Product review (2 stars): This product does not perform as described
I am not at all impressed by this product. I sent the first one  back and will be returning this one as well. It has 5 heat settings from "C1 (melt/warm), C2 (simmer), C3 (boil) C4 (fry). and C5 (sear). I am a cook by trade so I know  that a learning curve is involved with new technology, but this unit does not perform well at all. It worked intermittently and was literally burning bacon and sausage on the C2 setting and occasionally boils on C1, I never tried the "sear" setting because I wasn't sure what would happen. I love the idea of this technology and will be purchasing another unit but from a different manufacturer. I will say that it is an attractive unit and is big enough to accommodate a 9 1/2' pan. I just wished it worked properly.
UPDATE: I will not be returning the second Nesco induction portable cook top as the shipping cost is prohibitive. I'll just use it as is