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Lisa Marie Pen
April 08, 2025
Fantastic hot plate
Stylish high functioning
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MoreNeanderthalThanY'all
April 14, 2025
I like induction better
This infrared dual-burner cook-top gets the job done but isn’t as efficient or quick as induction. Boiling two cups of water took about 4–5 minutes, while an induction cook-top would accomplish it in roughly half the time. That said, it’s not a big deal overall because it's quick enough and also this cook-top has the benefit of two burners.The ceramic surface is similar to most modern stoves, making cleaning easy. Pictured marks from cooking wiped right off. This much better than the coil models you typically find at this price point at department stores. Speaking of price, it's a solid value overall.The design is great, especially its long stance, which helps prevent tipping. Build quality is fine, though I expected it to be slightly heavier. The knobs work well but could use a bit more resistance to provide better feedback.
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Reliable, Great for Camping and Backup Use
I originally ordered this double hot plate for camping, but recently had to put it to use at home, and it’s proven to be a solid, reliable backup option. It features a main power switch and individual temperature control knobs for each plate. Once activated, the plates heat up like a regular stove and cycle off periodically to prevent overheating, great for safety. It took about 10 minutes to bring water to a boil for eggs, which is reasonable for a portable setup. The temperature is adjustable, giving flexibility depending on what you're cooking. The only downside is when using larger pans, the heat doesn’t distribute evenly, so frequent stirring is needed. After use, the hot plate cools down quickly and is easy to pack away, making it perfect for keeping things tidy or taking on the go. Whether you're camping or need a quick indoor solution, this is a dependable and compact appliance to have on hand.
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Richard W Smith
December 10, 2024
Love this Hotplate!
After extensive searching on Amazon, I’m thrilled with my choice of the Techwood hot plate! Living in a studio apartment without a full kitchen, I needed a compact replacement for my old double burner hot plate, which was inefficient and took up too much space.This hot plate not only enhances my kitchen aesthetics but also cooks my food perfectly! I appreciate the adjustable heat settings that allow for a range of temperatures; enabling me to prepare a variety of dishes. Additionally, it features an overheating thermal fuse, which is reassuring. The energy efficiency is impressive, saving 30% electricity compared to traditional induction cookers, which aligns with my preference for eco-friendly products.The durable heating elements made from corrosion-resistant cast iron accommodate various cookware, while the attractive stainless steel body makes cleaning easy. Equipped with slip-resistant feet, it stays stable during use. Although the body gets quite hot, I believe this is common for single burner hot plates. This minor issue doesn’t overshadow my satisfaction; I would buy it again. The customer service was excellent when I requested the extended 18-month warranty. Highly recommend both the product and the company!
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Elon Gane
January 15, 2025
Very nice duel hotplate!
I love this. First off the red color is a win. Beautiful color and the shiny black surface of the plates look cool.There was a sticker on it that said it'll smoke for 3-5min possibly after the first use and which is normal. Mine didn't smoke at all. Did give a slight smell for a few min but nothing bad at all.This heats up fast. And cooks well. It's not as hot as my stove it seems. Perhaps it's the smaller heating element size. The actual heating element is only like 5.5 inches wide. So it is smaller, and you can see in my picture the size of the element. I really feel it's smaller then in the pictures then provide but maybe I'm wrong.This cooked the stir fry and corn I tried on this perfectly. I'm happy with the result. It's portable and lightweight.Its super easy to use. There's only an on and off switch and then the control for each hot plate.
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Gina McDaniel
January 15, 2025
Nice, convenient, and good
I got this because I wanted to do melt and pour soap in my craft room. Make sure to remove the stickers on the burners, also in the directions it mentions a slight odor the first time you use it. This is correct, but nothing to worry about, instructions state it’s a coating they put on the burner. The stove itself is nice. There’s a on/off button on the back side of the stove, and then the temperature controls for each burner is on the front side. I like that I can adjust the two burners separately. Temperature control is good. It’s easy to clean and store, which was important to me for space reasons.
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IC Phoenix
January 25, 2025
Slick easy burner good for small pots. But should use with care!
This burner unit is well constructed, solid and slick, with very small foot print. Easy to use and easy to clean, would be a great backup or vacation cook top. However, there are a couple of issues I have that I would not use it often:1. Heating surface is too small, only suitable for small pots and sauce pans. Even though the glass surface is 7.5" in diameter, the actual heating part is only about 5" wide. With my small sauce pan, about 6" wide, I can see only the center part is cooking (as shown with attached pictures). Very restrictive and not very practical for every day use.2. Safety issues. The power level knobs and the indicator lights are designed in an "approximate" way. Except for turning the heat all the way up, any lower heating level is just a guest. Why do I say that? because the indicate light will be off even when stuff is cooking at a lower heat. Then it will suddenly brighten up when it kicks the heat up, as the attached video shows.I don't think it is very safe to have the indicator lights go off during the cooking. It can be easily perceived as power off. Also, the small size of the stove surface with a very slippery glass top, hot pots or pans could tip or slip over by the accidental bumps or swipes on the handles.More warning should be given about the indicator lights (being off when power is still on) and the handling of the pots on a small slippery surface.
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