Discount Toastess THP-432 Electric Single-Coil Cooking Range, White

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I've had this hot plate for a couple of weeks as of this writing. I use it mainly for cooking rice. Initially, I was bothered by its temperature-cycling (resulting from the heating element's high power and low mass, and the imprecise nature of the low-cost temperature control system), but once I found the right setting, I found that it does a good job on rice, and more quickly than my previous hot plate, which kept a more even temperature but took forever to get up to temperature and cool down.

When it came time to clean beneath the heating element, I realized that the element cannot be lifted, perhaps to prevent it from being damaged by flexing. I found that a flimsy bottle brush can reach most of the area underneath the burner, and that a toothbrush can reach the rest.

I opened it up, and found that it appears to be quite well made inside. The temperature control is mechanical in nature, and it controls the temperature by causing a mechanical change to a bimetalic strip. So, it wouldn't wear out like a potentiometer.

So, although cleaning it takes some effort, I consider it a small price to pay for the performance and quality. But only time will tell whether its apparent quality translates into longevity.

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My primary purpose for purchasing this item was to light hookah coals. The coils get hot very quickly and stay hot, since there is no auto shut-off feature like most other models. It has a plug to attach to the wall and has a red light when it is off (when the knob is at 0) and a green light when it is on (when the knob is at 1-5 or Max). I've lit coco nara's in about 5-10 minutes. This is insanely fast compared most methods of lighting coals in your own home.

I've not noticed the counter beneath the coils rising in temperature at all, but the white box is made of metal and does retain heat when the coils are on.

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I'm sure this could be used for a lot of reasons. I use it to heat up the coconut charcoals for my hookah, and it works great for that. This range has a variable temperature control and the hottest setting gets REALLY hot.

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Bought this for the sole purpose of using it to light natural coconut hookah charcoals. No Auto-OFF feature like other models. Turn this up and it keeps the heat as long as you need it to. Can't comment on using it to cook with, but I'm sure it serves well in that department. Don't waste your money on buying burners through Hookah/Shisha websites. Go the Amazon route and save...as always!

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I've postponed getting a portable electric plate for years because the reviews on them always complain that the plates can't boil water. I need it to make coffee, so it must boil and fairly quickly. Came across this one and was surprised by the good reviews. This Toastess isn't fancy, but it boils the water!