Customer Reviews

Maxim EW70 Professional 6-1/2-Quart Electric Wok

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This wok is terrific for those who, like me, have a smooth-top stove and cannot use the standard wok. I found that the performance of this wok is almost as good as my heavy steal wok which I previously used. While nothing performs as well as a heavy steal wok over gas, this wok performs adequately for the seasoned Chinese cook. It's so much better than any electric wok I have seen! The heat distribution is the best I've seen on any electric cooking appliance.

After the very first batch of stir fry, the non-stick coating began peeling off the bottom of the pan! I had an old west bend for ten years and though it became warped after many years of use, the non-stick remained good. I think there was something very defective here. I am still waiting for a refund from Salton.

I recently moved to a home without gas. While coping, the one thing I miss is a wok over gas. This is as close as one can get -- it is a fantastic electric wok with none of the shortcoming of other electrical appliances. Works great with my bamboo steamer as well. The folks at cooks illustrated were right when they recommended this wok.

This wok is great!! It's great for someone who has just begun using a wok on a regular basis. I enjoy it also because you are able to use the temperature control instead of using it on the stove top. All of the ingredients used in this wok just simmer. Your meal is done in minutes!! The size of the wok is great as well.

I looked for a good electric wok to replace the Westbend I have had for over 10yrs. The Maxim "Profesional" seemed to be the best of what was available in the market. The first one I purchased had a visible surface coating defect in the bowl. After taking that back to the original store purchased for exchange, the new one looked fine. The first time we cooked in it we had a rude surprise. The non-stick coating was flaking-off. Keep in mind it had only been washed with warm/soapy water and used once. I noticed several areas where the coating had bubbled above the heating element in the cooking bowl and any rubbing at all would remove the coating. Calling Customer Service at Salton USA, I found out that because they don't make or have that wok anymore, they can't repair or replace it per their "warranty". Any refund is based on having a reciept. For free OBO - wok, used once, includes unknown food additives.

I recently moved to a home without gas. While coping, the one thing I miss is a wok over gas. This is as close as one can get -- it is a fantastic electric wok with none of the shortcoming of other electrical appliances. Works great with my bamboo steamer as well. The folks at cooks illustrated were right when they recommended this wok.

I've owned a Maxim EW70 professional wok for about ten years. I love it! I use it a lot for stir frying and deep frying.

I looked forward to using my brand new Maxim Wok however, I found that the food sticks to the bottom, even though I used cooking spray, water and sometimes a little oil. I have used it 3 times and each time more of the coating comes off. It is not usuable at this time. I use the proper utensils and use only a sponge to wipe the surface. I have owned only one other wok (non electric) and never had this problem but I wanted a new electric one so I bought this one. I am very disappointed and will have to contact the manufacturer. I think the unit is defective.