It's a beigners stove. First thing is very easy to clean. So that your kitchen looks always fresh and clean. The bottom part of stove is visible from top, it helps to have complete view at bottom in case of any emeegency. The distance between to burner is suffecient to keep a bowl in between, which is always benificial while cooking.The stove serves very well if we clean well. No rust formation for over very long years, which we are using at home.