- 7-quart capacity
- High-domed lid
- Adjustable temperature
- Fast, even heating
Construction: The Aroma Housewares 305 model is a whopping 7-quart wok, a feature that sets it apart from the AEW-306 model which is 5 quarts. It has a cast-metal construction, has a non-stick interior and comes with a lid that has quite a high dome. The lid, however, is opaque, unlike most of the woks discussed in this list. The base is not detachable and is shaped in the form of a stand. The heat-control is right in the middle under the main body of the wok and has multiple settings from low to high. The handles are plastic.
Function: The multiple heat settings of this top electric wok are very helpful as you can minutely monitor the heat through the thermostat. You can use the high setting to heat the wok up very high within 3 minutes or you can keep it on a lower setting in order to keep the food warm for serving. The plastic handles don’t get hot so the wok is easy to handle.
However, the opaque lid is a bit of a drawback as you have to remove it in order to see what’s going on with the food. This can cause some burning problems with the ensuing steam, so be careful as you go to remove the lid.
Cleaning & Storage: The base is not detachable so the wok cannot be immersed for cleaning. For that reason, you have to wipe the wok clean after use. It can be a bit cumbersome, as the wok is quite large. But if you do it while the wok is still warm it won’t be a problem. Being quite big with a non-detachable base means it will be a bit of an issue to store it so consider that before you buy this model.
- Cast-metal
- Non-stick
- Plastic handles
- 7-quart capacity
- Adjustable temperature control
- Opaque lid
- Cleaning problems