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Copper Chef Induction Burner?

SilleeMee — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:48:57 GMT

Anyone have this already? I'm looking for an induction cooktop and I see there is this Copper Chef on the Q for $40 with free shipping but is it any good? I need it just to boil water, nothing else. TIA

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Re: Copper Chef Induction Burner?

hayseed00 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:59:57 GMT

I purchased the coper chef pan with the induction burner set that was on QVC recently and even though I had the burner turned up to sear it took a long time for just water to even begin to show some sign of getting hot with just a few bubbles even after 25 min. , maybe I'm doing something wrong as I'm new to induction cooking but the whole experience was disappointing.

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CinNC — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 15:12:37 GMT

I've been looking at induction burners.....it seems like forever....and can't make up my mind.

Most of the higer rated ones are 1800 watts and the Copper Chef ones are 1300 watts.

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CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:04:59 GMT

@hayseed00 that for for the information, it's good to know since I am not familar with induction cooking either.

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novamc1 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:20:41 GMT

I have two different brands of induction burners and a gas cooktop (the latter one I don't really like and wish I had my old glass cooktop back from a former home).

I also own many different types of cookware...........non-induction-compatible stainless steel, induction-ready ceramic-coated, Le Creuset enameled cast iron, Induction-ready stainless and more.

I've found that certain types of stainless (depending on what type of bottoms they have) are very slow to heat up on the gas cooktop, and they make me miss my glass cooktop.

I've also found that certain induction-ready pans may work better or worse on the induction burners, again depending on unknown factors in how they are made and what they are made of.

It's a trial-and-error process figuring out which cookware works best. on which cooking surface. I'm still workin' on it!! But will say that the Le Creuset works best on everything.

Re: Copper Chef Induction Burner?

dal23 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:28:40 GMT

I've read this one is not powerful enough to boil water quickly, so if that's what you want one for, I'd say look elsewhere. I'll be in the market for one eventually, but I haven't done a lot of research yet - just enough to know this one is not for me.

Re: Copper Chef Induction Burner?

novamc1 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:44:38 GMT

Having said everything I said above, which admittedly was confusing, I'd advise anyone contemplating an induction burner purchase to get the most powerful one you can find. I have an 1800-watt and a 1500-watt, and the more powerful one is far easier and faster to use.

I'd skip a 1300-watt, based on my experience with the more powerful ones.,

I would not want to do without an induction burner. It's very useful and fun to work with, if you've never owned one.

Re: Copper Chef Induction Burner?

SilleeMee — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:40:29 GMT

@dal23 wrote:
I've read this one is not powerful enough to boil water quickly, so if that's what you want one for, I'd say look elsewhere. I'll be in the market for one eventually, but I haven't done a lot of research yet - just enough to know this one is not for me.

That's what I keep running across when I go to read the comments about this CC cooktop. It's probably not the one I need. Thanks@dal23

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SilleeMee — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:41:31 GMT

What brand do you own? @novamc1

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novamc1 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:43:21 GMT

@SilleeMee

The brands I own are a NuWave and a Tramontina.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:01:40 GMT

Thanks @novamc1. I'm leaning towards a Nuwave after reading the good reviews about it. Gosh I see some really expensive brands out there...like in the hundreds of dollars. Those are out of my league but I think a Nuwave might work for me.

ETA: the Nuwave Titanium is 1800W. This is probably the one I need.

Re: Copper Chef Induction Burner?

ChazzyLady — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:02:26 GMT

@novamc1 wrote:
Having said everything I said above, which admittedly was confusing, I'd advise anyone contemplating an induction burner purchase to get the most powerful one you can find. I have an 1800-watt and a 1500-watt, and the more powerful one is far easier and faster to use.

I'd skip a 1300-watt, based on my experience with the more powerful ones.,

I would not want to do without an induction burner. It's very useful and fun to work with, if you've never owned one.

That's very good advice @novamc1. Please, can you tell us if you've had problems with the lettering on the controls wearing off? I repeatedly see that as a concern with induction burners. I am leaning towards getting a Nuwave but I just saw a demo on Evine earlier today for an induction burner and one of the selling points was that their lettering is designed to not wear off. I believe the price was $80.00 and included a large, non-stick square pan.

Thanks.

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novamc1 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:09:40 GMT

@ChazzyLady

I can't imagine any control features wearing off from use. It's not like you have to scrub these little appliances after using---if necessary, just wipe off with a soft cloth.

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momtochloe — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:13:16 GMT

@SilleeMee I have the NuWave (the 1500 watt version) and it works great like @novamc1 said and I also agree if the 1800 watt version is available I would snag that one as it will improve the performance of boiling water. I would have bought the 1800 watt when it was a TS but I had just purchased the 1500 version so I had to take a pass.

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ChazzyLady — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:18:08 GMT

@novamc1 wrote:
@ChazzyLady
I can't imagine any control features wearing off from use. It's not like you have to scrub these little appliances after using---if necessary, just wipe off with a soft cloth.

Thank you @novamc1. I really appreciate advice from someone who has actually used a product.

Not trying to tempt anyone, but I have had my eye on this one by Nuwave since it says it is larger and is 1800 watts:

https://www.amazon.com/Nuwave-highest-powered-Induction-diamond/dp/B014V91LIU

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momtochloe — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:19:22 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Thanks @novamc1. I'm leaning towards a Nuwave after reading the good reviews about it. Gosh I see some really expensive brands out there...like in the hundreds of dollars. Those are out of my league but I think a Nuwave might work for me.

ETA: the Nuwave Titanium is 1800W. This is probably the one I need.

@SilleeMee I see Ming Tsai is going to have the TS on HSN on Friday, November 10 and it may be that he will be bringing an induction burner with him for a good price . . .

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novamc1 — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:23:11 GMT

A celebrity chef from another shopping channel has a really cool induction set-up.........is it Curtis Stone or Todd English?..........it's not just a flat-top burner, but something fancier that I saw briefly on TV and made a mental note to look into later.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:25:01 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
Thanks @novamc1. I'm leaning towards a Nuwave after reading the good reviews about it. Gosh I see some really expensive brands out there...like in the hundreds of dollars. Those are out of my league but I think a Nuwave might work for me.

ETA: the Nuwave Titanium is 1800W. This is probably the one I need.
@SilleeMee I see Ming Tsai is going to have the TS on HSN on Friday, November 10 and it may be that he will be bringing an induction burner with him for a good price . . .

Thanks @momtochloe. I'll keep a look out for that TS. November is right around the corner.

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momtochloe — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:54:53 GMT

@novamc1 wrote:
A celebrity chef from another shopping channel has a really cool induction set-up.........is it Curtis Stone or Todd English?..........it's not just a flat-top burner, but something fancier that I saw briefly on TV and made a mental note to look into later.

@novamc1 I believe that may have been TE as it was a smokeless grill/griddle/induction cooktop. It looks like it's sold out right now, I'll be interested to see what folks have to say when it comes back into stock.

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globegrl — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:32:40 GMT

I bought one because my little apartment didn't have a stove. I like it, although I think it takes longer to bring water to a boil than a stovetop. I use the sear function to boil water because it is the fastest. I have used copper chef knockoff pans with it (they were at a discount store and are called Copper Cook. They are identical to the Copper Chef line). Sometimes I think the heating is a little uneven, but overall I am satisfied. And, unfortunately, I bought mine at full price and paid shipping.