I’ve been using an old Tappan cooktop that came with my house when I purchased it. It was like cooking on a camp stove. Now I feel like I’m cooking in luxury - the grates hold all sizes of pans - evenly cooking. It’s easy to adjust the temp too - high to really low. Easy clean up as well. Couldn’t be happier with my purchase even if I did have to wait 4 mths for it!!!