i usually do not write reviews, but after reading all the negative reviews i thought it would be good to share our experience.

this thing is awesome! it is super easy to clean, heats faster than anything and we love our griddle pan for pancakes on the long burner (far left).

per everyone's comments on the water shutting it off. that's a safety feature so when your noodles boil over. if it didn't shut off, you'd be complaining about residue sticking to the surface. if you get the surface wet, wipe with a dry towel and wait a minute or two for it to evaporate.

if they were to make any updates i'd hope the controls were easier to use. while it's easy for us, when our guests cook it takes them a couple of trials. the magnet dial is a great idea, but has room for improvement.