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Customer Reviews for Sunpentown Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
Sunpentown Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
This Sunpentown Induction Cooktop provides performance, safety and efficiency. Induction heats as electricity flows through a coil to produce a magnetic field under the ceramic plate. When ferromagnetic cookware is placed on the ceramic surface, currents are induced in the cookware and instant heat is generated due to the resistance of the pan. Heat is generated to the pan only, and no heat is lost. As there are no open flames, inductions are safer to use than conventional burners. Once cookware is removed, all molecular activity ceases and heating is stopped immediately.
Average Customer Rating:
4
out of 5
(14 Reviews) 14
Rating SnapshotOverall Rating Totals
Customer Recommendation71%10 out of 14reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Rating SnapshotOverall Rating Totals
Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
I like this item!
,12/01/2012
By kitchenw ,
ca
5
out of
5
have not had it long enough to truly rate the durability, but the heat up time on my pot is fantastic! I can heat things faster than with my microwave!
Just be sure you know the symbol of the induction pans, and how to check for compatibility. Copper clad, ceramic covered will NOT work! Otherwise, a great item!
Just be sure you know the symbol of the induction pans, and how to check for compatibility. Copper clad, ceramic covered will NOT work! Otherwise, a great item!
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+9points
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Review 2 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
04/23/2013
By rgcarmichael ,
Dallas, TX
4
out of
5
This cooktop cooks faster, cleaner, safer and more efficiently than using a traditional stove. Thanks to Wal-mart we got it for a price we could npt pass up.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+1point
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Review 3 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
04/10/2013
By hhhzhzh
1
out of
5
worst cooktop I've ever had!!!!!!!!!! couldn't detect any cookware I have; have to return it
Product Attributes:
Value
1
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Durability
1
out of
5
Appearance
3
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
-2points
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Review 4 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
03/16/2013
By Wehavefour ,
Chicago, IL
4
out of
5
I am learning each time I turn it on. A few suggested temps to use for different foods would have been nice for those of us new to induction cooking.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
0points
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Review 5 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
this is a wonderful intro to induction cooking!
,03/16/2013
By asilbee ,
cincinnati ohio
5
out of
5
i love this thing. i got rid of my old gas range. i am now using this with a convection oven instead.
most of my cookware worked with it.(test bottom of pan with magnet) this thing can be controlled by temperature or watts. it has a timer. for the price there is no other choice.
most of my cookware worked with it.(test bottom of pan with magnet) this thing can be controlled by temperature or watts. it has a timer. for the price there is no other choice.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
+3points
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Review 6 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
my Sunpentown Induction Cooktop is awesome.
,03/03/2013
By TUCKER38 ,
Jackson, Georgia
5
out of
5
My new Sunpentown Induction Cooktop surpasses all of my expectations. it heats up rapidly and maintains set temp and if you turn the selector down, the temp drops at once. It works so well that I use it 2 or three times a day. I am really happy with my purchase and I'm considering buying another one next month.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+1point
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Review 7 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
the next step into the future
,02/06/2013
By Elewpier5 ,
Philadelphia PA
5
out of
5
I am quite impressed with this technology. I feel like I step into the future each time I use it.
I purchased it as a test to see if I'm ready for this technology in a new kitchen I'm planning. So far my test is going well and I'm glad I purchased it. I'm using it alongside my older cast-iron element electric range, and I find I gravitate to the Sunpentown instead. In summer I'm sure this will be very welcome since there is no heat leftover afterwards to overheat the kitchen.
Other reviewers have well discussed the type of cookware needed. Basically, if a magnet sticks to at least the bottom of the pot, you're good to go.
The power rating of 1300 watts is more than adequate for all my needs so far. It will sear scallops with very high heat, and then cool instantly to just barely warm if you choose which eliminates the need to move the cookware to a cooler spot. Heat responds instantly to temperature or power increases, and slows down just as fast. No need to bother thinking about residual cooking time when switched off as you do with older style resistance burners. I have some cast iron pieces which seem to work even faster than the induction-purposed cookware. Both types work fine. Surprisingly, the cast iron handle on my 10" frypan did not get more than touchably warm since the heat concentrates to the bottom of the cookware.
I think the cook levels which are based on wattage and the temperature selections which sample the actual heat in the pot are a useful design. I tested the temperature settings with an electronic thermometer and the readings were accurate within a degree or two. Others have mentioned hearing a very faint clicking sound when in temperature mode, but this is normal. Cooking by temperature demands a different kind of thinking, but then most of us adapted to the microwave oven after a little practice. A fan inside keeps the circuitry cool, which I think is quiet enough. I don't mind it, it's just different.
I gave only four stars for durability only because with less than two weeks of use I don't feel I can fully answer that yet, but will update in a few months. It seems well built for its purpose, the ceramic glass is beautifully made, the design is sleek and easy to clean, and is surprisingly lightweight but not too. The controls are logically positioned, easy to see and understand, and I like the overall design.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+5points
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Review 8 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
Great single burner
,02/04/2013
By CeeN ,
Indep,MO
5
out of
5
Just received so not sure about durability. So far it works great - love it.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
0points
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Review 9 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
Temp. settings are unreliable.
,02/03/2013
By Dirtmaster ,
Acworth, GA
1
out of
5
Sometimes water boils at a setting of 180 f, other times it appears to to heat to the desired
setting (within a twenty degree spread) so some foods get burned very quickly.
It even burned some of the non stick surface off a pan while scrambling eggs and melted
the high temp utensil I was using. I will return it.
If all you want to do is boil water, it will work OK.
Of course, you can a much cheaper electric boiler if that is all you need. But, if you need
controlled cooking temps, don't trust it.
It could be that I have a defective unit but, I will return it and try another.
setting (within a twenty degree spread) so some foods get burned very quickly.
It even burned some of the non stick surface off a pan while scrambling eggs and melted
the high temp utensil I was using. I will return it.
If all you want to do is boil water, it will work OK.
Of course, you can a much cheaper electric boiler if that is all you need. But, if you need
controlled cooking temps, don't trust it.
It could be that I have a defective unit but, I will return it and try another.
Product Attributes:
Value
1
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Durability
1
out of
5
Appearance
2
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+1point
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Review 10 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
Counter Top Hot Plated
,01/21/2013
By laciebus39 ,
Moscow Pa
3
out of
5
I am returning this because every pan I have will not work on this hot plate. Its nice and tells you everything what it does but it don't work on glass pan cast iron, only pans that you can put a magnet to it.
Product Attributes:
Value
2
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Durability
2
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
+2points
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Review 11 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
great Little cook top
,01/21/2013
By KenPK ,
Lakeland
5
out of
5
Cook top features make it very useful in the kitchen. Cooks quickly and efficiently
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
0points
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Review 12 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
Excellent Choice
,01/17/2013
By Charm2 ,
Louisiana
5
out of
5
The only reason I didn't give it 5 Stars on all points is b/c I haven't had it long enough to know if it will be durable- Have used it several times in past couple of weeks- I learned how to adjust the temp, time, & wattage so I do it all quickly & easily now- Last nite I used my Stainless Pressure Cooker on this unit...having had it on 1100 at first, then down to 700 Watts...then down to 500 watts- Finally I decided to switch to exact very LOW temp & use the timer for the last 8 minutes after no more pressure cooking- I finished cooking the stew on VERY LOW temp..alternating between 180 & 210 F- IF it lasts a long time, then It IS a 5 Star product- So far I consider this cooktop an excellent choice-
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
0points
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Review 13 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
Could be good
,09/23/2012
By MyPuptarts
3
out of
5
Could be a good unit, but panel lights did not work out of the box. Sent the unit back and bought a different kind.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
3
out of
5
Durability
2
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
+7points
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Review 14 for Sunpentown 1,300W Induction Cooktop, Black
Cooktop convience
,08/13/2012
By PeeWee22 ,
Silver Springs
5
out of
5
Excellent cooktop. Does all the right things.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+8points
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