I have this hotplate for over 2 years and am quite happy with it. Also with me is the labeling of the rotary switch has rubbed off very quickly. But the 4 steps you can also set. Whether it is on or off you recognize well on the respective lamp. You have to bring time until the plate has heated up. Especially the small plate needs some time. But that is more or less in all normal plates so, who are infected only to the power outlet. If it is sometimes warm, but you can work with it wonderfully.
A disadvantage has the hotplate but: For pressure cookers ill-suited. The large plate with its 1500W very finds it difficult to provide the necessary heat for my pressure cooker. Until the pot finally gets enough heat that the valve closes, I can cook the potatoes normal also.