Customer Reviews

Aroma AHP-312 Double Hot Plate, Black

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I was looking for a double burner to replace a single coil burner. I went with this one because the the cast-iron heaters are 6-1/2" and 71/2" to accommodate both large and small pans, which make it safer. We like it OK, but it is slow to heat up.

This never gets hot enough to cook anything. You have to let it warm up for 10 minutes just to use it. The warm feature doesn't keep things warm either. I am sorry I chose this one, and I will have to buy another one and stick this one in the trash where it belongs.

I hate to rate something so low, but my experience warrants a low score.

The larger burner was defective from the onset - the knob turned but the burner remained on, and at full it seemed, regardless of the knob's setting. I had to unplug and plug in the unit to turn it off and on. The smaller burner worked!

Amazon was nice enough to refund me in full and even paid for the return shipping as well. Packing seemed fine too, guess it was a manufacturing defect. Hopefully this doesn't happen to many others.

I've had this hotplate for about 2 years, and I finally broke it. My pros and cons list:

Pro
- It gets hot enough for light frying, searing steak, keeping a pot of water at a boil, etc...
- Lights clearly indicate when the hotplate is heating.
- Black body of the hotplate is easily cleaned.
- Has served me faithfully for two years under heavy use.
- Pretty good power cord length. (Compared w/ a microwave I purchased recently that gave me 1ft of cord. wth?)

Con
- It feels a little slow at shifting temperatures compared to a conventional stove.
- When you first use each plate, they do give off an unpleasant aroma. This goes away. It is also reduced depending on how much you wash the plate ahead of time. Not a big deal.
- The larger plate died on me after 2 years. I'd be careful about buying this product if you want both plates to last longer. The other plate is working fine.

I bought this model at a "brick and mortar" retailer and the large heating element died within a month. They replaced it and the same exact failure occurred again within a month. I'm on my way back for a refund. Something is definitely wrong with the design. It does a pretty good job when it works, but I have no faith in the manufacturer's quality control. Unless this is all you can afford, I recommend something with a better track record.

This is probably the worst piece of kitchen electrics that I have ever used.

After 4 months of intermittent use one burner is completely burnt out and now the other takes 35 minutes to heat up to the point where it can boil a quart of water.

When it WAS working turning on one burner would cause the other to heat up, as well, which could be a bit dangerous.

Spend a little more and buy something else.

Did not work right out of the box. The heating elements did not get hot. So I had to return it otherwise I would be throwing money away. Do not buy.

If you are looking for something that takes a half hour to boil water, then this is the range for you. The only positive thing about it is that you will never burn anything as it never gets that hot. There are much better choices than this one so save your money and get a different brand.

I use this item every single day AS a stovetop in my studio. I was afraid that it might not work but it does. I don't do reviews but I was unsure if I should buy this and I am really glad I did. I tried other brands and they did not work but this one is hot enough to fry, boil, and cook lightly its a great item.

I bought one of these 3 months ago,and I use it every day.It takes some time to heat up,but it works great.I have had no problems at all so far.