Sunpentown SR-1851 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop

by Sunpentown

Product Features

• 1200-watt induction cooktop with push-button controls and timer
• Ceramic-glass surface creates instant heat to induction-compatible pans
• 9 power levels; 9 temperature settings up to 420 degrees F
• Warm and cook functions; overheat and auto shut-off protection
• Measures 13-3/4 by 11-4/5 by 2-2/3 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 11.8 x 2.7 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009EXY28
• Item model number: SR-1851
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,174 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sleek and energy efficient, this convenient 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. Unlike standard electric elements, it supplies an induction heating element, which delivers the same precise control over the heat as with a gas burner, but without the danger of an open flame. The 1200-watt single burner provides warm and cook functions, nine power levels from 260 to 1200 watts, and nine temperature settings that range from 120 to 420 degrees F--perfect for everything from gently soft-boiled eggs to hearty soups, stews, and more. Its ceramic-glass surface creates instant heat to induction-compatible pans, and with the heat turned down will just as quickly decrease the heat to the pan. For added safety, the appliance comes with overheat protection, automatic shut-off protection, and it will stop producing heat if the pan gets accidentally removed from the cooktop. Even more, its magnetic waves have no effect on skin or anything other than iron or steel. Other highlights include an easy-to-clean design that can be wiped down with a damp cloth as needed, a user-friendly push-button control panel with a digital display, and a 99-minute timer that aids in properly cooking all dishes, reducing the risks of overcooking, burning, and waste. The ETL-approved induction cooktop measures 13-3/4 by 11-4/5 by 2-2/3 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

Electric induction elements provide best cook top performance, safety and efficiency. Unlike other electric elements, induction elements provide the precise temperature control of gas burners for gourmet cooking. Turning the dial down, the heat energy to the pan immediately decreases. Magnetic waves have no effect on skin or anything other than iron or steel. If the pan is accidentally removed from the cook top, no more heat is produced.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not ideal pricing, but very good cooktop, May 25, 2006

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Tina A. "tnXn" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sunpentown SR-1851 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop (Kitchen)

I would have given it 5 stars if it was even a little bit less expensive: the price is bound to keep some people from wanting to try it.

Also, if you have a lot of non-ferrous, glass, etc. cookware, read this before buying an induction cooktop!

1. You won't be able to use non-ferrous (non-magnetic) pots and pans. Check your cookware with a magnet before purchasing an induction plate. If they're not magnetic at all, they probably won't work. We use enamel-coated cast iron pots, and they work really well.
2. Cooks much more efficiently than gas or electric (heats up faster, and doesn't shed excess heat in the area not in contact with the pot).
3. Your cooking area doesn't get hot, only the pot and the food do. If you have to cook in the summer, you'll appreciate not having to crank up the A/C.

It has some really great safely features, too: if the pot isn't compatible, or if you remove it, the cooktop starts to beep. If you don't put the pot back (or transfer it to one that works on induction stoves), it turns itself off. It has a sealed top and sealed controls so spills or splatters can't get into the element or the console.

I thought about getting one of these for about 7 months before making the purchase, and now I'm really glad that I did.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This little hot plate is great, January 3, 2007

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Nancy C. "Nancy C." (Berkeley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I was recently on a diet that used boil-in-a-bag pouches. To solve the dilemma on how to boil water at my workplace, I purchased the Sunpentown hot plate. It is elegantly designed, attractive, and has sleek lines so it didn't look like a clunky piece of equipment in my office. Better yet, the safety features that come with the induction-style hot plate made it ideal for a workplace, where a conventional hot plate would not be appropriate. The only catch that I didn't fully understand before I purchased the device was that it required a certain kind of pot -- either cast iron or enamel style. The hot plate itself performed its function admirably, boiling the water within minutes. Contrary to other reviews that I read before I purchased it, I did not find the fan sound to be too loud or distracting. The timer function that is built in to the hotplate is also a helpful feature. All in all, I would heartily recommend this piece of equipment.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Notice Rim on appliance, July 4, 2009

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Ibthebest (Boone, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sunpentown SR-1851 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop (Kitchen)

This item works great if your pan fits within the circle of the top (notice the small rim around the outside). I recently tried to use an small oblong pan and the circle ridge prevented the pan from touching the surface and wouldn't heat. It would be better to buy one of the cooktops with a flat surface.