- CUSIMAX 900W+900W Double Hot Plates, Cast Iron hot plates, Electric Cooktop, Hot Plates for Cooking Portable Electric Double Burner, Black Stainless Steel Countertop Burner

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.

The double hot-plate works great. I like the master on/off switch on the rear of the unit. And the individual temperature controls are easy to see and use.

I bought this due to my old range dying. I normally only use 1 burner, so this will get me by for the time. I unboxed it, turned it on max, and performed the burn-off they want us to do before the first use. I let it burn for about 4 minutes, then placed an 8" stainless clad pan on the burner. I poured in 16 ounces of water. I was surprised how fast the water boiled on the already hot surface. It got to a very energetic boil in about 3 minutes. I added another 16 ounces of cols water, it quickly came right back to boiling like mad. I turned it off. The water continued to boil for about 6 to 8 minutes longer. This style of burner element can be tricky to cook with as the heat doesn't end by turning the control off. Amazon was so fast delivering this, I was able to cook breakfast on it this morning after I ordered it around 7pm the night before. First, the bacon went in and it handily cooked it on low satisfactorily. I turned the burner off, and the bacon was still sizzling 5-6 minutes later. The big challenge here is if you try to cook rice on one of these. We are expected to boil rice for 1 minute, turn the burner to low, and cook covered for 25 minutes. This will still have water boiling in a covered pot 10 minutes later due to the heat retention. I had a range with these burners and rice was always difficult to cook on this style for this reason. Overall, I like this, and I have a rice cooker that plugs into the wall and nails it every time, so this hot plate that takes a long time to cool doesn't bother me. I believe that with quality cookware, this gets hot enough to do about anything.

The BroilKing I was using for canning (because I have a glass top stove) stopped working suddenly. Unfortunately the price for those went up to nearly $200. I needed an alternative and found this $40 gem. The burner size was the same as the BroilKing. Others had commented that it's works well with their canner, so I ordered it. Excellent decision! I've already used it for multiple canning batches. However, as others have mentioned, the outside of this thing gets HOT! Don't let small kids near it! I placed it on a metal oven tray for safety and to protect my countertop. But it plays very nicely with my cast-iron frying pan as well as my canner. Even though the burner is quite a bit smaller than the canner, it has no problem getting the canner up to and holding it at 10 lbs of pressure. I'm considering getting a backup, just in case this one stops working in the middle of a canning session. (At this price I could get 2 more and would still save money compared to a BroilKing! HA!)

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.

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.

I've had this hot plate for four months, and at first, I really loved it. It heated up quickly, worked well, and was easy to clean. I did notice that the knobs would get really hot, but I didn’t think much of it since the whole thing is metal. Today, when I pulled it out to cook, I saw that all four feet on the bottom had completely melted. Then, while using it (because I still needed to), the plastic holding the metal temperature control knob melted entirely, and the knob fell off. On top of that, the hot plate struggled to maintain a consistent temperature—it would just shoot up to the max and stay there. I’m really disappointed because I enjoyed using it for the first few months, but it just gets way too hot. EDIT: I’m updating my review by one star to acknowledge that they reached out and offered to refund my purchase due to what happened. It’s clear they value customer feedback, and that means a lot to me.

Justo lo que esperaba

I bought this for a vacation where I had zero access to a stove, and I ended up using it for literally everything. I’m a bit of a stickler for power, and this 1500W burner actually delivered. The real test was a Miami roast. I was skeptical about a portable plate holding a steady low temp for a long time, but I left this on setting #1 #2 for four straight hours. The roast came out perfect tender and not scorched. It’s got great thermal mass because of the cast iron, so it doesn't just "flicker" on and off; it holds the heat. I also used it for big pots of soup and boiling water for eggs. Even with a large stockpot, it managed to get a good rolling boil going. It’s heavy-duty, stable (doesn't slide around), and the stainless finish makes it easy to wipe down after a messy cook. If you’re traveling or renovating and need a "real" burner that won't die after an hour of use, this is it. Pros: Serious heat, Handles big water pots without a struggle. Steady low end, Perfect for 4 hour braises or roasts. Solid build, Doesn’t feel like a cheap plastic toy. Cons, The cast iron stays hot for a long time after you turn it off, so just watch your hands.

Mon rond de poèle est défectueux et je ne peux le remplacer car trop vieux, c'est une plaque Jen-Air ancien modèle avec une vis pour l'élément et la vis ne s'enlève pas, j'ai donc opté pour cet article en attendant de remplacer la plaque au complet. Ça fonctionne très bien, j'ai fais une grosse sauce à spaghetti et des beignes et tout fut un succès. Seul bémol, l'écriture sur les roulettes de fonctions sont un peu pâles mais c'est minime car c'est vraiment une belle plaque. L'écran d'affichage n'est pas large mais très bien situé.

Very happy with my purchase. Works well.

Our 32 year old oven stopped working then short circuited due to frayed, crumbled insulation on some wires. We ordered a new stove but it was going to take three days to arrive so we ordered this hotplate which arrived the next day to be able to do some simple cooking until the new stove arrived. This lovely little hotplate looks elegant and heated food efficiently albeit less forcefully than the old coil stove top. Then we got the new stove so this hotplate will come in handy to use at the table to keep food warm when we have burritos or fondu.

The elements heat up evenly thanks to their cast iron covers. The elements take some time to get up to temperature, boiling 2 litres of water takes awhile. Good temperature control at lower setting for Eg. eggs.