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Duxtop LCD 1800 Watt Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner 9600LS
Last Updated: March 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Food Items
105cooking, induction, stove, cook top, burner
+94%
-6%
" ... Burner works great. ... "
" ... Excellent induction stove for one or two people. ... "
" ... When making French toast I need to keep rotating the toast to cook on all sides. ... "
" ... I liked the idea of the pan heating and not the unit, and so far I cook most everything on #5 power as I am learning. ... Yes I had to pick up a couple of frying pans ... "
" ... I have been very pleased with my induction cook top. ... "
" ... The ability to cook by temperature is a terrific feature that you will really appreciate once you cook that way. ... "
" ... I bought NuWave pot set which I absolutely love to go with it. ... "
" ... I live in a Granny unit and do most of the cooking for my family in a very tiny kitchen. ... "
Programs
57cooking, stove, cook top, burner, duxtop
+96%
-4%
" ... First off boiling water was fast in the dutch oven. ... All in all, I like the cook top and will continue to use it. ... "
" ... Great cook top. ... "
" ... On an induction stove top, this unit would the smaller and least powerful choice. ... However, stove top inductions will have "burners" much larger with several times this wattage. ... If we could, I would replace our aged stove with induction. ... "
" ... We have own an induction stove for a year and love it so we decided to buy one for our motorhome. ... It's hot here and the gas stove makes it even hotter so the induction makes all the difference. ... "
" ... I use this for various at table cooking like fondues, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, etc. ... "
" ... Excellent induction stove for one or two people. ... "
" ... I estimate I will save $90 per year in electric costs as these units use about 10% of the energy of my electric stove. ... "
" ... And, I began cooking with Induction! ... I could NOW control my STOVE-TOP cooking with precision and only a minimum amount of effort! ... at least three times for stir-fry dinners (half a dozen different veggies ... "
Heating
56heats, induction, heating, cooking, pan
+88%
-13%
" ... It heats up food fast and cools down rapidly after use. ... "
" ... It heats quickly. ... "
" ... This is a superb induction hot plate. ... Easily scorches food. ... "
" ... The pan heated up super fast. ... I thought the All Clad pans would heat evenly but obviously not on induction cooktops. ... "
" ... It appears to cook faster than my previous 'True Induction Cook top'. ... "
" ... heats up and cools down quickly. ... "
" ... Main pros: it heats up the pans fairly quickly. ... "
" ... It worked well with my induction pot, heating up very quickly. ... "
Baking
56induction, pans, cook top, cook, pan
+95%
-5%
" ... I use my microwave for small servings of veggies, but this has upped my game on larger quantities and more complex foods. ... "
" ... Also used for portable hot pot cooking techniques and was great. ... "
" ... I feel I get more even cooking than conventional stoves. ... I adjusted the temperature from there as I was cooking. ... "
" ... Cooking my fave, buckwheat groats, was a dream. ... And my Calphalon pots work great! ... "
" ... After the kitchen remodel it will come in handy when I entertain outside or need an extra burner for a buffet. ... "
" ... And, I began cooking with Induction! ... .And, this morning, I made fresh blueberry and cranberry syrups for waffles and hot-cakes. ... However, I did purchase a new T-Fal pressure cooker (because my still- working 60-year old Presto was aluminum) Sauce-pans ... "
" ... It appears to cook faster than my previous 'True Induction Cook top'. ... "
" ... She came from a gas stove cooktop and was a little nervous switching (we built a new house and it's all electric, so no gas stove). ... So far, she says "You were right, I really like cooking on this!" ... "
Cleaning
41easy to clean, cooktop, wipe, induction, easy to use
+90%
-10%
" ... Saves mess and makes clean up very quick. ) ... "
" ... The glass top is very easy to clean and the unit looks great just sitting still! ... "
" ... It is easy to clean. ... "
" ... I toss some dishwashing powder into the pan with water and boil it, letting it clean itself! ... Second, by controlling the heat so accurately, I have very simple clean up instead of an encrusted, burnt pot needing extensive scrubbing. ... "
" ... There is a small seam where the control panel and the glass meet up, it collects liquids that drip and cleaning soaps when I wipe it down and I am not sure if it is getting inside the unit or not so I am going to put a thin bead of silicone in it to ensure I am not damaging the inside parts. ... "
" ... This Magnetic Induction heating source works as described, is easy to use and clean, no complaints thus far after using it intermittently for approx. ... "
" ... The cooktop is easy to clean because food splatters do not get burned on around the pan. ... "
" ... It fits nicely on the counter top and there is hardly any mess to clean up. ... "
Ease of Use
36easy, controls, easy to clean, interface, convenient
+94%
-6%
" ... It is easy to clean, very convenient. ... "
" ... Very convenient and easy to keep clean. ... "
" ... I felt that the guide that came with it was very helpful and I read it prior to use. ... So follow that ... "
" ... Works very well and is easy to maintain. ... "
" ... It's easy to use, easy to clean, cooks evenly, is lightweight and, of course, cooks quickly. ... "
" ... The control panel is easy to read and operate. ... "
" ... Very convenient for counter top use. ... "
" ... The controls are easy to use. ... "
Product Reliability
31induction, failed, burner, years, unit
+65%
-35%
" ... I've used this constantly for 8 months and I love it. ... "
" ... Been using for a month now, so far no issues, love induction cookware ... "
" ... I had the 8100 for several years and love it. ... "
" ... But, naturally, Amazon quickly sent a replacement that we have been using for 5 months now and really like. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised! ... "
" ... We have had the 9600LS for just over two (2) months as a replacement for our previous Duxtop Induction burner. ... The previous unit was otherwise very reliable and we anticipate that this new unit will be just as reliable as the old one with the follow significant advantages. ... "
" ... I've happily owned a Duxtop 9100MC induction cooktop since December 2015. ... "
" ... Use them both daily for almost 2 years. ... "
Controls
30temperature control, button, power button, controls, buttons
+70%
-30%
" ... The controls are easy to use. ... "
" ... Made well all glass controls works well ... "
" ... I love the "keep warm" button. ... "
" ... The dials are intuitive and I don't think it takes very long to get to the desired setting. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and the touch buttons are not mechanical so they will not wear out (as those on another popular brand that I won't mention) do with heavy use ... I especially appreciate that this one has 20 power levels for finer temperature control. ... "
" ... good temperature control. ... "
" ... Turn on the power, press the menu, choose a mode, and set the level/temp. ... "
" ... Selection buttons fast and sensitive, almost too sensitive. ... "
Build Quality
22pans, pots, copper, cookware, top
+86%
-14%
" ... I already had stainless steel pots that had enough iron in them to be workable. ... Carbon steel pans are a great way to go for that purpose. ... "
" ... Most of my best accumulated cookware is aluminum or ceramic, neither of which work with induction cooktops. ... "
" ... Mine was delivered in a very good condition, but highly suspicious how strong just a thin beauty box (protected by internal Styrofoam inserts) would be sufficient for various shipping conditions. ... "
" ... Luckily, my Kitchen Aid stainless steel cookware has a magnetic bottom which is compatible with the induction cooktop, therefore, there was no additional expense to purchase cookware. ... "
" ... I admit I haven't used the product enough to be an expert but right out of the box this is a solid, quality item. ... "
" ... I used it today using the Duxtop Whole-Clad Tri ply Stainless Steel pan (3qt sauté pan). ... Went out on U-Tube to find out how to season the Stainless Steel pans - very easy to do. ... "
" ... I have been using this Induction cooktop with my Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 10" & 9" dia. ... "
" ... It's well made, heavy = meaning good components, is American MADE . ... "
Marketplace
21advertised, works, worked, sent, reviews
+81%
-19%
" ... Thank you Lafraise and Amazon for selling good products. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Item was shipped quickly. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... The seller was great to deal with, too. ... "
" ... This appeared to be the best in consumer reviews at Amazon and elsewhere. ... "
" ... I will post photos when it is complete, it will be attractive as well as highly functional. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
Features
21mode, settings, safety, power, cooktop
+86%
-14%
" ... Good features, like lowest settings. ... "
" ... We appreciate having these new added features. ... "
" ... It has all the same features of the other, with a few upgrades I really appreciate. ... The timer readout stays on in conjunction with the with the power, unlike the 8100. ... "
" ... Very nice product and has a lot of options. ... "
" ... The extra features are worth the additional cost of this cook top compared to some of the others that I viewed. ... "
" ... When you are off the grid, every watt counts, This unit allows you to cook by selecting watts or temperature, which is a nice feature when you are limited by watts. ... "
" ... I would recommend it over the others if you can live with the safety features. ... "
" ... I love the timer & one touch boil feature. ... "
Capacity
20induction, home, cooktop, cooking, without
+95%
-5%
" ... I plan to use it in the house for holiday cooking as well. ... "
" ... We were without our kitchen for two months during the remodel and I set up a mini kitchen in the laundry room. ... "
" ... I live in a small apartment without a stove top. ... "
" ... It would work well in a small apartment or camping with electric connection. ... "
" ... We're in the middle of renovations to our home and we're without a kitchen. ... "
" ... So if I am working at my computer, in another room, then I can cook in whatever room that I am in, without having to repeatedly return to the kitchen to monitor what is cooking. ... "
" ... I bought this induction cooktop to use during a kitchen remodel. ... "
" ... Purchased item for our vacation home and love this. ... "
Sound Quality
17fan, high pitch, noisy, loud, whining
+12%
-88%
" ... The fan that runs while the plate is hot is a little noisy. ... "
" ... The fan makes a little noise but it is not anything to complain about. ... "
" ... I plan on returning this and buying a model with less fan noise. ... "
" ... It is a little noisy. ... "
" ... Only downside is that mine seems to make a super high pitched noise on higher settings, but it's mostly drowned out by the noise of the fan and is only noticeable when it's at like power level 10. ... "
" ... Some pans will make a faint ringing sound. ... "
" ... I stopped using it because the sound gives me a nasty headache. ... "
" ... The noise of the fan and induction whine is negligible. ... "
Water Usage
15boils, boiling, fast, boil, quickly
+93%
-7%
" ... This is perfectly fine unless you plan on using the full power to "quick" boil water. ... As far as boiling water super fast . ... I have not tried frying or other kinds of cooking, other than boiling large amounts of water. ... "
" ... Boils water fast. ... "
" ... It boils water super fast. ... "
" ... I have another commercial portable induction unit and this boils water just as rapidly. ... "
" ... I haven't really explored all its features, but it definitely boils water much faster than my older Fagor unit. ... "
" ... And unlike the regular cooktop, it was simple to clean up any potato water that got on it. ... "
" ... Boil water in a minute~~just amazing 😉 ‼ An excellent addition to complete your kitchen. ... "
" ... Now that temp is over twice what it takes to boil water, so I could probably turn it down and be ok once it hits a rolling boil. ... "
Overall performance
15works, well, amazingly, super, really
+93%
-7%
" ... Works very well,. ... Amazingly fast and powerful. ... "
" ... It is super fast. ... "
" ... Performs as well as promised. ... "
" ... The pan heated up super fast. ... "
" ... This works amazingly! ... "
" ... The 1800 watts help to make it more functional and super fast. ... "
" ... It works great and is so fast. ... "
" ... It also boils much faster. ... "
Price
14price, worth, spend, prices, penny
+93%
-7%
" ... There is some great stuff there, at very low prices. ... "
" ... I wouldn't expect it to be at this price point, either. ... "
" ... Worth the $99.00 regular asking price, but at $69.00 lightning deal was a steal! ... "
" ... Cost a bit more, but better. ... "
" ... .I justified spending the money by telling myself: "Self. ... .I paid retail for BOTH of my Secura hobs. ... "
" ... This is a quality appliance well worth its price. ... "
" ... Money well spent! ... "
" ... Why spend $1200 on an inductive stovetop, when this can be had for a fraction of the cost, and is substantially more versatile? ... "
Power Consumption
14electric, watts, use, like, generator
+86%
-14%
" ... Then it started being under-powered. ... "
" ... Very light but full of power and energy. ... "
" ... This unit has finer power interval adjustments and also has shoter power pulses than most other brands so setting 3.0 will use 500W power and pulse on for something like only 6 seconds and off for 3 seconds. ... "
" ... 1800 watts has more heating potential than a previous 1300 watt unit. ... "
" ... Finally, there are more power level choices than the 8100. ... "
" ... Be great for use with a generator for emergency power outages and the like. ... "
" ... This is a very solidly built and high-powered unit. ... "
" ... Also I have a choice of using the Power Operation or the Temperature Operation. ... "
Volume
12fan, noise, obnoxious, louder, kitchen
+17%
-83%
" ... Confusing to use, loud, and doesn’t always work. ... "
" ... The 9600 fan is loud, subjectively a bit louder than the 8300. ... "
" ... Now the cons: the fan is pretty loud. ... "
" ... The fan is a little loud, but not to a point that it is bothersome. ... "
" ... But it’s really high pitch and obnoxious. ... "
" ... The fan in back is a bit loud but a small trade off for the efficiency. ... "
Returns
12period, cooktop, would, window, use
+25%
-75%
" ... The return window ended literally the day before and the company didn't offer any sort of help after that time. ... "
" ... Is there any way I can return this even return window closed on last week?? ... "
" ... Too bad we missed the return period or back it would go. ... "
" ... I ordered the wrong thing. ... "
" ... I am returning this product after just one day of use. ... "
" ... Update: Here is the photo you requested for the refund. ... It wasn't used until after the return date so I'm stuck with a $100 appliance I can no longer use. ... "
" ... Now I don't know how to return this, nor if I will get a replacement for this faulty product. ... "
Cooling
11quickly, wipe, hot, heats, heating
+100%
" ... It heats quickly and cools quickly and cooks quickly. ... "
" ... This thing offers very even heating and cools down exceptionally fast which I love! ... "
" ... It heats up food fast and cools down rapidly after use. ... "
" ... It has really good graduations in temp and is relatively quiet. ... "
" ... Cools down quickly as well, making clean up fast. ... "
" ... This thing is pretty damn cool! ... "
" ... Has it's own fan. ... "
" ... I also love that the cooktop cools off very quickly allowing you to wipe it off, if needed, and put it away within a few minutes. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
11unit, easy to use, easy to clean, easy, convenient
+100%
" ... It fits nicely on the counter top and there is hardly any mess to clean up. ... "
" ... And unlike the regular cooktop, it was simple to clean up any potato water that got on it. ... "
" ... easier to clean . ... "
" ... It is easy to clean. ... "
" ... Very convenient and easy to keep clean. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean, very convenient. ... "
" ... No hard scrubbing. ... "
" ... The unit is a joy to clean. ... "
Water Resistance
11boils, quickly, fast, boil, boiling
+100%
" ... Boiled water in 4 minutes . ... "
" ... Boils water fast. ... "
" ... It boils water extremely quickly and it also is very easy to clean up. ... "
" ... Boil water in a minute~~just amazing 😉 ‼ An excellent addition to complete your kitchen. ... "
" ... Absolutely awesome for boiling water in a ss tea kettle in the morning before leaving for work. ... "
" ... I was hoping to boil water faster but I still love it and give it a 9 out of 10 ... "
" ... It boils water so quickly, it's like magic ... "
" ... It boils water super fast. ... "
Size
11cooktop, use, induction, compact, unit
+91%
-9%
" ... There are few alternatives for induction cooktops in the light-weight, countertop, portable category. ... "
" ... Easy to use and compact. ... "
" ... Works very well and takes up little space. ... "
" ... It heats up faster than any other portable stovetop . ... "
" ... In 2011 I bought the Duxtop 8100MC portable induction cooktop. ... "
" ... I'm sure even after we complete our renovations, we'll use the portable cooktop for entertaining. ... "
" ... I bought this induction cooktop to use in my travel trailer and it's perfect for my purposes. ... "
" ... You can easily carry it and use it wherever there is an electrical outlet. ... "
Design
10design, well, top, modern, like
+100%
" ... very well looking. ... "
" ... It's simple elegant design is a nice addition to my kitchen. ... "
" ... It's really attractive looking and feels safe using it. ... "
" ... It looks so cool and modern I can't recommend this highly enough. ... "
" ... Simple design and seems nice enough. ... "
" ... What caught my eye immediately was its good looking design. ... "
" ... I like the look of it, and it works well. ... "
" ... This cooktop is attractive and well constructed. ... "
Storage
9counter, top, takes, burner, store
+100%
" ... Works very well and takes up little space. ... "
" ... It seems better than the ones from the big box store. ... "
" ... Very convenient for counter top use. ... "
" ... I got this induction burner on 10/26/17. ... "
" ... Of course, you need the appropriate cookware and there is plenty of variety and variable quality. ... "
" ... I also plan to make holders so I can safely store unused cooktops on edge, which will give me additional counter space, conveniently next to where I'm cooking, so I can chop veggies, scramble eggs, etc., right next to the pans they'll be going in! ... "
" ... Now I understand why my neighbor got rid of her cook top and only uses these and takes advantage of the extra counter space. ... "
" ... Small space heats up quickly using propane cooktop. ... "
Display Clarity
8read, narrow, much, lcd, dark
+75%
-25%
" ... The screen on this one has a fairly narrow viewing angle, so if you're more than a few feet away, you can't read it, but there isn't much to read anyway. ... "
" ... I love the display. ... "
" ... We purchased the Duxtop LCD 1800 which is much much better. ... "
" ... The LCD display is a significant improvement over the old LED display and much easier to read. ... "
" ... Large lit screen. ... "
For Travel
7trip, travel, induction, home, camping
+71%
-29%
" ... Going to get another for camping. ... "
" ... After first being exposed to induction cooking during a trip to the Netherlands, I decided to give a try as a learning experience and alternative to our very old electric stove (apt rental). ... "
" ... Purchased item for our vacation home and love this. ... Great product and recommend if you are looking for an extra cook surface for home, travel or vacations! ... "
" ... I bought this induction cooktop to use in my travel trailer and it's perfect for my purposes. ... "
" ... We use it for camping. ... "
Software Platform
7user, thing, get, error, burner
-100%
" ... Also, while you can lock the interface, the power switch does not lock, so some splatter on it can turn off the unit. ... "
" ... Just keeps flashing "EO" message. ... "
" ... Weird and nonintuitive user interface. ... "
" ... Secura even did a follow up call to investigate/confirm they didn't have a defective product (they don't, it was user error, and we still couldn't even set the thing on fire using our traditional burner!) ... "
" ... What I don't like is the unintuitive interface (I have to read the directions every time to get the durn thing to turn on), and the very loud fan noise. ... "
Product As Described
7works, worked
+100%
" ... Works exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... I will post photos when it is complete, it will be attractive as well as highly functional. ... "
" ... Worked exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised! ... "
" ... Works great as described ... "
Delivery
6item, delivered, works, time, sent
+83%
-17%
" ... Item was shipped quickly. ... "
" ... Works as advertised and delivered promptly. ... "
" ... Item as expected, shipped on time! ... "
" ... .It arrived a week ago ... "
Comfort
6rest, easy, cooktop, touch buttons, old
+83%
-17%
" ... It has held up well to daily use. ... "
" ... Fits over the hole in our cooktop and is easy to use. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and the touch buttons are not mechanical so they will not wear out (as those on another popular brand that I won't mention) do with heavy use ... "
" ... Keeping my fingers crossed because I really like this cooktop. ... "
" ... Still I would feel more comfortable if these were UL tested and approved. ... "
Cables
4send
+75%
-25%
" ... They said cut the cord, send us pictures and we will send you a new one. ... "
" ... I would say the cord could be longer, but it is manageable. ... "
" ... I love the long cord. ... "
Hair
4stove, electric, cut
+75%
-25%
" ... I trimmed away some of the jagged edges and it's still working like a charm. ... "
" ... Switched to a electric stove and still continue to use for our favorite cast iron skillets or for when we don't want to destroy the stove. ... "
" ... So I removed all burners, got a board cut to fit my stove top. ... "
Fit
4pan, magnet, hole, cooktop, would
+100%
" ... It fits nicely on the counter top and there is hardly any mess to clean up. ... "
" ... If a magnet sticks to them you are good to go. ... "
" ... (on sale or discount store), and I discovered if I purchased a Stir Fry Pan or a Wok the bottom would fit exactly on the circle noted on the cook top but the pan would flare out to give more pan size, and the higher sides help minimize fat splattering - fantastic! ... "
" ... Fits over the hole in our cooktop and is easy to use. ... "
Setup
3turn, thing, testing, rest, interface
+33%
-67%
" ... At first I thought it was because he set it up incorrectly but it was just as he said. ... "
" ... What I don't like is the unintuitive interface (I have to read the directions every time to get the durn thing to turn on), and the very loud fan noise. ... "
For Kids
3+100%
" ... Son loves it. ... "
" ... I have one of these, so I bought another one for my son. ... "
" ... This is a nice safety feature especially if you have young children. ... "
Drying
3water, able, skillet, pan
+100%
" ... Nice pans required to be able to spread heat effectively, expect longer preheat times when using cast iron. ... "
" ... It arrived in perfect condition and of course I had to immediately test it by boiling water in a cast Iron pot. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 60 meters
Display
Type: LCD