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When I moved into my current home, it had a new but mediocre kitchen stove. In less than two years, the burners lost their capacity to boil water. The oven worked fine, and rather than replace the entire unit, I began a search for a hotplate or a portable cooktop to become my designated potboiler. I’m glad I did some research. I quickly learned that not all portable cooktops can boil water.

I discovered an Omeo Induction Cooktop with 1800 watts, and it is the perfect solution for my kitchen. Notice that this little gem has several other bells and whistles.

The area within the circle is the only part of the Omeo cooktop that gets hot. If you do not have the correct pot on the surface it will not heat. You see an Error Code–E0.

OMEO Portable Induction Cooktop Hot Plate Countertop Burner
1800 Watts Induction Burner for Boiling Water

Beware – You Must Have Induction Cookware to Work with an Induction Cooktop!

On Amazon, I Found this Cute Pair of Polka-Dotted Pots that Will Cook on ANY Cook Surface–Including on an Induction Cooktop. In the 4.8 Quart Pot Water Boiled on the Omeo 1800 Watts Induction Cooktop in 8 Minutes.

Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid – Island Spice Red

Dual Handles – Oven Safe up to 500° F or on Stovetop – Use to Marinate, Cook, Bake, Refrigerate and Serve – Will Cook on an Induction Cooktop.

I was pleased that I already had a few pots that will work on an induction cooktop.

Snowclad Skillets

Nonstick Frying Pans Set, Dishwasher Induction Oven Broiler Safe Stainless Steel Skillet –  This Set Is No Longer Available on Amazon, but a Similar Set Is Available.