With so many different induction cooktop solutions on the market today, it’s easy to overlook compact and ultra-portables setups like the new six piece kit from Tramontina.
However, doing so would be making a major mistake!
Far and away one of the most complete induction cooktop starter kits available on the planet today, this is a next generation induction cooktop solution perfect for those that are lacking in the space department.
Check out our in-depth Tramontina six piece portable induction cooktop review below!
1. Breaking down the Tramontina portable induction cooktop
Absolutely everything about this kit (from the induction cooktop itself to the sauté pan, covered saucepan, and covered Dutch) is designed specifically for one thing and one thing only – maximum performance when it comes to cooking with no headache or hassle when it comes to everything else.
Control Panel
These magnetic stainless steel cookware solutions are designed specifically to work with the Tramontina induction cooktop itself, dovetailing nicely and creating a picture-perfect (and very safe) cooking system. Not only that, but these inclusions of magnetic stainless steel cookware with this kit creates a savings of about $100 (what customers would have had to pay to buy these pots and pans separately).
Though the technology used in this particular system is groundbreaking and as brand-new as it gets, the actual company Tramontina has been around in Brazil since 1911. They have a reputation for creating top-of-the-line cooking solutions just like this one!
Only the botom of pan get heated
Beautifully designed and a whole lot less noisy than older induction cooktops, this amazingly compact unit (it measures just 14.25” x 11.375” x 2.5”) is as portable as it gets, but as powerful as any other induction cooktop on the market today.
Tramontina Back View
The control scheme for this cooktop is simple and straightforward, provides amazing control over the cooking experience, and gives individuals the opportunity to briefly tailor their cooking temperatures and times to make any dish imaginable.
It does struggle a little bit at the lower end of the scale as far as temperature is concerned, but that’s because it’s powered by a 1500 W off of a standard 120 V power source. Temperatures range from 140°F all the way up to 425°F (with multiple temperature presets throughout that temperature range), and there’s even a timer function that can be set between two hours and 24 hours.
At the end of the day, this is a very advanced piece of technology, and the kind of induction cooktop that anyone would be very happy with!
2. Pros
Very easy to clean
Perfect for compact spaces
As portable as it gets
Energy efficient and very safe (no open flame or red-hot surface)
Offers precision temperature controls
Does not heat anything but the cooking implements themselves
3. Cons
The minimum temperature setting is quite high, which eliuminates the possibility for unattended/slow cooking
4. Guarantee
This induction cooktop comes with a five year limited warranty direct from the manufacturer.
5. Who would buy this?
Perfect for those looking to cook on the move, this portable induction cooktop unit is ideal for those that live in small studio apartments, dorms, those that want to do some cooking in the office, for those that camp or go out on RVs.
6. Value for the money?
Relatively inexpensive for everything that it brings to the table, the value for the money that the Tramontina portable induction cooktop commands is picture perfect!
7. Where to buy?
Though there are a bunch of different places that customers can buy the Tramontina portable induction cooktop, the best price is probably always going to be found on Amazon.com.
8. User manual
Let us know in comments and will send it to you.
9. F.A.Q
When using the pots that come with Tramontina portable induction, can I season them with coconut oil?
Yes, you can. In case you forget to season the pots, do not worry: they will work just fine. The pots and pans included in the Tramontina portable induction cooktop kit are made of stainless steel and do not need the maintenance of seasoning that cast iron does.
| Tramontina Kit | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tramontina USA |
| Destination use | Home |
| Controls | 6 (On/Off, + and -, Warm, Time, Power) |
| Control Panel | Digital |
| Functions | Power, Warm, Time, Temp |
| Surface | Ceramic Glass |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | 120V |
| Output Power | 1500W |
| Power levels | 10 (120 to 1500 W) |
| Temp Levels | 10 (140 to 425 F) |
| Temp step increment | 10 min |
| Programable Time | 2 to 24 hours depends by the power level |
| Function Lock | Yes (you need to press + and – same time for few seconds) |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Acousting warnings | Yes (no cookware detection, ) |
| Weight | 5.9 Lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 17.8 Lbs (including 3 covered pots) |
| Dimensions | 14.25 x 11.375 x 2.5 in (36.19 x 28.89 x 6.35 cm) |
| Cord Lengh | NA |
| Led Display | Yes |
| Safety Feature | Yes (auto shut down when you remove the pan, polarized plug – one blade is wider, non compatible cookware sensor so it not heat up and in 10 sec will aoto switch off, when time is up the cooktop stop heating and auto switch off) |
| Error Codes | E3 E6 (over heating), E7 and E8 (high and under voltage), E1, E2,E4, E5,Eb, EC (you need to call customer service from manufacturer at (800) 221-7809) |
| Pan size (bottom diameter) | 4.75 to 7.75 inches (12.06 – 19.68 cm) |
| Cookware material | magnetic bottom |
| Free PAN | 3 covered Pans |
| Around Clearance | 4 inches |
| Made In | Made in Brazil and China. (Cookware made in Brazil. Cooktop made in China.) |
| Price | |
