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Secura 8300ST Review by Shauna Cain (South Hadley, MA)
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 Breville. 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 cooking, 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...
Secura 8300ST Review by JN
Delivered quickly and was well-packaged. The cooking element diameter is approximately 7 3/4". The sensor touch controls work very well but the settings can be accidentally changed by unintentionally touching the glass top areas over the control panel unless you use the "lock" feature which locks the controls except the on/off touch button. The cooking element heats very quickly but the unit only works with induction compatible (ie. magnetic) cookware. You can cook using wattage or temperature settings combined with a timer feature that shuts off the cooktop at the end of the preset cooking time. Cooking using the adjustable wattage control seems to work better than using the temperature control option. The unit boils water quickly and sears burgers and steaks as well or better than the smooth top stove I have. Since the unit heats the cookware internally by an electromagnetic current the glass cooktop only gets hot where it contacts the cookware and heat is transferred from the cookware to the cooktop. However, this is not nearly as hot and dissipates much more quickly than conduction cooking on a smooth top stove and makes for a much easier cleaning experience because food does not burn onto the cooktop. When cooking the cooktop emits an electical whining/buzzing sound that will annoy some people but this sound is partially obscured by the cooling fan which also runs while cooking. The glass cooktop sits on top of a somewhat flimsy plastic housing that contains the internal components but it seems otherwise well-made. The unit has a very thick permanently attached electrical cord which plugs into a standard wall outlet. The unit's instruction manual states that it should be used only on a dedicated outlet(ie. by itself) because of the electrical current draw of the unit. The unit has functioned well for the month that I've had it. I do wish the cooking element's diameter was a little larger but gently preheating cast iron or decent magnetic cookware on a medium-low setting (not too long without food) and cooking on a medium setting allows you to decently sear larger quantities of meats pretty uniformly using 10 or 11 inch diameter pans. The instruction manual cautions not to operate it with empty cookware but I think it means not to blast away preheating an empty unattended pan on high until it damages the unit or the cookware. That's my practical view and not my legal opinion. A good buy if it turns out to be durable.
Secura 8300ST Review by Emilio
I own a restaurant and need a lot of hot water to serve freshly cooked pasta. Back in 2005 we bought a few induction burners. They were not for commercial use but they all did very good job until the buttons were worn out after extensive use. The commercial grade induction burners are very expensive, it was way above what I could afford by then. We got 2 new duxtop 8300 a few months ago, with new technology these cooktops becomes better cooks faster. The control panel is under the crystal/glass panel and supposed to last forever as long as you do not break the glass. And it is much easier to clean. We are very satisfied with this burner. Btw, we ordered another 20 units to replace all our burners.
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Secura 8300ST:: Description
The energy produced by the Duxtop Induction Cooktop 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. Basically you 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) 7 power levels from 500-1800Watts. 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 Induction Cooktop 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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