Insignia™ - 24" Electric Induction Cooktop - Black
- Key Specs
- Color Finish: Black
- Product Height: 2 4/5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 24 2/5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 15 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Cooktop Surface Type: Smoothtop (On electric cooktops, coil elements are typically more durable and tend to provide more evenly conducted heat than smoothtops. However, smoothtops may be easier to clean and have a distinctive streamlined appearance.)
- Number of Elements: 2
- General
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-IC2ZBK7
- Product Name: 24" Electric Induction Cooktop
- Color: Black
- Color Finish: Black
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2 4/5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 24 2/5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 15 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Standardized Width: 24 inches (An approximated measurement (exact width may differ slightly) determined by the manufacturer in accordance with industry standards. Standardized sizes are intended to assist consumers when purchasing appliances and planning for installation.)
- Product Weight: 12 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Features
- Downdraft Ventilation: false (This ventilation system, typically integrated right into the cooktop, pulls smoke and fumes downward in order to ventilate them away from the cooking area. If a range hood is not an option due to your cooktop location or you need more cabinet space above the cooking surface, downdraft ventilation will save space while ensuring smoke and odors are still being ventilated.)
- Control Type: Digital
- Control Location: Top
- Cooktop Features
- Induction: true (Induction cooktops use magnetic currents to heat compatible cookware directly instead of warming the cooktop itself, which can allow for faster and more efficient cooking. There is also an added safety benefit because the surface begins to cool when cookware is removed.)
- Cooktop Surface Type: Smoothtop (On electric cooktops, coil elements are typically more durable and tend to provide more evenly conducted heat than smoothtops. However, smoothtops may be easier to clean and have a distinctive streamlined appearance.)
- Number of Cooking Zones: 2
- Number of Elements: 2
- Pan Presence Sensor: true (Sensors detect when a pan comes into contact with the cooking surface and when it is removed. When a pan is removed, the cooktop will automatically shut off as a safety precaution.)
- Bridge Element: false (This feature is an additional heating element located between two individual burners. When this is enabled, the individual burners and the bridge element act as one connected cooktop. This equal heat distribution on the cooktop surface helps accommodate larger cookware, such as roaster pans or griddles.)
- Specialty Element(s): None
- Power
- Cooktop Power Source: Electric
- Electrical Specification
- Voltage: 120 volts (Amount of power needed to support an electrical current.)
- Other
- UPC: 600603208584
Prepare meals quickly and easily with this Insignia dual-burner induction cooktop. Equipped with feather-touch controls and an easy-to-clean ceramic surface, this cooktop is easy to use and plugs directly into a regular wall outlet. Ten power levels and a three-hour timer setting make this Insignia dual-burner induction cooktop a versatile addition to your kitchen.
- Keeps side dishes warm until dinner is ready to be served: 8" warming zone.
- 2 heating elements: Deliver 1500 watts of combined power for versatile heating options.
- Ceramic cooktop: Provides a smooth surface that makes cleaning fast and simple.
- Kitchen timer: Expertly coordinate large family dinners.
- Touch sensitive controls: For simple operation.
- Built-in or freestanding design: Offers flexible placement options.
Whats Included
- Insignia 24" Electric Induction Cooktop
Product Manuals
A: Heater elements turn off instantly but residual heat still present on glass top surface. This is not not very hot and cools off quickly, since there is not as much thermal mass like with metallic cooking surfaces.
Q: Is it okay to leave it on top of counter or do you have to make the cutout?
A: It works fine on a countertop.
A: I have used my induction portable cooktop (made to sit on top of my counter) for years and years and do not unplug it and have not had any trouble so I do not think that it is necessary to unplug it after each use! However that being said I would think to be extra safe you could unplug it as the plug is usually easy to get too normally. Also to be extra safe when cleaning maybe unplug it, but I do not think that is necessary as usually just a quick wipe up with a damp rag on the top cleaning surface does the job. Never ever should you put your induction device under water to clean!
A: The literature stated anything over a 4 inch pan would work as long as it was induction capable. So four inch to whatever size you have but the burners are 6 inches across. So if you have a 15 inch pan that means the middle will be super hot but the edges will be less in heat because only the burner gets hot and its up to the base of the pan to disperse the heat to the entire pan. These are very small burners (6 inches across) and the 8 inch "warming zone" is and odd way to describe the 2 inches around each burner that apparently take the heat from the pan to create "a warming zone" in the base of the pan. It's really the area of your pan that won't be as hot as the center where the induction heat is being applied. So a bit of a marketing ploy to make you feel that you have an 8 inch diameter of heat.
A: Dual induction units designed for 110 V wall outlets can not deliver full 1500 watt power to both burners simultaneously because that would exceed the capacity of a 15 amp wall outlet. For a full power unit look for 220 V
A: Assuming that the cooktop is functioning correctly, it's possible that the induction function is being disrupted by the cooking method being used. If the pan is being lifted momentarily from the cooktop surface as part of the cooking method, the induction function will be interrupted and will resume when the pan again touches the cooktop. I myself will momentarily lift the pan to flip or stir the contents causing the induction function to be interrupted. It is important that the pan remains in contact with the cooktop for the induction function to work correctly. If you have kept the pan in contact with the cooktop during the "off and on" situation per your description, then the cooktop is suspect.
Q: Can you use any type pot or pan on this?
A: No you cannot use any pot on the induction stove top. For it to work properly, you need to use induction cookware. The heating is special on the cookware to work better on the induction stove top.
A: There are two fans under the unit that need space to draw air so that 6 inches of space is needed for proper airflow. Without the proper airflow you risk over-heating the unit. I believe there is a paragraph in the literature if you wish to look into it further.
