Buying guide

Portable Induction Cooktops

Our pick

Breville Control Freak Home BMC800

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Our pick for cooking that needs a steady temperature is the Breville Control Freak Home BMC800.¹

Why this one

For confit or deep frying, its probe controls the oil temperature; that mode has a 392°F maximum.¹²
Switch the probe to thermometer mode to check the center temperature of steaks or cutlets as they cook.¹

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Buying advice

Check your pans before buying: their bottoms must be smooth and clean, and they must touch the cooktop's sensor for temperature control.²
Use the BMC800 indoors with a 120 V outlet.²

Specifications

Specification	Our pickBreville Control Freak Home BMC800
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Maximum electrical draw	1,800 W¹
Cooking controls	Probe Control™ drives the cooker to reach and hold your desired ingredient temperature and can also be used in thermometer mode to monitor the core temperature of solid foods like steaks, cutlets, and filets.¹
Temperature controls and limits	PROBE CONTROL FOR OIL • Use for precisely controlling oil-based liquids from confit low temperatures to deep frying at high temperatures. • Note that 200˚C / 392˚F is the maximum cooking temperature to avoid oil flash point.²
Compatible cookware	Cookware must touch the sensor for correct temperature control. Cookware must have smooth clean bottom.²
Placement and clearance	Do not use the appliance outdoors²

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