Amazon Basics1800W Electric Portable Induction Cooktop, Induction Burner with Child Lock, Overheat Protection, Timer, 8 Power Settings, Up to 440°F, for Cookware with Diameter 5.7"-8.2", Black

we got this as a trial for full induction cooktop. The electric stovetop we have is the old 70's model spiral unit, and the elements hardly plug in and make connection, its history. So we removed the burners and dials from half the stovetop and set this up next to two other burners. We expect to get a full 4-burner unit within a year.Anyway, this unit works great. Its a little odd getting used to the controls, but perhaps they all work this way. There are two buttons to push to start up, "On" and "Power", and it automatically comes in at level 8. Changing heat levels is done with the + and - keys, very straightforward. The burner accepts up to 12 inch and heats our Eberhard Faber cookware quickly. As the cooktop itself does not heat up, there is no bottom scorching one one can concentrate on cleanup on inside of pan; this differs from conventional electric flat cooktops. All kinds of foods that were an agony on the spiral cooktop come out perfectly on the induction. Temperature change is rapid and easy to control. setting 3-4 are the standard sautee levels and 1 is for warming. 8 is for boiling water or heatup. We have experimented to detting a cooking time after starting and after the time is elapsed the unit turns off. Its great. We are sold on induction.While we will replace this unit with a 4-burner induction cooktop when we replace our counters, this one may be useful in thge travel trailer. They use a lot of juice at full bore (800 watts/burner at 8) but little heat is wasted, it all goes in the pan. Cooktop cleanup is easy and little effort. This unit would be great for a small kitchen, though having a second burner would be nice and probably still go on a 20 amp circuitAll our cookware (same brand) worked on the induction except one pot, which apparently has a lot of aluminum in its base.Do not try this on non-flat bottom cookware. If your base is non conductive (like aluminum) the unit makes a strange symbol that means, Nope.Nice job amazon!

We are using this in our RV to replace the old gas stove. It is easy to use, cools down quickly and stores away to free up counter space. It heats up and cools down up so fast, we can cook several dishes in a row for a full meal. If we need more cooking capability we can simply add another.The low cost is a bonus!!

I've never used an induction cooker before, so I bought this to compare with my gas stove. Overall, it seems equivalent, but so far I wouldn't consider it a replacement.First, there is no power switch. The unit wants to be "always on" with an annoying red light as a constant distraction. It doesn't seem safe to move it to the rear of the counter while plugged in. A simple on/off switch next to the cord would have made a huge difference. However, I finally settled for a separate portable on/off switch that plugs into the outlet. Less convenient, but it does work, and avoids potential fatigue of the socket contacts if constantly plugged and unplugged manually.Second, there is a problem with temperature control. Even when set to the absolute minimum of 160 degrees, water continues to reach a full boil. I've found ignoring the temperature control and using strictly the power setting works better. The very lowest power (1) produces the slow simmer I wanted.The automatic shutoff using the timer is very useful, since it avoids burnt pots and food. As a result, cleanup is easier than with the gas stove.With the added power switch off, I find it convenient to balance it on its side at the rear of the counter out of the way. I have no children or animals to tip it over, and it seems reasonably stable.

Shame on me for not making sure this worked when I received it. This item was purchased for an extra burner for the patio. I never needed it until we lost our gas stove and oven due to damage to our exterior gas line connection. Now when we needed it, it will not work after diligently following the instructions as well as the secondary instructions on Amazon’s site (not the instruction manual which accompanied the product. Clearly it’s malfunctioning because none of the startup steps result in it doing anything except showing only the bottom 1/2 of the number 8 with a line underneath it. It does not heat up or do anything except beeping and running the fan. Trying about 15 times to get it started, resulted in utter failure.

This burner is awesome. And I don't use superlatives often when rating anything. But this product deserves it. It heats quickly, cooks evenly and cools almost immediately when turned off. I have a gas stove, which I don't use out of safety concerns and I wasn't sure if I wanted to get an induction stove, so I thought I'd give this a try. It has sold me on the benefits of induction cooking. Highly recommend.

It works very well. Predictable cooking experience. Never burn my eggs anymore.Auto timer turn off is a nice touch.Fan is loud but not a dealbreaker. Wouldn’t be a big deal with music and general conversation. Loud if it’s the only thing that youre focused on.