I have a griddle like that. I cannot, repeat cannot make pancakes on it on the electric stove which I hate. You cannot control the heat as it is either too hot or too cool. I have a large electric griddle that I can control the heat that I use. I really have trouble with an electric stove. If I want to simmer something, I put my large iron skillet on the burner & set the pan in it. Try starting it out on a medium heat for a little while. Mama always sprinkled a few drops of water on it & if it sizziled & jumped it was hot enough. Good luck.