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taciturn
November 07, 2025
Pretty good. Some complainers probably didn't read instructions.
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
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Samantha Worthington
August 21, 2020
Honest Review
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.
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Elissa Lenker
January 17, 2026
Great for regular cooking, not canning!
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.
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Hugh McGuire
January 16, 2026
Great hotplate and seller
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.
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Works perfectly with my All American canner
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!)
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Update: It didn't last!!
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.
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