Brentwood TS-306 1200W Electric Single Burner Hot Plate, Black - Portable Cast Coil Cooktop
$30.99
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Brentwood TS-306 1200W Electric Single Burner Hot Plate, Black - Portable Cast Coil Cooktop
$30.99
Brentwood TS-306 1200 Watt Portable Electric Single Burner Hot Plate, Black
At a Glance
- What it is: A 1,200-watt portable electric hot plate with a cast heating coil - a spare burner you can put anywhere there is an outlet
- Key spec: 1,200 watts, reaches roughly 600°F, 10.5 x 10.5 x 4 inches, about 2 lb
- The differentiator: A stepless dial runs from a bare simmer to a hard sear with no fixed steps in between
- Warranty: 1-year limited
- ⚠ Before you buy: There is no removable drip pan and the coil does not lift out. Spills bake onto the base, so wipe it while it is still warm.
Brentwood's TS-306 is the burner you bring in when the stove is full, the kitchen is being remodelled, the party has more pots than hobs, or the cabin has no cooktop at all. It is 1,200 watts under a cast heating coil - enough to boil a pot of pasta, hold a sauce at a simmer, or sear a steak at around 600°F - in a 10.5-inch footprint that weighs two pounds and slides into a cupboard when you are done.
Key Features
- 1,200 watts of real power: Not a warming plate. It boils, fries and sears, and it heats to roughly 600°F
- Cast heating coil: The classic, durable format - it takes heat, holds it, and is far harder to kill than a glass-top element
- Stepless temperature dial: Turn it anywhere between off and maximum. No fixed notches, no jumping between too-low and too-hot
- Genuinely portable: 10.5 inches square, 4 inches tall, about 2 lb - it travels to the dorm, the cabin, the tailgate or the extra table
- Non-slip feet: Stays put on a countertop or a folding table when you stir hard
- Works with any cookware: Cast iron, stainless, aluminium, enamel - there is no induction requirement here
Before You Buy
The honest limits, so this arrives as the product you pictured.
- It is 1,200 watts, not 1,000: Brentwood rates the TS-306 at 1,200W. Several listings in the wild still say 1,000W. Ours is the manufacturer's figure
- No removable drip pan or lift-out coil: Spills go onto the base and bake on. Wipe it down while it is still warm and this never becomes a problem
- The dial is unmarked: There are no numbers and no thermostat, so settings are not repeatable from one day to the next. You cook by feel
- Wipe clean only: Never immerse the burner in water
What's Included
- 1 x Brentwood TS-306 electric single burner
- 1 x Instruction manual
Perfect For
- A spare burner for holidays, canning days and dinner parties
- Dorm rooms, studios and offices
- Cabins, campers and boats with no cooktop
- Cooking through a kitchen renovation
- Outdoor frying so the smell stays out of the house
Full Specifications▼
Power & Performance
- Model: TS-306
- Wattage: 1,200 watts
- Voltage: 120V
- Max temperature: approximately 600°F
- Control: Stepless rotary dial
Dimensions & Materials
- Dimensions: 10.5 in x 10.5 in x 4 in
- Weight: approximately 2 lb
- Element: Cast heating coil
- Colour: Black
Care & Compatibility
- Cookware: Works with all cookware - cast iron, stainless, aluminium, enamel
- Cleaning: Wipe clean. Never immerse
- Drip pan: None - the coil and base are fixed
Warranty
- Term: 1-year limited
Frequently Asked Questions▼
Is this 1,000 watts or 1,200 watts?
1,200 watts. Brentwood rates the TS-306 at 1,200W. Some retail listings still carry an old 1,000W figure - the manufacturer's number is the one we publish.
Can it boil water and sear meat?
Yes. At 1,200 watts it reaches roughly 600°F, which is enough to bring a pot to a rolling boil and to get a genuine sear on a pan.
Does the coil come out for cleaning?
No. The coil and drip base are fixed. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth while it is still warm - that is the whole cleaning routine, and it works if you do it every time.
Do I need special pots?
No. Any flat-bottomed cookware works - cast iron, stainless, aluminium or enamel. There is no induction requirement.
Can I use it outdoors?
Under cover, with a grounded outdoor outlet, yes - people use it for frying fish and boiling seafood so the smell stays outside. Keep it dry and never use it in the rain.
Care & Use▼
- Unplug and let the burner cool before cleaning.
- Wipe the coil and base with a damp cloth while still warm - do not let spills carbonise.
- Never immerse the burner, the cord or the plug in water.
- Do not use abrasive pads on the painted base.
- Store flat and dry.
Why Choose Brentwood?▼
Brentwood Appliances has been putting practical, affordable kitchen equipment on American countertops since 1988. The range is deliberately unfussy: one job, done properly, at a price that does not ask you to think twice. Brentwood also publishes a full California AB 1200 chemical disclosure for its cookware and food-contact appliances, which is more transparency than most budget brands offer, and it is why we can tell you exactly what is in the pan.
Shipping & Warranty
Backed by a 1-year limited warranty from Brentwood. Ships fast from CurbGo with tracking.