Karinear 30 Inch Electric Cooktop 4 Burners, Knob Control Built-in Ceramic Cooktop, 30" Radiant Electric Stove Top with Glass Protection Metal Frame,Hot Surface Indicator, 220-240v, Hard Wire, No Plug

I recently added a small kitchenette in my backyard unit for a rental suite, and this cooktop was the perfect choice. I wanted to avoid the safety risks and extra utility lines of gas, and this electric model fits the bill perfectly. The metal protection frame is a lifesaver for a rental property—it prevents the glass edges from being cracked by heavy pots, making it much more durable than frameless models. I also intentionally chose the knob controls because they are much more reliable and easier for tenants to operate than finicky touch sensors. It’s powerful enough for daily cooking and works with any type of cookware (stainless steel, cast iron, etc.), so I don't have to worry about what pots my tenants use. The hot surface indicator is a great safety feature for peace of mind. Keep in mind it requires 220V-240V hardwiring, so you’ll need an electrician, but it’s well worth it. A solid, professional-looking upgrade for any backyard rental!

I recently installed this 30-inch electric cooktop in my newly built ADU, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase! This cooktop stands out because of its sturdy metal frame, which provides extra protection for the glass surface. It’s a small but thoughtful design feature that gives me peace of mind, knowing it’s built to last. The knob control is a game-changer, especially for older family members who struggle with touch controls. The four powerful burners heat up quickly and offer 9 adjustable power levels, making it easy to cook everything from a slow simmer to a high-heat sear. Safety was a top priority for me, and this cooktop delivers with its hot surface indicator and automatic shut-off feature to prevent overheating. Plus, unlike induction cooktops, this one works with all types of cookware, so I didn’t have to buy new pots and pans. Installation was straightforward, but keep in mind that it requires professional wiring to 220-240V—no plug-and-play. That being said, once set up, it performs beautifully and adds a sleek, modern touch to my ADU kitchen. Highly recommend!

Nice product. Easy to install if you have general electrical knowledge. The buttons have an odd lineup. Button don’t line up according to burner locations, confusing. Stove turn off automatically when it sense there is no pot. Love that safety option. Cooks OK I get things done, burners don’t get as hot as my previous electrical stove. Great price for the product.

I waited a month after installing this before writing a review, because any changes always seem bad with anything new. I had a GE stovetop that lasted 24 years before the glass broke unexpectedly so I am comparing it to it. So here it is: Pros: 1. Easy to install - Less than 1 hour and half of that time was just cleaning the surface and removing the old one. There is nothing complex changing these out if you are replacing an existing electric stovetop. There are only 2 hot wires and a ground. That should be true on your existing plug and what is coming out of the new stove top. Both wires are 110 each so either can go to either side. (No nuetral on 220). Mounting: There is no need to mount brackets. My old one popped up with a flat end screw driver and was just weight heavy holding it in place - so same thing with this. It doesn't move just dropped it in after attaching felt edging that came with it. Note: It came with a scraper, mounting brackets and wire leads ready to attach to your old plug wires. I just attached the wire to where my old wires went to. SIMPLE. Nice! 2. Matt coated top is just like my old GE that I had for 24 years. It never showed dirt or scratches that much even though it was old. A lot of the newer designs have a polished finish and they always look dirty. I didn't want that. 3. I like the fact that it has a metal edging. It think this will help prevent a broken glass top. And this is exactly what happened to my old GE. 4. It warms up and cooks as good as my old GE stovetop and I absolutely loved that cooktop. If anything this stovetop may take slightly longer to heat up, but that is splitting hairs. 5. The price of this stovetop was less that 1/2 of another GE which is what I wanted to get. So that seemed like a potential risk, but the reviews were good, so why not try it. What a bargain!. CONS: 1. Functions: This was a little weird at first and had to figure it out - nothing serious though. The knobs turn very easily to each power number 1- 10. No clicks like my old GE, so if your cleaning the stove top they get moved ON or OFF with the slightest wipe... and I'm not joking, bump them slightly and they turn. This took some time to get used to. Also there is a main power button that, even though you turn a knob it will not turn on a burner without the main button activated. This was a little irritating too, but possibly a good safety feature in case you bump a knob while cleaning, it won't come on unless you engage this button. But the Power Button comes ON every time you wipe the surface, so you have to watch for the red LED lights, if they came ON. I finally got used to that - this was very different. 3. Power button - it is like a touch screen on your cell phone. If you have moisture on it from cleaning the stove top, it won't activate. You have to wipe it down dry and make sure your finger is dry before activating it. At the same time, a wet washcloth will activate it sometimes, especially on the first wipe. So basically if you wipe up a spill on the stovetop while cooking, you turned everything off. This seems to happen a lot, but I've grown used to it and constantly look for red indicator lights. 4. Knob location - Nothing big, but one front burner is in the very back and the other in the front. None of the button coincide with the location of the burners. Don't know what idiot thought this made sense. Especially the double burner in front. The outer burner has to be activated by the button every single time you use it and the button is next to a different controller for the burner. What was this all about? I finally got used to this, but still weird. 5. This glass top is about 20% thinner than my old GE. I don't know if this will make any difference, but I did notice it. However it seems sturdy enough so it may not necessarily be a CON, just something noticeable. I would buy it again, even with the cons. NOTE: I deliberately bought the Knob version, because I have a touchscreen in my RV and I had problems with it being bumped on and off while wiping also, but that one has a lock on it so once set wiping won't bother it. If that was true for this model, I would probably be a better option. The knobs didn't turn out to be as good as my old one, but they are OK once getting used to it.

I installed it to replace an old cooktop. It didn’t work. It didn’t heat up. The power light didn’t come on. I tested the power and it was 240 volts. I returned it and got full refund without a problem. I cleaned my old unit and put it back in. It’s working great.

This is my third electric stove. I used to buy GE ones, but they all cost around $540. This time I bought a Karinear electric stove, which is only half the price of a GE one. It's easy to install, and the functions are the same as the GE. It's definitely worth buying, I highly recommend it!

We have now had it in use for 6 months. Very pleased. We installed a new countertop and this unit looks beautiful, especially with the chrome trim. Functions well. Can't go wrong at this price.