Proctor-Silex 34101 Fifth Burner Review

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(More customer reviews)We got this to replace a burner bought off the shelf. It died within the first week. I have been much happier with the results for this burner as a replacement for our dead stove. In fact, it heats up faster that our stove used to. Produces good heat quickly and has worked well in almost all situations.
The only issue I have is with what seems to be an overtemp safety because it will cycle itself on and off. A pot will get hot quickly but it also seems to senses that the pot is still there and hot, and decides to take a rest or turner off the burner for 15-30 sec while things in your pot stop boiling. It seems to come back quickly to reheat again, but cooking with an even hear is lost as the burner cycles on/off.

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The Proctor-Silex Fifth Burner is perfect for providing an extra cooking surface when you expect a lot of company.It is even suitable for small apartments and dorm rooms. Adjustable temperature keeps you in control. Model number on packaging may be listed as either 34101 or 76371PY. Product is identical.

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iPortable Induction Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)Having owned a 5 zone induction cooktop imported from the UK in my previous home, I was already spoiled and no stranger to the responsiveness, efficiency, and pure power of induction cooking as well as the different brand units out there. I was a tad nervous about plunking down $500 for a single induction burner, however, this little workhorse has proven to be one of the most joyously hard working appliances in this old kitchen being used exclusively now while the archaic smooth top stove sits cool and idle.
The heat settings on this unit are spontaneous and responsive with a range that will shame your pro-gas stove or cooktop for putting a perfect sear on a roast and boiling a large pot of water lightening fast, plus all settings in between that are dead on accurate as well as a setting low enough to be used as a hot plate. And all this can be done anywhere, even outdoors. What a concept!
I highly recommend this Viking cooker if you are considering bringing induction into your home and would like a test drive a unit that is truly top notch and representative of the genre.
***Important to remember with all induction cooktops is your cookware must be ferrous or magnetic. You can test your pots and pan bottoms with an ordinary kitchen magnet. Cast iron and enameled steel work wonderfully on induction and now there are many cookware manufacturers producing lines of stainless steel that are induction capable.

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VICC120SS -MagneQuick induction power generator -Burner- 8''/1,800 watt -Easy to clean glass ceramic surface -Extremely durable, wear-resistant surface. -Portable countertop cooking -Metal knobs with childproof, push-to-turn safety feature -Stainless steel / black exterior featuring black glass and knobs -1 year full warranty -Dimensions: 3.25'' H x 12'' W x 15'' D -Not all cookware is induction capable -Must be a flat bottomed cookware with a magnetic component This easy to use induction cooker creates an additional cooktop in your kitchen, office, or anywhere it's useful. The exceptionally responsive MagneQuick power generator used magnetic energy to cook quickly and efficiently. A glass ceramic surface is extremely durable and allows for easy cleanup.

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Waring Pro ICT100 Professional Induction Cooktop Review

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(More customer reviews)If only one could get this type of cooking in a stove at a reasonable price! At the present time, since there is very little demand for magnetic induction cooking, full stovetops are very expensive. However, one can purchase a single burner unit like this one from Waring Pro, and discover how wonderful induction cooking is!
This induction cooktop is super energy efficient. All you heat is the pan. Right next to it the surface is totally cool. Indeed, the only heat on the cooktop comes from the pan itself. After use, the fan will run for a minute or so to make sure the surface is temperate to the touch. Moreover, the cooktop will will not function if it does not sense a pan/pot on the surface (or the right kind of pan), and will shut off if the pot gets to hot.
When I first put my stainless steel pasta pot on it nothing happened. I thought something was wrong. But that pot bottom was not magnetic, and thus would not work with magnetic induction. You MUST have the right kind of cookware (it should say induction on the storebox - we use Circulon Infinite Infinite Circulon 10-Piece Set- or simply test it with a magnet in the store. Aluminum, copper, etc. will not work. Cast iron works fine, but the weight of cast iron could scratch the surface if you are not careful.
I find that whatever you cook heats really fast, faster than our electric range because there is no warmup; heat is instantaneous. Cooldown almost so. No waste of energy. Some fan noise, not objectionable, and some slight higher frequency noise when it is heating. Timer can be handy if you are not sure when you might get back.
We are really pleased with this. We use it on our kitchen island where you can cook with it, or keep something warm in total safety because the sides of the cooktop are cool to the touch. You would need some counter space to use it, and we store it easily by leaning it up against the wall under the counter so it is always ready for use. It cleans up super easy since it never gets hot!
This unit could also be used camping with an inverter, during a power outage using an inverter and a car battery, or in the backyard to heat the beans when you are cooking burgers. Many uses are possible as long as you can supply 1400 watts of power from your inverter.
There are some other models available from other manufacturers right here on Amazon, but I do not think you could go wrong with this unit by Waring. It is beautifully made - a fine asset to your kitchen. It would also be great for summer cooking as less heat would be added to your kitchen. Highly recommended!


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Efficient and easy to operate, this professional induction cooktop provides extra help with family meals and entertaining. It uses electromagnetic technology to ensure quick heat-ups while consuming 85-percent less energy than conventional burners. Delivering even heating with no hot spots, the small appliance accommodates induction-ready cookware, and its heat stops automatically 45 seconds after removal of a pot or pan. Simple touch controls include On/Off, seven heat settings, and a 99-minute timer. Other highlights include a blue LED timer display, safe operation with no flame or exhaust gas, and elegant styling with a smooth glass top. The induction cooktop measures approximately 13-1/2 by 11 by 3 inches and carries a five-year limited warranty.

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Max Burton 6000 1800-Watt Portable Induction Cooktop Review

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(More customer reviews)There's good news and bad news. I bought this unit as a training unit to check out the technology and have a good extra hob on hand for times when we strain our kitchen resources. The intent is to eventually equip our kitchen with an induction cooktop for energy efficiency.
The good news is that the technology works as advertised. It's remarkably quick and has plenty of power despite running off a normal power outlet. The bad news is that on this unit the heating element (if that is the correct terminology) is only about 7 to 8 inches across. It worked fine when we made soups, though we did notice that only the middle boiled or simmered. However, when frying, the limitation of the element size became a problem. We used a lodge 12" cast iron skillet to fry fish. The center of the pan put a beautiful tan on the panko, but the outside of the pan was relatively cool, requiring that each piece of fish be flipped to four positions before it was properly cooked.
We tested the unit by wetting the bottom of a cold pan and watching how it dried. The center bubbled and dried, but the outer bottom was only warm to the touch. I thought perhaps it was defective, but other reviewers have commented on the problem.
I notice that most of the units on the market do not specify the size of the heating element. Whether this exposes a problem with the technology or is just marketing avoiding a problem with inexpensive units I can't tell.
I am hopeful of the technology, but returned this unit because of it's limitations. If you only use smaller pans, or rarely, if ever, fry, I recommend it.
As has been mentioned before the first unit arrived broken.

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Sleek and efficient, this induction-powered cooktop brings the comfort and health benefits of home-cooked foods to the office, dorm room, cabin, or anywhere in need of a portable heat source. The 1800-watt appliance features a large burner and adjustable heat settings, with a temperature capacity that ranges from 140 to 450 degrees F--perfect for everything from gently soft-boiled eggs to hearty soups, stews, and more. Convenient to transport and simple to use, the unit heats instantly when needed, while its cookware detection and overheat sensors prevent scorching, heat-related injury, and damage to pots and pans. Even more, the appliance provides a 180-minute timer that aids in properly cooking all dishes, reducing the risks of overcooking, burning, and waste. For added safety and less excess heat in the kitchen, the cooktop stays cool except where it comes in contact with the pan. Other details include a user-friendly push-button control panel with an LED display, a compact design, and short legs for secure placement on a countertop or table. Please note that the unit only works with cast iron, carbon steel, magnetic stainless steel, and other stainless steel with magnetic properties. It does not work with aluminum, glass, 18/8 or 18/10 stainless, or copper cookware. The ETL-listed induction cooktop measures approximately 14 by 12-3/5 by 2-1/2 inches.

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Circulon Infinite Induction Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)[UPDATE TO THE REVIEW BELOW - after using the cooker about 10 times (10 hours over a 5 month period) it has quit working. The fan runs and the display indicates all is well, but no heat is generated in the pot (and yes, it is an induction-compatible pot).]
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I couldn't find the power rating of this device anywhere on the web. I decided to risk buying it because the device looked well thought-out. The label on the underside rates it at 1500 Watts max. I measured around 1430 Watts (active power) and around 1530 VA (apparent power) using a Kill-A-Watt meter with the burner running at max power. It has 9 power settings down to a 100 W simmer.
In a large-diameter pan it brought 2 qts of water from room temperature to a boil in 10 minutes. Based on the pattern of the boiling activity the device seems to have an active heating area 5-6 inches in diameter, which is consistent with the recommended minimum pot diameter of 5 inches.
The 3-star rating is due to the small diameter of the active heating area. I bought this thing in part to cook down garden produce like tomatoes in broad shallow pans prior to freezing or canning, and it doesn't seem very good for that. I'm used to cooking with gas, and a gas burner spreads the heat across the bottom of the pan (much of it escaping around the sides, unfortunately). The induction burner focuses the heat much more precisely, so if you cook in smaller diameter pans it may suit you well. BTW, it has a fan that is not exactly whisper quiet but wouldn't bother me.


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Induction is a method of cooking whereby a magnetic coil produces a high-frequency electromagnetic field. Magnetism then penetrates the magnetic material of a pan, setting up a circulating electric current which generates heat. The heat produced in the pan is then transferred to the contents. Instead of heating the area under and around a pan like a traditional gas or electric burner, an induction burner turns your pan into the heat source. Induction cooking is extremely efficient. 90% of the energy generated by induction goes directly into the pan, compared with only about 55% efficiency for gas and electric ranges. Induction cooking is fast - water boils nearly twice as fast with induction cooking than with traditional stovetops so you use less energy making it environmentally friendly. Cookware made of magnetic metal such as 18/0 stainless steel, carbon steel and cast iron is induction suitable.Infinite Circulon, along with a number of other brands of cookware are ideally suited for induction cook tops.

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