Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop, 6.5” Heating Coil, Black

Bought one in late 1/2024 after the one I purchased several years earlier stopped working. I use this stove top almost daily for almost everything. Tonight I made Lamb chops and they came out perfect. I also have a small pied a terre oven that I rarely use because this cooktop works so well for me. This one cooks on low to 400F I usually use 175 to 225. If I get busy doing something else it automatically turns off. I have a nice ceramic cook set and all the pieces work well on this stove and after using these for months on this Nuwave the pots and pans still look like new even on the bottoms. I actually like my pied a terre kitchen more than the large kitchen in my home. It gives me more control and I get great results virtually every time. I’m planning to buy one of another of these with the built in sensor during th sale. I have 7 and 8 yr old granddaughters who help me some in my kitchen and I don’t need to worry constantly that they will burn themselves because this only heats up when a pan is on the element and it covers the burner. I just need to be careful that the heated food doesn’t cause burns. Their NYC apt has a gas stove which can be a fire hazard. I’ve seen the induction units that can work anywhere under kitchen counters and would like to see this company produce one of these.

We just got it and love it already. It’s perfect for what we need it for. It’s not super loud and it works great with my pots and pans. It fits perfectly on my counter and getting it to temperature was super fast

This is a great product. We love using it for our kids Mac and cheese/other foods during hotel trips. It also works really well when we go camping!

I have been very happy with my Nuwave Cooktop. The induction part does take a little getting used to. Make sure you use only induction-ready cookware—it makes a difference. Also, make sure you don't have any other magnetic things on the counter near it. About a month after receiving the cooktop, some of the buttons went out on me and Nuwave replaced it immediately. I love the timer function and the flexibility on setting the temperature. The fan is a bit loud and takes some getting used to. But the noise also helps to remind me that it is still on. All in all, a useful extra burner or sole burner for a small apartment or dorm.

Great product. Good quality. Can hear the fan whooshing sound but not annoying. However, suggest the following improvements to its maker: 1. Beeps are too loud. Needs a sound level adjustment so it is pet friendly 2. Timer can be more useful if we can change the default 2 hrs every time its switched on. It needs a save option. Its cumbersome to use and can use a Reset and "add 30 secs" buttons 3. Stage function needs a save option too. For instance, for cooking pasta, stage 1 can be 5 mins to boil water, stage 2 cook for 8 mins, stage 3 keep warm for 20 mins. This takes time to enter but it forgets the moment its turned off. So I don't bother using it. bummer.

I'd often considered giving a try to an inductive cooktop, especially for emergency situations when my traditional burner-coil electric range couldn't be used. However, many of the devices out there had such an extensive list of conflicting reviews that it was hard to figure out what really did and didn't work. Eventually, I settled on the NuWave Flex PIC and picked it up as renewed, simply to have some real experience and to know where to go from here. Now that I've had a few days to give it a real run, here's what I've found for this little cooktop. Please note that my test settings were on Medium heat with the power limited to 900W instead of the full 1300W. * This cooktop uses around 30% to 50% of the energy needed by a traditional range (2200W burner). Example: In a real comparison test using a specified and equal portion of food under conditions of cold start to completion of cooking, the traditional range consumed 458Wh to cook while this cooktop consumed only 200Wh. * This cooktop heats up much faster than the traditional range. Example: An 8" skillet with a pat of butter goes from start to sizzle in 30 seconds on medium. The traditional range takes 5 minutes to do the same at medium. Example: A pan of soup takes roughly the same time to heat up as a microwave, but the microwave is at 100% power (1100W) and the cooktop is only set to Medium. The traditional range would take 2x-3x longer to heat the same amount of soup. * This cooktop can be set quickly and simply, but it can also be fine-adjusted for specific temperatures. The easy settings are slightly more involved than the 'turn it on' of the traditional range, but that's only because you need to remember to press 'start' after setting the heat. The efficiency of the cooktop alone is enough to make me prefer using it over a traditional range. Add the fact that it also cools down faster, takes up minimal space, it's portable, and the max current input is low enough to be handled through any 15A outlet, and it's an easy sell. However, there are a few drawbacks: * It doesn't like when you lift the pan. This is a safety feature, but it goes into alarm rather fast and you need to remember to check it and potentially turn it back on after you've lifted the pan. * Needs "Inductive-ready" cookware. Yes, some of your pots and pans might not work. Thankfully, induction-ready cookware is also readily available and isn't overly expensive. * Noise: The inductive cooktop has a fan to keep the electronics cooled. This means that it needs space around it for airflow and it's noisier than a traditional range. * Timer: I haven't personally used this cooktop for long cooking times, but you need to be aware that there is a default timer on this unit. If you want to use it for something that will take more than an hour, you'll want to reset the timer accordingly or the cooktop will shut off on you.

This is the second one I purchased the last one lasted four years and worked perfectly until it didn’t. I tried the Amazon basic flat square model and it does not cook evenly so that’s why I decided to order another one. Temperature controls and even cooking is very important to me and I’ve never had a problem with their products before.

I love new wave induction cooktops. For the last decade I have worn out two units. The primary failure is the control panel. The old glossy, shiny plastic cover is extremely susceptible to heat and oils. Even keeping it immaculately clean after every cooking, the plastic cracks potentially allowing moisture into the controls. I purchased two of these over the last couple of months to replace the two I've had for the past decade that have worn out. The first one arrived probably and I was delighted to see and improved control panel with slightly raised touch areas and a pebble texture plastic. This model ends in the number 501. The second one I purchased which was supposed to be identical as a model number that ends in 503.. The trouble with the second one, the model number ending in 503, is that it has the old glossy, shiny plastic control panel cover. The 501 says up to 1300 w on the back panel the 503 says 1400 w on the back panel. I will update this review over the years as I see which control panel lasts the longest. The reason for the three-star review is that the second model does not sit flat and wobbles. Its feet are not even and I will have to replace them with aftermarket feet. It took so long to arrive that I'm hesitant to send it back for a replacement. I will just wait and see and let you know how things go. I do highly recommend these induction cooktops. Although they do wear out after a few years, they are far less expensive than most and are a great introduction to this type of cooking. I also appreciate the portability and the ability to control the wattage in this pro model. I have temporarily hooked up my home to a 50 amp RV outlet and a 30 amp RV outlet. With splitters, I only have a total of four outlets and it is wonderful to be able to control exactly how many watts I am using so I don't overload circuits.

This is one of my best purchases. Up to now I have had to make do with a regular electric coil cooker. This has revolutionized my meal prep. It is quick, clean and very responsive to temp change. You can hear to fan inside, but it does not bother me at all. I use it with an induction burner mat (Silicone & fiberglass).

The best part about this inductive cooktop is the low to high preset buttons. It makes the cooking process easier because I don’t have to adjust the temperature from the lowest to high. It heats up the pan fairly quick and is space saving. I have been using this for more than 6 months with no issues. There are also three wattage settings which makes it energy efficient.

Have used twice since receiving and blown away by power! Tinned baked beans were ready in just over 90 seconds ! Balsnaic mushrooms in approx 2.5 mins! Super impressed!

Selectable power, I set it to 600w and my food not only won't burn, it cooks without sticking to the pressure cooker. The fan shuts down after use, unlike others that keep running. Customer service went out of their way to help me with a small issue. Highly recommended.

This product works good. I’ve had it now. A while couple of years never had no trouble with it. A great piece of equipment.