Customer Reviews for Caf - 36 in. Wide 5 Element ENERGY STAR Built-In Touch Control Electric Induction Cooktop with Power Boil - Black
Customer Rating
5
GREAT COOKTOP
on December 8, 2023
Posted by: ReneeL
We love this cooktop. We had a induction cooktop for 18 years when we moved to our new house we had to have another one. We particularly like the outline of the pot/pan placement which eliminates the guesswork. Excellent product and I would never have any other type of cooktop. Induction rocks!
Just installed the 36 induction. We didn’t want the trim version and bought the solid black one so it would be clean, without trim. My wife didn’t want one until we found out that it will work with hexclad. Seems to work flawless so far. Can’t believe how fast it boils water. CRAZY! She was concerned about the humming noise with the magnets, but trust me, I have to listen close to hear. I wouldn’t even think about humming now. We are super pleased, and we are now looking for a griddle made for induction to try the left side out. We have Hexclad cookware. I have seen the Heston with the Bluetooth features, but we wanted the hexclad that can last forever. Me and my wife now have the lighted back wall fridge freezer by cafe and now have the cooktop. Next is Microwave. Love Cafe Appliances.
Had a GE Profile induction cooktop that had several eyes that went out. Love the induction over basic electric. Easy to replace. The updated cafe model and controls are awesome.
This cooktop replaces our previous Whirlpool unit that had become unreliable with the heating power.
The new Cafe unit works well and the best part is there is no mechanical dials thanks to its capacitive touch controls. It makes cleaning such a cinch since you don’t have the dial knobs obstructing the cleaning process.
The only know I have against it is the depth length. It’s short by 3/4” than the old unit, so it leaves a gap open in the back. I’ll need to come up with a custom lid of some sort since it is an eyesore. Wish the Cafe unit offered some form of cover to seal the gap.
The cooktop is very sleek and improves the appear of our kitchen. We switched from natural gas to this electric cooktop. We needed a minor enlargement of the opening for this to fit. We opted to not have the stainless steel rim to prevent any future cleaning issues. The controls work well and the display dials work fine. Though it would be nice if there were a digital display showing the present power settings. This is shown on the app, as “45%” for instance, but not on the unit itself. It seems like it could be displayed with a firmware change. As it is, it’s still very “analog.” The unit heats quickly and so far has been performing admirably , though we have only had it a short time so far. It is quiet enough and cleans easily. Back to the app, it is basically useless. It does tell you if burners are on but nothing more. You cannot even turn off the stove remotely or adjust any heat levels. It may help with the “precision heating” though we have not tried that as the needed cookware and probe are laughably expensive and at least the probe should have been included. Overall, it’s good but could have been great.
Adjusting to using induction. Incredible how fast pot comes to a boil and how quick temperature goes lower. The best part is how easy to clean.
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Jonathon@Café, Café Appliances, October 12, 2023
Hello - Thank you so much for taking out some time to connect and share your review. We're happy to see that you've been enjoying your cooktop so far. This is one of our most favorite models.
We know it can take a little time to get used to induction cooking. However, we are confident that you will get the hang of things soon. We're also big fans of the easy clean surface, which is easier to clean thanks to spilled items no longer burning on. We know that you are going to enjoy having this around for many years to come.
Let us know if you ever have any questions, we're always happy to help. - Jonathon@Café