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Whistle Stopper - Fagor Portable Induction Cooktop
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List Price: $199.99
Our Price: $179.00
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Manufacturer: Fagor
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Fagor
EAN: 0735186007023
Feature: This energy efficient induction cooktop has no flames or fumes, and the surface around the pot remains cool to the touch; food will not stick to the glass, making cleanup a breeze; heat adjustments are immediate. Rapid cooking precision at your fingertips!
Label: Fagor
Manufacturer: Fagor
Model: 670040240
Publisher: Fagor
Release Date: 2008-04-01
Studio: Fagor
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Features
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This energy efficient induction cooktop has no flames or fumes, and the surface around the pot remains cool to the touch; food will not stick to the glass, making cleanup a breeze; heat adjustments are immediate. Rapid cooking precision at your fingertips!
Use this eco-friendly cooktop in your kitchen as an extra cooking zone, or take it outside for a barbecue! Its stylish design makes it a perfect centerpiece on the table for entertaining dishes, or just to keep foods warm. Perfect for dorms, RVs and boats.
Durable, easy-to-clean & high quality glass surface; sleek touch controls on the smooth glass surface; temperature ranges from 190 to 430 degrees, with 6 power levels; built-in count-down digital timer, up to 180 minutes.
Safe to use: unit will not generate heat and will shut off after 60 seconds if no cookware is detected; includes a Child Safety Lock; for added peace of mind, it will turn off automatically after a certain period of time in case it is left on accidentally.
Compact and lightweight for easy handling: 14 x 12 x 2.5 inches, less than 8 pounds; 1 year warranty; uses regular household, 110V electric supply; UL approved.
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Induction cooking is great, but not this model
Comment: This was my first experience with induction cooking, and, like everyone else says, it's fantastic. Keeps the kitchen cool, heats things faster, offers precise control, environmental, easy to clean - all good stuff.
But I'm going to try a different brand next time I buy an induction cooktop. Here's why:
1) There are only six heat settings. I've found that to simmer many items, I need a setting in between 2 and 3. So I have to stand over it and manually switch between the two.
2) It appears to cycle on and off (at least on setting 3). A pot of stuff will bubble for a while, then stop, then bubble for a while, etc. I don't know if this is normal for an induction cooktop, but obviously it isn't very smooth.
3) The controls are indeed difficult to get used to, though it can be done. You need to give them a rather sharp tap, instead of just pressing them. There's also a delay, so if you want to turn the heat down from 6 to 1, you have to tap at certain intervals.
4) It seems to produce a hot spot in the center of the pan. That part will bubble when the edges stay cooler. I don't know if this is normal with induction cooking. I use All-Clad pans.
All told, these negatives don't outweigh the positive experience of using an induction cooktop. But I'll try another brand next time. And there will be a next time, because compared to my lousy electric stove, induction cooking is wonderful!
Customer Rating:
Summary: GREAT PRODUCT
Comment: Once you use this cooktop, you will not want to cook any other way. This is instant control of heat so important to cooking and the cooktop is easy to use, safe, and very well made. I look forward to using it! Any pot or pan that a magnet will stick to will work with it. A well made product.
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Summary: Portable and Green!
Comment: This portable induction cooktop does what it says. Portable and eco-friendly! The countdown timer is a really nice feature. The touch buttons may need a little time to get used to for some new users and The fan is bit noisy . Otherwise I will rate 5 stars. I have to retire some of my old cookware which are not induction compatible and spend more money for new induction compatible ones. By the way, fagor customer service is not as nice as their product...
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Summary: This is a FANTASTIC product ...
Comment: ... and worth every single dollar even for those of us with fine wine taste on a beer budget! If you live in an urban condo or similar small space this unit & at most 2 of them could replace the traditional bulky stovetop & be stored in a cupboard when you have no time to cook. I have been test driving mine for 3 weeks now & have worked thru some initial touch pad issues - ATMs and voting machines don't like me either! - and can't stop smiling. Now I understand why even the classic chefs are switching to induction in commercial kitchens - such a relief to work long hours w/o the heat buildup. I live in a hurricane zone and from now on won't have to worry about cooking if we lose power for extensive periods - this light weight unit would work off a standard generator (110v;only 2 prong connection) or could be thrown in the car (literally) w/other emergency gear and used in a hotel, etc. I fell in love with the Fagor brand sev years ago after doing extensive research and eventually buying my first Fagor pressure cooker. I have since purchased different sizes of same for myself & given quite a few of the cookers as gifts to very special friends and relatives who share love of simplified gourmet cooking, fast/healthy cooking, & "greening up the kitchen" whenever possible - but always w/eye on the wallet. If I ever (1) buy a ticket & (2)win the lottery, I'll give one of these to everyone I know. After that I shall have a Fagor Euro minimilist kitchen designed especially for me!!!! ha ha PS: I do not work f/this company but if I lived near WallStreetWest in Jersey I'd apply for a job! Their customer service is remarkably responsive & friendly - hi Tina and Jenny - so the management must be as good as the products. Summation: GREAT BUY!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent product!
Comment: I just purchased the Fagor portable induction cooktop, and i think this is a GREAT product. Not only does it save time and energy in cooking, but it is also very easy to clean and safe to use.
If you entertain people, this is the perfect appliance to have for cooking indoor/outdoor.
This is a MUST buy, love it!
GS
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Editorial Reviews:
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An extra burner for busy kitchens. An elegant venue for indoor/outdoor entertaining. This cooktop can do it all, using energy-efficient, money-saving induction technology that's fast, safe, reliable and a favorite of professional chefs. One-year warranty. Model 670040240.
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