Toastmaster 6431 Eclipse Single Burner

by Toastmaster

Product Features

• Compact design perfect for buffet, dining table, office, workshop
• Easy-cleaning sealed, solid heating disk 7-1/2 inches in diameter
• 1000 watts, 6-setting thermostat
• Durable metal housing
• Measures 10-1/2 inches wide and 10 inches deep

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 11.3 x 3.7 inches ; 4.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005B6YR
• Item model number: 6431
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,686 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

For the buffet line or dining table, in the office or workshop, this compact electric burner is ideal for warming a pot of soup, cooking scrambled eggs or a stew, or for keeping a vegetable curry hot while guests help themselves. Measuring just 10-1/2 inches wide and 10 inches deep, the burner has a 7-1/2-inch-diameter solid heating disk that's sealed for easy cleaning. With 1,200 watts of power and a nine-setting thermostat, its ample size works for any stovetop cooking task. Plus the metal housing is bright and durable. The unit carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Product Description

For warming up soup, cooking some pasta or heating water at the office, in your workshop, or camping, this single burner is the ultimate in convenience. There are no coils to trap spilled liquids or food, so clean up is as simple as wiping with a damp sponge.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars poor quality, danger of shock or electrical fire, November 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Toastmaster 6431 Eclipse Single Burner (Kitchen)

The Toastmaster 6431 does not have an Underwriters Lab label, which would make anyone hesitate before buying it. The Underwriters Lab endorsement (a "UL" logo) indicates that the electrical product is properly designed and constructed so that it is safe. We found the product online, where there was no info about the UL status of the product.
The first thing that broke was the temperature control. We fixed that by oiling the screw whose in-out motion controls the heat setting.
The more serious problems emerged when the fuse blew. We looked inside and discovered overheated wires with partially-melted insulation. This condition could cause both an electrical shock to the user and an electrical fire that could burn down a house.
Toastmaster makes another hot plate (model TTS1) which does have an Underwriters Lab endorsement. We bought one today, and we hope that it will work safely until after the end of our kitchen remodelling project.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good 2-3 month investment, April 22, 2003

By 

skeletor (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toastmaster 6431 Eclipse Single Burner (Kitchen)

After reading some of the reviews for this I was skeptical, but knowing that you always hear more complaints than praise, thought I'd give it a shot. I'm a college student and was looking for an easy, inexpensive way to cook in my dorm. And for the most part, this was perfect.

It's nice and small, so storage wasn't a problem. The first couple times you use it, there's a weird smell like something's burning, but I'll assume that's normal. It doesn't heat very quickly, but once it's heated it takes a while to cool back down. Having it on high then turning down to low doesn't have much of an affect, at least not for a few minutes. But if you're just boiling pasta or heating soup, it's all good. The entire thing gets really hot when cooking, so it has to sit a good 30 minutes or so before you can deal with it again.

But this morning it stopped working. I've had it for about 2 1/2 months, and it worked perfectly up until now. I used it about 2 to 4 times a week. I haven't dunked it in water or anything, it just won't turn on. I just wish it hadn't died right before finals.

All that said, was it worth the investment? Sure. But that's up to you. If you need something for a couple months, this is absolutely perfect, but if you're looking for a long term investment, look elsewhere, or just buy one every few months.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worthless Juck, January 6, 2006

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Mr. Wright "Tech" (Grand Rapids, Mi United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toastmaster 6431 Eclipse Single Burner (Kitchen)

This product is a poorly designed piece of crap that is destined to fail from the first day you use it.

A friend had purchased this item a few months back and asked me to look at it when it died recently. (I have been repairing electrical and electronic equipment for almost 30yrs). This is a perfect example of a "throw-away" item. If more care had gone into the design and a few more dollars into producing it you might have a product that could last a few years. Neither was done. Look at how many reviews mention the item failing after only a few months... and even the positive reviewers usually have only been using it for a month or so-

Do yourself a favor and buy a commercial grade hot plate from a reputable manufacturer. You will pay more but you will likely still be using it many years from now. (Not too mention that the operation will be better also). How much "VALUE" is in a $20 hot plate when it is headed to the landfill a few months from now? It is a shame that so many people are willing to accept low quality products these days and think it is OK if it lasted a few months (note the reviews...)

Good Luck-