The Frigidaire gallery induction burner is gentle enough to melt chocolate and powerful enough to boil water, so it"s great for entertaining or getting dinner on the table quickly. induction saves time by boiling water rapidly and eliminating warm-up time, which means energy efficient cooking. electronic controls are by touch and there are 6 power levels. the cooking area is 8" with an automatic pan sensor—senses if improper cookware is not being used. a damp cloth or sponge is all that is needed to easily clean the burner. an induction pan is included.