Presto 06852 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover

Pros1. I've owned this skillet for nearly 5 years now! I've used it daily for cooking bacon, eggs, French toast, lasagna, stake, pretty much anything a frying pan can cook and more.2. The non-stick surface shows no signs of wear. See how to clean and not to clean it below.3. It's as large as a flat skillet but has the extra benefit of raised edges for containing splatter from cooking food.4. It's large and doesn't take up any of my stovetop because it has its own heat source.5. It has a built-in electric heating element that will not overheat the non-stick surface. Non-stick cannot exceed 500 degrees or it will burn and peel off.6. It cooks pretty evenly from the bottom. Not as even as a convection or gas stove and skillet, but evenly enough to get good results.Cons1. It can be used to cook casseroles but will require frequent stirring because the sides and top are not heated.2. It is difficult to clean the legs and power adapter. There are lots of edges, groves and hollow spaces to navigate when cleaning the legs.3. The power cord is short and the skillet draws 15 amps of power! You'll need to pay a lot to buy a 20 amp extension cord. Good luck finding one that is not neon orange and under 10 ft long.Cleaning and Caring1. People have a difficult time understanding how to clean and care for non-stick pans. You absolutely cannot use metal scrapers, scrubbers, spatulas, or utensils. You cannot use paper towels or any wood/paper products. You cannot use plastic scrub brushes. You cannot use microfiber or plastic wash cloths. You cannot use the scrubber on the back of sponges. You cannot use a plastic sponge. Cleaning with wood, plastic, and metal will scratch your non-stick. Cleaning with chemicals like household cleaners, wipes, and solvents will ruin your skillet. Use liquid dish soap and water. Do not use put your skillet in the dishwasher because the detergent will ruin it.2. You can use silicone cooking utensils, spatulas, and whisks. Pretty much anything with soft silicone should work as long as you avoid scraping or applying any force against the non-stick. You can use plastic cooking utensils if you are extremely careful, but I wouldn't recommend it.3. To clean non-stick, you must use a soft sponge or cotton rag/washcloth and regular dish soap. Do not scrap or scrub with anything. To get stuff that has burned or stuck on the non-stick, just simply poor a little hot water into the skillet and let it soak for a few minutes. Then gently rub to sponge or rag along the non-stick surface until the stuck-on particles are cleaned off without applying any force.

I grew up in a household that always used an electric skillet. Over the years, this is probably my 4th one. This one is almost identical to my previous Presto skillet. It has a large capacity that I find good for stir fry. Presto, like many others, continues to find ways to cheapen the products a little through the years, but by today's standards, it is very good. Nice big glass lid. Easy to clean. Non-stick surface. Good value.

The 16" size of this Presto skillet actually ended up saving room in my kitchen because it replaced both an electric griddle and an old 12" electric skillet. This pan can be used for all kinds of cooking: griddling, frying, grilling, braising, roasting, even baking. The sides are high enough to use it as a chicken fryer or for stirfry. I can check how bacon is frying through the glass lid, minimizing spatter, if any. The temperature control is accurate and the pan heats up quickly, unlike my electric stovetop. In fact, you can get a perfect simmer by turning the knob down just till the light goes out. Also nothing sticks to it. The only two things you have to remember are: 1)spray it with Pam or some other cooking spray the first time you use it (just the first time), and 2)to maintain the nonstick coating, never soak it in water for extended periods (you won't need to soak it, it cleans up fast and easy). I really like this skillet and recommend it highly. I bought it in February and have used it regularly ever since.NOTE: It is now May 2008 and I still use this electric skillet at least once or twice a week. It has held up beautifully and still looks new. I have to tighten the leg screws now and then but I'm not complaining. I would give this pan six stars if I could.NOTE: It is now October 2008 and we still use this skillet a couple of times per week at least. It takes about 3 minutes to clean after it cools. I can cook just about anything in it. I like its temperature accuracy and the quick control I have over the heat. I use it all the time.NOTE: It's now February 2009, and two years since I bought this skillet. I still use it at least once a week and it is holding up just fine. Other than tightening the leg/handle screws now and then, it works as well as the day I received it.NOTE: It's now January 2010 and the skillet is still going strong. No problems with it at all. We use it every weekend for egg & pancake breakfasts with all the trimmings.

So far this seems to be a great product and a great replacement for my 20 year old electric frying pan. It seems to heat up fast and cook evenly. I just wish they put some rubber feet on the bottom so it wouldn't easily slide around.

Very good product. Heard evenly and the corded thermostat is true to the tested surface temperatures. Clean up was a breeze BUT it was advertised on Amazon as being “dishwasher safe”. The direction manual says otherwise hence only4 out if 5 stars. I’ve used it but not much to date. Stay tuned!

Best long lasting nonstick skillet! Can fit a lot of fish, bacon, French toast, or whatever else

Fantastic purchase! Easy to clean, easy to use and a total time saver!!

Very nice size I like to batch cook, great for thisPresto is a well known brand that has been around for a long time and can be trusted to make a simple yet complete unit that will stand for a long time.I remember my parents having several Presto products in my childhood homegood price electric with temp control easy to clean will hold a lot of food for batch cookingblack glass top wish the cord was a bit longer but for safety purpose is okay always nice to have to cook up something in a hurry as well a staple in the kitchen nice back up There are two sizes I believe a 12 inch and 16 inch, I got the 16 inch one