Induction heats quicker than traditional gas or electric stovetops- and operates up to 70-percent more efficiently. The Aroma Induction Cook top will only operate when induction-safe cookware is in place it shuts off automatically once cookware is removed. The easy-to-use digital controls set to 6 temperature levels and the programmable timer sets up to 180 minutes. There is no open flame produced by induction the cookware itself becomes the heating element for quick and even heat distribution. And since the cook top itself does not heat burnt on spills are a thing of the past. Spills easily wipe away from the ceramic cook top surface. The induction cook top is also great for serving on its low temperature setting. Ceramic cooking surface stays cool to the touch the pan becomes the heating elementAuto sensor turns unit off when improper cookware is used or when cookware is removed from cooktopEasy-to-use soft touch controlsHeats up to 100 more efficiently than gas or electric rangesFastest heat transfer of any modern-day cooktop-type11/01/2010header1-year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty