Sunpentown SR-1881S 1200-Watt Countertop Induction Cooktop, Silver

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
• Shipping Weight: 7 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: B0016CT66A
• Item model number: SR-1881S
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,763 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

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. Features ceramic glass surface made in Japan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sunpentown Induction Cooktop, May 15, 2007

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J. Thomas Watson - See all my reviews
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This induction hob is a great addition to any kitchen with Electric, Gas or Halogen cooktops. The hob does not heat up the kitchen as it cooks, cools quickly when you are finished and cooks quickly with instantaneous changes of cooking temperatures.

If you use a skillet to cook your steaks and then move the skillet to the oven to finish the meal, you can sear the steak(s) outside leaving the smoke behind and then move inside to the oven to finish cooking the meal.

If you are looking to cook anywhere, even outside, you can plug into any 110 outlet (2 prong) and start cooking.

The hob comes with a non-stick skillet which is geared to the induction cooking style which works very well.

Buy this and you will never look at your "older" style cooktop / stove the same way.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb cooker., March 25, 2008

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Nancy Beiman "Northernexpress" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

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I have been using this cooktop for a while, since I am preparing to move from a gas-stove-equipped to an all-electric kitchen (uggh.)
The Sunpentown countertop model boils water in the same time as the gas stove. More importantly, it takes the same time to bring my pressure cooker to high pressure and it then maintains the pressure better than the gas stove. Temperature control was truly instantaneous--pressure started to drop as soon as I reset the heater. (Hint: use Medium, not Low, settings to keep the cooker 'warm'). There are no boilovers and very little adjustment needed though you will still need to watch the presssure cooker.
Rice does not boil over on this cooktop, and I was able to pick up my All-clad pan by its handles without using potholders. Amazing.
I plan to use it for items that require heat changes (rice, pressure cooker.) The electric stove is suitable for steaming veg and stir frying, not much else.
I don't hear much of a noise from the fan at all. That other reviewer clearly had a defective model, or else their ears are unnaturally sensitive. The fan makes a slight noise, about the same as an air filter, certainly not as loud as the over-the-stove ventilator fan.
I don't know how durable this unit will prove to be, but it is a good, midpriced addition to a cook's kitchen when you don't have a good cooktop available. If I was remodeling, I'd consider induction cooktops if gas wasn't available.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Induction cooking is EXCELLENT, January 21, 2008

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T. Eddy "Legend in my own Mind" (Sunny South Florida) - See all my reviews
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I have been using the SR-1881S induction unit for two weeks... and in that time I have used the regular stovetop once. The unit is that good!! Now the great features:

Safety - will not turn on without a cooking utensil on the surface - forks, spoons etc. will not turn it on; if the pan is empty or overheats, turns off.

Speed - easily twice as efficient - tested with one cup of water to boiling and was twice as fast

Controllability - as precise and fast as a gas flame but no heat escapes from around the pan

If you try induction, you will never go back to gas or electric heating tops!! My next project will be to replace my standard top with all induction.Sunpentown SR-1881S Induction Cooktop Silver