Benchmark 36" Induction Cooktop

This is my 2nd induction cooktop . I have had it close to two years & combined wirh le creuset tough non stick pans it is a delight every day. Instructions arent great & I am still learning all the cool stuff f it does.

This is my 2nd Induction cooktop. I love the instant nature of temperature changes Induction provides and this cook top delivers. The manufacturer could really be more clear on the size of the burner when it says the bottom of the pan should be the same as the burner. Am I to assume I can only use 7" pans except for the middle whrere I can use 9" and 12"? I would like someone to send me better detail on this. For readers who have issues with this stove, look at your pans...I do not have a single scratch 20 mos later. I think this is because I do not slide pans and my pans have good bottoms. I got rid of my SS Induction and Green pans in favor of Le Creuset non stick toughened pans as their performance with this cooktop is unrivaled...when you read the special care instructions and follow them. They hold the heat really evenly and you can get away with really low heat settings after initial pre heating. I wipe it down with soap and water then rinse and dry with a cloth and it still looks new.

This product is very difficult! I am lucky if I can get it to turn on and keep it running while cooking. Was constantly dropping cooking temp from level 7 to 4 on its own, Now I cannot even get it to turn on. So frustrated with this product! I only cook two-three times a week once a day - no way this should not be working!