West Bend Electric Skillet, Family-Sized 3-Inch Deep Fry Pan with Diamond Shield Scratch-Resistant Non-Stick Finish Grease Channel and Tilt Leg, 12-Inch, Black

I recently moved into an apartment with an electric stove, after many years of cooking with gas. I was having a difficult transition...most things were either burned or undercooked. I decided to try this electric skillet as an alternative, and it has been wonderful. Good temp control, nonstick and easy clean-up. It works well for eggs, pancakes, sauteing and even braising. I love it!

This is a GREAT little pan. What is nice about it that it is deep when needed, like a stir fry and there is room to turn. Cleans very well.

I like this electric skillet because it keeps the temp for cooking very consistent. Great nonstick coating, easy to clean. Not too big, but enough to cook family size meals.

It works very well

I absolutely love this new electric skillet -- it's the perfect size, it's fairly lightweight so easy to carry and store, and it has a beautiful glass lid so I can see how things are cooking. The negatives are what caused me to give this only four stars. First of all, the thermostat is not consistent in the same way older electric skillets were -- it cycles on and off to try to keep the temperature correct, rather than holding a steady temp. It just doesn't cook things as I would hope -- I have to keep turning the temp. up and down to try to maintain a steady heat. Unfortunately, I've seen this in most of the newer electric cookers I've used, so I've resigned myself to it. The other thing, however, is a bit more discouraging. I've only used my skillet 10-12 times, but already the non-stick coating is beginning to flake off. I use only smooth plastic or wooden utensils, I wash it by hand, I'm really careful with it, so the flaking off is NOT because of the way I use it. I don't think it's unsafe at this point, but it is discouraging.

I like that it is definitely non stick. We have used this for a few weeks now, very easy to keep the food at the temperture we need it to be. Doesn't burn, unless we forget it, and very easy to clean. Love how deep it is. Can make a casserole in this pan. Like that the fat has a place to go when cooking things like bacon. Will buy again.

The finish inside is flaking off. I use bamboo utensils and I am surprised how short of time and the center area is coming off alot.

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Well what can I say loved these years ago and still today . They are great even cooking pans . Will definitely purchase again if need be.

Works great...

Family loves my fried potatoes this nice deep fryer does a great job with the ability to hold alot more then my old pan

Was exactly what we wanted. Hope it lasts as long as the old one. Was used lots and enjoyed by all. Easy to clean