CUSIMAX Electric Hot Plate for Cooking Portable Single Burner 1500W Cast Iron hot plates Heat-up in Seconds Adjustable Temperature Control Stainless Steel Non-Slip Rubber Feet Upgraded Version B101

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

I would give this product a perfect rating for its outstanding quality, but it is important to note that no product is perfect. Neutral: Of course mentioned in the description about the item, they mention that for the first couple of uses you will have smoke coming out of the hot plate (burning a coating off of some coils I believe). This isn't a problem, just something to be aware of when you get your product so you are not alarmed. Good: The hot plate is big enough for most pots and pans. A lot bigger than some that I've seen. I have no problem with consistent and even heating. Some stovetop burners aren't quite as large as this one, leaving the corners of your pan warm at best, but not with this hot plate. It heats up very fast and works as advertised. Bad: The hot plate can get extremely hot which heats up the air around it and can potentially be uncomfortable to cook over at high temperature settings. The hot plate takes quite a while to cool back down which makes quick storage problematic. Overall, I feel that this product was very honestly advertised and the "problems" I found with the heat can be expected, it's a hot plate afterall. This is a great product overall, you get what you see here. The seller seems to have provided honest information on the product.

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.

I purchased the Cusimax hot plate as a backup to a simpler hot plate that I was using at the time. Eventually, that hot plate failed and I turned to the Cusimax. It worked well for a few months, until now. Now, when I turn the power knob on the light comes on, and it heats up to MAX, while the temperature knob is still off. It makes a clicking noise that It didn't make before. I haven't even used it for six months and I have to replace it. When I first removed it from the package, I noticed that the word "ON" was partially missing. That made me skeptical about the quality. When I plugged it in, it was a very tight fit, and unplugging it was worse. I had to use force to pull it out of the socket. It worked though, so I overlooked those imperfections. I thought I had something sturdy that would last for years. I even thought that when I didn't need it anymore, I would give it to someone who could use it. Now I wonder if it is a product that wasn't made to last long at all. In other words, made cheaply. Update 2: I received a replacement burner right away, and was told to not even return the first one. They do heat up very impressively. Just like the first one, the quality is dismal. The power knob when turned off, to the left, just keeps going. That happened right away. Also, when a bit of food ends up on the unit, which is bound to happen, and is scraped off, even lightly with a fingernail, paint comes off with it. Furthermore, the characters on the temperature knob are so thin that even a young person has to lean over and get close to make them out. Because of my experiences with this brand, I will not even consider the brand for any other product.

This is an awesome hot plate for sure. Heats up very fast and boils water pretty quickly, which I was pleasantly surprised by. I especially like the left knob being an on/off switch and the right the temp gauge. Would definitely recommend bc the price is very affordable and the product is well made.

Le seul point négatif : attention, il est en métal donc l'objet au complet devient chaud. Donc, avec des enfants (ou ados...) ou des animaux autour, il faut être vigilant. Mais sinon, c'est un excellent produit! Je l'utilise pour toute ma cuisson. Le rond est en fonte, donc il reste chaud très longtemps. Souvent, on peut terminer la cuisson (du riz, des oeufs, etc) juste avec la chaleur résiduelle, après avoir éteint le rond. Le boîtier en métal fait que c'est plutôt robuste. Beaucoup d'ajustement de la température, bien plus qu'avec une cuisinière de base! Parfait pour les étudiants et les chambreurs. Bien meilleur que les modèles bas de gamme qu'on trouve dans les grands magasins. Je l'apporte souvent à des réunions pour faire le thé et d'autres utilisations "nomades", il se transporte facilement. ------- Après un an d'utilisation, presque exactement, le bouton ON/OFF brisé, un pièce métallique s'est retrouvée "loose" dans le boîtier. Il est inutilisable, il faudrait que j'installe un nouveau bouton. Je prendrai probablement le temps de remplacer le bouton, vu que j'aime vraiment cuisiner avec cet appareil! -------

J’ai offert ce petit poêle à mon grand frère et il m’a dit qu’il l’adore. Il est en perte t autonomie et adore ce faire cuire ses aliments lui meme. Je le recommande à offrir pour pers seul , peut t’entretiens.

Both controls on the unit seem to be pretty straightforward, one to turn it on, the other to control the temperature. But not really. First of all, it's really slow, if I want to boil a pot of water, it takes forever if I didn't set it to the highest, even if I set it to the highest, it's still slow. For example, to cook pasta, when it finally boiled, I want to turn the heat lower, so it keeps boiling, without coming out of the pot. That is so difficult because even when I turn the dial to minimum, it will keep the high temperature for a long time, I have to take the pot off the stove from time to time to avoid a messy countertop. Another thing annoys me is I have no idea what touched the dial, maybe I turned it when my hand was oily? The ON/OFF sign on the dial are already gone. I think it's normal that kitchen appliances to be contaminated by oil.

Great Hot [plate quick & high heat time 1500 watts is the way to go

Bought this for canning. It works amazing! Way better than the coil elements.