Maxi-Matic EFS-400 Elite Cuisine 7-Inch Non-Stick Electric Skillet with Glass Lid, Black

by Maximatic

Product Features

• 32-Ounce capacity
• Compact 7 by 7-inch size make storage easy
• Removable handle for easy cleaning
• 600-Watt of power and rotary adjustable heat control
• Tempered glass lid

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.2 x 9 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006A2ZUW
• Item model number: EFS-400
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,001 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #40 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Electric Skillets

Product Description

Elite by Maxi-Matic's powerful, compact 32-ounce.mini skillet is great for quick meals and people on the go. Its compact 7 by 7-inch size is great for home, work or school. Features such as removable handle for easy cleaning, rotary adjustable heat control, tempered glass lid and non-stick cooking surface make cooking and clean up easy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Small size, big convenience, August 30, 2006

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J. R. Baber "JayBird" (Daytona Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maxi-Matic EFS-400 Elite Cuisine 7-Inch Non-Stick Electric Skillet with Glass Lid, Black (Kitchen)

I really like this little pan--it's perfect for single cooks, but would be fine for duos too. It has a basic non-stick surface (the smooth type, not T-fal). Be sure to season it well with cooking oil before the first use so food will not stick. Do not use commercial pan sprays--they will eventually buckle this type of finish. Instead, spray or wipe with cooking oil only. Also, use silicon cooking tools; never use metal utensils or you'll damage the non-stick finish.

There are five line-marked settings (i.e., no temperature listings) (l-r) that equate to 1-off, 2-low, 3-medium, 4-high, 5-very high (for preheating only). Preheat on position 5 for a minute or so, then add the food to be cooked and turn the controller down to position 4. The metal pan gets very hot--be careful not to touch the edges or you might burn yourself. The heating loop is visible on the underside of the pan (not embedded as it is in larger electric skillets), so place the pan on a Corningware counter protector or similar heatproof area.

When you want a one-pan breakfast, start by grilling a slice of buttered bread in the pan, then heating some Canadian bacon or pre-cooked sliced bacon. Finally, cook a seasoned whisked or whole egg and add a slice of cheese before assembling your open-faced breakfast sandwich.

The pan is small enough to clean and store very easily. Let it cool after use, rinse with water and wipe dry with a paper towel. The handle is removable, but I leave it assembled and ready to go. All told, the convenience of size is worth the minor design deficiencies.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars works well but..., January 4, 2007

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Jeanne Gold (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maxi-Matic EFS-400 Elite Cuisine 7-Inch Non-Stick Electric Skillet with Glass Lid, Black (Kitchen)

This skillet works wonderfully, it is very easy to get the exact temp you want with it- the only problem I have had is that the coating has bubbled up and flaked off. I use it daily at about 130 degrees so the flaking problem is not that I'm using it too hot. I love it otherwise though, besides the coating, it is perfect for what I use it for!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, March 26, 2008

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N. Rivera "Shoppaholic" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Maxi-Matic EFS-400 Elite Cuisine 7-Inch Non-Stick Electric Skillet with Glass Lid, Black (Kitchen)

This might sound very strange. But I'm a flight attendant and once a month I have a very long trip to Africa and I can't eat there due to previous stomach problems. I was looking to buy something other than a water heater to heat my soups. This little gadget rocks!You can disasemble it and won't take a lot of room in my suitcase.I put it in a bag with my little transformer,since it'snot dual voltage and I can actually heat up foods other than soup. Makes great grilled cheeses and heats real quick. You have to be very careful when the pan is hot because the bottom gets super hot and I got burned already. Also you need to let it cool before you put it away. Anyways,for me it's a perfect, inexpesive item that is making my life so much easier these days. I totally recomend it and will buy another if this one breaks. Wish it was dual voltage but I guess you can't have it all....