Induction Cooktop Review: Kyowa KW-3631

I've had the Kyowa KW-3631 for two months and it has served me well. This particular model is generally black in color which exudes a neutral clean look. It operates with 4 power levels:

• 400W (140 degrees Celsius)
• 700W (200 degrees Celsius)
• 1000W (250 degrees Celsius)
• 1300W (275 degrees Celsius)

The model also has timer features. Users can set the timer in 10 minute and/or 1 minute chunks. This is essential in ensuring that the food being prepared is cooked in the correct amount of time. It also has several modes of operation:

• Milk
• Soup
• Boil
• Cooking
• Steam
• Fry Vegetables
• Chafing Dish
• BBQ

Of these modes, the Milk mode is a bit different as the other modes simply sets the power level automatically. Whem set in milk mode, the display will not indicate the power level that the device is using. Also, the timer function is only available when the device is in Chafing Dish Mode. When in this mode, users can also adjust the power level manually by pressing the Plus or Minus button. 

Cooking soup based dishes is very easy with this appliance. You just set the timer to the appropriate value and leave the pot alone. It does take a bit of getting used to when it comes to frying stuff. See the other articles on this site for some tips on cooking with induction and step by step recipes to get you started. 

For the price of PHP 1,200.00 at SM Megamall's home section, the Kyowa KW-3631 is a steal and will provide you with a gentle introduction to the world of induction cooking. I only wish that there was a power setting that will allow simmering i.e. generating a temperature a little less than 100 degrees Celsius.