Product review (3 stars): Thin metal makes top way too flexible when lifted
Purchased through the "S" store and installed by a 3rd party, I purchased this stovetop to replace a circa 1975 Whirlpool the finally died. I had considered moving away from the coil-type stovetop, but after discussing it with several appliance retailers I decided to remain with this traditional style for ease of repair should the need arise.

The product itself looks as pictured and is very shallow, which makes it great for counters with storage below. (Which is what we have.) Our installer had to make the hole in the countertop a 1/4" larger to accomodate this product, but they told me it wasn't my measurements that were off it had to do with the top having a 'lip' that the given measurements didn't account for.

Installation was quick once it could be dropped into place, and I could see where a handy DIYer could easily place and hook-up this unit in about 30 minutes.

The stove is very basic and budget friendly. It heats up and cooks your food as expected. However there are a few things I wish were better about this stove and that have me wishing I'd researched just a bit more before purchasing it.

There is way too much flex in the stove top when you lift it to clean underneath. This lack of rigidity makes the knobs pop off when you lift the stove top!

There is one red light at the front of the stove top that lights up when any of the burners are on, but the knobs do not light up, so you have to feel around to see which burner is warm to figure it out.

 In general the materials used for this product are not as heavy-duty as the unit they replaced. This lack of durability should be noted, making this product one that frequent cooks may want to void.

There are not a lot of choices for 30" electric coil cooktops, which makes it tough to know if I bought the right one or not. I do like that it has a hinge at the back so that I can get underneath the burners to wipe out the gunk that accumulates, but I hate how thin the stainless steel top is and the amount of flex it has when lifted.

Would I buy it again for a long-term replacement in my home?  Probably not.

Would it be OK for a replacement in a rental or in a home you're about to flip?  Sure!