NuWave PIC Pro Induction Cooktop 1800W

Overview

The NuWave PIC Pro is a 1800 watt portable induction cooktop with digital temperature control from 100 to 575 Fahrenheit in 5-degree steps, a countdown timer up to 100 hours, and auto-pan detection that shuts it off if no cookware is present.

Induction cooktops need magnetic bottomed cookware such as stainless steel or cast iron to heat at all, so kitchen compatibility with what you already own matters before buying. NuWave pitches its 94 temperature settings as precision, and one long term reviewer who has owned multiple NuWave units over several years backs that up for tasks like holding a low simmer.

• 1800 watts with 100 to 575 F range in 5-degree increments
• Countdown timer programmable up to 100 hours
• Auto-pan detection with automatic shutoff
• Requires induction compatible cookware such as stainless steel or cast iron

Who it's for

Good for cooks who want precise, repeatable temperature control for tasks like simmering broth or browning meat quickly, and who already own or are willing to buy induction compatible cookware. Not a fit if your pots and pans are not induction ready, since the cooktop will not heat regular cookware.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The 5-degree increment control across 94 settings lets cooks hold a specific temperature for extended periods, which one reviewer relies on for a slow bone broth simmer a gas stove could not maintain. Auto-pan detection shuts the unit off after 60 seconds if it does not sense cookware on the surface.

Specifications

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