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Appliances
(& Small Appliances) > Electric Cooktops |
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Electric Cooktops
and Electric Grills
from SailorSams.com
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Alpine
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Electric
Cooktops
(Glass Top) by Kenyon
Alpine:
White
cooktop with rounded edges.
1 Burner, 2 Burner TRIMLINE, and standard 2 Burner
Electric Cooktops.
UL Listed.
Available in 120 Volts (1200 / 1400 watt element
options)
or 240 Volts (1200 / 1800 watt element options).
More info /
To Order:
Alpine
Electric Cooktops |
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Mediterranean
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Electric
Cooktops
(Glass Top) by Kenyon
Mediterranean:
Black
with gray markings, beveled edges.
1 Burner, 2 Burner TRIMLINE, and standard 2 Burner
Electric Cooktops.
UL Listed.
Available in 120 Volts (1200 / 1400 watt element
options)
or 240 Volts (1200 / 1800 watt element options).
More info / To
Order:
Mediterranean
Electric Cooktops |
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Which voltage Electric Cooktop should you get? |
Generally, the higher voltage (240
volt electric cook top) is preferred, as higher voltage is more efficient. Use
correspondingly sized pots and pans and you will enjoy best results. It
may be best to order the cooktop for which you have power readily
available. For example, if you are replacing another electric cooktop,
it is probably best to order the same voltage, as you may already have
the proper wiring in place. Otherwise, you should consider the proximity
to your electric breaker box and the size of wire that you must run to
the electric cooktop. Lower voltage models draw higher current and
therefore typically require much heavier wiring. To make the best choice,
contact a licensed electrician in your area, and ask which
voltage/wattage electric cooktop would be best for your application.
Boil Times for 1 Quart of Water:
based on initial water temperature:
58-62 degrees Fahrenheit
(data provided by Kenyon & may not be applicable to other
brands).
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| Burner Size (inches) |
Voltage |
Watts |
Time to Boil (min:sec) |
6.5
inch diameter
Quickest 120 volt burner |
120
volt |
1200
watts |
Covered 6:12,
Uncovered 6:40 |
| 8 inch diameter |
120 volt |
1400 watts |
Covered 7:10,
Uncovered 7:31 |
| 6.5 inch diameter |
240 volt |
1200 watts |
Covered 9:22,
Uncovered 10:15 |
8 inch
diameter
Quickest 240 volt burner |
240
volt |
1800
watts |
Covered 6:56,
Uncovered 7:23 |
Note: for best transfer
of heat, your pot or pan must be appropriately sized relevant to the
diameter of the burner. The 6.5 inch, 1200 watt, 120 volt burner
actually can make water boil faster than the 8 inch, 1400 watt, 120 volt
burner, presumably due to more BTU being directed towards fewer square
inches of surface area at the point of heat transfer, as well as less
metal in the pot/pan to absorb heat. 240 volts is often stated to be
more efficient, but as you can see above, it can be much slower to
produce results, especially in the (smaller) 1200 watt burner elements.
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