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Were it but the pitifullest infintesimal fraction
of a product, produce it in God's name!
'Tis the utmost thou hast in thee: out with it, then."
—Thomas Carlyle

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). And apparently "makes" means what it says: the units are, to the best of our knowledge, designed and actually constructed in the U.S. (Chicago, to be exact).

For both "regular elements" and their line of true induction woks, they have both modular build-in and free-standing "tabletop" units—but if you're considering them for residential use, 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 (240-volt service, to begin with) to power the unit you're considering (built-in units usually have access to sufficiently high-amperage undercounter power).

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 three power levels: 1.8 kW (120-volt service), 2.5 kW, and 3.5 kW (all 240-volt service); some lines also have 1.5-kW, 120-volt units. 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, some of the pairings include both side-by-side and front-to-back configurations.

The basic ("Heritage") Cooktek line also has an upscale "mirror" line, the "Apogee" series, which is basically the same units with a fancier control-and-display front panel; the Apogee line also includes some "hold-only" buffet warmers (including a type that can be mounted invisibly below the surface of a stone or stone-like countertop). Besides those two lines, there is a line of really heavy-duty "back of the house" equipment.

All that said, here's the roll call of the Heritage and Apogee lines. 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.

The "map" looks like this:

In addition, Cooktek produces some specialty lines not listed here—pizza-warmer systems, and heated-delivery systems.

Cooktek Induction-Unit Data

As always in these listings, we give these standard general—

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 three powers: 1.8 kW, 2.5 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

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 - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Heritage MC-dual Specifications (PDF file)
  · Heritage Line Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

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 - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · MWDGG Series Specifications (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

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 - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Heritage MC-single Specifications (PDF file)
  · Heritage Line Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

Single-element freestanding countertop fajita-skillet heater:

Cooktek MCF200
(maker's product page)

• Power: 4.0 kW
• Levels: n/a
• Controls: touchpad
• Timer: 3 presets
• Induction Element Made By: Cooktek
• Features:
  · "FaHeater™" fajita-skillet heater (not for use as a cooktop)
  · countertop unit
  · three pre-set heating times (25, 45, or 70 seconds, for different sized skillets or food types)
  · three pre-sets can be customized (up to 120 seconds)
  · LED digital display
  · self-diagnostic displays
  · pot recognition
  · auto-safety switchoff
• Size: 13-7/8" wide x 16-3/8" deep x 5" high
• Color: black
• Trim: stainless steel
• Voltage: 240
• Load: 20 Amperes
• Maker's Warranty:
  · full - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Brochure (PDF file)
  · Specifications (PDF file)
  · Owner's Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

Dual-element freestanding countertop units:

Cooktek MC2502F
(maker's product page)

• Elements: 2 (front-to-back)
• Powers:
  · 2.5 kW - front
  · 2.5 kW - back
• 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: 13-7/8" wide x 30-7/16" deep x 4-3/4" high
• Color: black
• Trim: stainless steel
• Voltage: 240
• Load: 22 Amperes
• Maker's Warranty:
  · full - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Heritage MC-dual Specifications (PDF file)
  · Heritage Line Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

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 - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · MWG Series Specifications (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

Cooktek "Apogee" Induction-Unit Data

Single-element build-in units:

Cooktek MCD2500G
(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
  · build-in buffet cooker
  · "SmartTag" RFID temperature-monitor technology
  · buffet function automatically limits temperature to protect dish and/or food
    (requires CookTek "SmarTag" chafer or other dish coupled with CookTek Magneeto)
  · settable, controlled temperatures, 85°F - 500°F
  · LED digital display
  · self-diagnostic displays
  · "pan maximizer" energy-flow control
  · pot recognition
  · auto-safety switchoff
  · matches Apogee MBW series woks
• Size: 16-3/16" wide x 20-11/16" deep x 3-5/8" under
• Color: black
• Trim: stainless steel
• Voltage: 240
• Load: 12 Amperes
• Maker's Warranty:
  · limited - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Brochure (PDF file)
  · MB Series Specifications (PDF file)
  · Owner's Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

Round Buffet Warmers:




Rectangular Buffet Warmers:




"Incogneeto" Hidden Under-Counter Buffet Warmers:





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 - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Apogee MC-single Specifications (PDF file)
  · Apogee MC Series Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

Dual-element freestanding countertop units:

Cooktek MC2502FG
(maker's product page)

• Elements: 2 (front-to-back)
• Powers:
  · 2.5 kW - front
  · 2.5 kW - back
• 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: 13-7/8" wide x 30-7/16" deep x 4-3/4" high
• Color: black
• Trim: stainless steel
• Voltage: 240
• Load: 24 Amperes
• Maker's Warranty:
  · full - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Apogee MC-dual Specifications (PDF file)
  · Apogee MC Series Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

Countertop buffet warmer:




Dual-element omelet makers:




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 - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Apogee Woks Specifications (PDF file)
  · Apogee MW Series Manual (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

Cooktek Back-of-House Range Data

Four-element floor-standing ranges:




Six-element floor-standing ranges:





Single-element floor-standing stock-pot ranges:





Single-element countertop high-power wok units:

Cooktek MWG5000-200
(maker's product page)

• Power: 5.0 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 wok-shaped bowl
  · LED digital display
  · self-diagnostic displays
  · pot recognition
  · auto-safety switchoff
• Size: 14-3/4" wide x 17-1/4" deep x 7-5/16" high
• Color: black
• Trim: stainless steel
• Voltage: 200 - 240 3-phase
• Load: 13.6 Amperes
• Maker's Warranty:
  · parts & labor - 3 years
• Online documents:
  · Specifications (PDF file)
• Price: not available


• Cost/Kilowatt: n/a

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