Hamilton Beach Durathon Electric Skillet
- Wattage: 1500 watts
- Number of settings: 3
- Material: Ceramic
- Product Style: Modern
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A large, durable electric skillet whose removable ceramic pan makes cooking and cleanup noticeably easier than older Teflon models, with the main caveat being uneven heat in spots that most owners learn to work around.
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ASIN: B0CN3W4KMXModel: 38531Category: Electric Skillets
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Overview
The Hamilton Beach 38531 is a 12x15 inch electric skillet with a removable ceramic nonstick pan, adjustable temperature from 200 to 400 degrees, and a reversible base for cord placement on either side.
- 180 square inch nonstick ceramic cooking surface
- Adjustable temperature from 200 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Removable pan separates from the base for serving
- PTFE and PFOA-free Durathon ceramic coating
Who it's for
Good for households that want a large one pan surface for family meals, buffet style serving, or an alternative to a stovetop and are looking to move away from Teflon coatings. Less useful if you need perfectly identical heat across the entire surface for precision cooking.
Pros and cons
- Removable ceramic pan simplifies serving and cleanup
- Reaches temperature quickly and holds it accurately
- Ceramic coating described as sturdier than older Teflon pans
- Dishwasher safe according to multiple owners
- Heat is not perfectly even across the whole surface
- Reversible design mainly means turning the unit around
- Priced higher than some buyers expected for an electric skillet
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 38531 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8.5 poundshigher than 73% of 23 electric skillets |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.5 × 20.5 × 7.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 wattshigher than 65% of 24 electric skillets |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | Black Nonstick Surface |
| Material Type Free | PFOA Free, PTFE Free |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Detachable Power Cord, Lid |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 3 |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Part Number | 38531 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the pan go in the dishwasher?
Multiple owners report washing it in the dishwasher without issue, and hand washing is also straightforward once the pan is removed from the base.
Does the skillet heat evenly across the whole surface?
Owners note the areas over the heating element run hotter than the rest, which is common for electric skillets and something several buyers learn to use for browning.
What does reversible actually mean for this skillet?
One owner clarifies it is not two separate cooking sides, but that the whole unit can be turned around so the cord and control sit on whichever side suits your kitchen layout.