We bought this hot pot for a camper on the go. We were pleasantly surprised to see how spot-on the advertising is: It boils water in about 2~3 minutes which is great for tea, and keeps it boiling long enough for a package of ramen. The diameter is perfect for the standard sized and circular ramen bricks; "fancy" ramen that is a little larger you kind of have to finesse in while boiling but it softens up fast and works well. Even though we stir it anyway, the heating area seems even as we can watch the noodles circulate from top to bottom while boiling.
We haven't made anything terribly messy in it except for one dish that was designed to simmer and boil down to preparedness. It was a little rough cleaning burny bits off the hot plate (don't forget, do NOT use metal to clean it) but they are completely gone without a trace after a few boils so I can't complain much.
I was a little concerned about the plastic nature of the pot itself in the beginning, but after a nearly 3-digit number of things prepared, it is holding up very well. Other comments about the steam vent's placement are accurate. Seems like common sense, but don't put your hand over it or your hand will scald. I guess they could've moved them to the front of the pot for ergonomics. *shrug*
I'm not sure if it's this model or just our hotpot or what, but for some reason we only get about 5 minutes of constant water boil out of it before the hotpot clicks off. This isn't a huge issue but gets a little weird when making mac&cheese and you spend a minute *not* boiling the water, then things go back to normal. Speaking of mac&cheese, note that the size is 32oz. Typical instructions say you'll need 6 cups of water (ie. 48oz) so don't expect to be able to do wonders!
Last but not least, we are thankful for the temp control, but it doesn't seem to provide a true variance in temperature. It's just a variable smooth non-clicky knob, seems either "warm" or "boil" are the useful positions as an end-user and in-between is just...there.
Bottom line: Everyone seems to be paying twice as much for hotpots designed to do what this one does, and the other ones seem to have weird issues. Despite its shortcomings , we have been happy with this hotpot and would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Proctor Silex 32oz Adjustable Temperature Hot Pot Electric Kettle for Tea, Boiling Water, Cooking Noodles and Soup, White
4.4 | 2,685 ratings
Price: 16.99
Last update: 05-30-2024
About this item
FAST BOILING: The electric hot pot kettle boils up to 32 oz. of water faster than a microwave and safer than a stovetop kettle. Quickly boil water for tea, pour-over coffee, cocoa or oatmeal — perfect for hectic mornings or anytime you need to boil water fast.
COOKS & REHEATS NOODLES, SOUPS & MORE: From ramen and other packaged noodles to cans of tomato soup, you'll easily cook or heat up an assortment of liquid-based foods including leftovers in this nonstick hot pot.
EASY TO CLEAN: The inside of the Proctor Silex hot pot has a nonstick surface that's easy to clean. Just lift the removable lid and rinse or wipe clean.
ADJUSTABLE HEAT: Whether you need to boil water quickly or gently warm milk, it's easy to adjust the heat from warm to boil or anywhere in between by turning the control knob.
EASY TO FILL & POUR: The removable lid makes filling convenient, while the soft grip handle is comfortable to hold while pouring.
COOKS & REHEATS NOODLES, SOUPS & MORE: From ramen and other packaged noodles to cans of tomato soup, you'll easily cook or heat up an assortment of liquid-based foods including leftovers in this nonstick hot pot.
EASY TO CLEAN: The inside of the Proctor Silex hot pot has a nonstick surface that's easy to clean. Just lift the removable lid and rinse or wipe clean.
ADJUSTABLE HEAT: Whether you need to boil water quickly or gently warm milk, it's easy to adjust the heat from warm to boil or anywhere in between by turning the control knob.
EASY TO FILL & POUR: The removable lid makes filling convenient, while the soft grip handle is comfortable to hold while pouring.
Product information
| Brand | Proctor Silex |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 32 Fluid Ounces |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Special Feature | Fast boiling |
| Package Information | Kettle |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5"L x 9"W x 6.7"H |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Included Components | Hot Pot |
| Material Feature | Nonstick interior |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cooking noodles, boiling water, making hot beverages, heating soup, and reheating leftovers |
| Model Name | Proctor Silex 32oz Adjustable Temperature Hot Pot, |
| Item Weight | 1.8 Pounds |
| Item Weight | 1.75 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Proctor Silex |
| ASIN | B07BN67KJM |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 48507PS |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
2,680 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,732 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #40 in Electric Kettles |
| Date First Available | March 22, 2018 |
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