ISILER Induction Cooktop Review (Easy to Use and Portable)

Isiler is a small appliance manufacturer that delivers high-quality products using advanced technology.

Their logo speaks volumes about their pursuit of striving for the finest user experience.

Isiler induction cooktop is a consumer-friendly appliance that uses the latest advances in technology to deliver a high-quality experience.

With easy to to use operations and all the smart technology embedded, Isiler Induction cooktop is one of the best portable induction cooktops.

What catches the eye is the cooktop surface. Black and stylish, it has a big heating zone. The heating zone is placed appropriately at quite some distance from the control panel.

The control panel is a treat for the eyes and the highlight of this induction cooktop. It is simple, yet sophisticated enough to have all the options needed while cooking. The operations functions are designed for the ease of the consumer.

Easy to operate large function buttons work as icing on the cake to further enhance the comfort level. The touch sensor buttons ensure smooth delivery and the LED display is quite clear and placed centrally.

In this article about Isiler Induction cooktop review, I will cover all the great features of this product and some not so great things about it.

What makes Isiler Induction Cooktop worth buying?

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Easy to use operation buttons with all the functions required during cooking is what this induction cooktop is all about. Most of the cooktops have complicated functions in their control panel and then buttons are placed either too near the cooking zone or too near each other. All of this leads to a big-time mess and a frustrating cooking experience.

Isiler cooktops, on the other hand, leaves you with a smooth cooking experience without hiccups. It delivers easy to understand operations and large easy to operate buttons. All the functions that may be required during cooking are present.

The inbuilt smart technology lets you sail swiftly each time.

It switches off after 30 seconds if the cookware is removed. This eliminates the need to reach out and switch off manually every time you’re done with the cooking.

Also, if you forget by accident, it is like a maid at hand doing the work for you by automatically switching off. If the cookware is kept back on within 30 seconds, it automatically resumes the functioning.

The large heating zones are defined by circles which are at just the right distance from the control panel avoiding mishappenings. It can take any cookware size from 10 cms to 22 cms.

Product features – Isiler Induction Cooktop

Isiler induction cooktop is extremely efficient when it comes to portability due to its lightweight. It weighs around 2.6kgs and its thickness is mere 2.3 inches which makes it very easy to carry around and store.

With product dimensions being 11.6*2.2*14.2 inches, it comes compact and durable – suitable enough to fit in big and small areas alike. This makes it a really good choice for places such as cramped kitchens, hostels and RVs (Recreational Vehicles).

The standard American outlet of 120 volts and 60Hz frequency is what works for this induction.

The power cable length is 1.2 meters. Long enough to keep at whatever distance you like from the socket.

Isiler cooktop gives you excellent power settings ranging from 100W to 1800W. The increments begin at every 200W.

The cooktop offers a large range of temperature settings from 140-degree Fahrenheit to 460-degrees Fahrenheit. This feature enhances the comfort level of the consumer with many different temperatures setting to play around. It also enables the user to try out different styles of cuisines.

The cooktop comes with user-friendly options like three-hour timer with 1-minute increments and 10-minute increments, safety lock, and overheating protection

It has a large digital touch-sensor button. Apart from temperature, power and timer buttons, there is a function button to help in choosing programs to start cooking.

It also displays a large LED display with – and + buttons for increasing and decreasing different settings.

Isiler provides a magnetic card along with the purchase on Amazon. This makes it super easy to test for the compatibility of the cookware.

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  • 18 POWER LEVELS: Quickly choose your desired power from 100W to 1800W in 100W...
  • 17 PRESET TEMPERATURE LEVELS: Adjustable temperature ranging from 140°F (60°C) to 460°F...
  • WIDE APPLICATIONS & PORTABLE: The cooktop surface measures a diameter of 6.7in (17cm) to...

What we liked about the Isiler Cooktop

Isiler induction cooktop is full of smart functions aiding you on like a guide. It beeps whenever there is a fault in the cooking process reminding you to correct.

Another smart feature is stopping the operations when the fed timing gets over. It feels as if we do not need anyone around while cooking on isiler induction. A self-sufficient assistant for you, chef!

Being a power horse, it has nine power levels giving the consumer so many different options to try different styles of cooking: boiling, simmer, frying, steam, saute, sear or grill.

It has a wide adjustable temperature range starting from 140 to 460 Fahrenheit with 40-degree increments. This is ideal for those who like to cook at specific temperatures.

It has a warning at an apt place, exactly where the heating zone is. The warning serves as extra visual care for the customer.

The different heating zones are demarcated by dots look quite attractive on the cooktop surface. The heating zone is quite big, fitting in a versatile range of cookware from three-point nine inches to eight-point six inches.

Having a three-hour long timer gives you the freedom of cooking slow broths, soups and many other dishes that require long slow cooking. The point which makes this feature even more attractive is that the temperature/power chosen remains constant during this long time interval.

Its a sigh of relief to know that the cooktop won’t boom or catch fire or damage itself or the cookware. Isiler cooktop ensures that by having inbuilt overheating protection for safety. Whenever the temperature exceeds the safety limits or exceeds the selected temperature, the induction stops working. Kaput.

It has a superb function of child lock. This is very helpful to cook around children as they tend to touch and experiment with everything they find. So even if they fidget your dish is safe and so is your child. It also prevents accidental change of setting which is very common while doing multi chores along with cooking.

A safety feature to the power cable length is the presence of a polarised plug. In polarised plugs, one blade is longer than the other. The plug fits in a particular way in a polarised socket. This reduces the risk of electric shock.

With rounded edges for safety and good quality premium glass, it becomes quite easy to clean the cooktop. Isiler also boasts of excellent wear resistance.

This cooktop has a very important safety feature- residual heat indicator. After cooking, the built-in fan will run and the induction will flash an H on the LED display signaling that the cooktop is not safe to touch. Once the induction cools down, and the temperature gets below 120F, it disappears.

What’s Not So Great about Isiler Induction Cooktop

There are no preprogrammed function options. It is usually very convenient for users to just press one button and let the induction do all the work of selecting an appropriate temperature/power and timer.

There is no pause button to pause the cooking midway and there is no delay button to make it easy for the chef to begin their dish at a later stage.

There are chances of spilling hot liquids on the control panel. It is a good idea to keep a lid on cookware when cooking at high temperatures.

Nowadays there are many value-added features in induction cooktops like embedded memories, wifi connects with smart devices, empty cookware detection, etc. Isiler induction does not have them

Due to compact size and portability, it is difficult to maintain a distance of 1 foot to avoid EMF according to ICNIRP.

As the mechanics of induction involves a complex process, it requires professional assistance to repair and maintain. This can be costly.

How Isiler Induction Cooking System Works?

Place the cookware within the center of the heating zone of the cooktop. Switch the plug on and press on to turn on the unit

The cooktop will only work with induction compatible cookware. Place the magnetic strip at the base of the cookware to check for compatibility with induction. If the magnet sticks to the bottom it can be used on an induction cooktop.

The compatible cookwares are iron, cast iron, enameled cast iron, and stainless steel. Aluminum, copper, glass or any concaved base cookware will not work.

Make sure there is some distance between the wall and the air inlet/ outlet for a smooth operation.

Press the function button to choose the power level. The default power level is 1200. Press the + and – button to increase or decrease the power level. Press the function button again to switch to temperature mode. The default temperature is 380F. Adjust the temperature by using + and – buttons.

Press the timer button to set the timer and use the + and – button to increase or decrease the timing.

To activate child safety lock, press and hold the child lock button for three seconds. To remove the safety lock, again press and hold for three seconds. Press the off button once the dish is cooked.

After cooking, wait for the fan to stop and the residual heat indicator to disappear. Unplug the cord from the socket.

Clean the cooktop surface with a soft damp cloth. Follow that with a dry wipe with another soft dry cloth. Never use abrasives on the cooktop surface to avoid scratches.

Make sure never to immerse this electrical gadget in water. Clean the unit after each use to avoid big dirt accumulations.

Warranty

The isiler induction cooktop is customer friendly and provides a strong after-sales service via email.

Keeping users comfort its goal to pursue, it gives a twelve-month guarantee from the date of purchase. The warranty covers defects in material, workmanship, and malfunctions under normal use.

If you purchase from Amazon, isiler provides a window of ninety-days return policy along with a twelve-month guarantee from the date of purchase.

Conclusion

This easy to use cooktop is a treat. Starting from the easy and beautiful design with large touch buttons, rounded edges, large heating zones it speaks volumes about how far isiler went to give the consumer a better cooking experience.

With a wide range of power levels, it does not shy away from different cuisines or different methodologies.

Although it does not have preprogrammed functions that are usually there on the induction, it makes up for more providing vast temperature range with 40-degree increments. Perfect for gourmet cooking.

A three-hour timer is more than sufficient for different styles of cooking. Whether it be stews, broths, jams or pickles it gives freedom to simmer and cook for a long long time.

Wear and scratch-resistant glass adds on to the beauty of Isiler cooktop

Isiler Induction cooktop stands true in their motto- embedding high-class technology and upholding their pledge for consumer comfort. It achieves on a larger note, its aspirations for a better lifestyle

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Hey there! I'm Sasha, just your regular mom-turned-kitchen-appliances enthusiast. When I gave my kitchen a makeover, I took a shine to new kitchen appliances like Induction Cooktops, Air Fryer, Instant Pot, Microwave, and Oven. I'm always up to some fun experiment, whipping up a storm, and writing about common questions people have about the efficient use of these kitchen gadgets