Product review (5 stars): Best alternative to a gas stove
Bought our house equipped with electric stove. While we appreciate the cleaner indoor air of using an electric over, we miss the quick temperature adjustment a gas stove affords for more demanding cooking. We bought our first Sunpentown Induction cooktop 6-8 years ago when there were very few choices. We had to replace the plastic top-cover twice on that unit because of 1) the weight of large pots of stew or soup my wife occasionally make, and 2) the heat (even if its transmitted back from the pot) with occasional quick chilling from boiling liquid over cause the plastic top cover to crack over time. Bought the replacement top-cover from Sunpentown's customer service in California and they were really helpful. Explains why we favored this brand when we purchase our 2nd unit. Must mention that we bought both units through Amazon. Absolutely love this online merchant. Part of the reason are customer reviews; so I'm doing my part.

We bought this all metal and glass SR-951T about two years ago when we wanted a second induction stove. With its glass top, I feel more comfortable about shaking the fry-pan back-and-forth while frying, without worrying about scratching the cooktop. Spills are easily wiped off with a dish cloth without the danger of burning your hand. It's high wattage shortens the time it takes to bring water to a quick boil for starting soup and boiling spaghetti. With this unit and our older one that supplies only 1100 watt max, my wife and I almost never use the electric coil burner unless we have guest. When we have our family gathering, we would move our two induction cooktops to the island and three people can cook at the same time. Nice!

I was able to remove the bottom by unscrewing 4-6 screws to clean the vents under the unit and the fan, which gets coated with dust and condensed oil fumes. While you must exercise normal care with servicing electrical appliance, it's an easy task.