Simple operation makes this technique easy to use for anyone of any age. Older people, who are usually wary of anything new, can quickly learn to use this stove. So you can easily replace the usual electric stove, for example in the cottage. Your relatives will certainly appreciate the more economical use of electricity.
KITFORT KT-107 – Single Zone Induction Cooker
| POWER | 8 heating levels – min. 200 W, in steps of 300 W for the first three steps and 200 W thereafter. Maximum power – 1800 watts. |
| CONTROL | Sensor, start/stop, “-” and “+” to change the power, lock the control panel. LED indicators for power level – 200, 500, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800 watts. |
| TEMPERATURE residual heat | boiling – 75,6°C frying – 150 ° C |
| Cookware | min. d =12 cm, max. d =26 cm. |
| SAFETY | Automatic shut off after the bottom of the cookware has exceeded 320°C, |
| NOISE LEVEL | 28dB |
| WARRANTY | 1 year. |
| DIMENSIONS | 280h320h60 mm |
| MASS | 1.7 kg. |
| COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURER | Made for America in China. |
FEATURES
The instructions for the stove has an interesting recommendation: in case the cookware is not suitable for induction, and you’re not ready to part with it, you can use a special metal plate. But this is not included in the kit.
As with all stoves, at a low level of heating – less than 1000 watts – work in pulse mode, and the power drop is quite large. It is interesting that at medium powers the measured values are very close to the declared values. But at the maximum heat, the measured power was far from what it was supposed to be. Basically it is not necessary to choose 1800 Watt, you can use lower power of 1400-1600 Watt, there is practically no difference in heating.
| Declared, W | 200 | 500 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 |
| measured, W | 228 | 610-962 | 353-975 | 996 | 1159 | 1255 | 1297 | 1243 |
All good. Heating is evenly distributed. As always, it is a little more intense in the center than on the edges.
1 liter of water boiled at maximum power in 6 min. 33 sec.
FUNCTIONAL
Very simple stove. No special programs and additional features. Turn it on, set the desired power and cook.
The nice thing is that it has a lock for the control panel. This protects the running appliance from accidental change of settings.
CONTROL
Everything is very simple.
You press “start/stop” button on the right side, “+” or “-” and you set the desired power level. Indication shows which level is working. At the end of the cooking you press “Stop”. That’s pretty much it.
Since there is no display, it is very interesting to be informed in case of malfunction: some power indicator or a combination of indicators blinks and it corresponds to a certain error. You can decipher the message with the manual.
No audible indication.
SAFETY
The manufacturer claims that the stove can operate within a voltage range of 160 V to 250 V. In case of exceeding these limits the device switches off automatically and displays an error code. In the absence of a dish, the stove turns off.
Advantages
A wide range of diameters of the bottom of the suitable cookware.
Most affordable price.
The most compact among tested models .
Panel locking. It’s nice that manufacturers have equipped such a simple model with this useful function.
Disadvantages
The smallest number of power levels among tested models .
The slowest simmering1 water among tested models .
Can you please provide more information about the performance and features of the KITFORT KT-107 induction stove? How well does it heat up and is it energy-efficient? Does it offer different heat settings and cooking modes? Is it easy to clean and maintain? Any specific safety features that make it reliable? Overall, would you recommend it for a home kitchen?