Rosewill Induction Cooker 1800 Watt, Induction Cooktop, Electric Burner with Stainless Steel Pot 10" 3.5 QT 18-8, RHAI-13001
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Induction is the process of bringing something into existence. ferromagnetic materials are used in compatible cookware. To put it another way, it's made of iron or has a magnetic layer on it. Induction compatible cookware includes cast iron, enameled cast iron, and most types of stainless steel cookware, but not all. Unless there is a magnetic layer on the bottom of aluminum, copper, or glass cookware, it will not work. br>How do I know if a pot or pan is induction-compatible? Hold a magnet to the bottom of the container if it is compatible. The cookware can be used on an induction cooktop if it clings to the surface. In addition, many manufacturers have begun to include an "induction compatible" symbol on the bottom of their cookware, or include compatibility information on their packaging. A horizontal zig-zag is frequently used as the symbol. A coil or a zigzag are two options.
The smallest pot size that is recommended is 4 inches in diameter.br>The largest pot size that is recommended is 10 inches in diameter. 5" in diameterbr>If using oil, a pot size of at least 8 quarts is recommended.
Yes, the induction cooker is turned off by the timer.
The big one will be 10". The smaller one is 6" in diameter, and I tried it with my smaller pot, but it wouldn't fit on the burner. Anything in the middle is also a no-no. I believe it is due to the size of my pots and pans, which must have a diameter of 10". Mine weren't, and I don't see the point in buying another pot or pan in that size because I already have too many. Fortunately, the item includes a 10-inch pot. That's what I'm looking for!
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This item is a great deal on a portable induction stove that is both affordable and powerful. When you need immediate heat, it quickly heats up the pan. Unfortunately, the induction coil in the center of the pan (the inner circle) is only about 6 inches in diameter, just like pretty much any other portable induction stove on Amazon. The outer 6"-section appears to be devoid of an induction coil. The stovetop is within 10" of the edge. As a result, the middle of the pan becomes significantly hotter than the outside, resulting in uneven cooking and the possibility of cookware warping. To show where the pan is heating up, I've superimposed a picture of the burn patterns flour on top of the cooktop surface. Overall, if you don't mind cooking on the middle of the stove, this is an excellent purchase. The uneven heating would be a disappointment if you needed to cook larger portions.
The non-alcoholic option was my choice. "I never know how my burner's flame is, so what's the difference here?" I thought at first. " Well, it holds us in practice, but looking back, I think I would have chosen the programmed model simply because it is easier to use. " br>br>First and foremost, this thing gets hot, and it gets hot fast! Coming from other traditional heating methods, I was completely unprepared for that. I simply set it to high, as I had done previously, and my cast iron pan was smoking in no time. br>br>The cooktop is simple to operate; simply place your pan or pot on it, press the power button, then the mode button, and then select your power level. I never needed to go above 1200W after figuring it out; it was simply too hot to do anything useful, and my cast iron skillet would overheat the plate. If you remove your pan while cooking, you will be greeted with a very loud and continuous beeping to alert you that you have removed your pan. I could do without this feature, but I understand why it exists; however, when you return it, it immediately stops. I will say that if you leave a pan on it empty for a long time, it will quickly overheat the system; this isn't a problem when cooking, but it will display an error code and begin beeping again. br>br>The pot that comes with it isn't particularly fancy, but it does the job. At the very least, if your pans break down, you'll still have something to cook with. br>br>Anyway, I'd choose the programmed version just to be able to control the temperature, but I don't believe it makes a significant difference. The unit looks great and performs as expected; it also takes up little counter space and can be stored quickly after use due to its quick cooling time.
This product would normally receive a 4-star rating from me. Just for that, I'd give it a five-star rating. However: br>br>The pan that came with it, and was thus considered part of the product for review purposes, is a complete failure. The pan burned a scorch mark and made a loud popping sound the first time it was used. In these circumstances, I'd say this is a potentially dangerous situation. I attempted to melt t tsps of butter at a temperature of 150 degrees (the lowest setting). A burn mark appeared less than 10 seconds after beginning the process, and the pan emitted multiple loud pops. It's extremely thin, and under the lowest heat setting, it's buckled and scorched? At the time, the room temperature was 74 degrees (and the pan temperature was similar). br>br>In the future, Rosewill should either remove the pan or replace it with a better pan. The induction cooker was a perfect match for another Amazon purchase: So much so that I would enthusiastically recommend this "smallish" pan to anyone. br>Not the Rosewill pan that comes with it. It is, in fact, dangerous in my opinion. If there was anything else in the pan besides a pat of butter, I'm sure it would have been ejected as it burned and expanded! Everything has been ruined. 8 seconds? The butter didn't even get a chance to melt. It's ridiculous. br>br>UPDATE: br>br> Contacted Rosewill via their website (email sent/form filled out failed). After several days of trying to contact support, I finally received an email about "hardware drivers. " One of my "failed" emails made it to the support team, apparently. The issue I had was that downloading software drivers for my cooking pot would almost certainly fail (at least without the necessary firmware and tftp login credentials). Perhaps some of you will be hit by Rosewill's remark. After a few days of no meaningful dialogue or support from the manufacturer. br>br> I returned it for a replacement (I know, I'm a jerk). Should've gotten a refund from Amazon. Sure, why not? That was absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much, Amazon. At the very least, the customer is cared about.
The system worked fine for the first two weeks or so, then the control pads began to fail intermittently, and the stove began to power up and down on its own. Because we are unable to return it, I opened the back cover and discovered that the finger touch coil on the power button was not properly soldered. Everything worked fine for 5 minutes after I soldered it. 6 months. Now the unit keeps displaying an 'E0' message, implying that there is no pot on the stove, despite the fact that there is, and yes, all of our cookware is induction, which works fine on our second induction stove, which we purchased to replace the one that was constantly giving us problems. I wish we could repair or replace it, but that is not possible where we are. br>Rick Moore is a writer who lives in New York City.