This induction cooktop burner cooks food more efficiently and is quickly than gas or electric burners. With induction cooking, less heat is wasted and your food cooks faster and safer as there is no open flame or exposed heating element. digital control read-out 7 cooking surface 7 temperature settings ranging from 140-460F 800 watts. Metal/plastic/glass. Measures 11.42x11.42x4.13H. Hand wash. Imported.