A superior induction
cooktop that's also
affordable
A good cooktop requires versatility, speed, and power. The Whirlpool Gold
GCI3061XB 30-inch induction cooktop (MSRP $1,399) nails all three.
Like all induction cooktops, this Whirlpool heats cookware directly and doesn't transfer
Heat from the surface of the cooktop to the pan.
Versatility and power come in the form of four cooking zones capable of reaching both
Very high and low temperatures, and the cooktop's ability to boil water in under three
Minutes is evidence of its rapid heating speed. As with any induction cooking surface, you'll
Have to use pans with magnetic bottoms, but it's a small price to pay for such highquality
cooking.
Speaking of small prices, this Whirlpool can be found on sale for as low as $1,200.
That's a great bargain for an induction cooktop. If you want more features, check out
It's a very similar product, but it adds extras like a bridge
burner.
Design & Usability
While the GCI3061XB's black glass-ceramic surface is not as flashy or stylish as pricier
Models, it makes up for a relatively plain appearance by providing sleek, intuitive
controls. The cooktop's four cooking zones are corrected by touching and dragging a
Finger across a power slider to select among nine heat settings.
A simmer mode can be used on any cooking zone and should come in handy for fans of
soups, stews, and sauces.
Function is available for the left rear cooking surface area, which increases the
Temperature over the ninth heat setting, but only for ten minutes or less. That's more
Than enough time to give any large pot of water a jumpstart on its boil.
The cooking zones are indicated by white circular outlines, with smaller zones located at
The front of the cooktop and bigger ones at the rear. The smooth surface should make
Cleaning a breeze, and there are no ridges or raised edges to become dirty.
Performance
Fast and powerful, even with no increase
From boiling speeds to heat supply, this cooktop earned outstanding test results.
None of those four cooking areas took more than seven minutes to bring six cups of
water to a boil. The rear burners were the fastest, taking just under four minutes each.
When we used the left rear burner's Power Boost option, it was even quicker, with an
Amazingly fast boil time of just 2 minutes 22 seconds.
Maximum temps were as high as you could possibly want, with cooking zones hitting
Temperatures between 597°F and 660°F. However, those wishing for greater heat can
Again turn to the boost function: It brings the left burner all the way up to 803°F. As a
Safety precaution, it will only stay that hot for a maximum of ten minutes.
Mind that Teflon is only safe up to 660°F, so keep those coated non-stick pans away
In the energy boost setting.
On the other hand, the GCI3061X is capable of dipping down to a balmy 100°F. Only
One of the four burners failed to drop any lower. However, with low temperatures ranging
From 97°F to 101°F, it doesn't really matter which burner you are using: Because they
Use induction technology, they're all capable of producing gentle heats perfect for melting
Chocolate or simmering sauce.
A good price for good performance
What's not to like? Like most of induction cooktops, the GCI3061XB can boil water fast,
And is equally comfortable with exceptionally low or high temperatures.
But unlike a number of other induction cooktops, this one isn't hideously expensive. With an
MSRP of only $1,399, it is more than $300 cheaper than the KitchenAid KICU509XBL
Induction cooktop, which scored almost as well in our tests. That's a great deal for
As far as we're concerned, everything's rosy with the GCI3061XB. Though the
GCI3061X's simple design may not draw focus from across a room, its versatility and
Cooking power are certain to impress.
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