Elite Gourmet EDB-302BF# Countertop Double Cast Iron Burner, 1500 Watts Electric Hot Plate, Temperature Controls, Power Indicator Lights, Easy to Clean, Black

Like many people, I like drinking coffee. I like hot, and iced, coffee, but I prefer the hot version, especially when it's cold outside. I used to put my cup of coffee in the microwave, so that I could return it to that perfect sipping temperature, but that isn't very efficient. Taking the time to go to the closest microwave is less time spent doing whatever it was that you were doing. On top of that, microwaves require a lot of electricity, even if you're just using it briefly to raise the temperature of your coffee back to enjoyable levels, but what other options are there, you might ask. I started using candle warmers a long time ago. They keep coffee warm, and they don't use much electricity, but warm coffee isn't hot coffee.I stumbled upon this Elite Gourmet electric single burner, and had to try it. Will it keep my coffee hot? Will it still be more cost effective than continually reheating coffee in a microwave? Will it be safe enough to use anywhere, or I should say, anywhere with an electrical outlet, and a table, or desk, to put it on?For starters, it definitely keeps my cup of coffee hot. In fact, I only turned the dial up to 2, and my coffee was hot. So hot that I had to turn the dial down to between 1 and 2. For me, that's the sweet spot. With the temperature dial set at 1.5, or one and a half, if maintained my coffee at the perfect temperature, for me. As for the difference in power usage, I will have to return, and update this review in 1-3 months, so please return to this review later to check for that update. I can say that I get a lot more done due to not trekking back and forth to a microwave, and getting more done, whether it's work, hobby, or whatever, is always a good thing. Lastly, is it safe to use everywhere that makes sense? The short answer is......it depends. If you have enough space to place the burner so that it's not close to a wall, or things that can melt, or catch on fire, the answer is yes, but the surface it's setting on needs to be considered too. I used an infrared temperature gun to take intermittent temperature readings under, and around the burner, while keeping the burner setting at 2 for exactly one hour. I discovered that the hottest zone, other than the burner itself, was directly under the burner. So, whatever you're using this burner for, whether it's to keep your coffee hot, or for cooking food, you need to be careful, and make sure that you turn it off if you're going to leave it unattended. Anything that gets hot enough to cook food on, is hot enough to be potentially dangerous, if you're not being careful, and this device gets very hot, very quickly.Anyway, I really like this burner. It works excellent. It's very easy to operate, it's light enough to transport, providing you wait until it's cooled down first, and it doesn't take a lot of space to use on a counter, table, or desk. It's easy to clean, but make sure to unplug it first, especially if you're using a damp cloth, or sponge, and don't use a scratch pad, or any abrasive cleaning pad, especially metal ones, like SOS, or Brillo. Please read the instructions before using it. I even think the burner looks nice. If I had to nitpick, I would like it even better if it had a digital display showing the temperature. While I have a infrared temperature gun, to check the temperature of each of the 1-Max dial settings, it would be nicer to have a digital display, so that you could see the temperature without having to use a separate device. I will say that the temperatures for each dial setting are consistently the same, after multiple different readings. It's a great product, and I'm glad that I bought it. I'm considering purchasing another one, so that I don't have to transport this one to and from places. I'll update this review in a few months, to add how cost effective it is, compared to using a microwave. I hope this review helps.

I had an issue with my stove so I bought this to use while I was waiting on a new stove. I used it for soup and stews primarily. This did a great job at regualting the device on and off while on a low setting so that I could leave a pot on a low setting for hours as the beans and veggies simmered.After my new stove was installed I still bring this out once every week or two. If I have a brand new stove why would I use this? Well, it allows you more options when it comes to how you manage your counter top and stove top space. I can tuck a pot on this in a corner somehwere instead of filling up every burner on my stove. I have not tried this yet but I am tempted to see if the wattage on my inverter could handle this hot plate. Then I could use it while car camping.Downside? They place an ugly red sticker on top of the plastic surface. It is not on the burner, but it is difficult to remove (for me at least). I understand that manufactures may need to place ugly stickers on things so I am not holding it against them and the 5/5 rating, but thought I should share that.

At first I was hesitant to buy this because of how low the price was compared to other similar products on Amazon. Turns out this product works great! It is sturdy and feels durable and well put together. Very simple, detailed instructions, for a first time user. Good sealed packaging, product was in brand new shape when it arrived the same day I ordered it.I began a stopwatch, immediately after turning the device on for the first time. To gauge how quickly things heated up, and how fast that “new smell” would dissipate. The smell began after about a minute of the device being turned on, and went away completely after about 4 minutes. I took photos of the product, and screenshot of the exact time my water began to boil which was around 12 minutes. I added my noodles when the water started boiling, and they were completely cooked evenly after 8 minutes. I’m happy with that time, and it works good for me. Overall, definitely worth $17 and I will post an updated review once some time passes.

This is a great little one burner hot plate. It is value priced and works well. The only reason I give this four stars instead of five is how the temperature setting works. There is not actually a low to high heat setting, but rather the knob adjusts how frequently the heating element turns on. For low settings it turns on less frequently than for high settings. This is a simple and inexpensive way to adjust heat, but it may affect cooking some things if a very low temperature is desired.It is great for boiling water and simmering a pot, but the temperature will go up and down if you want a very low temperature due to the element coming on and off. Not a big deal, but just be aware of it.Also, if you run it at the highest setting for a long while you may burn out the thermal overload sensor. These elements are common in electrically heated appliances like coffee pots and hot plates. If you do burn out the thermal overload sensor, then the hot plate won’t work until you replace it. You would need some basic skills with a soldering iron or wire crimpers and you need a new sensor, which is a type of thermal fuse and which is readily available. You probably won’t have this issue, but I did after I heated a large pot of water for a long time and I had to replace the thermal sensor.Overall, it is a good little economical hot plate.

Got this to use as an extra burner when I don't want to use my gas cooktop, or my cooktop gets crowded, or as a hot plate during buffets. Works terrific on all counts. It won't heat water to a boil as quick as my gas cooktop will (we tried both at once to compare), so putting on a pot of water to boil for spaghetti is not its strong suit. But it's smoke-free, gas fume-free, and easy to use. Only drawback is that it could use an on/off light. Lacking that, we just assume it's hot when it's out on the counter.