Product review (5 stars): Positive review of the Rosewill RHAL-13001 1800W Induction Cooker, metal pot w/vented glass lid.
I received one Rosewill 1800 Watt Induction Cooker system and was surprised by the quality of the cooking unit and the included metal pot with glass lid. My wife and I found the packing material to be of good quality, which kept the three pieces of the system from damage during shipping and handling.
The instruction pamphlet was clear and well written. We cleaned all three pieces with a sponge and mild dish soap, rinsed the pieces (pan, lid, and top surface of cooking unit) and tested the system with the metal pan 1/2 filled with tap water. It was the first time we had seen an induction cooker in operation - and it took a few minutes for us to grasp what was happening, watching the water in the pan begin to boil in a short time when compared with our installed home propane stove.
I checked my wife's professional cooking pans (many sizes) with a strong magnet to be sure they would operate correctly, and all were found to attract the magnet.
My wife tested her largest pan the next day, simmering spices in coconut oil until they were a light brown, added pork chops and the glass lid, and
fiddled with the power until she had the perfect temperature to cook the chops. Some 8 minuets later she added sliced mixed vegetables into the same pan and cooked them as the chops finished. She estimated that it took 12 minuets or so less than using the gas stovetop to cook the same meal.
The glass cooktop remains hot for awhile after you remove your pan or pot. The cooktop surface is easy to wipe clean when cool, after each use.
Some safety notes: 1. Make sure that all of the power cord stays behind the cooktop so it will not get tangled in your cooking implements, which might unexpectedly move the cooktop and pan. 2. Do not use the cooktop on top of a propane or natural gas stove. 3. Do not leave the cooktop unattended while cooking until you are confident that you understand how quickly the unit can cook; the various power levels and your cooking style will need to be experienced for you to become efficient. Just like you must gain experience if you switch from a gas stove to an electric stove, and visa-versa.