Cuisinart Oval Electric Skillet, 1500-Watt Nonstick, CSK-150NAS, Brushed Stainless

Heat up super fast and easy to clean.

Used it now for 2 months. Fabulous!

Even though all 3 of its handles heat up during use to where some form of hand protection is required just to lift its lid (a design defect that could easily have been avoided) & even though its delicate non-stick cooking surface requires those specially coated tools & means you can't cut anything up in the pan, I give this piece of kitchen hardware full marks for its overall utility, sizable cooking surface, thermal sensitivity, and handsome appearance. Of course I've had it for only a month & used it only a few times, so it's possible that it won't last as well as the 47-year-old Sunbeam it replaced. But I'm happy with it so far. It's now July, 2010, 5 years after the above comments, and I can now say for sure that it won't last 47 years. I've not had the temperature regulation problems some other users have experienced. The unit has been fully reliable in all of its mechanical functions. Its habit of "spitting" liquid out under its lid onto the kitchen counter, even if set only to simmer, is annoying. But what sounds its death knell is the deterioration of its non-stick surface. Knowing how sensitive such surfaces are, I've been meticulous in avoiding the use of any utensils that could scar it, or even rub it the wrong way. Always hand-washed it with gentle detergents so as to make sure than no chemical action could cause the coating to degrade. Still, after 5 years, the surface is clearly wearing out. I'm not savvy enough to know if this particular synthetic can be "renewed" in any acceptable way, but I suspect that I'll be in the market for a new electric skillet soon. Whether this product is an example of "planned obsolescence" I'm also in no position to say, but I am seriously disappointed that a cooker that cooked so well for 5 years should have to be abandoned just because its non-stick surface gave out.

I tried, Cuisinart. I reallly, really tried. This electric skillet looks so nice....its lightweight, easy to clean and sturdy. I have had great luck with other products (food processor, toaster, blender), but I have to vent my frustration with this product and your company. I have never left a negative rating for a product on Amazon...but want to shed light on this for anyone considering this unit. This was a Christmas gift to replace my 14 year old Rivals electric skillet (~$20 from Target). Based on the brand reputation, my prior experience with the brand and the other favorable reviews, I decided to ask for this model over multiple other options that were less than half the cost. I use an electric skillet about twice a month to sautee, pan fry, etc. Its been part of my cullinary repitoire for over 20 years. Why not splurge on a good one? Well, I'll tell you why....this product simply failed to work properly. It would preheat really nicely and quickly....however as soon as I would start to cook, the temperature would drop and the heating element would not come back on. I would turn the dial to crank the heat and it would kick in again. Ultimately, I'd end up with the dial cranked to max and it would still stop heating. Obviously this creates an inefficient cooking environment. I contacted Cuisinart 3 months later, and they happily offered to replace the defective unit under warranty.....if I pay $10 for them to ship me a new unit AND pay to ship the unit back (another $10). Basically, 20% of the total cost of the product just to get a replacement for a defective unit. OK...fine. The warranty exchange went smoothly. Got my new unit. Cooked great for a couple of cooks. Then....same exact issue starts happening. I contact Cuisinart and they happily offer to replace the defective unit that was replacing a defective unit....if I pay another $10 for them to ship me a new unit AND pay to ship the unit back (another $10) as per the fine print of the warranty. That puts me at $40 (or 40% of the unit cost) just to take another chance that I don't get a lemon. I understand paying the shipping on the first defective unit, but the second one seems like it should be on them. I am not going to continue playing this game. I have decided to share my experience with this product and the Cuisinart brand/policy. I am going to save the $20 to return/replace the 2nd defective unit and buy a new version of the $20 one that lasted me 14 years. There is no magical technology or benefit of this unit over the $20-40 ones from lower end brands. An electric heating element heating a metal cooking vessel with a feedback loop. Clearly the extra money does not by a better temperature sensor with a narrower range. I am likely to not buy a Cuisinart product again.

My standards may be too high, because I'm not sure any electric skillets are made today that compare favorably with the one I've had for over 30 years. One of the reviews I read before purchasing this skillet said that the skillet cooked evenly. I would disagree. This skillet cooks as evenly as any typical electric skillet, which is not very evenly at all. It's fine for any kind of liquid or oil based cooking, but even frying bacon in it produces uneven results. I rate this unit as highly as I do because this is my only complaint, and as I've said, I highly doubt it's specific to this model. Beyond the uneven cooking, this unit is a pleasure to use. It's very solidly built, seems to have a very good non-stick surface, heats quickly, has plenty of room compared to the typical skillet, and is overall a very well-crafted unit. UPDATE: After using this product frequently for nearly four years, I stand by my original comments. It's held up great! It cooks today as well as it ever did. The nonstick service is nearly flawless. The uneven cooking is no different than all the other newer electric skillets I've tried. One more comment. The lid fits perfectly into the skillet with the lid upside down. Problem: If you store the lid upside down that way, the lid's handle touches the non-stick service and mars it somewhat over time. Not badly, but noticeable to a perfectionist like me. If you store this skillet with the lid on, have the lid right-side up.

I have only had my Cuisinart Electric Skillet for approx. two weeks, but have used it almost every day since receiving it! I love it! Very easy to clean, nothing sticks to it. I have fried chicken twice in it, and it did a wonderful job of it. The chicken fried evenly and got very brown and crusty but no burning. I have fried pork chops in it, and it was the same, cooked perfectly. I have found it fries bacon much better and more evenly than trying to do it on my stove and so much easier to clean up because it doesn't spatter as badly as cooking in a more shallow skillet. Plus, my stove top is smooth glass and frying on it is always messy and causes the grease to burn onto it and then has to be cleaned with special glasstop cleanser, so I don't make a mess on my stove when I use the skillet. I cooked hamburgers in it yesterday and they were delicious, browned on the outside but juicy inside. The best I have cooked in a long time. I cannot praise this skillet enough! I have been searching for a 16-in. electric skillet for the past year but every one that I would find listed on Amazon (which is the same selection, or even better selection) than I would find in a local department store, and as I always read customer reviews before I buy (I feel this is the best way to find out about any product before actually buying and using it, from people who have it and have used it) they all had some bad features, either in the design or workmanship, and in the case of Rival, not good customer service. So I stayed away from every brand that I read about for the 16 in. elec. skillets. Then, just recently, I was checking out the food network website and noticed this oval shaped one by Cuisinart that they offered, and though the price was the same as on amazon, I went with amazon because of the free shipping. I was also hoping that amazon would have a few customer reviews for me to read so I could see how others either liked or disliked the skillet, but alas, there were none! I guess it is too new yet to have many customer reviews. Though it is not quite the 16 inches that I was looking for, the 15"X12" size has proven to be just as good, it easily holds a whole chicken without crowding. The one inch differenc wasn't enough to stop me from buying it. I knew Cuisinart was a very good brand, so I trusted the name, and took a chance and I am so happy that I did. It is pure joy to cook in this skillet. I haven't even put it away since I have had it, as I use it almost every day, I just keep it sitting on the end of my counter in the kitchen, where I use it. The only criticism I could offer is the shortness of the cord, but I have found this is true with every electric skillet that I have looked at, and was true with my old one that I gave my daughter when I purchased this one. It seems you can't wear electric skillets out, as I had that one for about 25 years! But back to the short cord. I think it is a safety feature so that you won't get caught in the electric cord and pull the skillet off the counter or table and cause burns to yourself or damage the skillet. And thankfully, the cord is just long enough to reach the outlet on the down-side of my counter top without having to use an extension. If I used it close to a wall with a wall socket, it would reach even better. But since I don't have a lot of counter space and the counter top range takes up so much of my space, it is more convenient for me to have it at the end of the counter top. And it is worth every penny of the hundred dollar price! I highly recommend it.

We have had it for a year in a half now. Love this skillet!! Cooks our food evenly. I love that it does not have the cancerous toxic non stick spray on it. I felt this was the best economic price safe skillet. We

I have owned this electric skillet for several months. This is my first electric skillet. I know, shocking, after 25 years of marriage! I love this skillet, and can not believe I did not purchase one sooner. I have done eggs with cheese, fajita's, sausage, etc. Nothing has stuck! The meat browns nicely, the eggs don't stick, everything cooks evenly and as it should. Best of all, clean up is a breeze! I know the instructions say you can put it in the dishwasher, but I haven't even been tempted. A little dish soap, a little water and a swish with a dishcloth, rinse and dry and the clean up is done! I wouldn't trade it. *Update: I have now had this skillet for about 1 year. It still cooks great and cleans as easy as it did new. non-stick finish has been very durable, and the unite heats up nicely. It is nice and large so you can cook up a large amount of food at one time. This is nice when you are cooking for several people. When it is just me and my husband, I can cook the sausage and pancakes at the same time, then I only have one cleanup! I do at times wish the cooking surface was more level. It seems to be a little lower around the edges. I assume that is on purpose to allow grease to drain.