General Cooktek Information
Cooktek makes single- and dual-element units designed for commercial kitchens (though there's no reason those units can't be assembled into any custom home countertop). For both "regular
elements" and their line of induction woks, they have both modular build-in and free-standing "tabletop" units--but be careful when considering free-standing units to be sure that the
electrical outlets available where you're thinking of placing them have sufficient capacity to power the unit you're considering (built-in units usually have access to sufficiently
high-amperage undercounter power).
You can purchase any Cooktek unit through this site, just by clicking on the wanted unit or units as listed in the Table farther below on this page. (We believe our prices are as low as
can be found, especially when shipping costs--which are free here--are factored in.)
As always in these listings, we give these standard general--
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Important notes on these data:
We have spent a lot of time hunting these data--often in several places for each individual unit--but we cannot and do not guarantee any datum to be correct
(indeed, we often found conflicting data at different sources). Caveat emptor! For those units we offer for sale, the prices shown are never over an hour old. For other items, the prices shown are the lowest we found with moderate but not fanatic
searching; moreover, they are not updated very often and are only intended as a rough guide to comparative unit values in cost/power terms. Most "Features" are not terribly important, and are nearly standard among roughly similar units, regardless of brand name. If some "feature"--shown or omitted--is especially
important to you, check on it, because we did not take great pains over the "Features" data. Dimensions given here are, as the makers themselves warn, only to be used as guidelines in planning--never do anything till you have your actual unit to hand. Our criterion for including units here--as opposed to in the "residential use" section--is the maker's labelling of the product on its web site or in its advertising; but be
aware that makers use a lot of what lawyers call "commercial puffery", and the acid test is the exact wording of the warranty. If any unit's warranty excludes service in commercial
settings, well, that speaks for itself. Regrettably, warranty forms are rarely available for inspection on-line for commercial units, so yet again: Caveat
emptor!
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Cooktek has a plethora of units available. You can see through the morass a little better if you keep these few things in mind:
Almost all Cooktek lines come at four power levels: 1.8 kW (115-volt service), 2.5 kW, 3.0 kW, amd 3.5 kW (all 240-volt service). All Cooktek units within a given line will be the
same size and shape; they will differ only in cooking power, current draw, and price.
Cooktek has two broad classes of line: build-in and freestanding countertop. Within each type they have single-element units and woks. But, just to complicate the picture, each line
also has a pair of dual-element units; moreover, the pairings include both side-by-side and front-to-back configurations.
The basic ("heritage") Cooktek line has an upscale "mirror" line, the "Apogee" series, which is basically the same units with a fancier control-and-display front panel; only the Apogee
line, however, includes the buffet equipment.
All that said, here's the roll call. We now use as our top-level separation the "heritage" product line versus the "Apogee" product line. Within each line, the
highest division is between build-in units and countertop units; within those types, we divided by standard types (which have the usual flat cooking surface) and wok types (which have
special wok-bowl holders); within the standard types, we sub-divided the non-woks units by single-element units versus dual-element units.
(Cooktek used to also have a sub-line of Heritage woks with plastic--as opposed to ceramic-glass--bowls, but those have been discontinued and only the
superior glass types are now offered.)
Because Cooktek makes almost four dozen differing units, it may help if, before we list each, we "map out" the classifications just described. It looks like this:
In addition, Cooktek produces several specialty lines, such as buffet units intended for invisible mounting under granite countertops, and food-delivery "pellets" and induction-powered heaters for them (both for pizza and for general hot foods).
Cooktek Induction-Unit Data
To keep from needlessly complicating the presentation, we show below details only for representative units from each of the product lines (Heritage, Apogee) and product series
within those lines. The others of each series differ from the unit shown only in power. Excepting the MB-series Buffet Server stations, each product series has four powers: 1.8 kW, 2.5 kW, 3.0 kW, and 3.5 kW (the dual-element products each have two identical elements of equal power). Within each 4-power-level series, all units are for 240-volt service except the 1.8-kW units, which all run off standard 120-volt service, making them useful where dedicated appliance-voltage lines are not available.
As the Table above shows, there are 11 product series. We present them here segregated by product line (Heritage, Apogee). As noted above, the newer Apogee line differs from the
established Heritage line chiefly in its control/display features: the Heritage line uses knobs for control, while the Apogee line uses finger-touch "touchpad" sliders for control, and has
somewhat sexier readouts. In actual heating performance, the lines ought to be essentially similar.
Note that all dual-element units can be had configured as either side-by-side (as shown below) or configured front-to-back for when lineal counter space is crucial.
Again, use the Table above to understand (and to order from) the lines and series, and the listings below to see representative samples in detail.
Clicking on any listing in the Table above will take you to a full-details page on that exact unit, from which page you can buy the unit if you like (there are no "buy"
links below, because there we are only showing representative units, not the whole Cooktek line).
Cooktek "Heritage" Induction-Unit Data
Cooktek MCD-xx00
Single-element build-in units:
Cooktek MCD2500
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.5 kW
- Levels: continuous
- Controls: knob
- Timer: Yes
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Heritage" line
· build-in unit
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 13-13/16" wide x 16-5/16" deep x 3-3/4" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 17 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· MCD-single Specifications (PDF file)
· Heritage Line Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US $964.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $386
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Cooktek MCD-xx02X
Dual-element build-in units:
Cooktek MCD2502S
(maker's product page)
- Elements: 2 (side-by-side)
- Powers:
· 2.5 kW - left
· 2.5 kW - right
- Max Power: 5.0 kW = 100%
- Levels: 27
- Controls: knob
- Timer/s: 0
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Heritage" line
· build-in unit
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 27-1/2" wide x 13-3/4" deep x 3-11/16" high
- Cutout: 26-7/8" wide x 13-1/8" deep
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 22 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Heritage MC-dual Specifications (PDF file)
· Heritage Line Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US $1779.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $356
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Cooktek MWDG-xx00
Build-in wok units:
Cooktek MWDG2500
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.5 kW
- Levels: 20
- Controls: knob
- Timer: 0
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Heritage" line
· build-in wok, with ceramic-glass pan bowl
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 16-1/2" wide x 16-1/2" deep x 6-1/8" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 11 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· MWDGG Series Specifications (PDF file)
- Price: US $1369.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $548
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Cooktek MC-xx00
Single-element freestanding countertop units:
Cooktek MC2500
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.5 kW
- Levels: 27
- Controls: knob
- Timer: No
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Heritage" line
· countertop unit
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 13-13/16" wide x 16-5/16" deep x 3-3/4" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 12 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Heritage MC-single Specifications (PDF file)
· Heritage Line Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US $1009.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $404
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Cooktek MC-xx02X
Dual-element freestanding countertop units:
Cooktek MC2502S
(maker's product page)
- Elements: 2 (side-by-side)
- Powers:
· 2.5 kW - left
· 2.5 kW - right
- Max Power: 5.0 kW = 100%
- Levels: 27
- Controls: knob
- Timer/s: 0
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Heritage" line
· free-standing countertop unit
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 17-5/8" wide x 27-1/2" deep x 4-3/4" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 22 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Heritage MC-dual Specifications (PDF file)
· Heritage Line Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US $1779.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $356
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Cooktek MWG-xx00
Freestanding countertop wok units:
Cooktek MWG2500
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.5 kW
- Levels: 20
- Controls: knob
- Timer: 0
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Heritage" line
· free-standing countertop wok, with ceramic-glass pan bowl
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 14-3/4" wide x 17-1/4" deep x 6-7/8" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 11 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· MWG Series Specifications (PDF file)
- Price: US $1369.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $548
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Cooktek "Apogee" Induction-Unit Data
Cooktek MB-xx00G
Single-element build-in buffet-station units:
Cooktek MB2000G
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.0 kW
- Levels: ?
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 0
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Apogee" line
· build-in buffet warmer
· "SmartTag" RFID temperature-monitor technology
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 250°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 16-1/8" wide x 20-11/16" deep
- Cutout: 15-1/8" wide x 19-3/4" deep x 3-5/8" under
- Color: black
- Trim: none
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 10 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· limited - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Buffet Line Fact Sheet (PDF file)
· MB Series Specifications (PDF file)
· MB Series Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US email us for a quotation
- Cost/Kilowatt: US n/a
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Cooktek MBW-xx00G
Build-in buffet-station wok units:
Cooktek MBW2500G
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.5 kW
- Levels: ?
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 0
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Apogee" line
· build-in buffet wok
· "SmartTag" RFID temperature-monitor technology
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 16-3/8" wide x 20-11/16" deep
- Cutout: 15-1/8" wide x 19-3/4" deep x 5-5/8" under
- Color: tan w/black bowl & controls
- Trim: none
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 12 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· limited - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Apogee Buffet-Wok
Manual (PDF file)
· MBW Series Specifications (PDF
file)
- Price: US email us for a quotation
- Cost/Kilowatt: US n/a
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Cooktek MC-xx00G
Single-element freestanding countertop units:
Cooktek MC2500G
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.5 kW
- Levels: 100
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer: Yes
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Apogee" line
· free-standing countertop unit
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 13-7/8" wide x 17-11/16" deep x 4-3/4" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 12 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Apogee MC-single Specifications (PDF file)
· Apogee MC Series Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US $1199.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $480
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Cooktek MC-xx02XG
Dual-element freestanding countertop units:
Cooktek MC2502SG
(maker's product page)
- Elements: 2 (side-by-side)
- Powers:
· 2.5 kW - left
· 2.5 kW - right
- Max Power: 5.0 kW = 100%
- Levels: 100
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: Yes
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Apogee" line
· free-standing countertop unit
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 17-11/16" wide x 27-1/2" deep x 4-3/4" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 24 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Apogee MC-dual Specifications (PDF file)
· Apogee MC Series Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US $2359.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $472
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Cooktek MW-xx00G
Freestanding countertop wok units:
Cooktek MW2500G
(maker's product page)
- Power: 2.5 kW
- Levels: 100
- Controls: touchpad
- Timer/s: 0
- Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
- Features:
· from Cooktek's "Apogee" line
· free-standing countertop wok, with ceramic-glass pan bowl
· settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
· LED digital display
· self-diagnostic displays
· pot recognition
· auto-safety switchoff
- Size: 15-7/16" wide x 19-7/16" deep x 7" high
- Color: black
- Trim: stainless steel
- Voltage: 240
- Load: 11 Amperes
- Maker's Warranty:
· full - 1 year
- Online documents:
· Apogee Woks Specifications (PDF file)
· Apogee MW Series Manual (PDF file)
- Price: US $1699.95
- Cost/Kilowatt: US $680
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