Presto 06852 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass Cover
- Electric Skillet
- 1500 watts
- Limited
- 6
- Better rated than 86%
- More reviewed than 82%
A large, even-heating skillet that earns its reputation for family cooking; budget for a nonstick replacement in a few years rather than expecting the coating to outlast the pan.
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How it ranks among the 28 electric skillets we track
4.7★ across 13,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
13,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 28 electric skillets we track - how the scorecard works · full electric skillets data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Presto 06852 is a 16-inch electric skillet with a ceramic nonstick surface, tempered glass cover, and an automatic heat control probe. It's built for cooking and serving large family meals like roasts, casseroles, and big breakfasts without using stovetop burners.
Electric skillets like this one exist because a 16-inch pan with high sidewalls does something a stovetop skillet can't: hold enough food for a full family meal while the glass lid turns it into a portable server you can carry to the table. The PFAS-free ceramic coating is Presto's answer to older Teflon-style nonstick, and the cast aluminum base is meant to resist warping under years of use on a single burner-style heating unit. Reviewers who've bought several of these over the years report the nonstick coating is the part that eventually wears, not the pan itself.
- PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, inside and out
- Tempered glass cover with stay-cool handle
- Cast aluminum base resists warping
- Fully immersible with heat control removed
Who it's for
Suits anyone cooking for four or more who wants one pan that fries, roasts, and doubles as a buffet server at the table. Less useful if you cook single portions regularly, since the 16-inch surface is sized for volume, not a quick solo meal.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praise the even heat and generous capacity, using it for fried chicken, pancakes for a crowd, and slow-cooked dishes like stuffed cabbage rolls. The recurring complaint is coating longevity: one buyer who has owned seven of these over the years says the nonstick surface reliably fails around the 10-month mark even though the pan keeps working, which shaped their decision to try a different brand next.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 16-inch surface with high sides cooks large family meals
- Glass lid doubles as a table-ready server
- Automatic Control Master heat control holds temperature
- Dishwasher safe once the heat probe is removed
- Nonstick coating reportedly wears within about a year of regular use
- Large footprint needs dedicated counter or storage space
Performance notes
The Control Master heat probe sits in the handle and cycles power to hold a set temperature, which is what gives the even heating reviewers describe rather than the pan material alone. The cast aluminum base spreads that heat across the full 16-inch surface, so food doesn't pool hot in the center the way thinner electric skillets can. Because the probe is removable, the pan and glass lid are both fully immersible and dishwasher safe once it's out.
Specifications
| Brand | Presto |
|---|---|
| Model | 06852 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 112.1 × 22.2 × 8.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type Free | PFAS Free |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Control Master |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 6 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Cool Touch, Non Stick Coating |
| Item Type Name | Electric Skillet |
| Part Number | 06852 |
| Product Style | Skillet |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in electric skillets.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presto 06852 16-Inch Electric Skillet with Glass CoverThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 13,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EG-6203# Extra Deep 16"x13"Elite Gourmet | 4.6 / 5 | 9,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
| bella Make & Take Electric SkilletBella | 4.5 / 5 | 16,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| 8-Inch Nonstick Electric Skillet with Glass LidBrentwood | 4.6 / 5 | 856 | 4.4 / 5 |
| GreenLife 12" 5QT Square Electric SkilletGreenLife | 4.6 / 5 | 4,400 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Presto 06852
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Presto 06852 dishwasher safe?
Yes, once you remove the Control Master heat control probe, both the pan and glass lid are dishwasher safe and fully immersible.
What size is the Presto 06852 skillet?
It's a 16-inch pan with high sidewalls, sized for large family meals, roasts, and casseroles rather than single portions.
Does the nonstick coating on the Presto 06852 last?
Presto's ceramic coating is PFAS free, but at least one long-term buyer reports it wearing down after roughly 10 months of regular use even though the pan itself keeps working.