Looking for a versatile, sleek, and portable induction cooktop that is safe and easy to use?
Meet Zavor Induction Cooktop, a unit with 8 user-friendly quick launch buttons that take the guesswork out of cooking.
This powerful cooking solution can be a great choice for a college dorm, camper, studio apartment, or wherever a 110V outlet is available.
It is the time to find out more about this Zavor Induction Cooktop!
1. Controls
First of all, we are going to talk about the controls of the Zavor Induction Cooktop.
This cooktop has a touch control panel with a variety of features.
To start operating the cooktop, you have to press the ON/OFF button once and the red indicator light above this button will turn on.
There are 8 quick launch buttons: warm, simmer, boil, rapid boil, sauté, brown, sear, and stir-fry.
The temperature ranges from 140°f – 465°f and can be adjusted in ten-degree increments using the + and – buttons.
It includes a safety lock button that disables all touch controls on the panel and the built-in timer is programmable up to 180 minutes.
Do not worry if you find that the touch control buttons are not as sensitive to the touch as other touch screens or touch pads found in household electronics.
Believe it or not, this is for safety reasons, to prevent children from turning the cooktop on easily, and also to allow spills to be wiped from the cooking surface without changing the settings.
2. Surface
The surface of the Zavor Induction Cooktop is flat and smooth.
You will be impressed to find out that spills and overflows do not stick to the cooktop and so they can easily be wiped away.
All you have to do is to wipe off the glass cooktop with a damp cloth or use a mild, non-abrasive soap solution once the unit has cooled.
It is a safe unit as there are no open flames or gas emissions and the surface remains cool to the touch.
Keep in mind that although the surface of the induction cooktop remains cool to the touch because heat is transferred directly to the pot, the residual heat from the cookware will eventually warm up the cooking surface, and this may be the case of the area directly underneath the pot.
This should make you be careful when handling the cooktop after use and let it cool down before storing it.
3. Heating Elements
As you probably know, induction cooking is the most eco-friendly and energy-efficient way to cook.
And the main reason refers to the fact that induction cooktops use 90% of the energy produced, which is much more energy-efficient than gas or electric cooktops.
In this way, once recognizing the base of the cookware, induction heats only the diameter of the pot so very little energy is wasted.
And, induction emits no flame, so less residual heat is produced in your kitchen.
The cooktop is fast as heating adjustments are immediate, saving you 50% of cooking time when compared to gas and electric products. The single burner unit comes with a short power-supply cord to reduce the risk of a tripping hazard.
4. Power/Watts
With 1800 watts of power, you can be sure that this unit one of the most powerful portable induction cooktops on the market.
However, you are able to only increase or decrease the temperature by 10 degrees each time you tap the PLUS/MINUS buttons; the temperatures range from 140°F – 465°F, while there is no possibility to control the power.
5. Sensors
As a safety measure, this cooktop will not work without induction compatible cookware.
Once there is no induction compatible cookware on the cooking surface, the unit will automatically switch off.
If you want to check if your cookware is induction compatible, just take a refrigerator magnet and see if it sticks to the bottom of your pan/pot; if it sticks, your cookware is compatible.
6. Ventilation
The unit is designed with a ventilation system: this means that after turning the unit off, the internal fan will continue circulating to cool the unit down.
But you should unplug the unit, once the fan has stopped.
Please consider the fact that the ventilation slots of the cooktop should not be blocked as this may overheat the unit.
You have to keep the unit at a minimum distance of 2 to 4 inches from walls or other items.
7. Safety Features
Regarding the safety features, you should know that the cooktop provides an automatic safety shutdown feature.
This means that the cooktop will turn off automatically after 2 hours in case the cooktop is left on accidentally.
Consider that you can override this automatic shutdown feature by programming the timer.
Plus, the cooktop also includes an anti-overheating shutdown feature in order to turn the cooktop off if it becomes overheated.
To prevent children from turning the cooktop on accidentally or changing the cooking settings, you can use the Child Lock button.
In this way, the red light on top of the button will turn on and the cooktop will not respond to temperature, Quick Launch, or timer changes.
8. Accessories
The Zavor Induction Cooktop is delivered with the user manual and the warranty card.
9. Dimensions
The unit measures 16.9 x 13.4 x 4.3 inches and weighs 9.06 pounds.
10. Pros
11. Cons
12. Consumer Ratings
Because the Zavor Induction Cooktop is a relatively new unit launched on the market, you may not found many reviews of persons who have purchased or have tried it.
However, you can use the information that we have provided to you and details available in the user manual in order to decide to buy or not this product.
13. Price
With this price on Amazon , Zavor Induction Cooktop is perfect for a college dorm, camper, studio apartment, or wherever a 110V outlet is available.
One of its big advantages refers to the fact that it is lightweight at only 5.9lbs making it very easy to transport.
It comes with a 2-year warranty, but make sure you register it on Zavor website for details on the user manual.
14. User Manual
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15. Summary Table
Model |
Zavor Induction Cooktop |
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Destination Use |
indoor/outdoor use |
Design |
versatile, sleek, and portable induction cooktop |
Power Source |
120V, 60Hz |
Output Power |
1800W |
Power Levels |
N/A |
Temperature Levels |
temperature ranges from 140°f – 465°f and can be adjusted in ten degree increments using the + and – buttons |
Programmable Timer |
programmable up to 180 minutes |
Function Lock |
Yes, safety lock button that disables all touch controls |
Warranty |
2-year warranty |
Acoustic Warnings |
Yes, once the unit plugged into an outlet, the unit will beep and each time you press a button |
Weight |
9.06 pounds |
Dimensions |
16.9 x 13.4 x 4.3 inches |
Cord Length |
a short power-supply cord to reduce the risk of a tripping hazard |
Glass Cooktop Size |
the diameter of the coil heating surface is 6 5/8 inches |
Safety Sensors |
automatic safety shutdown, child safety lock, anti-overheating shutdown feature |
Induction Cookware Sensor |
Yes, it will not work without induction compatible cookware |
Induction Overheat Sensor |
Yes |
Glass Cooktop Overheat |
N/A |
Free pan |
No |
Price |
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