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the Control °Freak™

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$449.99 In stock

Category: Specialty Appliances

The Control °Freak® induction cooking system is the first of its kind to accurately measure, set and hold any cooking temperature from 77°F / 25ºC - 482°F / 250ºC. Precise temperature setting means you can replicate sublime dishes to exact standards night after night.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 56 reviews)

Joseph D. ★★★★★

I've never been able to hold a precise 135°F for sous vide without a water bath, but this induction system nails it every time. The ability to set any temperature from 77°F to 482°F is a game-changer for consistent results.

Amelia R. ★★★★★

Having struggled with inconsistent sous vide results for years, this is the first cooktop that actually holds 77°F as promised with zero drift. The digital readout showing exact temperature in real-time gave me confidence to try custards without any guesswork.

Sophia M. ★★★★★

I’ve been searing steaks at exactly 135°F and they come out perfect every time, no more guessing with a thermometer. Hold temp is rock solid even when I drop in cold butter.

Jason A. ★★★★★

The temp control is unreal—I set it to 145°F for sous-vide chicken and it never wavered a single degree. My old stovetop drove me crazy with hot spots, but this thing is a game changer for precise cooking.

Julian A. ★★★★★

I used this to sear steak at exactly 135°F and it held the temp perfectly for 20 minutes without drifting. The ability to set and hold any temperature between 77°F and 482°F is a game-changer for precision cooking.

Avery R. ★★★★★

I’ve been using this induction system for sous vide, and the fact that it holds a steady 135°F without drifting is a game changer. The digital temp readout responds instantly when I adjust it.

Emily H. ★★★★★

Finally, a cooktop that actually holds 167°F for sous vide without any guessing or constant adjustment — the temperature reading on the display matches my probe every time. It’s made delicate sauces and precise searing so much easier than my old gas setup.

Hazel ★★★★★

I was skeptical about spending this much on a cooktop, but being able to dial in exactly 180°F for sous vide without any guesswork has been a game changer for my weeknight dinners. The temperature actually stays steady within a degree or two on the display, which is way more accurate than my old gas stove ever was.

Jason ★★★★★

Setting the temp to exactly 135°F for my salmon gave me a perfect cook every time, no more guessing. The ability to hold that precise temperature without fluctuation is a game changer for delicate dishes.

Jason P. ★★★★★

Finally, a way to cook sous-vide-perfect steak without a water bath. I've been holding meat at exactly 131°F for hours without it drifting a single degree. The fact that it goes down to 77°F means I can even proof dough overnight.