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This is a fantastic little induction "hot plate" that works extremely well. I could argue that it works better than some range cooktops. Clearly, you need to have the right pan, pot or skillet. That's about the only downside I can see. It gets hot very quickly, while the cooling fan is audible, I am not getting any odd noises from the induction process itself. For the price of this unit, a person could give induction a try before deciding on a range, or simply use it for jobs that it does better than other types of cooktops. I think it's impressive. Additional detail: We have an induction range in one of our homes. I like it a lot. So, as part of a remodeling in another home, we are replacing a GE Monogram pro-style, dual-fuel range with an induction range. I had **two** tradesmen at different times ask me for the range we are replacing. One person said they had an induction range and would rather have my old range... There is a certain amount of personal taste associated with range types, I'd guess. I understand completely. (Induction is exceptionally fast, comparatively safe, efficient (doesn't throw off a bunch of extra heat) and cleanup of a glass surface is easier than exposed burners and grates. I invite you to try one of these little induction plates and see for yourself.) So, one of the tradesmen has my old dual-fuel range, and we don't have the new one yet. "What do we do now?" I bought this little induction unit. After a couple of days, my wife said, "You were smart!" That praise is kinda like winning a Nobel Prize. LOL. This little induction unit compares VERY favorably to the gas cooktop on the range we just removed. Surprisingly so. It sets on the counter, so it's a couple inches higher than a flush range would sit. It has a power cord, so a person should be careful and avoid pulling the unit off of the counter or spilling whatever you are cooking. And, yes... after using it, I did say to myself, "Boy, this works surprisingly well... In 2020, do we really need these big ol' ranges and cooktops???" But I only said that to myself. I still want the new range. Very nice product. I highly recommend it.

I bought this to try out induction. I seriously disliked my ceramic top electric stove and was looking to replace it with a high end gas range with an upcoming kitchen renovation. However, the amount of "waste heat" you get in a kitchen from gas always bugged me and I've seen more and more positive things about induction. So, I bought this unit to see what I thought about it before making my final decision on what my new kitchen range would be (Gas or Induction) My wife and I tried it out for about a month and it was so much better than the old electric cook top that we pretty much used this exclusively unless we absolutely had to have two or more burners going at once. Cooking with induction is just as responsive as gas (turn down the heat, it goes down immediately, crank it up, it cranks immediately) and this cook top even plugged in to a wall outlet (just a 120v circuit) boiled a whole pot of water in under 1/2 to 1/3 the time that the standard electric stove did. Yes, we had several good pots and pans that were not induction compatible - we knew that going in but we were so happy with this burner that we decided we could commit to full induction. Ended up buying a Frigidaire Induction range and are very happy with it. However, that's not the end of the tale here - we still find this cook top to be useful - we had a bunch of friends over for a dinner get together the other week and used this as a convenient "fifth burner" and then switched it over to being a warmer The temperature specific control is a feature even our full induction range doesn't have (the ability to set this unit to a specific temperature instead of just 1 to 10) .. it's really really useful for holding /warming a dish of food for serving thought the night at a safe temp but not burning it. The unit stays pretty cool to the touch and we're about to switch back to using it for daily cooking while the aforementioned kitchen renovation takes place (we liked Induction cooking so much that we bought the new stove before hand since we could buy and swap out the stove right away without waiting for the renovation to run a gas line. So, this is as much a review of induction cooking as this burner but .. if you're looking for a decent countertop burner, this is way better than a classic electric model and the induction cooking is powerful enough for daily cooking. The unit is easy enough to keep clean and we can stow it away in a cupboard when not in use. It's great for an extra burner when your stove is extra full (like managing holiday cooking etc) and it serves very well as a chafing/warming burner due to the temp setting.

This induction cooktop heats quickly, cooks evenly, and is very easy to use. The controls are intuitive, and it feels well-built and reliable for everyday cooking. It’s also easy to clean, which is a big plus. The only downside is that it can be a bit noisy at times, especially when running at higher power levels. Other than that, it performs excellently and I’m very happy with the purchase. It came in clutch during my kitchen remodel.

I've been using this for about 18 months now, for many things, instead of my gas cooktop. I got it because I wanted to try out induction cooking, and I'm not thrilled with using a gas cooktop (which came with my house) - I don't like having open flames anywhere in my house, and I'm not thrilled with the air pollution caused by the burning of natural gas in the house. The Duxtop cooktop performs pretty well; probably worth 4.3 stars (but not 5). I'll check back in in another year or so (esp. if the unit stops performing adequately) to update this review. I can identify two small issues. The first is pretty minor. 1. The lowest setting is just a little too hot for a lengthy slow cook of chopped onion - but if you add water, it will be fine. If you do a lot of cooking over very low heat, the unit might not work for you for this. (I'm not sure whether more expensive induction cooktops would have such a low setting.) 2. If your pan goes dry, it can get extremely hot very quickly. It would be better if this cooktop had a safety switch which shut off the unit if the pan gets too hot. I unplug it when not using it. I haven't used this for frying; I use my gas cooktop for that. That's because I have this induction cooktop on the counter, near a wall, and I don't want to be cleaning up oil spatter on the wall and counter, and also because the frying pans I usually use are not induction compatible. I use the Duxtop almost daily, if for nothing else, heating water. It works really well for long, slow cooking in heavy bottom pans (soups, stews, pulled bbq chicken, etc.), or cooking vegetables with a steam in a sauce pan. It would work well if you need an extra burner at holidays. I think getting one, or two of these cooktops would work as well as having an induction cooktop, and would be much cheaper. Most people rarely use more than two burners at a time. Try this - you might discover you don't need to spend >$1,000 for a new induction range.

I do not have running water in the area I live in. I do have a bathroom and a washer/dryer room with a large sink, but the area where I have my "kitchen" is dry. It also isn't a true kitchen - just a small room off of my bedroom area. Still, I have electricity in the room. I have a microwave and have been using a camp stove with the isobutane canisters. But everytime I finished one of the canisters and had to think of buy more of the canisters...they are expensive if you are constantly buying new ones. So I decided to buy this particular Duxtop induction cooktop as it has good reviews, was a reasonable price and had all the features I needed. I got it and immediately used it and have since used it three more times. Just today I made a large batch of home made minestrone soup. I am very pleased with this induction cooktop - it's lightweight enough that I can store it so my small countertop area is as clean and free of stuff as possible. Great buy!

I bought this specifically to use with a Presto 23 Quart Induction Pressure Cooker for mycology. Cooking inside created unnecessary heat and unwanted odors, and my crappy electric stove had neither a timer nor good temperature control. This was the solution! Here are my comments and tips . . . - The diameter of the actual induction cooking ring is 8.5", whereas the base of the Presto is 8" . . PERFECT! Note that the Presto's diameter of the cooker is wider, but the actual BASE that makes contact with the cooker is 8" which matches this cooker ideally. - The timer function works great! No more burnt batches from forgetting to watch it. For those wondering what is the maximum time . . The timer has a maximum duration of 170 minutes. If you don't set the timer, it will automatically turn off after 120 minutes. While some may find this auto-shutoff annoying, I think it is great because even if you forget to turn on the timer you won't overcook your grain bags (or food). - You can adjust the cooking level after you set the timer, which is great if you want to adjust up or down. I noticed reviews on other cooktops that didn't allow for adjusting the temp or level after setting the timer. Fortunately this one does. After experimenting a bit . . . I heat it up on Level 10 until the water is boiling; then I put the pressure cooker lid on; then I set the power level to 5.5 and set the timer, including an extra 15 minutes as it takes about 15 minutes for the pressure to build up to 15psi (depending on ambient temperature and elevation). You could also just wait until it reaches 15psi and then set the timer, but I just like to get it set and forget about it. The level 5.5 seems to work perfectly to keep the pressure at 15 PSI and the valve wobbling just right, and yet I have also tried lowering it to 4.5 after it is already wobbling, and it seems to be fine and still maintains 15psi . Of course ambient temperature and elevation could change the timing; I have been using this outdoors at 80F and at sea level. I wouldn't say this heats up to 15 PSI quickly, but 1800 watts is about the most powerful you are going to get in this type of cooker. - Note that you MUST have a pressure cooker that specifically states it works with an induction cooker, because most are 100% aluminum and aluminum does not work with an induction cooker unless it has a steel bottom. - The power cord is a generous 5 feet long, making it fairly easy to connect without an extension cord. - I like that the power levels are in half-steps, not just whole numbers. For those who want to know, the unit starts at 200 watts at the level 1 power setting, then increases 100 watts for every .5 of temperature increase all way up to 10. So you actually get double the expected "10" levels to fine tune your cooking. - One word of caution about starting off at Level 10 . . . Remember that induction heats the metal, and the hot metal cooks what is inside the pressure cooker. I have melted a few grain bags and even cracked a couple ball jars by leaving it on Level 10 too long - This heats up the metal HOT, so I've learned to either start on level 7 or maybe start on level 10 for just 10 minutes and then lower it. This is not a problem with the cooker of course, this is just a tip for my mycology friends. Overall, the cooktop works great. It suits my needs, and so far I have had no issues or anything I could complain about. Helpful?

I've only had it for two days now but my wife and I have both used it and....we love it. In fact we are now seriously considering replacing our gas range with an induction range despite the cost and the fact that I would have to run a new 50A circuit to my kitchen and abandon the gas line. It would be worth all the trouble! The primary reason we bought it is because we were sick of waiting 10-15 minutes for our gas stove to boil a pot of water. This thing boils water in less than 2 minutes! No joke, I timed it. Its so fast that you can literally stand there and watch it boil, it starts boiling almost immediately on the bottom. Just incredible. On top of that, it is safer to use than any other stove type because the top itself doesn't get hot and its easy to keep clean for the same reason. This particular one seems decently well made, though I wouldn't recommend it for a professional kitchen. But for home use its just fine. Its also very easy to use. Can't speak to longevity though. If you already own induction ready pots (like we did) I highly recommend you get one of these and try it out. Just be warned that you will probably want to replace your stove with one. Also, a couple of things....first you cannot turn this on without a pot on top of it. I tried when I first got it and it gave me an error code. I thought I had gotten a lemon but I looked up the error code and it was because there was no pot on it. So unlike gas and electric you must have a compatible pot on the burner to even turn it on. Also, be warned that it makes a very high pitched noise when first turned on. I think its the sound of the magnetic field heating up the pot (which happens extraordinarily fast), but the sound is a little concerning at first. It sounds like a bomb preparing to explode. But it goes away in a few seconds. A couple of things...

Absolutely serves the purpose . I could not be happier . Great features and adjustments on the temp settings . Quickly boils water for tea . I have used induction compatible pressure cooker with it and cooks rice and lentils well . Easy to use and compact to store away in the cabinet . I highly recommend it .

This Duxtop Portable Induction Cooktop is the perfect cooktop for a suite for a student to use for cooking. In addition to a microwave, this is perfect for a student in the studio suite we provide for students. It heats up quickly, is easy to operate, is safe to use and the student likes to use it. Plus it wipes clean and is convenient to store as it is light and thin. Just be sure to plug it in on its own. I like that it beeps when you when you plug it in so you know that it works - ie) that the socket works!

El producto llegó en tiempo y forma. Es muy sencillo de usar, solo tocas el botón de encendido, seleccionas la función según tus necesidades y listo. Limpiar tmb es muy fácil porque es una superficie lisa, solo debes tener cuidado en esperar a que se enfríe la superficie después de cocinar. La potencia es muy alta, calienta muy rápido y debes cambiar la forma que normalmente preparas los alimentos en comparación con estufas de gas. Yo lo he usado en niveles de 4 a 5 y es suficiente para cocinar lo del día a día.

Induction cooktop arrived ahead of schedule in perfect condition. After cleaning the unit with warm soapy water and drying with a clean terry cloth all functions of the cooktop were tested and found to be in perfect working order. I am very happy with this purchase.

It is simple to use and I use the timer combined with the different power levels. Induction is the way to go. I wanted to try it as an andd on to my regular stove. The only complaint that I have is that it is noisy but worse it has a smell that I’m hoping will dissipate. It’s like an electric motor smell. I’m not sure what it is but it’s unpleasant and I’m hoping it will fade over time.

Perfect "Induction" Counter Cooktop !.. Fast and powerful !.. Best use at "Temperature Setting" with Thermostat !.. "Compatible Induction" Pans only !