using this electric hot plate because I wanted a way to cook foods with strong odors outside the house, and it works well for that. The dual burners are close enough together to handle a very large pot or two different pans at once, and the ceramic top cleans easily. I like that it has multiple wattage and temperature settings, letting me control the heat precisely, and the infrared heating is even, so I can cook eggs or simmer sauces without worrying about hot spots. The timer, hot-surface indicator, and child lock add useful safety features, and the cord feels thick and sturdy. The unit isn’t without its quirks. The dual coils don’t heat perfectly evenly in my experience, with the centers getting hotter than the edges, and the burners take a while to cool after use. While it is technically portable, it is heavy and the cord is short, so once it’s set up, it doesn’t move around much. Using the large burner with only part of a pan heated can make cooking some dishes a little awkward, especially when ingredients need to combine evenly. Additionally, the coils take longer to heat up to working temps than a gas or induction set-up since this transfers heat by touch. I appreciate the clear manual and the dense, insulated construction that keeps the table underneath cool. It works with most types of cookware, and the heat is strong enough for boiling, frying, or slow cooking. I can see myself using it a lot for extra kitchen space or outdoor cooking, though it requires attention to positioning and timing to get the best results. For its price, it feels well-built and functional for home use, even if it doesn’t fully replace a standard stove.

I ordered this because there are times I want to cook food that leaves lingering odors and I don't want that in the house. This allows me to cook outside and still have the food I want without smelling up the house. For the record, it's also great for inside cooking when you need a larger burner area. I have used a very large 16qt pot that has to cross two burners and while this does have a small and a large, they are close enough together to allow me to use both, whereas the burners on the stove are too far apart and I only get one burner in front and the edge of the burner in back. While that's helpful for cooking two different things in a pan - like browning onions on one side and meat on the other - it's not ideal for when the onions and the meat go together and only half the pan is really getting heated. There are different options for heating. Not just C/F but also wattage, so you can have more control over which is going to work best for what you're cooking. As a test subject, I used my regular cast iron pan and cooked eggs. The cast iron heated up at least as fast as on the stove, and the heat was even, but what I liked best is that because the heat is even, it does not cycle on and off like most stovetops so the eggs cooked perfectly. The only thing I found funny is on the labeling on the burner, it says front and behind instead of front and back... lol. It doesn't change the function of anything but it's amusing. The cooktop has a double ring burner that can be used as either the single or the double for a larger heating surface. There's one button to control that. Once for the smaller, twice for the larger, and an indicator light for which option is on. Being infrared, it does not turn red like in the listing photo - that is obviously for clarity of the burner size when considering for purchase. Because the cooktop does not look hot, you need to be aware that it may be... not just by feel but visually, too. For that, there's a HOT indicator that says exactly that, in big letters, until the burners cool down. There's also a timer on each, so if there's something you need to cook for a specific time, just set the timer and it turns itself off. Of course, it's going to be hot longer than that time until the residual heat dissipates but the timer is there and a great option. The cord is a good, thick, well-sheathed cord with a grounded plug. It's a few feet long, which is long enough to reach most any outlet in a kitchen. It's not good for things like this to have really long cords, not just for the resistance but also for safety. I had it on for quite a while, cooking and testing, and the cord did not get warm at all, as it shouldn't. The manual states to use only on a heat-resistant surface because the bottom can get hot but I did not find any heat loss through the bottom of the unit at all. There was no warmth at all from the bottom or the sides, only the top, which is great, The manual is very clear, with lots of additional information about watts and amps and how those affect the usability of things and what you should look for to best suit your needs. A few typos, but nothing weird or obvious that someone who didn't know what they were talking about wrote it. The manual makes me feel better about the thought someone put into the product. I am going to get a lot of use out of this. I cook a lot, and this is so useful and well-made, that I have every reason to pull it out and use it as an excuse to cook even more...

This dual burner electric cooktop has been a great addition for situations where extra cooking space is needed. The 1800W infrared ceramic burners heat up quickly and provide plenty of power for everyday cooking tasks like boiling water, frying, or simmering sauces. Once the burners are up to temperature, they maintain heat well and cook evenly. One thing I like about this unit is the flexibility. It can be used as a portable countertop cooktop or installed as a built-in unit, which makes it useful for different setups like small kitchens, extra cooking space during holidays, or even workshop or garage cooking setups. The ceramic surface is also easy to wipe clean after use. Overall this is a powerful and versatile electric cooktop that works well when you need two burners in a compact footprint. The heating performance has been solid and the design is simple and functional. I received this product through the Amazon Vine program, but after using it for regular cooking, it’s proven to be a reliable little cooktop.

I love how easy this is to use. It is ready to use in no time, hardly any setup time. It feels good quality and looks it too. It's also great that it can be so easily stored away when not in use because it's not super thick. I've cooked on it a few times already, it does a great job heating up. It also distributes the heat evenly. It's actually pretty powerful for a portable electric cooktop. I am really happy with this buy.

Facile à utiliser Dans un immeuble vieillissant, ne conseille pas de grimper les joules (watts) à 1800 pendant une demi-heure!. Dangereux pour le feu. 900 joules, cela fait le boulot!

Does as advertised - very reasonably priced - great when you need an extra burner - CAUTION- extremely hot - keep away from children and pets - leave lots of room around burner - do not leave unatended