We purchased the first induction 8 years ago and just will not go back to electric or gas!! It's so impressive! It goes on and it's HOT, off is OFF. Isn't that the way cooking should be? This is the next generation as the first one went out on us 3x Buy the extended warranty, for sure, for sure. DO not hesitate! It has been worth it 3 times over. Once you learn how to cook with induction heat, you honestly will never want to go back to any other way! We love our 5 top burner and talk about clean? It's simple. Our 8 year old stove looked new and we cook every night! Love it, just hope this one lasts more than a few years before going out.