A mixed review

There's good news and bad news. I bought this unit as a training unit to check out the technology and have a good extra hob on hand for times when we strain our kitchen resources. The intent is to eventually equip our kitchen with an induction cooktop for energy efficiency.



The good news is that the technology works as advertised. It's remarkably quick and has plenty of power despite running off a normal power outlet. The bad news is that on this unit the heating element (if that is the correct terminology) is only about 7 to 8 inches across. It worked fine when we made soups though we did notice that only the middle boiled or simmered. However when frying the limitation of the element size became a problem. We used a lodge 12" cast iron skillet to fry fish. The center of the pan put a beautiful tan on the panko but the outside of the pan was relatively cool requiring that each piece of fish be flipped to four positions before it was properly cooked.

We tested the unit by wetting the bottom of a cold pan and watching how it dried. The center bubbled and dried but the outer bottom was only warm to the touch. I thought perhaps it was defective but other reviewers have commented on the problem.



I notice that most of the units on the market do not specify the size of the heating element. Whether this exposes a problem with the technology or is just marketing avoiding a problem with inexpensive units I can't tell.



I am hopeful of the technology but returned this unit because of it's limitations. If you only use smaller pans or rarely if ever fry I recommend it.



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Beware of DCS!!!!

I am writing this review to help spare others what we are going through right now. We bought a DCS grill seven years ago and the customer service was amazing. We love the grill and the customer service experiences we had during that purchase led us to purchase the DCS 48in gas cooktop with grill and griddle. I wish we had realized they have been bought by another company! Our NEW cooktop we paid around $3800.00 for came to use with missing parts and a drip try that was installed so poorly it would not open. The tray alignment is off and it bent the frame. We called DCS immediately expecting the same amazing customer service we had gotten several years ago and were stunned at their reaction which was basically "too bad". They refused to replace the cooktop and were of no help at all. We went as far up the chain as possible with nothing but the same run around. They insisted that we get it serviced - OUR BRAND NEW $3800.00 COOKTOP - serviced! They would not even consider helping us until we had a service company come out and try to fix our new appliance. They said that the service company would have to deem it irreparable before they would "try to resolve it" - not replace it. The servicemen worked on the drip tray and although it now pulls out it has to be forced. They are ordering the missing parts from DCS and those should be in sometime after Christmas. When you purchase an appliance that costs that much and claims to be a high-end product you expect the customer service to match their claims. This cooktop should have been replaced immediately and we cannot believe the hoops we are having to go through. Furthermore we are afraid of the issues we may have to face in the future. What else is wrong with this thing - how did it get damaged - is the quality control so poor that they marked parts as included yet they weren't? Did they actually inspect this cooktop before it left their warehouse? We are so angry and are trying to work through the process but I am strongly urging you to choose something else!!!More detail ...

Beware of DCS!!!!

I am writing this review to help spare others what we are going through right now. We bought a DCS grill seven years ago and the customer service was amazing. We love the grill and the customer service experiences we had during that purchase led us to purchase the DCS 48in gas cooktop with grill and griddle. I wish we had realized they have been bought by another company! Our NEW cooktop we paid around $3800.00 for came to use with missing parts and a drip try that was installed so poorly it would not open. The tray alignment is off and it bent the frame. We called DCS immediately expecting the same amazing customer service we had gotten several years ago and were stunned at their reaction which was basically "too bad". They refused to replace the cooktop and were of no help at all. We went as far up the chain as possible with nothing but the same run around. They insisted that we get it serviced - OUR BRAND NEW $3800.00 COOKTOP - serviced! They would not even consider helping us until we had a service company come out and try to fix our new appliance. They said that the service company would have to deem it irreparable before they would "try to resolve it" - not replace it. The servicemen worked on the drip tray and although it now pulls out it has to be forced. They are ordering the missing parts from DCS and those should be in sometime after Christmas. When you purchase an appliance that costs that much and claims to be a high-end product you expect the customer service to match their claims. This cooktop should have been replaced immediately and we cannot believe the hoops we are having to go through. Furthermore we are afraid of the issues we may have to face in the future. What else is wrong with this thing - how did it get damaged - is the quality control so poor that they marked parts as included yet they weren't? Did they actually inspect this cooktop before it left their warehouse? We are so angry and are trying to work through the process but I am strongly urging you to choose something else!!!More detail ...

No other options

I needed to replace my old cooktop and this was my only option because of my size requirements. It's pretty generic and plain looking but it works fine. It was delivered fast with no shipping damage. My only complaint is that the electric starter is a little slow igniting a flame.More detail ...

Beware of DCS!!!!

I am writing this review to help spare others what we are going through right now. We bought a DCS grill seven years ago and the customer service was amazing. We love the grill and the customer service experiences we had during that purchase led us to purchase the DCS 48in gas cooktop with grill and griddle. I wish we had realized they have been bought by another company! Our NEW cooktop we paid around $3800.00 for came to use with missing parts and a drip try that was installed so poorly it would not open. The tray alignment is off and it bent the frame. We called DCS immediately expecting the same amazing customer service we had gotten several years ago and were stunned at their reaction which was basically "too bad". They refused to replace the cooktop and were of no help at all. We went as far up the chain as possible with nothing but the same run around. They insisted that we get it serviced - OUR BRAND NEW $3800.00 COOKTOP - serviced! They would not even consider helping us until we had a service company come out and try to fix our new appliance. They said that the service company would have to deem it irreparable before they would "try to resolve it" - not replace it. The servicemen worked on the drip tray and although it now pulls out it has to be forced. They are ordering the missing parts from DCS and those should be in sometime after Christmas. When you purchase an appliance that costs that much and claims to be a high-end product you expect the customer service to match their claims. This cooktop should have been replaced immediately and we cannot believe the hoops we are having to go through. Furthermore we are afraid of the issues we may have to face in the future. What else is wrong with this thing - how did it get damaged - is the quality control so poor that they marked parts as included yet they weren't? Did they actually inspect this cooktop before it left their warehouse? We are so angry and are trying to work through the process but I am strongly urging you to choose something else!!!More detail ...

The saler lacks this product knowledge

Product dimensions such as the measurements lenght width and dept.

What features does this product offer

Examples are the cooktop surface drip pans and burner power.

Other specification are gas inlet location and so on.



I am interested in the product and if the seller have answers to the above he may contact me on 310 283- 9454.

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The saler lacks this product knowledge

Product dimensions such as the measurements lenght width and dept.

What features does this product offer

Examples are the cooktop surface drip pans and burner power.

Other specification are gas inlet location and so on.



I am interested in the product and if the seller have answers to the above he may contact me on 310 283- 9454.

Thanks.More detail ...

Prepare your meals quicker than ever with the Magneflux TM Portable Induction Cooktop with Bonus Pan. Its the faster greener more cost effective cleaner and safer way to cook.

Induction technology bypasses the problems traditionally associated with conventional electric and gas cooktops. Electricity flows through a coil to produce a magnetic field under the glass surface which sends heat through your magnetic cooking vessel generating instant and evenly distributed heat. At 1800 watts the BolierPlate generates a walloping 13000 BTUs of cooking power.

Since heat goes directly to the cooking vessel there is no wasted energy nearly 90% of the energy output goes right to the cooking. Induction cooktops are rapidly becoming the choice of professional kitchens everywhere. Not just because they dont over-heat the kitchen like their gas counterpart do (which adds to A/C costs) but because they can maintain low temperatures indefinitely something that gas cant do. In addition induction enjoys unparalleled precision with higher heats to sear sauté and pan fry quickly.
Includes non-stick finish pan that is highly scratch resistant and safe on all cooking surfaces.More detail ...

High efficiency burner with new design to
insure 20% to 30% saving Electric ignition Safety device with thermal couple & flame out failure detection trigger mechanism Auto shut off gas supply Cooktop dimension: 290mm(W) x 510mm(D) or 11.4"(W) x 20"(D) stainless steel surface Counter top cut out dimension: 10.55 inch x 18.9 inch
Power input: 110VAC Natural Gas type
Max. Power: Top Hob 7000 BTU Bottom Hob 11000 BTU.More detail ...