For the busy homemaker who takes pains to ensure her family’s health and safety come first, the NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop is surely a blessing. Having a solid, sleek design with an oversized tempered-glass surface, this portable cooktop from Hearthware, Inc., is another member of the widely-renowned family of cookware and kitchen gadgets from the leader in cooking technology. Unlike the traditional gas and electric burners in use today, the NuWave PIC operates on the principles of induction technology, made possible by the production of an oscillating magnetic field that induces electric current in the pot. The electromagnetic induction produces heat that works directly on the compatible cooking vessel, an ingenious concept that’s definitely safer than heat transfer from burning gas or electrical coils. Eliminating the risks of fire and burn accidents in the kitchen, the NuWave PIC can be used securely even with kids around in a cramped kitchen. With the NuWave PIC, you never have to worry about your kids getting too curious about open flames or burning coils. The NuWave PIC surface remains cool since magnetic energy is immediately transformed into heat energy inside the pot or pan. Packed with precision-control adjustments for temperature and cooking settings, the NuWave PIC has a state-of-the-art LCD display with a temperature range of 100O to 575 OF, adjustable in 10-degree increments. The NuWave PIC’s automatic shut-off timer ensures optimum temperature control, eliminating the danger of under or overcooking. Once the programmed setting is reached, the NuWave PIC keeps the temperature consistent inside the pot or pan so your dish comes out perfect every time, no matter how complicated to prepare it may be. With push-button controls, the NuWave PIC outperforms any ignition-type stove any time, eliminating the tiresome turning of knobs to achieve desired heat or flame level. Even electric hotplates are no match for the NuWave PIC’s exceptional surface. Electrical heating coils in electric ranges require much electricity to heat up, while the NuWave PIC uses up to 90% less electricity and is able to reach desired temperature twice as fast, consuming just 1300 watts at the highest temperature setting. From warming to searing, the NuWave PIC guarantees a stable temperature that heats your food exactly the way you want it, totally eliminating burning and unevenly-cooked ingredients. Energy input equals energy output with the NuWave PIC—energy efficiency at its best. With the NuWave PIC, clean-up is never a problem. Once the electromagnetic induction surface is shut off, there’s no waiting needed for it to cool down any longer. With the NuWave PIC, you can start cleaning as you go! Just wipe the tempered-glass surface clean, and you’re ready to go! No hassles of using abrasive cleaners to wipe off crusted-over spills that leave ugly marks on the cooktop surface. Can a gas or electric burner beat that? And because the NuWave PIC doesn’t burn fuel, it releases no toxins into the environment. While gas burners have dangers from leaks of combustible fuel like propane, natural gas or acetylene, the NuWave PIC works twice as hard without using such dangerous materials. Electric ranges need a lot of power to run, while the NuWave PIC is able to operate at a mere fraction of the cost with its energy-efficient system and design. The NuWave PIC delivers innovative cooking technology without leaving a large footprint. Truly, the NuWave PIC takes care of the environment in more ways than can be imagined.