Very impressed. This is my first induction cooktop, and I bought it mainly because I don't want to heat up my kitchen during our hot Texas summer. What I like most though is the fine control this unit has over temperature. It has five settings ranging from 100 to 475 degrees F, but the + and - buttons allow adjustments ten degrees at a time over the whole heat range. From my measurements and observation, it's very accurate. I have boudin sausage simmering in a steel pan right now, and I don't have to worry about it boiling and bursting the skins, like often happens otherwise. I'll be using this unit often.
It really heats up quickly. I put a few tablespoons of water in a steel pan just to see how long it would take to heat up, and the water was boiling in less than a minute. My Fagor pressure cooker is magnetic on the bottom, so it works well. I defrosted a package of Italian sausage by immersing it in water in this cooker and setting the temp to 100F. I stuck a thermometer in the water, and it registered 99-101 every time I checked. Perfect.
Update: Still more than satisfied, but some notes: The heating element is about six inches in diameter and about a half inch thick. This can be confirmed by putting a thin steel pan on the unit and watching where the water bubbles first. Because of this, heating was uneven when I used stamped steel pans. With a round-bottom wok it's not good at all. A flat-bottomed wok would be different, but it still would not heat the sides. (update 11/11/2015) Amazingly, a round-bottom wok works just fine. The heated area is pretty small, but it stir fries well.
My best use has been with a cast iron frying pan, and a Fagor pressure cooker. Both have enough mass to distribute the heat generated by the narrow ring.
One more nit. The best feature of this cooker is the fine control of temperatures, over other induction cookers, ten degrees F at a time. But, 210F (actually higher than 212) is too high for a low simmer, and 200 is too low. If I had my wish, there would be a finer control over this critical range of temps controlling simmering.
Update: The induction coil is about six inches in diameter, and a bit over a half inch thick. You can see this by watching the water come to a boil in a thin steel pan. I've had mixed results with pans that don't distribute heat well. I tried using a wok with a round bottom, and it didn't work well at all. Most woks come with a flat bottom, and these probably will work better, but the whole idea of wok cooking is to rapidly heat a large surface area. This won't do it. My best results have been with a Fagor pressure cooker for steaming and boiling, and a cast iron skillet for searing and braising. The cast iron does the job of heat distribution that thinner steel pans can't do.
Okay, it's not perfect for all cooking. But it works very well within its limitations. My only wish is that it had finer control over the 200-210 heating range. 210 should be below boiling, but this temp setting will boil vigorously. 200 won't even simmer. I wish there were settings in between this range to finely control this critical temp range.
Yet another Update: I find the temp control to be spotty with some pans. The three-quart Nuwave sauce pan that I bought separately works best. With a Lodge steel pan (not cast iron) for making toasted cheese sandwiches (for example) I just put it on "sear" and cycle it manually with the Pause and Start buttons. It seems to work best that way for things that don't take long to cook. Also, I have one pan that's weakly magnetic and the cooktop doesn't even recognize it. If testing pans with a magnet, make sure it's strongly attractive.
Add to your order
-
Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary) -
24/7 support when you need it. -
Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
3-Year Protection $28.99
4-Year Protection $38.99
Cover all of your eligible devices:
Asurion Complete Protect: One plan covers all eligible past and future purchases (Renews Monthly Until Cancelled) $16.99/month
Select a plan
Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Cover this product:
Select a plan
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
Frequently bought together
$180.00
Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Discover similar items
& Up
Price: $100 - $200
Brand: Nuwave
Controls Type: Push Button
Number of Heating Elements: 1
Heating Element: Radiant
Top Brands in Home & Kitchen: Top Brands
No results available. Please adjust the filters and try again.
$60
$70Typical:$78.12
$160
$85
$47
$69Typical:$89.99
$119
$59
$65
$149
$99List:$139.99
$195
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the brand
-
NuWave is an American manufacturer based in Vernon Hills, IL that is focused on developing affordable, green conscious appliances using the latest culinary technology.
Our customers are always our top priority, and we are absolutely dedicated to building a foundation of trust and dependability to help people Live Well For Less.
-
Air Fryers
-
Cookware Set
-
Convection Ovens
-
Airfryer Pressure Cooker Combo
-
Induction Cooktops
-
Air Purifiers
-
Live Well for Less
We are driven by the pursuit of safe, green products that can improve the quality of life for less.
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
0:30
Click to play video
Nuwave PIC Flex Induction Cooktop
Houseware Connection
Videos for this product
0:30
Click to play video
Nuwave PIC Flex - Cook Anywhere, Cook Smarter
Houseware Connection
Compare with similar items
This Item  Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, Portable, Large 6.5” Heating Coil, 10.25” Shatter-Proof Ceramic Glass, 3 Watt Settings, 4Qt Induction-Ready Healthy Ceramic Non-Stick Everyday Pan with Lid |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $180.00 | -10% $125.99 List: $139.99 | -10% $71.99 List: $79.99 | -10% $53.99 List Price: $59.99 | -10% $161.99 List: $179.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 |
| Customer Ratings | |||||
| Temperature Control | |||||
| Easy to clean | |||||
| Energy efficiency | |||||
| Heat output | |||||
| Sold By | Refined Deals | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| heating element type | Radiant | Radiant | Induction | Radiant | Induction |
| heating elements | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| controls type | Push Button | Digital | Push Button | — | Digital |
| material | Stainless Steel | Ceramic | Ceramic Glass | Ceramic Glass | Ceramic Glass |
| power source | Corded Electric | induction | induction | induction | induction |
Reviews with images
Worked great until plastic button covering failed
The best quality induction cooktop I owned so far. I had two prior to this. I love the fact that it is adjustable in 5 & 10 degree increments depending on the temperature setting and the quick select temperature buttons. Has yet to give error codes like one of my previous brands used to do almost all the time. This is very quiet also. Previous brands would make buzzing noises. I gave one as a gift to a family member who wasn't familiar with these and he likes it too.Follow up:I bought this in 10/16. It got heavy usage and then I noticed the plastic on the "Pause/Clear" button cracked and fell off from fatigue from being repeatedly pressed and the same was beginning to happen to the "Start and "+" and other buttons. I was going to ask the seller if a replacement was available for the plastic covering but suspected they would say its not user serviceable.I knew it was a matter of time before water would get into it and today it stopped working after a pot boil over.The one I bought for my brother as a gift around the same time is still okay because they don't use theirs nearly as much.This worked great and ran so quiet while it lasted! Now I have to find one that runs as good as this did but with more durable buttons. Maybe find a commercial unit?
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Top reviews from other countries
Diane
Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2017Style: PIC Flex + 4Qt Everyday PanVerified Purchase
