For most families, an induction cooktop has to do many jobs: boil milk, make chapati, cook dal, fry puris and keep food warm. The Prestige PIC 15 Induction Cooktop runs at 1900W with touch controls and a built-in timer, which puts it in the middle of the range: faster than a compact cooktop, easier on the wiring than the highest-power models.
Prestige lists seven Indian menu presets for the PIC 15 range: pressure cook, curry, dosa and chapati, idli, deep fry, heat milk and keep warm. Power and temperature adjust automatically, and the timer can switch the unit off. It has 4 kV surge protection, is BIS approved and weighs about 3.9 kg. It needs a dedicated 15 A socket, flat-bottomed magnetic cookware, and clear vents for the cooling fan.
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At 1900 watts, the PIC 15 heats quickly enough for daily cooking, from tea and milk to dal, curry and puris. It suits a family of three to five.
Touch buttons keep the surface flat and easy to wipe. The built-in timer switches the cooktop off automatically, which is useful for dishes you do not want to watch.
Presets for pressure cook, curry, dosa and chapati, idli, deep fry, heat milk and keep warm cover the dishes most Indian homes cook every day.
Surge protection rated to absorb spikes up to 4000 V shields the electronics from power surges. The cooktop is also BIS approved.
Induction needs no gas and leaves no flame. The glass top wipes clean once cool. Keep the side and underside vents clear so the cooling fan can work.
A 1900W induction cooktop is a gift that works from the first day in a new kitchen, which makes it a good wedding or housewarming present, particularly for a couple in a flat without a gas connection. For corporate gifting, the Prestige PIC 15 fits milestone gifts, relocation gifts and festive gifts for staff, where a reliable, mid-range cooktop suits almost every household.
It is rated at 1900 watts, which suits regular family cooking.
Use flat-bottomed, magnetic cookware such as stainless steel with a magnetic base or iron. Aluminium, brass, copper and ceramic will not work. If a fridge magnet sticks firmly to the base, the vessel is suitable.
Seven Indian presets: pressure cook, curry, dosa and chapati, idli, deep fry, heat milk and keep warm.
Prestige advises a dedicated 15 A socket, not a standard light-duty socket or extension board.
Switch it off, unplug it and let it cool. Wipe the glass with a damp cloth. Never immerse the unit, and keep the vents free of dust.
Prestige gives a 1-year manufacturer warranty on the PIC 15 range, subject to its terms. Keep your invoice for any claim.
Covered by Prestige's 1-year manufacturer warranty, subject to its terms. Damage from misuse, liquid entering the unit or physical impact is not covered.