Electric Hot Plate 1500W Single Burner Cast Iron Hot Plate for Cooking Portable Stove Electric Burner with Adjustable Temperature Control Non-Slip Rubber Feet Silver Stainless Steel

So far so good. People who complained about odor probably didn't read the instructions, which very clearly say to put it outside and turn it on high for a little while when you first get it to burn off a coating (presumably oil on the cast iron). I got this because NONE of the alleged plastic-free electric kettles really are, so I decided to go the old fashion way with a separate hot plate and kettle. I like that this has simple mechanical controls without electronics, computers, LEDs, touchpads, or other gimmicky razzle-dazzle, all of which always gives out pretty quick. Being a utilitarian sort I don't usually comment on appearance, but I have to admit, this looks elegant. I still haven't found a good kettle to put on it because, just like with the electric ones, even some of the plain glass kettles have plastic parts despite claiming the contrary, but that's not the fault of the hot plate. It works great. I'll find a decent glass kettle eventually and meanwhile this is mutipurpose. If it doesn't last, I'll revisit this and let you know. That's the thing that makes Amazon's reviews more credible than, for example, Ebay's, IMO, that you can revise them. Fri 7 Nov 2025

Very good burner. Will use at camp. Do NOT get this for canning. I have a Presto 23 qt pressure canner. I was testing it with water to run thru the process. It took an hour and 20 minutes at max just to begin to see sporadic venting. At that point we turned everything off and bought the expensive one recommended for canning. This is however, I very nice hot plate for regular cooking, especially sauteing. It is built well, easy controls, affordable and it is a nice height off the counter and underneath stayed cool.

Second time I purchased this hot plate. First one lasted almost four years with frequent use and moving around, cord broke where it enters the body likely from moving and wrapping the cord. I always try to fix before tossing things so after opening I found where the cord broke it enters a sealed plastic connector so it’s un repairable. Also found most of the push on electrical connectors dried a brittle and fell apart when checking. Decided it is time so four years isn’t bad for the price. Tossed it and ordered a new one. Minus one star for the cheap electrical connectors.

The design looks clean and solid, which makes me feel comfortable and confident using it. I mainly use it for hot pot and Korean BBQ, and it works very well for both. The height is just right and very convenient for tabletop cooking. It has 7 temperature/power levels to adjust, and the stainless steel body is easy to clean. One thing to note is that because hot pot and grilling require continuous heating, the stainless steel surface becomes very hot after use. I always wait for it to cool down before wiping it, as it can be hot to the touch, so please be careful. That said, it is lifted by four feet underneath, so it doesn’t affect the tabletop. I use it on a glass dining table, and the table only gets slightly warm, which is totally fine. Only the cooktop body itself gets hot. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this purchase and would recommend it.

I love this! I use this little portable hot plate to do my fall canning projects. If given enough time, this little powerhouse does get a 21 quart pot to a boil-- and canning is definitely an excercise in patience