I haven't actually used the unit yet. I purchased for a guest cottage to heat water for coffee. I turned on and it did heat up. I was surprised at the high quality appearance of the unit. All stainless housing and molten stone type heating surface. Great value for the money.

Says 1250 watts - maybe not quite.

I bought this to replace my stovetop while i was waiting for a replacement part to arrive. It doesn't heat enough to brown the breaded pork cutlets or the home fries I was trying to make. It worked ok for eggs and the plated noodle dish I made and such. Also the temp marks on the dial are coming off after 4 uses. This will severely hurt it's remaining usefulness. I was planning on using it to supplement my camp stove but it is going to be headed to Goodwill after my stove is repaired.