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Frigidaire - Professional 30" Induction Cooktop - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.4
(90 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 90 reviews
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
6
1 Star
6
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Frigidaire - Professional 30" Induction Cooktop - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
2
Good not great - needs some engineering work
on October 5, 2022
Posted by: seedorfj
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far the unit has been doing great but there are a few odd things you should know before you buy.
1.) There is not infinite control, its just increments of 0.5 up to 10.
2.) There is a long 1-2 second delay from when you stop turning the knob to when the unit actually adjusts the power. If you turn from 10 down to 3.5 for example, it will take you about a second to get it adjusted to what you want, then it takes another 2 seconds before the unit responds for a total of 3 seconds to respond to a temp change. Touch screen units are way faster than this.
3.) I haven't been able to test any other induction cooktops but this one needs a really heavy pan to put out full power. The biggest burner is limited to 1900 watts or so for a carbon steel pan or a laminated pan. I can only get more power with a heavy thick cast iron pan.
4.) My biggest burner more or less flat-lines from the 2 to 5 setting.
1.) There is not infinite control, its just increments of 0.5 up to 10.
2.) There is a long 1-2 second delay from when you stop turning the knob to when the unit actually adjusts the power. If you turn from 10 down to 3.5 for example, it will take you about a second to get it adjusted to what you want, then it takes another 2 seconds before the unit responds for a total of 3 seconds to respond to a temp change. Touch screen units are way faster than this.
3.) I haven't been able to test any other induction cooktops but this one needs a really heavy pan to put out full power. The biggest burner is limited to 1900 watts or so for a carbon steel pan or a laminated pan. I can only get more power with a heavy thick cast iron pan.
4.) My biggest burner more or less flat-lines from the 2 to 5 setting.
Here is the output in watts for each setting on a cast iron skillet (measured at my electrical panel):
Low - 150 watts (intermittent pulses)
1.5 - 250 watts (intermittent pulses)
2.0 - 350 watts (intermittent pulses)
2.5 - 380 watts
3.0 - 380 watts
3.5 - 380 watts
4.0 - 380 watts
4.5 - 385 watts
5.0 - 400 watts
5.5 - 500 watts
6.0 - 640 watts
6.5 - 810 watts
7.0 - 940 watts
7.5 - 1075 watts
8.0 - 1180 watts
8.5 - 1325 watts
9.0 - 1480 watts
Hi - 2513 watts
PowerBoost - 3750 watts
Low - 150 watts (intermittent pulses)
1.5 - 250 watts (intermittent pulses)
2.0 - 350 watts (intermittent pulses)
2.5 - 380 watts
3.0 - 380 watts
3.5 - 380 watts
4.0 - 380 watts
4.5 - 385 watts
5.0 - 400 watts
5.5 - 500 watts
6.0 - 640 watts
6.5 - 810 watts
7.0 - 940 watts
7.5 - 1075 watts
8.0 - 1180 watts
8.5 - 1325 watts
9.0 - 1480 watts
Hi - 2513 watts
PowerBoost - 3750 watts
Response from frigidaire.comBy Katrina, Online Outreach Specialist, October 6, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience with your cooktop, Seedorfj. We appreciate your detailed feedback on using the controls and it hasn't gone unnoticed. Using proper cookware is essential for the best cooking results, such as a heavier high-quality stainless steel, that is magnetic. You may locate these details on pages 6 and 7. If you may have any additional concerns, please feel free to contact us via Live Chat or by phone at 1-800-374-4432, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-8:00 pm EST. -Katrina
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
on June 16, 2022
Posted by: BlindZiggy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am blind and this unit is perfect for me. I wanted an induction cooktop with knobs and this was one of the few option available. I use bump dots so I know which buurner and temp I want, cannot do that with a toucuhpad. The bridge works great for my griddle to cook pankcake and baon. Only complaint, I wish the smallest burner was slightly larger. The induction is so much safer than the radiant. I have had this for almoth a month and love it. A little expensive, but well worth the money, I am hoping to get their matching oven when I have the funds to do so.
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Great way to cook
on May 16, 2022
Posted by: HLBR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We are new to induction cooking and we love it! It is fast, efficient and easy. In over 50 years of marriage, we’ve used electric and gas ranges. Induction is by far the best.
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Love-love-love!
on May 12, 2022
Posted by: kwiles
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Biggest plus is how quickly water boils on this cooktop (we upgraded from a standard coil electric cooktop), but we have been extremely impressed with the range of cooking temperatures, efficiency of the bridging element for larger cookware, and the ease of cleaning the surface. It pairs beautifully with a telescopic downdraft exhaust fan system.
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome cooktop
on April 12, 2022
Posted by: JH48
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the unit with traditional knobs. Works great with induction cookware and especially cast iron.
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing product for a very decent price
on April 7, 2022
Posted by: A Kumar
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The induction cooktop works as expected. Precise temperature control. Of course, there is a learning curve but once you get it, the reproducibility is awesome. Like the knobs instead of a touch screen.
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
2
Having a few problems
on April 3, 2022
Posted by: Bill_in_the_Keys
This unit replaces a Bosch induction cooktop that went haywire. After installation it worked for a while then started beeping and displaying error code 020 that wasn’t in the manual. Called an electrician to review the wiring and power - everything is as it should be. Still wrestling with the problem.
Response from frigidaire.comBy R'Shaye, Online Outreach Specialist, April 4, 2022
Hello,
We apologize for your experience with your cooktop. We want to get you back cooking right away. The error that you are receiving is a communication error. Most times doing a power reset should clear the message. However, should you still need assistance, we'll be happy to help schedule service for your appliance. Please come chat with us here Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-8 pm EST. -R'Shaye
We apologize for your experience with your cooktop. We want to get you back cooking right away. The error that you are receiving is a communication error. Most times doing a power reset should clear the message. However, should you still need assistance, we'll be happy to help schedule service for your appliance. Please come chat with us here Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-8 pm EST. -R'Shaye
Written by a customer while visiting frigidaire.com
Customer Rating
5
Love my cooktop
on January 28, 2022
Posted by: Sherioio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The kettle comes to a boil faster on my cooktop than in the microwave!
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