Presto 06852 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover

Pros1. I've owned this skillet for nearly 5 years now! I've used it daily for cooking bacon, eggs, French toast, lasagna, stake, pretty much anything a frying pan can cook and more.2. The non-stick surface shows no signs of wear. See how to clean and not to clean it below.3. It's as large as a flat skillet but has the extra benefit of raised edges for containing splatter from cooking food.4. It's large and doesn't take up any of my stovetop because it has its own heat source.5. It has a built-in electric heating element that will not overheat the non-stick surface. Non-stick cannot exceed 500 degrees or it will burn and peel off.6. It cooks pretty evenly from the bottom. Not as even as a convection or gas stove and skillet, but evenly enough to get good results.Cons1. It can be used to cook casseroles but will require frequent stirring because the sides and top are not heated.2. It is difficult to clean the legs and power adapter. There are lots of edges, groves and hollow spaces to navigate when cleaning the legs.3. The power cord is short and the skillet draws 15 amps of power! You'll need to pay a lot to buy a 20 amp extension cord. Good luck finding one that is not neon orange and under 10 ft long.Cleaning and Caring1. People have a difficult time understanding how to clean and care for non-stick pans. You absolutely cannot use metal scrapers, scrubbers, spatulas, or utensils. You cannot use paper towels or any wood/paper products. You cannot use plastic scrub brushes. You cannot use microfiber or plastic wash cloths. You cannot use the scrubber on the back of sponges. You cannot use a plastic sponge. Cleaning with wood, plastic, and metal will scratch your non-stick. Cleaning with chemicals like household cleaners, wipes, and solvents will ruin your skillet. Use liquid dish soap and water. Do not use put your skillet in the dishwasher because the detergent will ruin it.2. You can use silicone cooking utensils, spatulas, and whisks. Pretty much anything with soft silicone should work as long as you avoid scraping or applying any force against the non-stick. You can use plastic cooking utensils if you are extremely careful, but I wouldn't recommend it.3. To clean non-stick, you must use a soft sponge or cotton rag/washcloth and regular dish soap. Do not scrap or scrub with anything. To get stuff that has burned or stuck on the non-stick, just simply poor a little hot water into the skillet and let it soak for a few minutes. Then gently rub to sponge or rag along the non-stick surface until the stuck-on particles are cleaned off without applying any force.

I grew up in a household that always used an electric skillet. Over the years, this is probably my 4th one. This one is almost identical to my previous Presto skillet. It has a large capacity that I find good for stir fry. Presto, like many others, continues to find ways to cheapen the products a little through the years, but by today's standards, it is very good. Nice big glass lid. Easy to clean. Non-stick surface. Good value.

Love electric fry pans. Too many people do not know what they are missing. These are so handy. We've always had one. We have one for house, Camper and our seasonal RV site - we had to buy another. We are surprised how many people never had one. They don't get it. These things are awesome. And yes we have air dryer, blackstone etc. But when the weather turns cold or chilly and you want to cook inside, these elec fry pans are worth every penny. We usually cook outside but these are invaluable to move inside.

I have wanted one of these for years! While visiting relatives this Christmas, I saw they had one and asked them how much they are. Needless to say I was surprised by the low cost! I've had mine for about a week now and I use it almost every day.Function: It was interesting to read the reviews with the users saying it was too large. I find it's too small! I guess I cook a lot of food but I am not able to cook bacon for the whole family and pancakes or eggs at the same time. While I still have to cook some of the food separately due to space, it is far more convenient that using frying pans on the stove top! As others have said, the heat range on this device is great. It heats up/cools fast, and heat is pretty consistent along the surface. I did notice that the outer edges are hotter, but it's not much of an issue.Clean Up: Two words, incredibly easy. The non-stick works very well, and I'm able to clean left-over food/grease with no problem. There's no grease traps, you must pour the grease out via one of the corners, but it's easy enough to do it without spilling due to the large plastic handles.Overview: I would highly recommend this unit for anyone out there considering buying one. I feel like it is well worth the low cost and will pay for itself many times over by the time saved cooking less and cleaning less over conventional methods!Update 6/16/16: I still use this thing a lot. The non-stick coating has become more stick and non at this point, but I didn't expect it to last forever. The heating appears to be as consistent as it was when it first arrived. My only complaint is that the screws which hold the legs don't hold and become unscrewed repeatedly. I've even lost a screw or two over time and had to replace them with some from the hardware store.I still highly recommend it..