Cooking Is Easy! Cooking Is Fun! KitchenPRO HK3101 Portable Multifunction Induction Countertop (Review)

Now you can cook faster and have a better control on the temperature and time of cooking.

KitchenPro HK3101 is so light and compact, that you can use it even outdoor and you can easily store it. It is so convenient and it has a very low energy consumption.

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The touch control panel is very comfortable and intuitive. There is no need to navigate through a dull menu in order to set the right parameters for your recipes.

KitchenPro HK3101 is glossy and very resistant to scratches resulted from contact with the cookware. You can use it as an extra burner in your kitchen anytime you want.

Forget about cooking over a hot burner, because you can now cook faster and save time for you and your family.


1. Controls

The sensor touch control panel is slightly curved down so you can easily access the keys and use the controls in safe conditions.

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In this way, you can use large pots or pans and you will perfectly see the controls. The control panel lets you choose the function, the temperature and allows you to view the power consumption (the Elec/Volt indicator).

KitchenPro HK3101 has five cooking functions separately marked on the control panel: hot pot, fry, barbeque, milk and water. So you can easily set the wanted cooking recipe. Regarding the temperature, you can choose from ten levels and this big range helps you cook more precisely and have better results.

Temperature settings go from 176°F to 536°F (80-280C).

The timer helps you program the unit and it can be set from 1 minute to 180 minutes (three hours). The adjust the time you can use the + and – control keys.

2. Surface

The surface is made of polished glass.

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It is very resistant to scratches and breaks. It is all black, less the white circle that marks the heating burner.

It is all black, very sleek and quite simple (with no remarkable details). Like others induction cooktop surfaces, this one is also very easy to clean with a wet cloth.

There is no need to rub it because no spills will burn and get stiffed on it.

Anyway you should protect it as much as you can: don’t use hard detergents, don’t rub it with a knife or any other object, don’t put on it any other hard and strange object (while it is not functioning).


3. Heating Elements

KitchenPro HK3101 has one heating element with a coil that will allow you to use pans and pots that have 4 to 10 inches in diameter.

Don’t try to use smaller pans because it won’t work and the burner will not get heated.

4. Power/Watts

It has low power consumption and it uses 1300W. Like any other small kitchen appliances, you can connect it to a standard USA outlet with 120V and 60 Hz AC.

5. Sensors

This unit is equipped with some smart sensors. First, there is a position sensor that will detect if you placed right the pan on the marked circle of the surface.

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In case, you didn’t, the hob will not start heating. Second, there is a cookware sensor and the unit will shut down if it doesn’t detect a compatible induction pan.

6. Ventilation

The unit is provided with a fan. You should always be very careful to ensure proper ventilation. Never occlude the vents.

For safety purpose, it is recommended to put the unit in an airy place in the kitchen (far from steamers or other heating sources).

From time to the time you can verify the fan to be sure it hasn’t collected too much dust or dirt that could prevent it to work properly.

7. Safety Features

Induction cooking is itself safer to use in comparison to conventional cooking.

But, furthermore, this unit has some safety features that makes it perfect to avoid any accidents in your kitchen.

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It has a pan-recognition safety sensor. The hob begins to heat only when an induction pan or pot is on it. Later, when you take the pan away from the hob, it will automatically stop heating. When no pan is detected, the unit will automatically shutdown.

The timer is also a safety feature, because it avoids overcooking and burning. In case of overheat, the unit will automatically shut down.

When there is low or high voltage, you will hear a warning sound and an error code will appear on the display. This will help you detect what is the problem with your induction cooktop.


8. Accessories

KitchenPro HK3101 has no pan or pot include. If you don’t have any pan or pot that is ready for induction, then you should buy it, or else you wouldn’t be able to use the unit.

Remember that you should choose very well which cookware is compatible with induction cooking. Go for steel, cast iron, aluminum, enameled iron and steel or stainless steel.

All of them should have a perfectly flat and magnetic bottom. Make the “magnetic test” for being sure of your choice.

9. Dimensions

In order to make an idea on how compact it is, let me tell you the dimensions for this induction cooktop.

It measures 6 cm (or 2.36 inches) in height, 28.5 cm (or 11.22 inches) width and 38.2 cm (or 15.04 inches) length.

It weights 2.49 kg/ 5.48 lbs and the whole pack weights 6.9 pounds. So, as you can see it is indeed portable because it has a small size.
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Anyway, when establishing a place for it in your kitchen, you should be very careful to ensure proper ventilation. Never heap it between the shelves.

10. Pros

– cooks fast

– a more precise control

– helps you save energy because it has a low power consumption

– five cooking functions for fast selection

– ten temperature settings for precise cooking

– it has a digital touch display

– very easy to clean

– elegant and sleek design

– portable, small dimensions

– can keep pots warm

– timer for preventing burning

– it is very safe and easy to use

– perfect both for inner and outdoor entertainment

– displays error codes in case of technical problems


11. Cons

– you need induction ready pans and pots

– little information and instructions (available online)

12. Consumer Ratings

Unfortunately, we don’t have (yet) any ratings from customers for this unit, but this is a new product on the market so it is obvious why little feedback is given for it.

13. Where to buy KitchenPro HK3101

You can have KitchenPro HK3101 for great price on Amazon, which is a quite good price if we take into account its features and benefits.

14. F.A.Q.

Which pots are going to work with KitchenPRO Portable Multifunction Induction Countertop Burner?

For KitchenPRO Portable Multifunction Induction Countertop Burner, you should choose induction compatible pats and pots that have a flat bottom, with a diameter of 4 1/2″ to 10″. You can test your pots with a magnet: if it sticks to the bottom, certainly it will work with your cooktop.

15. User Manual

Let us know in comments and will send it by email.


KitchenPro HK3101
Manufacturer Kitchen Pro
Destination use Home
Controls Functions: hot pot, fry, barbeque, milk and water; + and -/ Timer/ Elec/Volt/ On/Off
Control panel Touch sensitive
Functions Power, Timer / No control lock
Surface Ceramic Glass
Color Black
Power Source 120V
Output Power 1300W
Power levels NA
Temp Levels 10
Temp step increment NA
Programable Time 3 hours
Function Lock not present
Warranty 1 year
Acousting warnings yes
Weight 5.5 pounds
Dimensions 15 x 2.4 x 11.2 inches
Cord Lengh NA
Led Display NA
Safety Feature Shuts down when the default timer is reached
Error Codes yes
Pan size (bottom diameter) 4 to 10 inches
Cookware material Stainless Steel with a magnetic base.Enameled iron and steel.Cast iron
Free pan NO
Around Clearance NA
Price Check Price on Amazon

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