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.
I have owned at least three electric skillets so far, and while they all had their nice little features (one had a thingie to hold the lid, another had a low-profile for storage, etc.), NONE of them were as high quality as the Presto 16" skillet.The non-stick coating is far superior to Teflon.So far I have only used a flexible, gentle nylon spatula on it, (OXO Good Grips 65191 Nylon Flexible Turner), but the way that the food behaves when on the cooking surface is wonderful.Even eggs don't stick!
This skillet cooks the most evenly of any I've ever used.The center is a little bit cooler than the edges, due to the placement of the heating element.However, the majority of the skillet heats evenly, and makes the BEST hashbrowns (and stir fry, and fried rice) ever.Things don't burn as easily in this skillet, and yet the response to heat adjustments is very quick.I love knowing that the glass lid isn't releasing dioxins into the condensation which collects on it to be dripped back down into the food.
My only beefs with this model are: a lack of rubber feet to prevent sliding (although it doesn't slide around much when full of food), and the glass lid doesn't have a vent.(So far, though, I've done mostly lid-less cooking, so it's a moot point.)
In short: an Excellent Quality skillet in a size that will feed my growing family (six with one on the way), with room left over.I have a feeling we might be ordering a second model so we can cook breakfast all in one fell swoop (one for hashbrowns or pancakes, and one for eggs & bacon).Even if you don't think you need something this big for just one or two people, it's wonderful to be able to cook or fry things with plenty of room to spare.Not a lot of frills, but does the job better than any I've seen.
If you're wondering which skillet to buy, wonder no more.This is the one.
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I bought the Presto 16-inch electric skillet with glass cover(06852) on 8/24/06 from Amazon.com. I was very satisfied with this product until yesterday when it was being used to heat chicken on the Warm setting. Without warning the cover exploded, spraying glass from the center of the cover everywhere. If I had been standing near it at the time I could have been seriously injured. I checked on the Internet and discovered that other people have experienced the same problem with other glass covered electric cookware. I will be replacing this unit with a metal-covered Presto electric skillet model 06850.
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We use an electric skillet about 3x's a week. So, this Presto skillet was used on a regular basis.The concept is great...to be able to use the skillet to serve in...is a nice plus.It's attractive enough to put on the table for family dinners.But, the coating began to flake off after about 3 months. The skillet heats quickly and the thermostat was precise.I just wish these manufacturers could get this non-stick coating to STAY ON the skillet.Non-stick is a great plus in a electric frypan...but, I'm looking for Calphalon to introduce an electric skillet.This was my last purchase...i've gone through about 6 different skillets.I'm done with these for now...!!!
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This is a great skillet for a party or a large family.We used it on Super Bowl Sunday for BBQ wings.The skillet kept them warm and looked good as a buffet server, as well. It cleaned up quickly and easily.
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I ordered this item dispite no depth measurement detail.Fortunately it is deep enough to accommodate most lasagna recipies unless you like your lasagna Empire-State-Building tall.The measurements are 14" long, 10" wide" and 2 1/2" deep.
