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Duxtop 1800W Portable Induction Cooktop Countertop Burner, Black 9100MC/BT-M20B
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Color | Black |
Material | Glass, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Special Feature | Electric |
Brand | duxtop |
Heating Elements | 1 |
Product Dimensions | 12.7"D x 16.3"W x 3.8"H |
Wattage | 1800 watts |
Controls Type | Push Button |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Burner type | Induction |
About this item
- PORTABLE INDUCTION BURNER Duxtop induction cooktop uses 120 V 15 amp electrical outlet–standard in all North American homes. ETL listed and built to North American electrical standards. Lightweight induction cooktop makes handling and storage easy
- Choose from 15 preset power levels (200 to 1800 W) and 15 preset temperature settings (140 °F to 460 °F). With an 83% energy efficiency rating, induction burner is more efficient than traditional stoves yet provides quick heat-up and faster cooking times
- EASY TO CLEAN & VIEW With no open flame, food does not burn on the oversized glass cooktop, making the induction burner easy to clean—just wipe with a damp towel. The control panel with a large display screen, providing easy viewing
- Induction stoves rely on cookware to heat, so it’s essential to choose magnetic bottom cookware with a minimum diameter of 5 inches. Auto-pan detection will shut off automatically after 60 seconds if no cookware, or the incorrect cookware is detected
- Please allow the induction hot plate to cool down before cleaning. If you have any questions with our product, please contact our customer service
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Product Description
Induction cooktop - 1800-Watt Portable Countertop Burner
Features:
• Digital control panel and LED display for easy control and viewing.
• Built-in count-down digital timer up to 170 minutes.
•15 power levels from 200 to 1800 Watts; 150 temperature settings from 140℉ to 460℉.
• Lightweight and compact for easy handling and storage.
• Safety features include auto-pan detection, over-heat protection w/diagnostic error message system, low and high voltage warning system.
• 120V/60Hz 15 amps - standard in all homes.
• Compatible with Duxtop and other induction ready cookware such as: enameled iron, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom, or cast iron.
Why do you choose Duxtop induction cooktop?
✔Elegant and modern design complements any decor and adds style to any kitchen.
✔Built-in digital timer shuts off automatically compared with gas stoves.
✔With an 83% energy efficiency and 1800 watts, duxtop cooktop are almost 50% more powerful than gas stoves.
✔With no open flame or hot cooking element, spills will not burn or stick to the cooktop surface. Easy to clean.
✔The induction process produces heat only within the cookware, it is more energy-efficient and safer than electric or gas burners.
Tips: The rule of thumb for selecting cookware is, if a magnet sticks to the cookware bottom, the cookware will work on your duxtop induction cooktop. Please ensure your cookware bottom is made of a ferrous magnetic material, otherwise the cooktop may not operate(displays “E0” error code).
About Secura
SECURA is one of the leading North American small appliance manufacturer. Our products are sold under the SECURA and Duxtop brands. We have sold well over 8,000,000 units in the USA and continue to add our product line at an aggressive pace.
SECURA is proud to bring you high quality products in the kitchen, health and beauty and fitness areas. Our products are focused on ease of use, high quality material, ergonomic design and affordability.
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Power Levels | 15 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Temperature Levels | 15 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Temperature Range | 140℉~460℉ | 140℉~460℉ | 140℉~460℉ | 100℉~460℉ | 100℉~460℉ | 100℉~460℉ |
Output Power | 1800 Watts | 1800 Watts | 1800 Watts | 1800 Watts | 1800 Watts | 1800 Watts |
Timer | Up to 170 Minutes | Up to 170 Minutes | Up to 170 Minutes | Up to 170 Minutes | Up to 10 Hours | Up to 10 Hours |
Lock Function | X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Control Ways | Button Control | Button Control | Sensor Touch | Sensor Touch | Sensor Touch | Sensor Touch |
Boil & Keep Warm Button | X | X | X | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Dimensions | 11.4" X 14" X 2.5" | 11.4" X 13" X 2.5" | 11" X 14.2" X 2.8" | 11.6" X 14.7" X 2.2" | 11.4" X 14" X 2.5" | 12.9" X 16.5" X 4" |
Weight | 6.2 lbs | 5.8 lbs | 5.9 lbs | 8.4 lbs | 6.2 lbs | 12.4 lbs |
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Color | Black |
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Material | Glass, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Special Feature | Electric |
Brand | duxtop |
Heating Elements | 1 |
Product Dimensions | 12.7"D x 16.3"W x 3.8"H |
Wattage | 1800 watts |
Controls Type | Push Button |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Burner type | Induction |
Included Components | no, Induction Cooktop |
Power Source | Induction |
Item Weight | 6.2 Pounds |
Manufacturer | Duxtop |
UPC | 820103739092 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00820103739092 |
Item Weight | 6.2 pounds |
ASIN | B00GMCAM2G |
Item model number | BT-M20B |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10,994 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #21 in Countertop Burners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 12, 2013 |
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heating element type | Induction | Induction | Induction | No open flame or heating element | Induction |
heating elements | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
controls type | Push Button | Push Button | Push Button | Touch | Touch |
material | Glass, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene | Ceramic Glass | Glass+PP | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
power source | Induction | induction | induction | induction | induction |
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Customers find the countertop burner has a fast heat output that easily rivals gas stove burners. They say it works well for cooking soups, stews, boiling, and frying. The controls are easy to use and straightforward. Customers also appreciate the build quality, value for money, and ease of cleaning. However, some customers have experienced high-pitched noises from the burner.
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Customers like the heat output of the countertop burner. It heats up food quickly, easily rivaling propane gas stove burners. They say it boils fast but doesn't stay hot for long once it's on. The cooking rate starts at a medium level, so they always punch the "+" button to increase it. There are no EM/RF heating effects, and the burner simmers nicely. Customers can change the heat and temperature settings while the timer is running.
"...I am very grateful for the neat cleanup. It was much faster to cook my food, it didn't smell up the entire cabin and it was very easy to clean up...." Read more
"...I find the 9100MC's wider variety of power and target temp settings, in the low and medium ranges, are very useful and sufficiently granular for my..." Read more
"...That understood, these work great. They heat up fast, are easy to use, easy to clean up, and are as efficient as was our GE induction range cook top..." Read more
"...It works super well, boils fast, but doesn't stay hot for long once you unplug. Quick to clean...." Read more
Customers like the countertop burner. It works well for cooking soups, stews, and boiling water items like soups, pasta, and vegetables. The power control works well and is easy to regulate. The low and medium ranges are useful and sufficiently granular for induction boiling of water items like soups and pasta.
"...Everything went perfectly!..." Read more
"...power and target temp settings, in the low and medium ranges, are very useful and sufficiently granular for my cooking needs -- along with..." Read more
"...That understood, these work great...." Read more
"I was kind of scared to use one of these but wow. It works super well, boils fast, but doesn't stay hot for long once you unplug. Quick to clean...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the cooktop's performance. They say it cooks food well and is user-friendly. It cooks food like a gas stove, and they find it difficult to cook on anything else after using it. They have tried all the modes and cooked a variety of foods to their satisfaction. The food cooks while the unit is in operation, and they had no issues with uneven cooking.
"...All the meatballs cooked evenly despite the fact that many meatballs were on the outer edge...." Read more
"...High quality, tri-clad cookware, with excellent heat distribution across the entire cook surface, is a must for accurate, target-temperature-based..." Read more
"...In summary, these cook food great and are super user friendly...." Read more
"...The NuWave cooktop is fine, but when I wanted to purchase another through the website, I realized that the costs for shipping would be really high..." Read more
Customers find the countertop burner easy to use with clear instructions and straightforward controls. They appreciate the simple temperature settings that allow for quick meal preparation. The steel pans clean up easily, making it convenient for meal prep. The ceramic top surface makes maintenance simple, as it only gets hot.
"...That understood, these work great. They heat up fast, are easy to use, easy to clean up, and are as efficient as was our GE induction range cook top..." Read more
"...Maintenance is simple as the top surface is ceramic, and since it only gets 'hot' due to the pan..." Read more
"...This one from Duxtop is a beauty--super easy to use, requires maybe a quarter of the cooking time, easy to clean, convenient...need I say more?..." Read more
"...The controls are very simple to use: select HEAT or TEMP and then the "+" or "-" keys to set either:..." Read more
Customers appreciate the countertop burner's build quality. They find it dependable, easy to operate, and reliable. The burner has a sturdy electric line and doesn't feel cheap or made of plastic.
"...High quality, tri-clad cookware, with excellent heat distribution across the entire cook surface, is a must for accurate, target-temperature-based..." Read more
"...The handles also on the Duxtop pans are solid not hollow. I have to say they cook so well on this Duxtop unit...." Read more
"...Durable? Only time will tell." Read more
"...So maybe it's was the heat? • the most commonly used button have cracked...." Read more
Customers find the countertop burner a good value. They say it costs less to operate than the stove, allows them to free up valuable countertop space, and is a cheap way to get into induction cooking and figure out which pans work. Overall, customers find it a wonderful product and a pleasure to use.
"...Also, the price is right for an alternative to a full cook top...." Read more
"...This is a wonderful product and is more precise than the NuWave...." Read more
"...buttons developed splits in the plastic in October 2024 from that Infrequent use. It cooks fine but disappointed that the plastic is so cheap...." Read more
"...and searched and came across this Duxtop 9100C model at a reasonable price and thought I would give it a try however, it says that for induction..." Read more
Customers find the countertop burner easy to clean. They say it's simple to use and clean.
"...I am very grateful for the neat cleanup. It was much faster to cook my food, it didn't smell up the entire cabin and it was very easy to clean up...." Read more
"...They heat up fast, are easy to use, easy to clean up, and are as efficient as was our GE induction range cook top...." Read more
"...Quick to clean...." Read more
"...Cleanup is very simple as the top is a tempered glass and very nice done up in black...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the noise level of the countertop burner. They report an internal fan and a high-pitched weird noise that is worse when on high.
"...Everything went perfectly! There was some noise from the fan (a whine) but it wasn't very loud (and I am sensitive to noises) and was it..." Read more
"...between the metal layers, at certain power/temp settings, producing a high pitched whine that may or may not annoy you during cooking...." Read more
"...CONS: The fans on these things are LOUD. Again, we were used to induction, and so were used to the fans coming on with use of the oven and burners...." Read more
"...Quick to clean. It does make kind of an annoying sound cooking at high heat, but I wouldn't remove a star for that just because that is basically..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018Color: BlackVerified PurchaseI am for the meantime living in a small cabin where the appliances are all 30-40 years old. My electricity bill is over $400 in the summer with no A/C. I decided to replace the landlord's stove (usage) with a toaster oven (efficient in energy) and this induction cooktop. I cannot yet vouch for a reduction in my bill, but I read for two hours today so as to jump into cooking without ruining any food. I started off with power level 5 as advised, then switched to sear at 320 degrees F. After searing my lamb, I sauteed at a temperature below my oil's smoke level and above the required safety (cooked) temperature of the meat I wanted to cook (so chose 180 degrees F). I bought two Duxtop skillets and used the 8" one (not the 10"). I am including all my numbers and settings as I found reviews with those details were essential to me teaching myself in 2 hours of reading how to cook with this induction cooktop. Everything went perfectly!
There was some noise from the fan (a whine) but it wasn't very loud (and I am sensitive to noises) and was it well worth the excellent cooking results. There was much less spatter than I normally have when sauteeing, so I seemed to smell the meat less as it cooked. I relied more on visual cues to assure when it was cooked, consequently.
The cooktop itself was much less messy after I finished than that old (very hard-to-clean) stove is. I am very grateful for the neat cleanup. It was much faster to cook my food, it didn't smell up the entire cabin and it was very easy to clean up. Even the skillet, itself, seemed somewhat less dirty than those I used on the old-fashioned (maybe 20% less spatter and the spatter wasn't dark or cooked-on), electric burners.
Oh, and I did choose the Duxtop Triclad cookware, so stainless steel sandwiching a layer of aluminum, I believe. Using the correct tools made by the company for this specific cooktop was a great investment. All the meatballs cooked evenly despite the fact that many meatballs were on the outer edge. So, no hotspots and no movement or sliding of my skillet. Thank heavens!
This cooktop is definitely more powerful and faster than my landlord's ancient electric oven. Despite its power, I also liked not feeling the heat on my hands, arms and face as I normally do in my small kitchen using the traditional stove. Also, I had no electrical problems (circuit outages, blown fuses) which sometimes happen in this poorly-wired living space.
If this appliance lasts (over time) even a year or two, I will definitely not switch back (to non-induction) even after I move to a nicer place with better appliances. I am preparing to buy a Duxtop cooking set now.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016Color: BlackVerified PurchaseAfter careful research and a few experiments with other folk's induction cooktops (NuWave, Max Burton & Tramontina), I chose the Secura DUXTOP 9100MC and haven't regretted it. While the NuWave claims to have more temperature and power settings, it seemed to me that there was more frequent power cycling at comparable temp/power levels than the 9100MC. Saying nothing bad about Max Burton and Tramontina, I eliminated them for not having as many power and temperature target settings as the 15 levels (each) available on the 9100MC.
In order to maintain temperature control, in temperature mode operation, induction cookers have to cycle on and off in order to "hover" around any target temperature. One difference between lesser & better induction cooktops is how much power (actual Watts) is being cycled for any given temperature target. 5 seconds of 1800 Watts/pulse is going to be more energy violent (to whatever is being heated) than 30 seconds of 300 Watts/pulse, even though these two pulses represent the same amount of total power.
The 9100MC uses a wider range of Watts/pulse across the range of supported temperature targets than other induction cooktops, so cooking should be gentler across the lower temperature targets. there's a table in the printed manual breaking this all out.
In power level mode, I did not notice much power cycling above power level 2.5 (=500W) per power setting, indicating that the 9100MC is providing a more even/continuous flow of power to the induction coils, at each power setting, rather than pulsing fewer fixed power flows across a range of given power settings. I did not test this with an ammeter, but rather by using an IR temperature gun, aimed inside the cookware in use, and observing how water heats at different power levels.
The type and quality of induction cookware is going to make a big difference in how any induction cooktop is going to perform. Aside from the magnet test, pure steel is a relatively poor conductor of heat, such that cheap steel pans are going to experience high initial temperature overshoots, in target temperature mode, and actual ring shaped hotspots on the cooking surface side over the course of any prolonged cooking, whether by power level or target temperature.
The initial target temperature overshoots occur inside the cookware because the cooktop's temperature sensor is beneath the cooktop's glass surface and NOT inside the actual cookware. There is always going to be a time lag before the heat, reflecting back from the bottom of the cookware, registers with the cooktop's temperature sensor. It is during that initial temp sensor time lag that temperature overshoots can happen INSIDE the cookware (sometimes momentarily exceeding 500F, depending on the pot/pan). Any induction cookware that exhibits ringed hotspots while cooking is going to be VERY PROBLEMATIC for target temperature cooking on ANY induction cooktop, not just the 9100MC.
Cast iron cookware can tend to even out the ringed hotspot effect seen with cheap pure steel cookware, but cast iron is generally on the heavy side and can present other cooking issues.
What I've chosen to begin collecting for induction cooking is fully bonded, "tri-clad," 18-0 stainless steel (exterior)/full-core 3004 aluminum/18-8 stainless steel(interior) cookware. The 18-0 steel exterior is the induction layer, delivering heat directly to the aluminum core. The 3004 aluminum core rapidly distributes the heat all across the bottom and sides of the cookware, eliminating the ringed hotspot problem. The 18-8 stainless steel interior provides the non-chemically reactive cooking surface. I've really come to admire Vollrath's Tribute line of pots and pans as a result. These Vollrath post/pans have completely flat bottoms, which is also a huge plus for induction cooking. High quality, tri-clad cookware, with excellent heat distribution across the entire cook surface, is a must for accurate, target-temperature-based cooking.
Even slightly warped induction cookware, no matter what its composition, is going to produce very uneven heating/cooking performance (which you may or may not want).
Partially or non-fully bonded tri-clad cookware can vibrate, between the metal layers, at certain power/temp settings, producing a high pitched whine that may or may not annoy you during cooking. That's because the different metal layers are vibrating against one another, as a direct consequence of the induction process, and ANY air gaps/hollows between layers can then generate audible noise, which will vary from pan to pan. Generally speaking, the higher the power level, the more vibration and the greater chance that there will be a high-pitched whine.
I will never use any external steel heat diffusers in an attempt to "adapt" non-magnetic cookware for induction cooking. First, an all-steel diffuser is guaranteed to create ringed hotspots, because steel is a poor conductor of heat, making target temp cooking very problematic. Any induction diffuser essentially turns the highly power efficient induction cooktop, back into a far less efficient, radiant heat hotplate. If I wanted to cook on a hot plate, I would've used a hot plate to begin with. Induction diffusers make no sense to me, but you can always find someone who'll sell one to you.
I also took the following dB sound measurements, 3' from the front of each appliance while running:
DUXTOP 9100MC = 46-48dB
Panasonic 1100W microwave oven = 48-55dB
Kenmore refrigerator = 40-43dB
ambient kitchen = 7-13dB (from the center of kitchen, with no motors running)
So, the 9100MC is louder than the fridge, but quieter than the microwave. Subjectively, the 9100MC is not too noisy for me. but your own dB readings may vary (depending on the physical condition of your cooling fan/appliances) and everyone is entitled to their sonic preferences.
I like the fact that the 9100MC gives audible and visual cues that it is energized and/or cooking. Total silence in operation would be an unwelcomed and dangerous way to go.
When not in use, I completely unplug the 9100MC from AC power. When the 9100MC is in use, I make sure that no other appliances on the same circuit (not just the same plug) are ever in concurrent use, 1800W is 1800W.
One thing that surprised me when using my older cookware from gas cooking days, on the 9100MC, was the amount of white, waxy build-up that would suddenly appear on the 9100MC's glass cooktop. It turns out that thin oil residue/skin, that builds up over time from radiant heat cooking, on the outside/bottom of cookware (no matter how "clean" it may look to the eye), gets literally boiled off of the cookware, by induction heating, depositing a cloudy "wax" on the cooktop's glass. In order to remove this waxy boil-off and restore the original beauty of the 9100MC cooktop, I used a fish-oil based, light machine oil, as a solvent, a microfiber cloth and the requisite elbow grease.
Even though the printed manual says not to place the 9100MC on top of any steel surface, I've found that there are no EM/RF heating effects below the 9100MC when the unit is sitting directly on top of a steel cooking cart or on top of a steel wire rack.
The angled control panel is a big plus. There is no way for a pot/pan to damage the panel from direct "hot" contact while on the cooktop surface. I also have faith that the plastic-film covered blister-style control buttons are durable enough for my needs and actually prefer them over "touch" sensor controls. I want the tactile sense that a button has been pressed.
The two things most likely to fail, IMO, are the induction coil cooling fan and the glass cooktop. While I have no intention of abusing my 9100MC, I have no idea what kind of bearing system the fan uses (ball bearings=best, sleeve bearing=worst). The printed manual also says the unit cannot support more than 25lbs total load. So, I bit the bullet and purchased a multi-year asurion/Canopy protection policy, as either of these failures would be total showstoppers.
The only modification that I made to the 9100MC is to add an air intake filter to the exterior of the case opening for the induction coil cooling fan. I did this to reduce the odds that lint/dust/oil vapor will be sucked inside the case by the fan, without impeding airflow. The filter is made from soft screen material designed for use with overhead cooking exhaust fans and is held in place by a frame of painter's tape.
Induction cooking has it's own learning curve. I'm finding that power-level cooking is more useful and successful than target temperature cooking for dynamic, hands on cooking. I never start a "cold" pan in target temperature mode, in order to reduce the risk of initial temperature overshoots. I use an IR temp gun to learn how different pots/pans perform on the induction cooktop. I find the 9100MC's wider variety of power and target temp settings, in the low and medium ranges, are very useful and sufficiently granular for my cooking needs -- along with understanding how my different pots/pans actually perform.
I have no need for the 9100MC to have a 212F target temp setting. I live at sea level. If I want 212F, then I cook in boiling water or with atmospheric steam and let the water/steam control 212F. Or, I will use a convection oven set to 212F. I do want very even heating/energy delivery at whatever setting I pick and the 9100MC delivers that in spades. Induction cooking, once mastered, makes it very difficult to accidentally burn food, and opens up slower/lower-temp dynamic/interactive cooking as a whole new world to explore.
As far as Lafraise is concerned, I have no complaints. I will say that Amazon shipping did not do a first class job of packaging the retail 9100MC box for shipping. The Amazon box was holed in transit and there was inadequate padding inside the Amazon box, such that the retail packaging suffered a minor puncture. My 9100MC arrived undamaged and fully functional, but Amazon needs to do a better job to protect Lafraise's good reputation in the Marketplace by shipping more promptly, with better protective packaging.
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