Karinear 2-Burner Drop-in Radiant Cooktop 12 in
- Size: 12 inches
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Fuel Type: Electric
- Heating Element: Radiant
Last refreshed Jun 13, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A rare 12-inch two-burner radiant cooktop that solves narrow-cutout problems cheaply, though its reported service life and the hard-wired install both deserve weighing up front.
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ASIN: B08ZJ35P79Model: 23201Category: Cooktops
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Overview
Karinear's 12-inch drop-in radiant cooktop puts two ceramic-glass burners rated 2000/1000W and 1200W into a narrow cutout, drawing 3200W total. It is hard wired at 220 to 240 volts and ships without a plug. Controls are touch based with nine power levels, a timer, child lock, residual heat indicators and overheat shutoff.
The 12-inch width is the reason to consider this. Most electric cooktops start at 24 or 30 inches, so a two-burner unit this narrow opens up island prep stations, tiny homes, guest kitchens and split cooking layouts where you pair it with a second appliance. Being radiant rather than induction, it will heat any flat-bottomed pan you already own.
- 12-inch two-burner drop-in radiant cooktop
- 3200W total, 2000/1000W plus 1200W zones
- Nine power levels via touch controls
- Hard wired 220-240V, no plug supplied
Who it's for
Aimed at tiny homes, narrow galley kitchens, secondary prep counters and anyone building a modular cooking surface from separate units. It suits cooks who do not want to replace their cookware. It is wrong for anyone without 220 to 240 volt service or unwilling to hire an electrician for a hard-wired connection.
Pros and cons
- Fits a 12-inch cutout where most cooktops will not
- Works with aluminum, copper, steel and cast iron
- Child lock needs a deliberate press and hold
- Residual heat indicators on both zones
- Hard wired with no plug, so an electrician is likely
- Several reports of failure within two years
- Slower to respond than induction
- Requires 220-240V service
Performance notes
Radiant elements heat a coil under ceramic glass, which then radiates into the pan, so response to a level change lags induction noticeably and residual heat lingers after shutoff. That lag is why the residual heat indicator is not a token feature here. Because heat transfers by contact and radiation rather than magnetic coupling, pan flatness governs efficiency and the manual advises against curved-bottom cookware despite the broad compatibility claim.
Specifications
| Brand | Karinear |
|---|---|
| Model | 23201 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 12 incheslower than 82% of 46 cooktops |
| Item Weight | 8.9 poundslower than 96% of 28 cooktops |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.5 × 10.8 × 2.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Heating Element | Radiant |
| Number of Heating Elements | 2 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Voltage | 220 voltshigher than 62% of 53 cooktops |
| Wattage | 3200 wattshigher than 56% of 28 cooktops |
| Construction & materials | |
| Heater Surface Material | Glass Ceramic |
| Material Type | Vitroceramic Glass |
| Color | Black 12 Inch |
| Trim Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Manual, Scraper |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Ignition System Type | Electronic |
Closest rivals on specs
Summit CR2B22ST 2-Burner Radiant Electric Cooktop 12 in- Item Weight 8.9 vs 12 pounds (-26%)
VEVOR 2-Burner Built-in Gas Cooktop 12 in- Item Weight 8.9 vs 12.98 pounds (-31%)
- Voltage 220 vs 120 volts (+83%)
- Wattage 3200 vs 2200 watts (+45%)
VEVOR I2V-04 2-Burner Induction Cooktop 12 in- Item Weight 8.9 vs 11.9 pounds (-25%)
- Voltage 220 vs 120 volts (+83%)
- Wattage 3200 vs 1800 watts (+78%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Karinear 12-inch cooktop come with a plug?
No. It is hard wired for 220 to 240 volt service and ships without a plug, so the connection has to be made into your wiring.
What cookware works on this Karinear cooktop?
Any flat-bottomed pan, including aluminum, stainless, copper, glass and cast iron. The owner's manual advises avoiding curved-bottom pans.
How do I unlock the controls?
Owners report holding the lock button for roughly five seconds before a burner will respond, which is what prevents accidental activation.