CUSIMAX Hot Plate, 1800W Electric Burner Double Hot Plate for Cooking Countertop Burner with Adjustable Temperature Control, Portable Electric Cast Iron Hot Plates Cooktop, Easy to Clean, Black

I'm reviewing the 1800 Watt double burner hotplate. I dobt usually write reviews but this product deserves a positive mention. I ordered this for my son as a temporary stove top replacement for his stove which isn't working right now. Im very impressed. It took the hottest burner on this unit 4 minutes to reach a soft boil. The stove top also looks great and has great temperature adjustment. I compared it to my conventional stove top which took 2 or 3 minutes longer for water to reach same level of boiling. As you can see from pics it sits evenly on his table and looks very nice.I also compared before buying with several other similar items both from Cusimax and other more expensive brands. I went with this model due to the majority of positive comments, the reasonable price point, and the high quality modern design. This model surpassed my expectations and will be ordering a second one for myself for holidays, and travel. Highly recommend.

The burner plates heat up much quicker than I thought they would. The burner plates react the same way any electric burner does, once heated, they take forever to come down to a lower cooking temperature for a particular food -- especially in heavy cookware. I am very glad I got this!To keep foods warm: Starting from a cold burner -- the temperature dial 'clicks' and lights up at setting #1. I find that setting acceptable. The plate will warm up even w/ the temp set below #1, the light will not be on, but the plate could be hot. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes from a cold start to warm a plate. If you want to keep foods warm on the same burner you used to cook the food: take the pan off the burner, turn the temp down to 1 or 2 depending upon how warm you want it, and let the burner cool down until the light comes on - a pan w/ ice cubes helps the cool-down. (On the unit I have, setting #3 cooks food at a very healthy simmer. And #2 is pretty hot too - so close to #1 works best on the one I have.)When boiling water is required, as in steaming veggies or poaching eggs, I start it at setting 7, and turn it down to 3/4/5 once a simmer or boil has been reached. Quick steaming veggies, such as asparagus, need to be turned down much faster, unlike steaming or boiling spuds still cold from refrigeration. I left pasta to slow boil at 5/6-ish til done without turning it down much. Setting 7 will get you a very hot rolling boil for pasta if that's your preference. A turn down to setting 3 is good for a simmer once all the food has heated through.For omelets and saute, it worked best when the pan was heated to the desired temp, starting on a lower setting before adding any grease or foods -- this type of cooking was the hardest to get right. Setting 3/4. I dislike browned omelets. Caramelized onions, done right, take a while.Browning and quick stir fry -- I heat up to setting 6 or 7 before adding grease & food. Setting 7 will burn food, so frying until done on this setting was iffy. I do a lot of browning for dishes that need to be simmered in sauce/wine/stock w/ veggies. So, reducing the temp after turning all the pieces to brown the other side worked best for me (I browned a bit of onion too, at the same time :). Stir fry -- it's quick!I do not use a setting 7 to fully cook food - it's my heat up the pan and bring to a boil temp - to cook I turn it down to where I want it and adjust the temp as needed. At 7 the temp dials get a tad hot but I don't need a hot pad to adjust temp, however, the top of the housing gets hot and could burn. Above a 7 both the dial and the metal housing gets very hot, and you'd need a hot pad to turn the dial.I use very heavy bottomed cookware that heats up slower than lighter cookeware -- but being heavy, they retain heat longer. All electric stoves/cooktops are different, and this two-burner hot plate is no exception. It took me a month to find the right measures of heat for my cooking needs.

I purchased the CUSIMAX 1800W Double Hot Plate (C180N) back in March, and overall, it’s been a solid addition to my kitchen setup. The stainless steel finish gives it a sleek look, and it’s incredibly easy to clean. The cast iron burners heat up fairly quickly and handle everything from boiling water to pan-frying without much issue.What I love most is how portable and compact it is—perfect for small apartments, backup use when the main stove is busy, or even outdoor setups with power access. It’s sturdy, doesn’t slip on the counter, and feels well-built.A few minor cons:It takes a little time to cool down, so I have to be careful after use.The temperature control isn't super precise, so there's a bit of trial and error when cooking certain dishes.It works best with flat-bottom cookware—some of my older pans didn’t sit evenly.All in all, it’s been a great buy for the price. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone needing a reliable countertop burner for everyday use or as a backup stove.

Great price, good quality, quick delivery. Nice double burner for medium size pans. I broke it in by frying some diced potatoes on a setting of 8 and 9 (11 is the highest). Worked great. I mainly bought it for back up or emergencies. Light weight and easy to store in the box it came in.

Looks and works exactly as described. It's a bit larger than I expected but I'm very happy about that. Should handle a large frying pan or pot. Heats quickly and evenly. Made some really good stew with this thing. Exactly what I was looking for.... THANK YOU !!!