Clutch. Tripp Lite P007-006 Heavy Duty Computer Power Cord, 15A, 14AWG (NEMA 5-15P to IEC-320-C13), 6-ft Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027JRMD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_40K6E32DKWYPAHC244N6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Looking at this one !

Thanks a ton. I'm a little bit less worried now. I bought the 6ft http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Heavy-Duty-IEC-320-C13-P007-006/dp/B0027JRMD0 .

Final update. The shape of the male socket in the hotplate did not allow for this cable to fit, because it had a cylindrical protrusion opposite from the ground (to stop you from using just any power cable). I simply used a drill to drill out a notch on the power cable so that it would fit into the hotplate, while being sure that all I was drilling out was rubber. Sorry I don't have a photo.