Member Reviews: Max Burton 6500 ProChef 1800-Watt Commercial Induction Cooktop

I recently acquired a Max Burton 6500 induction unit.   I'd been wanting some extra burner space and was also interested in induction. Cook's Illustrated had given the Max Burton 6000 their top scores. The 6000 is an 1800 watt unit intended for home use. It has good marks at Amazon, but seems a bit prone to breakage in shipping.  There is also a 6200 that is the same as the 6000, just with a little extra stainless steel.   Price breakdown (amazon pricing as of December 2010)   6000  $99.49 6200 $99.99 6500 $219.99   The 6000 has been cheaper than that in the recent past so you can probably do better in pricing. The 6200 is the same as...

Glad I purchased this.  It has been very useful for me so far but as with anything new it will be a while before I really comprehend how to fully use it.   The best thing I like about it was unintended.... wok cooking, instant heat, water boiling, cooking outside so all smoke and fumes recycle into atmosphere..., light weight/portable.   I am concerned about the lack of a temp setting between 150° and 210° for simmering and slow cooking.