CUSIMAX ES-3101 Cast Iron Electric Hot Plate
- 1 cast iron burner, 1500 watts
- All cookware types, per the maker
- Knob control, adjustable temperature
- 120 volts AC
- 11.6 x 7.79 x 2.71 inches, 5.3 pounds
- 18 month warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A single plate electric burner that adds one cooking spot anywhere with an outlet and a heat-resistant surface. The body gets hot during use, so it needs a clear spot away from hands.
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ASIN: B07RTSW8JSModel: ES-3101Category: Countertop Burners
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Overview
A dorm room, an office kitchenette or a crowded holiday counter gains an extra cooking spot from the CUSIMAX ES-3101. A cast iron plate heats the pan from below, a knob sets the temperature, and non-slip rubber feet hold the burner in place.
Cookware freedom is the strongest argument here, since a heated cast iron plate takes any pan without the magnetic base an induction burner needs. Heat control is basic, with a knob and no listed temperature range, and the housing warms up during cooking.
Who it's for
Small spaces without a stove, and kitchens that run short of burners during big meals, get a compact plug in hob. Cooks who want digital temperature control or two pans going at once should choose a different unit.
Pros and cons
- Takes any cookware, no magnetic pan needed
- Simple knob temperature control
- Non-slip rubber feet
- Stainless steel housing wipes clean
- Body gets hot during use
- Only one cooking zone
- Temperature range not listed
- Indoor use on heat-resistant surfaces only
Performance notes
Heat moves from the electric element into the cast iron plate and then into the pan, so flat bottomed cookware with full contact heats most evenly. That same transfer warms the burner body, which is why the maker warns against touching the surface.
Specifications
| Brand | CUSIMAX |
|---|---|
| Model | ES-3101 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Number of Heating Elements | 1 |
| Heating Element | Electric |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Burner, User Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1.5 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Knob |
Frequently asked questions
Is the CUSIMAX ES-3101 an induction burner?
No. It uses an electric heating element with a cast iron plate, and the maker says it works with all types of cookware.
Does the CUSIMAX hot plate get hot on the outside?
Yes. The listing warns the body may become hot during use because the burner heats the cookware, and says not to touch the surface directly.
Where can I use the CUSIMAX ES-3101?
The listing says it is for indoor use and should be placed on heat-resistant surfaces.
What comes in the box with the ES-3101?
The burner and a user manual. No cookware is included.