The stylish Fagor Portind portable induction cooktop

You may already have magnetic cookware, which includes most cast iron, stainless steel and ceramic covered steel, but if you don’t, you’ll need to replace your pots and pans. If your pans aren’t magnetic and you’re unwilling or unable to buy new ones, then the Fagor portable induction cooktop might not be your best bet.

If you are ready to move to the Fagor portable induction cooktop, get ready for a responsiveness no other cooktop can provide. The Fagor portable induction surface requires no time to heat up or cool down; just a quick glide of the controls gives you exactly the temperature you require.

The Fagor PORTIND induction cooktop offers a versatile cooking solution. This versatile indoor/outdoor cooktop is great for entertaining. You can use it as a stylish, elegant centerpiece on the table, for outdoor parties and in the kitchen as an extra cooking zone. Moreover, this portable induction unit offered by Fagor is extremely compact and lightweight. As a result, the cooktop is great for use in your boat, camper, dorm or studio apartment.

One thing worth mentioning is that this unit uses only electricity to power the induction mechanism. Therefore, it won’t work if there is no power supply and it doesn’t accept gas or natural gas and any other source of energy. The low voltage requirement of 120V means that it can be used in any places such as an RV, a mobile home, on the boat, outdoor party and so on.

The Fagor PORTIND unit is equipped with a large 12 inches element. It can be used in different configurations to best match the size of your pan. To make matters even simpler, a pan-detection sensor lets you know if a pan is placed appropriately on the element.

The model will shut-off automatically if no cookware is detected. Besides, when a pot or pan is removed from the burner, the unit will sound a warning and turn off after 60 seconds. That’s the features that I like to see in high end unit like the Fagor PORTIND portable induction cooktop.

A total of six heat settings are provided for everything from a simmering low to a fast-cooking high. For rapid boiling, you can activate a highest power setting that sets the temperature to boiling level. You’ll be boiling in no time. In addition, the Fagor PORTIND also offers a warming setting, so you can keep cooked foods warm without overcooking.

The best part about this model is that it’s the only cooktop that allows chocolate or butter to be melted without a double boil. What that means is that the unit is extremely efficient in heat distribution. No hot spots and rings are used in this portable induction cooktop so that the bottom of the cookware heats uniformly.

Available only in black glass, this outstanding induction Fagor PORTIND cooktop is an excellent portable induction cooktop that’s worth considering if you’re looking for only the best.

Pros: Offers the ultimate in control for electric cooking, versatile and extremely portable, power boost for rapid boil, one large element for all sizes of pot and pans, slide-touch digital controls

Cons: Requires magnetic cookware and a substantial investment if you haven’t had any.

Summary of Benefits and Features of Fagor PORTIND portable induction cooktop:

• Specifications Eurokera Glass Top: Yes
• Stainless Steel Trim: Yes
• Count-Down Digital Timer: Up to 180 Minutes
• Control Panel: Digital Touch
• Power Levels: 6
• Temperature Range: 190°F to 430°F
• Compatible with Induction Ready Cookware: Yes
• Auto-Pan Detection: Automatically Shut Off After 60 Seconds
• Child Safety Lock System: Yes
• Low and High Voltage Warning System: Yes
• Equipped with Diagnostic Error Message System: Yes
• UL Approved: Yes
• Technical Data Rating Voltage: 110 – 120V, 50 – 60Hz, 1300 Watts
• Power Range: 1 – 6
• Timer Range: 1 Minute – 3 Hours
• Dimensions and Weights Width: 12″ Depth: 14″ Weight: 8 Lbs.

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The Viking VICC120SS Portable Induction Cooktop

At first glance, the Viking VICC120SS model looks simple and nice. The unit comes with a steel frame, a black top and a bulky knob. Most induction cooktop would have included a digital control panel with slide and touch buttons at this price tag. But the Viking model incorporates only a knob with no extra bells and whistle.

It may seem that the VICC120SS is well overpriced for its simple no-frill design. But a closer examination shows that even though the Viking VICC120SS may look ordinary, it features a premium appearance that comes equipped with high quality stainless steel frame and a solid ceramic glass surface. The smooth top is extremely durable and is built to counter wear and tear effectively.

Moreover, the glass ceramic surface is super easy to clean. All you need is a piece of damp cloth to wipe the surface. Besides, the Viking VICC120SS portable induction cooktop is made of commercial grade materials and utilizes the latest technology developed by Viking.

For example, the Viking’s MagnaQuick induction generator that comes equipped in the VICC120SS unit uses magnetic energy to change cookware into the heat source that utilizes as much as 90% of energy to convert electricity into heat whereas electric and gas cooktop only has an energy efficiency of about 35% to 40% the most.

Other justification to the high price of the Viking VICC120SS unit is the maximum power output of the induction generator. The cooktop is able to churn out up to 1800 Watts which is equivalent to 15,000 BTU gas burner at 120V of power supply. At this power output, you can do a lot of high temperature cooking such as frying and cooking with a wok.

A word of caution here is that like all induction cooktop, the Viking VICC120SS portable induction cooktop requires the use of magnetic cookware. You may already have magnetic cookware, which includes most cast iron, stainless steel and ceramic covered steel, but if you don’t, you’ll need to replace your pots and pans. To test your current cookware, use a simple refrigerator magnet to check for magnetism.

Available only in black glass surface with stainless steel frame, this outstanding portable induction cooktop by Viking is an excellent product that’s worth considering if you’re looking for only the best.

Pros: Made of high quality materials that are extremely durable and long lasting, surface is scratch resistant and offers the ultimate in control for electric cooking, extremely high performance with high power output.

Cons: A bit expensive for the available features, bulky and heavy, unit comes without digital control and requires magnetic cookware and a substantial investment if you haven’t had any.

Summary of Benefits and Features of Viking VICC120SS portable induction cooktop:

Commercial-Type Cooking Power

• MagneQuick™ induction power generator utilizes magnetic energy for superior power, responsiveness and efficiency
• Burner- 8″/1,800 watt

Easy Operation and Cleanup

• Glass ceramic top with stainless steel frame
• Extremely durable, wear-resistant surface
• Metal knobs with childproof, push-to-turn safety feature

Exclusive Finish

• Stainless Steel/Black (SS) featuring black glass and knobs

Warranty Highlights

• One year full