Product Description

The energy produced by the Duxtop is directly supplied to the cooking vessel by a magnetic field. Self-adjusting burners detect the size of the cookware base and automatically adjust so that very little energy is wasted. Duxtop Induction Cooktop is fast and safe to use, easy to clean. This versatile cooktop is great for entertaining; use it as a stylish, elegant centerpiece on the table, for outdoor parties and in the kitchen as an extra cooking zone.

1) Duxtop Induction Cooktop uses 120 volts, 15 amps of electricity - standard in all homes. Just plug the cooktop into any standard household outlet. This makes it very convenient to move around.

2) Lightweight and compact for easy handling and storage.

3) Built-in count-down digital timer up to 170 minutes.

4) Digital sensor touch control panel

5) 10 power levels from 200-1800Watts.

6) 10 temperature range from 140°F to 464°F.

7) Cord length is 6 ft.

8) Compatible with induction ready cookware such as cast aluminum enameled iron and steel, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom, or cast iron.

9) The auto-pan detection will turn off heating when cookware removed from the cooktop and shut the unit automatically after 60 seconds if no cookware is detected.

10) Child Safety Lock system.

11) Low and high voltage warning system.

12) Equipped with diagnostic error message system.

13) ETL approved.

Duxtop is easy to install (plug in) and easy to use. The model# 8300ST has an on/off switch and control for the power level and temperature levels. These cooktops are a snap to clean. Simply wipe clean with a damp cloth when the cooktop is cool after cooking. In comparison with the traditional PVC Sticker control panel, the sensor touch control panel is durable for long-term use. Unlike the PVC Sticker or PET sticker control panel, there is nothing to wear out.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2473 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Secura
• Model: 8300ST
• Dimensions: 2.60" h x 12.00" w x 14.00" l, 9.00 pounds

Features

• Duxtop Induction Cooktop uses 120 volts, 15 amps of electricity - standard in all homes; Lightweight and compact for easy handling and storage
• Digital sensor touch control panel; Child Safety Lock system (press and hold the Safety Lock Key for 3 sec to activate)
• Built-in count-down digital timer up to 170 minutes; 10 temperature range from 140°F to 464°F; 10 power levels from 200-1800Watts; 6 ft cord
• Compatible with Duxtop Whole-Clad premium cookware and other induction ready cookware such as cast aluminum enameled iron and steel, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom, or cast iron
• The auto-pan detection will shut the unit automatically after 60 seconds if no cookware is detected; Equipped with diagnostic error message system, Low and high voltage warning system; ETL approved

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

92 of 94 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing!
By Curshellas
I recieved this very quickly, which was nice.

I just cooked my first item on this...something I often make, Texmati Rice...usually I combine water and rice and boil, then simmer for 15 minutes...so with a gas range, the process takes over 30 minutes with wait time after.

Using a small All-Clad brand pan, the water boiled in less than 2 minutes on the high setting, 1800...I placed the lid on the pot, then reduced it to the lowest setting, 500 and only simmered for about 7 minutes and the pan, was ready to be removed. The rice was already done proper and ready to sit with the lid on to finish cooking.

COMPLETELY AMAZING! What a time and energy saver!

The unit was easy to use...it has a standard 2 prong plug, hit the power button, the fan comes on, and then the + or - button to raise or lower the setting. I looked in the book to see what the setting meant...1800 was high, and 500 was the simmer feature. Even at simmer, it seemed a little high, so I reduced the cook time and the rice turned out perfect. Had I not reduced the standard cooktime, I am quite certain it would have scorched at least.

There is also a setting to adjust the heat by temperature, but I have not tried that, but I wonder if it would have given me a lower setting.

I am very happy with the speed and operation of the cooktop. It also looks really nice in my kitchen, and oddly enough, sort of matches my VTECH smooth surface touch screen telephones.

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing cooking performance with only a few (nit-picky) flaws.
By Shauna Cain
The Duxtop 1800-Watt Portable Sensor Touch Induction Cooktop 8300ST v.2011 has become the only burner I use...
I bought this to replace my Breville electric wok, which, although great for stir-frying, died (ruptured heating element) after only 2 years of service. I had become very attached to the excellent heat-producing capacity of that wok, but want to stay away from non-stick surfaces in future cookware for health reasons..

After much research, (and a *miserable* purchase of a Sunbeam stainless steel wok which amounted to little more than a warm salad bowl on legs) I decided to take the plunge and go for this induction unit used in tandem with my trusty old carbon steel wok.

The heat performance for stir-fry has been as good as the Breville, but combined with the wok-hei flavor of the old wok, and being able to heat the wok to smoking without fear of toxic fumes, the overall wok-cooking pleasure of this combination is even higher than the Br eville. Additionally, it provides FAST boiling of water..Generally, 2 quarts of water will boil in 2-3 minutes, as opposed to 10-15 minutes on my electric stove...

It has been wonderful this summer to heat coffee/pasta water and never have to worry about heating up the house with residual heat from the burner, since induction cooking produces no residual heat once the unit is turned off. We also bring it outside to deep-fry fish to keep the smell from permeating the house. It does an admirable job at wok deep-frying, and maintains a very constant temperature...Our trout, pompano and red snapper all develop a crispy, crunchy exterior and maintain a moist, juicy interior with minimal-to-no tending, so long as the unit is set to 1200 watts.

My only qualms about the unit are basically just nit-picky ones. First, when the unit is plugged in (as it is permanently in my home) the power panel flashes a row of horizontal dashes that look disconcertingly like an error code. Maybe the idea is to remind you to unplug it, but since my outlet is in an inconvenient location, and this is my permanent cooking surface, it just sits there flashing 24/7, and using unnecessary electricity.

Second, when things overflow, such as pasta is inclined to, and the water gets onto the smooth-top glass surface, the cook is NOT able to shut off or adjust temperature/wattage of the unit using the touch pad, as the water must somehow interfere with the touch pad's electrical response. Therefore, in order to stop the disaster, you must either unplug the unit, or remove the messy pot, wipe up the spill, then adjust temp/wattage/turn it off. Not a big deal if you have the presence of mind and a place to quickly move the boiling pot to, but in a panicky spill situation, it can throw you for a loop...

Third, and this is really no big deal, the unit's cooling fan makes a sound very similar to that produced by a microwave oven while co oking, and for around 1 minute afterwards...Combined with the exhaust fan and all the action in the pan, the overall decibel-level can be perhaps more lively than some noise sensitive people would prefer. Again, the sound is not really that bad, and sounds just like a microwave, but it is something to know.

These small things aside, the Duxtop induction cooktop has revolutionized my kitchen.. I now eschew my 4 burner stove, even for multi-dish meals, in favor of the Duxtop, knowing that I can heat the pan basically instantaneously for stir-fry, cook the main dish, then switch pans and make boiling hot soup in the *same time or less* than simply heating water on my regular electric stove..

This is a wonderful appliance. Convenient, affordable, versitile and low-profile. I am very grateful to have discovered it...

UPDATE: Oct 6, 2011

This unit continues to amaze with its ability to stir-fry, deep-fry, and heat large pots of soup quickly, but for pancake/griddle type applications, it is frustrating. The 4" diameter induction area heats a cast iron griddle quickly in the center, but leaves a very cool area toward the edges of the pan. Pancakes cook unevenly, and omlettes are impossible...For even griddle cooking, even a cast iron griddle on my electric range does a better job...Still-this is a fantastic choice for most other types of stove-top cooking...

54 of 55 people found the following review helpful.
DUXTOP 1800-Watt Portable Sensor Touch Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner 8300ST
By Kristin Dohse
The Duxtop is very well built, and enjoy cooking with this it. It saves time to warm up a cold pan, and when it comes to heat up a large quantity of water it cuts the time at least by 50%, to be the safe side. The cook top stays cool at least for the first 10 minutes of cooking. After continuous use of hours, top starts to get hot(right under where the pan sits, the edges are still cool), not burning hot, but do not touch it. I think it because of the heat from the pan transfers back to the cooktop.
The sensitive touch panel works great, very sensitive to touches. There is a lock key to lock the panel in case you donot want to touch any key by accident. One more advantage of the touch sensitive control pad over the traditional control panel is the extended lifetime. The touch sensitive panel is literally unbreakable, while the traditional key will eventually wear out after a few years. Yet, the touch sensitive model can easily cost you $50 or more for a portable burn er, but well worth it, considering it is more enjoyable to use and extend lifetime.