Cuisinart CSK-150
Score: 82/100
Presto 16-inch Foldaway Skillet
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Presto 06857 is a 16-inch electric foldaway skillet featuring a powerful 1500 W heating element and a durable 3 mm cast-aluminum base for even cooking. Its loosely fitting lid and recessed indicator light can be inconvenient, but it excels for versatile, space-saving cooking.
The Cuisinart CSK-150 is a 1500-W brushed-stainless electric skillet offering even heating and a generous 5.5-qt capacity. Its weight and occasional temperature control inconsistencies are notable trade-offs. Ideal for families or small-kitchen users who need high-capacity cooking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
232 °Cbest | 204 °C | |
5.2 L | 8.42 Lbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.8 kgbest | 3.88 kg |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
50.2 cmbest | 31.75 cm | |
34.3 cm | 50.8 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Safety(1) | ||
Warranty (years) (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (L) | 5.2 L | 8.42 L |
Overall Width (cm) | 50.2 cm | 31.75 cm |
Overall Depth (cm) | 34.3 cm | 50.8 cm |
Overall Height (cm) | 15.2 cm | 20.32 cm |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Product Weight (kg) | 1.8 kg | 3.88 kg |
Lid Material | glass | Tempered Glass |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 1 | 6 |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Maximum Temperature (°C) | 232 °C | 204 °C |
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Professional reviewers and editors consider the Cuisinart CSK-150 a solid, versatile electric skillet that delivers even heat, a generous cooking area, and a reliable lid seal, making it a sound investment for small kitchens, dorms, or RVs. However, they caution about occasional temperature inconsistencies and the unit's substantial weight.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the skillet's capacity, even heating, quick warm-up, and easy cleanup, often highlighting its suitability for family meals and outdoor cooking. Recurring frustrations center on its heaviness, spotty temperature control, and the unexpected black nonstick coating.
“great”
“no hot spots and pretty design”
Professional reviewers praise the Presto 06857 for its strong overall performance, especially on steaks and pizza crust, and highlight the thick cast-aluminum base for even heating.
Generally positive reception, with users likely appreciating its versatility, space-saving design, and easy cleanup.
