ESB-301BF# Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner, 1000 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.

The Elite Gourmet ESB100B has been an excellent purchase. It heats up very quickly and maintains a constant temperature, which makes it perfect for cooking or reheating food in a simple way. It is compact, lightweight and easy to store, ideal for small spaces, bedrooms, offices or as a support in the kitchen.

This hot plate works great. It boiled 3 cups of COLD tap water in 6 minutes. Gives off an unpleasant odor the first time it’s used, but it doesn’t linger. The housing gets quite warm, but probably won’t burn skin if touched briefly. It cools to being comfortable to move about within 4-5 minutes of turning off. It doesn’t have an auto-off feature, if that’s important to you. I plan to use it primarily outside for frying and for long simmering dishes during Summer months when I don’t want to heat up my entire kitchen, so I wouldn’t want it to an auto-off. Also the control knob doesn’t have a click type feature for the off position, so that could be an issue if you have pets on the counter (danged cats), or in tight quarters like a crowded countertop, camper etc., it could easily be accidentally turned on without you being aware. The control settings seem accurate and intuitive. We are very happy with the purchase.

This is a simple plain burner that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It heats up reliably and works well for getting coals ready. There isn’t a lot of extra to it, but for the price it’s reasonable and gets the job done. Overall, it’s a solid basic option if you just need something straightforward.

This Elite Gourmet single burner hot plate works perfectly and does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It heats up quickly, has great temperature control, and is very easy to use. I find it ideal for small kitchens, dorm rooms, RVs, or as an extra burner when cooking for a group. The build feels sturdy, the indicator light is helpful, and cleaning is effortless after use. It works well with different types of cookware and maintains consistent heat without any issues. Overall, this is a dependable and affordable hot plate that delivers great performance. I highly recommend it for anyone needing a compact and efficient cooking solution.

I purchased the Elite Gourmet EDB-302BF# Countertop Double Burner for extra cooking space and have been very satisfied. Each electric hot plate burner heats evenly and is easy to control, making it great for boiling, frying, and simmering. The compact design makes it a perfect portable electric stove for small kitchens, dorm rooms, or RVs. While heating is slightly slower when both burners are used at the same time, it still cooks food effectively and consistently. Overall, this electric double burner offers excellent value, convenience, and dependable performance.

Heats up great. I bought to take to hotel rooms to feed my fussy son. Works great.

Works pretty good. Great for its' value.

product came as advertised, works great and very hot.

Excelente producto

After sales service bad as well. Overall a very disappointing experience.