Very nice hot plate that is easy to operate and heats up quickly. The individual stages are understood quickly, so you know when something is simmering, cook or burst into flames;) am absolutely happy with it in my kitchenette and it would uneingeschrenkt friend. Only the cable front right is attached is a bit annoying because you have to put under by the device through and then not much remain of the about 1.4 m cable length. So look for outlet near or lengthening)