Presto 06856 16-Inch Ceramic Electric Skillet, Grey

We purchased this as a temporary cooking solution when our range broke down. It is a good size and works very well. The nonstick surface is great and It’s very easy to clean. Did the job for cooking simple meals while we waited for our new range to be delivered.

Nice skillet, works great. Can make 4 pancakes at at time and 4 grilled cheese sandwiches and fried eggs. I brush it with a little oil before use. No longer get "Teflon flu" fumes when it's heating. Feel better about not feeding the grandkids PTFE-type chemicals. Easy to clean - just put a little soapy water inside, wipe, and then rinse. Nothing sticks and we're using it frequently.

First thing out of the box, I noticed BIG!! Large enough for a big family. I bought this skillet to cook pancakes, and maybe hamburgers. I've found it is so versatile, I use it for a lot of other things as well. In the reviews I read, others complained that it has hot spots, and cycles too often, but the instructions say to heat it enough ahead of time to allow it to cycle 4-5 times to heat up to the right temperature and heat evenly. I do that, and have had no problems with uneven heating. It is made of a relatively thin aluminum alloy, which allows it to heat very quickly, but like I said, it needs a few cycles to evenly heat. One of the best things about this skillet is that its ceramic coating makes it super easy to clean. Many of the reviews I read said that they just wipe it out with a paper towel. I wasn't sure how that would work, and how sanitary it would be, but I tried it and it works very well. As far as being unsanitary, who scrubs their barbeque with soap and water every time they use it? This thing gets plenty hot to kill any bacteria, so I don't see it as a problem. There's a temperature guide in the booklet that came with it, and I follow that. Works well. The removable thermostat works consistently well also. I'd definitely buy it again.

Nice & large, I can cook 4 pork fritters @ a time

I was drawn to this product because I like the brand and because it seemed to be a nice, non-stick pan. I really like it. The heat seems to remain at the set temperature. It cleans easily, I usually just need to spray the pan with vinegar and wipe it with a clean cloth but when I do need to clean it, the pan can be fully emerged into water. I also like that the handles are open a a bit (not solid) to allow for cleaning.My only dislike is the weight of the lid. It is very heavy. It does fit well and doesn’t let a lot of steam out. But it is so heavy that I often get steam scald when I lift the lid.

I bought this skillet as a gift for my mother this most recent Christmas, and she was extremely excited when she opened it. It's so convenient that it's quickly become something everyone in the family uses. We never have problems with things sticking to it, and any residue comes off very easily with water and a sponge. We get a lot of use out of it for breakfast, with pancakes and bacon being very convenient on the wide space it provides. It's also very easy to use quickly, heating up and cooling down fast for speedy setup and clean upIt's also perfect for portability. My family loves to go camping, and the skillet is a great tool to bring along, especially in wildfire prone California where lots of campsites don't allow bonfires anymore. Even without an outlet, it's able to run plenty of time off of a powerbank. It's easy to pack up and even use as a container of its own to bring food along. The portability is also helped by its handles, which don't get hot at all and allow us to easily move the skillet even when it's still hot.It's very convenient to serve meals in too. Stir fry, fajitas, and other dishes that pile up hold well inside the skillet and can even be kept warm during a meal by simply leaving it plugged in! It's compact nature lets us set it in the middle of the table with whatever other food we're serving without worrying about heat damage to the table because of the skillet's legs.There may be more expensive, higher grade skillets out there, but this one gives you wonderful bang for your buck, and completely serves the needs of the average person without breaking the bank. I could even see someone without access to a stove top for cooking buying this as their main cooktop.If you're looking for a skillet that won't break the bank but does everything well, this one right here is the best choice for you!

Worked great for my roasted veg and kielbasa meal and large enough for 3 lbs. of boneless chicken thighs. It cleaned up easy. It's fairly deep which will be a plus for one pan meals and I'm looking forward to trying out new recipes. I recommend using plastic utensils to cook with and clean it with a soft sponge to avoid damaging the ceramic coating.

I love this electric skillet. I purchased this to replace a smaller one that I’ve had for years. This is really big. You could cook a whole meal in it. You could cook a whole breakfast in it at one time the only thing cleaning it if you have a small sink is kind of cumbersome, but I knew the size I bought it for it size so I’m not knocking it for that, it cleans up easily. I’ve used it. I don’t know how many times since I bought it mostly all through the summer because it doesn’t heat up my whole kitchen to use it so I love it. It’s a great pan.