Nuwave Pic 2 Precision Induction Cooktop 2 - My Personal Recommendation

Nuwave PIC 2 - Precision Induction Cooktop 2 - My Personal Recommendation

The NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop 2 (PIC2) offers precise temperature control, adjustable in 10-degree increments. With a minimum temperature setting of 100°F and an upper limit of 575°F (Sear), the PIC2 offers a wider temperature range than competitor models. This permits the appliance to act as more than just a cooktop.



The NuWave PIC2 does the thinking for you. It offers state-of-the art programming technology with 100 hours of memory that allow you to prepare complex recipes with ease.. A "Delay" function allows you to initiate cooking when it's most convenient for you, including an automatic shutoff function when cooking time is completed.



The NuWave PIC2 was engineered with a circular design scheme, doing away with excess space that serves no cooking function. The PIC2's round design also echoes the traditional feel of an intimate gathering place like the kitchen or dining room table. Mealtime is about community and the PIC2 was designed with that idea in mind.



Despite its portability and compact size, the NuWave PIC2 offers a large cooking area, measuring 9 inches in diameter. In this case, bigger is better, with the PIC2 allowing for greater diversity in cooking vessels and portion sizes. The product also comes with unrivaled customer support and free value-added resources such as lifetime membership to the online Precision Cooking Club. This invaluable tool features recipes, tips and tricks from the NuWave Culinary Team, designed to help you make the most of the PIC2 cooking experience!



*When purchasing the NuWave PIC2, verify that the seller is an authorized distributer. Houseware Connection is an authorized seller of the NuWave PIC2 and all NuWave products.

Reviews of Nuwave Pic 2 Precision Induction Cooktop 2

Sales and Customer Service both misrepresent the specifications...
Rating by : John Fontenot,

If you look at the photos here or at nuwave.com you will see a series of circles on the surface of the appliance.

The small red circle in the center must be in contact with the compatible pot for it to cook at all.

The larger (white) circle is the measure of the magnetic heating element, about 5 inches in diameter. If you place a pot or pan that is as wide the large red circle you will see that the "cooking" is only happening in that 5 inch circle... The area between the 5" and 9" is not heating at all.

Of course if you stir and mind it things will work out, but I would recommend this only for pots and pans that are no more than 5 or 6 inches in diameter.

Good luck.

Things to consider - one of my best purchases!
Rating by : Orchid Lover,

The box includes the cooktop, quick start guide, owner's manual & cookbook book, instructional DVD and a 9" Duralon ceramic frying pan.

It appears to be of good quality. The control are easy to use. The feature that may prove the most useful is the ability to accurately control the temperature with the digital readout.

The claims of boiling water quickly are exaggerated. I used a measured amount (3 cups) of cold tap water in the same induction rated pan and brought it to a rolling boil on both an electric range and on the Nuwave2 PIC.

It took 6 minutes 30 seconds on the electric range on High
It took 4 minutes 50 seconds on the Nuwave2 PIC on High (425�)
It took 4 minutes 24 seconds on the Nuwave2 PIC on Max/Sear (575�)

The Nuwave2 PIC has a warning on it's top surface "COOKING SURFACE CAN REMAIN HOT EVEN AFTER COOKING"

One thing that I forgot to consider was where I was going to place it when using it. It won't fit on the top of my electric range where it would be under the vent hood. If placed anywhere else in the kitchen any smoke or grease would not vent properly.

Update: I love this cooktop. I just increased my rating from 4 to 5 stars.
When I make hard boiled eggs I start heating the water on Max/Sear and when it comes to a rolling boil I reduce the temp setting to Med (275�) and it maintains a rolling boil. If I use the minus botton to reduce the temp to 270� it immediately comes off the rolling boil. Uping the temp back to 275� it immediately comes back to the rolling boil. Fantastic temperature control.

This is the first "As Seen on TV" Item that lives up to the Hype!
Rating by : J. Teasley,

I have always felt like a sucker for buying items I have seen demonstrated on TV but this is the exception!

This cooktop works so well my $1,500. gas stove is acting as a nice platform for the Nuwave-2 cooktop. The best part is the lack of wasted heat in cooking. I used an IR Thermometer to check the heat and it can be 350F on the pan and 68F three inches away from it. Great power too. Preheat the pan and put a one pound steak on it and the heat never dips.

Two, minor nit-picks:

1) You must use their cook ware, they claim your pans that are magnetic work but the temperature is way off. I used a cast-iron pan to toast pignolias and after 20 minutes put it on the gas burner. I love their cookware so this does not bother me one bit but for you, your old cookware is now "shelf ware" their product is that good.

2) Biggest complaint is if you take the pan off the cooktop you get an E6 error. When you place the pan back on the cook top you have to push "Start" again. There has to be a way for the cook top to detect the pan on the surface without human input.

This is a great product.

The NuWave PIC Induction Cooktop - safe, affordable, eco-friendly, and portable induction cooking system. State of the art safety features prevent fire or burns.

What Is Nuwave PIC? Nuwave PIC or Precision Induction Cooktop is another household product from the Nuwave line of housewares like the NuWave Oven.

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