Review on Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro Induction Range Cooker: 120V, 1800W, NSF Certified by Choice Maynard

Let's start with the 14 inch burner as some people find it controversial. Actual burner area, as determined on the block surface, is smaller than the advertised 14 inches, so yes, the 14 inch reference may not seem entirely correct. I used an 18 inch cast iron flat bottomed pot to cook chicken with onion soup on this appliance. The preparation went very well. My large cast-iron pot contained a large quantity of water, about 6 liters, plus vinegar, wine and various spices. I placed the soup, onion, and all of the other ingredients in a saucepan and heated the induction stovetop to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. On a typical General Electric radiant burner, the exact same amount of water was brought to a boil in the same pot, with the contents of the soup being boiled 1/3 longer. something strange not unusable or defective just strange. However, the entire contents of the soup heated up 1/3 faster than my radiant reach with the same pot. The chicken is very tender and tasty. I actually like the Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro range of induction countertops more than my Radiant range because; I had much better control over the temperature of the soup as it was being cooked than my current full length beam range allows. The soup, cooked in a 14+ liter pot, was beautifully cooked and had excellent flavor. There's nothing wrong with the 14-inch size listed in this ad, in my humble opinion, as it cooks food in large pots with ease. The induction range handled my 14+ inch cast iron slow cooker and cooked its contents like a champ. Now let's take a look at the elements that I think make this more expensive induction cooker worthwhile. Firstly, right out of the box you can feel that this is a quality device, heavy, solid, solid and well made throughout. No flimsy plastic parts. The controls are strong and durable without looking like a toy. The top case of a series is made of high-quality opaque stainless steel. The hob itself is covered with a heat-resistant glass surface that sits flush with the sides of the unit, making it easy to use larger pots and pans for induction. I made my brother french toast and then pancakes using his favorite extra large cast iron skillet and it turned out great. Although the nominal cooktop is small, in cast iron or induction pans, I have used the heat evenly so that the heat is evenly absorbed by the food. The controls are simple, intuitive and very well thought out. The induction range control changes from zero to a hundred in 1 increments, or you can use electronic temperature sensors to control cooking in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Whatever you choose, the temperature control will be amazing IF you are using a FLAT bottom induction cookware. If you need to cook by time, you can use the built-in timer. Precise temperature control suffers when using induction pans with warped or dished bottoms, as temperature control depends on a flat-bottomed pan, which can have full contact with the glass surface. In addition, the pain relief when shaking the contents causes the device to turn off. Because the appliance takes time to IDENTIFY the correct cookware for induction, it will take time to restart if the cookware is removed for any reason. Magnetic induction works by using magnetic lines of force to excite electrons in iron atoms. By changing the ratios of electrons in iron pans so much, heat is generated from all the shifting motions of electrons caused in ferrous metals. As a result, the heat generated in the pot cooks your food and there is little waste heat; The heat generated is not radiant heat, which warms the room and you. People go out and spend big bucks on induction cookware, which I find pretty funny. I went to my local thrift store and found some good, reliable, cheap stainless steel pots and pans for a lot less than what they charge here. These thick stainless steel pants work great and haven't cost me an arm or a leg. I did not notice any foreign odors when using this device. There was a faint hum of a working magnet motor, but it took an effort to hear it. The most noticeable noise is the sound of the device's fan. The device is guaranteed for 2 years, not one. The instruction manual only gives the basics of using the device without giving any idea of how to actually cook with the device. I suspect this is an induction cooktop made for the 'professional' consumer, the manual assumes the reader is already fluent in the intricacies of cooking. I wasn't prepared to be impressed with this unit, but in my humble opinion, this Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro induction countertop line was and is well worth its higher price tag. I don't mind overpaying for quality when I see the difference between this product and its cheaper counterparts. I don't have to pay extra for a designer name, just give me an amazing induction range like the Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro Countertop Induction Range. Finally, I brought this Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro induction countertop series because; If I can use this to cook all my favorites then I will complete the standalone induction range. Purchasing the Vollrath 59500P Mirage Pro range of induction cooktops marked the beginning of my two years of rigorous research into the suitability of induction cooktop technology for my life. Within two years, this will give standalone induction cooker manufacturers time to iron out some of the kinks in their designs while improving quality.