Oypla 2000W Ceramic Portable Infrared Electric Double Hot Plate Hob

Although a fair number of suppliers "badge" this item as their own, it has proved surprisingly difficult to find one who actually has one in stock but, via Amazon, I did eventually find one plus at a very good price including delivery within just a few days. I gave up microwave cooking after finding a five inch hole in the back of the oven, wondering what that might have been doing to my body and food, and vowed never to use one again. I was happy using a Halogen table top oven but each one only seemed to last me around a year and a half and I found it really hard to keep the glass bowls clean. A small size GF grill was very useful but, again, keeping it clean was arduous. Resorting then to an electric hob, a modern one to boot, it would take fifteen minutes for a ring to heat up, another fifteen to bring anything to the boil, yet another fifteen to actually cook anything, and controlling the temperature settings was akin to navigating a spaceship through an asteroid storm. Enter this device. a two ring infra red table top cooker, which I chose in preference to an induction alternative as that seemed too similar to microwaving. Looking at photos of this product you could be forgiven for thinking you are buying a glorified camping cooker but, although its light portability does indeed lend itself to that, be assured that this is far more. There is no complex technology to grapple with, just two rings and two knobs, great stuff. The left ring is the larger, the right one the smaller, and each the same size as would be found on a conventional hob. Plug it in, choose which ring, or even both, turn the knob and hey presto heating up is a few seconds only away from instant and, so far, out of possible heat settings of between 1 and 6 I have been able to cook everything at no higher than 2.5. Therefore, I have calculated that the savings in electricity costs are substantial, and it has properly cooked absolutely everything I have thrown at it, including by using my three tier stainless steel steamer. As long as you are careful not to have the settings on too high so as to avoid spillage, because this baby is much more powerful than it looks, then cleaning it is a quick swipe with a damp sponge, just right for a grumpy old solo codger like me. Amazon has become my favourite product supplier of all time, an endless universe of products so easily viewable online, easy payment system and in an age in which safety of personal information has seemingly broken down, I have never had a problem using Amazon in that respect. No more petrol and parking to find something, endless footwork though multiple retailer buildings to track down what is sought, no more humping stuff back home, Amazon has produced the perfect alternative to all that and, from a consumer perspective, the way that I shop has been transformed. Finally, a few last words on this particular product. If I was asked to give it marks out of ten, I have been unable to find any reason to give it less than a big fat ten. Postscript 9th May = After using the product for roughly a week, the performance continues to live up to the standards as per my above review. However, the numbers 1,2,3 etc., etc on the knobs have not merely faded, they have vanished! Whoever designed that paint part was clearly an idiot. Fortunately, I am quite capable of estimating the level of temperature control from just looking at the rings in conjunction with counting the ridges on the knobs. Nonetheless, I must deduct 1 mark away from my previous 10 for this design flaw as others, particularly those with poor sight, might find this a larger obstacle to daily use.

This was a stopgap purchase and used until our main unit arrives. Very pleased with the item, it's quality and performance are excellent. Heat control works well and cleans up without a problem. Would certainly reccomend this and great value

Very handy, good quality, almost good looks but the power button is irresistible to cleaning so numbers are vanished after 4th cleaning.

After an horrendous gas leak from my cooker I needed something quickly to use, this is a great product! Hob sizes are same as those on a stove top, easy temperature regulation, plug in and good to go. Seriously impressed with this and as a batch cooker it copes well with large sized cookware too. The smaller hob is good for simmering foods. The larger hob for boiling, frying etc. Compact and lightweight, it stays put and doesn't move around on surfaces and very easy to keep clean. Thermostat switches on and off as it reaches temperature and kicks in again as soon as temperature drops down. Thumbs up from me.

UPDATE: This is so good that I have bought a second one to provide four rings. (I have to cook in the garage or outdoors, as my wife won't let me cook in her kitchen.) It's a smart, neat looking product which does exactly what it says. Two heating rings, and two knobs to control them. No fuss or bother, total simplicity, straight out of the box. On a technical level, it's actually quite sophisticated, with the two, glass topped info-red rings being powerful and very quick to heat up and cool down. It's all very well finished and easy to clean, with nowhere to trap dirt. The only caution is to keep young children away from it, as the stainless steel case does get quite hot.

I used this for only two weeks and it’s already broken. I wasn’t cooking anything heavy—just steaming some vegetables—so it wasn’t under much stress at all. I purchased it on 22/01 and expected much better durability. Very disappointed with the quality.

I first bought an induction hob, but it was a disaster, it would not pair up with any induction pan that I tried - it's supposed to work by magnetic heat, so I gave up on it. In desperation I turned my attention to this infrared hob, and what a saviour it's been! It heats up within seconds, and with a thermostat you are in control, so the results are perfect! It's easy to clean, a simple wipe with a damp cloth or kitchen towel and it's back to looking new again! So for those of you who are wondering to choose induction or infrared, you should definitely get the infrared, it's straightforward and not.unreliable like induction. It's certainly one of the best things I've purchased! 👍

This is my 2nd one of these while I drag out a kitchen renovation! First one lasted near 3 years with near daily use. I would advise to never place cold pans out of the fridge directly on the hob, as this is what cracked my old one. Transfer food to reheat to another warmer pan first. My only issue with these are that the power of 2000w is not shared equally between the two rings. If you have the larger ring on full blast, the smaller one does not heat up fully. Happy with the item, and good price.