Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is a clean looking, efficient burner for those times when you are cooking for a crowd, or for when you want to fry something like bacon outdoors, in order to avoid having grease spattered all over your kitchen. The time it takes to heat the burner is about average, as with a stovetop burner. The temperature is fine-tuned with a numbered dial, which I have found to be dependably accurate. The dial heats from one to five, five being the highest setting. It is important to note that even at its highest setting, the burner does not change color, so exercise caution. An indicator light lets you know when the burner is turned on, and a “ready” light tells you when the burner is at the desired temperature. Another safety feature is that the cord is short, which in this case is a good precaution: you do not want a long cord for an appliance this hot, it would be all too easy for a dangerous accident to take place. The flat top is easy to clean and any spills will not leak into the device itself. I found this fifth burner to be surprisingly lightweight. It is easy to store in a kitchen cupboard, either flat or on its side.