The Nesco electric ceramic burner is great for simmering, boiling, frying, or sautéing meals when camping, boating or to use in college dorms. Electric burner has a 7.4"-diameter high-quality cast iron plate Can be used with all flat-bottom cookware, including metal, glass and ceramic Stainless steel housing Automatic safety shut-off Thermostat control knob with pilot light Thermal fuse helps protect from overheating 18x13.41x10.47" Metal/ceramic Wipe clean Imported  Features: Digital Display Base Material: 100% Metal Country of Origin: Imported