NuWave PIC Titanium 2016 Model Year 1800 Watts Highest Powered Induction Cooktop With Variable Watts Adjuster

I spent a lot of time researching the purchase of a new induction plate. I had a Viking induction plate with an infinity dial (not digital, no preset temperature increments). That expensive appliance bit the dust and I started looking immediately for a replacement.My problem was finding another induction plate that did not have large increments between pre-set temperatures. I like to finesse the heat under my pots, so jumping from 140 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 degrees in 8 or 10 steps was a deal-breaker for me.I could not find any infinity dials on any induction plate anywhere. I found increments of 100 degrees, 50, 25, and finally one with a ten degree step between settings. I almost bought that one. Then I stumbled upon this one, and this works in five degree increments. Yes, it has several pre-set buttons also, but it is the feature that allows me to move the temperature 5 degrees at a time that prompted me to make this my choice.Then I looked at the less expensive model offered by NuWave. I realized that with all the programming buttons, it would take some effort to reset the temp if I lifted my pan for even just a moment--and I better remember what temp I had it set at. People who are looking for their first induction plate, don't have a clue how easy it is to move, lift, slide a pot on the plate so that it looses contact with the plate. This newer and more expensive model has a grace period of ten seconds before your setting is lost. I can not stress enough how important this feature is.For all the programming buttons on this appliance, it can be simple to use: Turn it on and it defaults to 425. Hit one button for boiling water or searing, hit one of several other buttons to get in the general temperature area you are looking for. Then you can finesse the temp up or down with the plus and minus buttons. Just be aware, that if you avoid setting the timer button, the machine will stop after 60 minutes. It's a safety feature.Unit is light weight and sturdy. Pressure touch buttons are just the right sensitivity.

Well ... at least now the review has the right item attached to it. Not sure how that happened previously.The cook top arrived on time, but with regular shipping (Prime means squat for shipping any more), it was a bit over a week in getting here. I had a couple of email exchanges with the vendor, and they seemed pretty human.Unlike the oven debacle, this time I actually got what I ordered. I was surprised. It was more compact than I expected from other reviews ... maybe it's just this model. Appears nicely made without over-build. Easy controls. Most of what you need to know is on the one-sheet "quick start."But be careful. If you are used to gas and electric stoves, the response time can be startling. Things get hot FAST!. But, you have a lot more precision in control over the heat, so no more burning oil, or curdling sauces once you figure out the right temperature.I am disappointed that I can't use my Uber expensive professional French copper cookware, even though it is clad in stainless. Obviously iron works well, but most of the affordable stainless cookware is unimpressive and the NuWave set is small, thin and cheap. But, once again, the temperature precision helps mitigate the burns that thin cookware is prone to.Another common comment is about the relatively modest power cord. Of course it's modest. The unit draws relatively little current ... why put a hurking cord on it?We are very new into this, but there is one phenomenon I need to explore further. I wear hearing aids, and they appear to interact with the cook top ... more on this later ... I did some checking and there appears to be no risk, but it is annoying and may be an indication the cook top is not well shielded from spurious magnetic signal generation (they do warn about cell phone and other electronics proximity, but nothing about hearing aids). If anyone has any insight into this, comments would be appreciated.Overall, the unit performs very well, uses very little power or space, and is scary fast to heat things. I really appreciate the level of control and I am going to test it with deep frying this weekend.

Great induction cooker with 5 degree incremental temperature adjustments. We use it for cooking almost everyting now. Our built in electric smooth top stove is now used for its oven only. The microwave still has its uses, however. Two small problems that keep this particular NuWave 1800 Watt cooker from being a 5-star rating: 1: The FAN IS WAAAAY TOO LOUD!...so loud that you can't converse normally with someone across the room while you're standing next to the cooker. 2: When you put this cooker on its highest setting "SEAR" and let it run for a few minutes, the plug and the cord near the plug get unduly warm, indicating that the cord and plug are not rated for that kind of service. The details: Every morning I boil 2.5 quarts of water for our coffee and tea. I use the timer, set to eight minutes, which is just the right amount to start the kettle whistle. The plug and cord should not get warm if the wire gauge was correct...thicker wire, less resistance, no cord/plug heating. This problem does not show up in cooking at lower settings...only the highest one.UPDATE: Seven years later...it's still a great cooker that we use daily. Last year, some of the plastic film over the more frequently used setting buttons began to crack and break up. The buttons still function just fine, but we have to be careful not to let any food or liquid get in there...could cause a short. The power cord still gets warm on the highest setting, but has not shown any signs of heat stress...I check it regularly.