SPT Single Burner 7.25 in. Black and Silver Induction Hot Plate

We just purchased it this month. This one is light and compact. It is better than my previous Induction burner which is of a different brand and is bulkier and with almost no heat in low temperature setting. I am able to use different pots and pans on this new burner and all the temperature setting work well and it also has two buttons to control the timer setting. Whenever you shut down the burner, it is automatically locked so as to prevent accidentally starting the burner.

I was just amazed by how rapidly this cooking device heats water. As long as i use the recommended cookware it performs to perfection. It is extremely efficient and conserves heat. Once the pan, or my OXO tea kettle, are removed and it turns off there is no residual heat. Been needing an excuse to order some more cast iron cookware. Even works well with my pressure cooker. I love it.

I’ve been cooking w/ propane for 30 years, Just the 2 of us now and don’t do a lot of cooking anymore. Love this little burner….It was tricky at first, it turns on w/ a magnetic field which is why the surface stays cool to touch. Not all cookware will work but a simple magnet test, if the magnet sticks to your pan, it will work on the burner. Fast, efficient, portable, safe, and great looking . Great for travel (just take the right pan!)You won’t be disappointed. We love it!

The instructions and operation are clear and simple. I would recommend the manufacturer add cooking examples for foods. Example, frying various foods at temp. and settings, boiling eggs, etc. Nothing elaborate, just a guide.The Home Depot clerk and tracking made this a wonderful purchasing experience. I will start my product purchases at the Home Depot from now on.Doug

My cast iron, enameled cast iron, most stainless steel pots and pans of most sizes work well on this burner. Heat level adjusts instantly within ranges available. A little slow to bring an 8 qt stock pot to boil but simmers on low without scorching beautifully. Use it everyday for bacon, eggs, pots of rice, everything.

induction stovetop very easy to operate . very efficient with its varablie speed and temperture.easy to clean.

I am a cook, so I really love this product. However, I bought this for someone else who has no idea that “Warm” on a regular stovetop actually translates to a temperature in degrees. I had a difficult time teaching my two sister-in-laws how to use the burners. Therefore, I recommend that the manufacturer put some kind of grid on the quick start brochure that easily and quickly converts regular stovetop temps to degrees. Once I taught my in-laws how to convert to temps, they loved the product.

I only use this to cook on anymore if I can. A real good device.Bought this to see if I’d like induction over gas or electric. Bought a home with propane from one with a typical electric. Loved the electric, pretty sure it was still faster than gas.Induction removes all that extra heat, side heat and most of the kitchen heat you get with gas or normal electric.Propane is either not hot enough for large use or too hot for gentle use. Propane has all sorts of dangers from flame to toxic gases. Sure we have used it for a long time. Once you get a good set of cookware and use induction, I doubt you will return to such primitive cooking.This small unit’s only flaws are it doesn’t have a 170 degree setting and a bit loud of a fan, and it draws maybe 1 Watt when not in use so unplug it. Otherwise this thing rocks!It heats water much faster than the propane range. It has settings to keep a set temp on for hours and if I should forget, it turns off. It is much cooler when done. Darn gas grate will burn you if you touch it or set anything on it. I love this gizmo.Buy a good tri-metal set or use your old cast iron set. Either way it will heat up fast, stay on a temp, run for when YOU set it to run. It sets by watts or temp. I almost always use temp. I’ve used this on crock pot type meals for 6 hours cooking, I’ve used this on largest pot I have and it works great. It works on a steak searing pan and you can bring it outside to reduce the smell and spatter. Who wants fish smell inside. Normal good electric outlet is needed.It has some very low temp settings. I tend to use 160 degree for most sauce and poaching. Set it to about 300 watts for pan frying or maybe 240 degrees. If you use stick pans, heat it up with high heat oil and then apply meat or fish. Then reduce. Non-stick pans can use minimal heat settings.I’m planning on buying a stand alone induction range when I get an electrician to set a 240VAC line. This product has proven to me that induction is that good. Mind you they aren’t cheap but propane just stinks.One note. If you use it on an un-level table, it can let pans walk off so be warned. I think one could get food to catch fire if on too hot or with deep frying so you need to watch out for that too. It can be placed where small children could burned so be careful on that. Place it and think about what you are cooking.

Unique,easy to use and store. Safe to use. I am glad to have it.

The controls are very flexible and fairly intuitive. I really like the ability to set a temperature and have the hot plate adjust the power to maintain the temperature you set.