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Breville|PolyScience the Control Freak Temperature Controlled Commercial Induction Cooking System
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Color | Silver/Black |
Material | Durable Single Piece construction. Stainless Steel Housing. High-Heat and Crack Resistant Ceramic Glass. See more |
Special Feature | Induction Stovetop Compatible |
Brand | Breville PolyScience |
Heating Elements | 1 |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 19"W x 5"H |
Wattage | 1800 watts |
Controls Type | remote,touch |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Burner type | Radiant |
About this item
- Through-the-glass pan temperature sensor allows the thermostat to touch the pan directly
- Directly sensing the temperature of the ingredients, Probe Control can hold temperature stability of ingredients to within 1.8 Degree
- The Control Degree Freak's patented twin fan cooling system keeps you cooking all night, even at searing temperatures in the hottest kitchen
- The world's first induction cooker that can set and hold any temperature from 86 DegreeF-482 Degree for any length of time
- Can be used with any induction compatible pot or pan ; cookware should have a minimum diameter of 4.5" / 12cm and a maximum diameter of 10" / 26cm.
- 1800 Watts.
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Temperature Control | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Easy to clean | 4.2 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.8 | — |
Heat distribution | — | 5.0 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.4 |
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heating element type | Radiant | Sealed | Induction | Sealed | Induction | Induction |
heating elements | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
controls type | remote,touch | Push Button | Digital | — | Touch | Push Button |
material | Durable Single Piece construction. Stainless Steel Housing. High-Heat and Crack Resistant Ceramic Glass. | Stainless Steel | Ceramic Glass | Stainless Steel | Glass+PP | Glass, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
power source | induction | induction | induction | induction | Induction | Induction |
weight | 16.2 pounds | 9 pounds | — | 15 pounds | 6.2 pounds | 6.2 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
The Control ºFreak
Temperature Controlled Commercial Induction Cooking System
Breville|PolyScience is the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge equipment for chefs and mixologists, including sous vide immersion circulators, the Control ºFreak, the Smoking Gun Pro, Anti-Griddle, Sonicprep, Rotary Vacuum Evaporator, and other culinary technologies. By bringing precision, innovation, and great design to the culinary world we aim to build products that give operators ultimate control so they can focus on delivering their best creative work.
The Control ºFreak
Where precision meets control.
The Control °Freak induction cooking system accurately measures, sets and holds 397 cooking temperatures from 86°-482°F. The unique real-time sensing system uses a through-glass sensor to directly measure surface temperature. The Probe Control thermometer precisely controls the temperature of any liquid. The Intensity function gives incredible control over the heating speed to the set temperature. A Create function stores frequently used temperature profiles for simple one-touch recall.
- NSF Certified - NSF/ANSI Standard 4, NSF International, December 17, 2015
- Probe Control closed loop cooking
- Heat intensity control
- Dual fan cooling system
- Programmable
- Built-in, programmable timer
- Durable stainless steel housing and high-heat resistant ceramic glass
Where precision meets control.
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Probe Control for wet cookingDirectly sensing the temperature of the ingredients, Probe Control can set and hold the temperature stability of ingredients to within +-1.8ºF. Ideal for 'wet' cooking and remains accurate in liquids as shallow as 5mm deep. In delicate applications such as making curds, cremes, emulsified sauces or even tempering chocolate - Probe Control ensures success through precise temperature control. |
Probe Control Oil for fryingDirectly sensing the temperature of frying oil, Probe Control Oil can set and hold the temperature stability of the frying oil to within +-1.8ºF. Ideal for deep frying. Because the probe is monitoring the temperature of the oil directly, any change like adding cold or frozen food is detected almost immediately. Power is applied and regulated to return back to set temperature as quickly as possible. |
Pan Control for all cookingOnly constant monitoring and the finest adjustments to power can ensure stable temperature. The Control ºFreak checks temperature 20 times per second to make virtually instantaneous adjustments to power to keep temperature variation to a minimum. Whether you are toasting spices & nuts or searing steaks, Pan Control ensures the perfect doneness every time. |
Engineered for reliabilityAny commercial cooker needs to perform hour after hour at very high temperatures, but if a regular induction cooker gets too hot it cuts out. The Control Freak's twin fan cooling system keeps you cooking all night even at searing / frying temperatures in the hottest kitchen. |
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Control heat intensityWhen cooking delicate dishes you often need to raise the temperature slowly to distribute heat evenly. When cooking at searing temperatures you often need to heat up fast. With the Control ºFreak you can automatically adjust the speed to set temperature like never before. |
Create. Save. Repeat.On any given day the Control ºFreak may be used for any number of dishes on your menu. Now you don't have to remember the cooking times and temperatures, you can save them and recall them as required, or copy them to other machines for repeatability and consistency. |
Tougher than a restaurant criticIt doesn't matter if it's heavy knocks, hot spills, or pots weighing 200 lbs, this machine is meant for the commercial kitchen. With and extra thick skin of commercial grade stainless steel and a heat-resistant Tritan display, the Control ºFreak is tough enough to take all of the punishment your kitchen can dish out! |
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Product information
Color | Silver/Black |
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Material | Durable Single Piece construction. Stainless Steel Housing. High-Heat and Crack Resistant Ceramic Glass. |
Special Feature | Induction Stovetop Compatible |
Brand | Breville PolyScience |
Heating Elements | 1 |
Product Dimensions | 13.5"D x 19"W x 5"H |
Wattage | 1800 watts |
Controls Type | remote,touch |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Burner type | Radiant |
Included Components | Temperature Probe with Pot Clip^Protective Travel and Storage Case^USB Flash Drive, Temperature Probe with Pot Clip, USB Flash Drive, Protective Travel and Storage Case |
Power Source | induction |
Item Weight | 16.2 Pounds |
Item Weight | 16.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Breville |
ASIN | B01G5MZZ5Q |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | CMC850BSSUSA |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #116,028 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #161 in Countertop Burners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 25, 2016 |
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Product Description
The Control °Freak induction cooking system accurately measures, sets and holds 397 cooking temperatures from 86°-482°F. The unique real-time sensing system uses a through-glass sensor to directly measure surface temperature. The Probe Control thermometer precisely controls the temperature of any liquid. The Intensity function gives incredible control over the heating speed to the set temperature. A Create function stores frequently used temperature profiles for simple one-touch recall.
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and temperature control of the countertop burner. For example, they mention it's easy to set specific temperatures, and provides very even heat. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and value.
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Customers like the temperature control of the countertop burner. They say it provides very even heat, and the precise temperatures are unmatched. They also say it very quickly goes to the set temperature and stays there. Customers also mention that it comes with a probe to get an accurate temperature.
"Genius. Precise temperature control. It’s so convenient, and well designed. It very quickly goes to the set temperature, and stays there...." Read more
"...I haven’t tried most of its feature but I love the complete control of tge temperature! I LOVE THIS DEVICE." Read more
"...But more than that, it lets me set specific temperatures and turns out the best omelets ever, not that one should have to spend $1500 to get an..." Read more
"...Heat control to the degree, easy to use and clean I think this makes you a better cook especially if you are not a professional...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the countertop burner. They mention that it is totally intuitive and simple to use, making the task very easy. The settings are easy, and the impossible became simple. The buttons and dials are intuitive, and it is able to be programmed and programs can be stored into its memory. It is a great tool for precision induction cooking, and many applications and hints are available online.
"Genius. Precise temperature control. It’s so convenient, and well designed. It very quickly goes to the set temperature, and stays there...." Read more
"...Heat control to the degree, easy to use and clean I think this makes you a better cook especially if you are not a professional...." Read more
"...Read a paragraph and the buttons and dials are intuitive. I think this company is an Australian company but disappointingly manufactured in China...." Read more
"...PROGRAMS:I love the programs and 97% of the operation is so straight forward you don’t need the directions.. Same for programming a button..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the countertop burner. They say it's a great product that turns out the best omelets, fried chicken, and jam to perfection. They also say it makes them a better cook and is an awesome piece of kitchen gear for an avid home cook. Customers also mention that it'll simmer stock without causing it to boil over.
"...more than that, it lets me set specific temperatures and turns out the best omelets ever, not that one should have to spend $1500 to get an omelet..." Read more
"...Heat control to the degree, easy to use and clean I think this makes you a better cook especially if you are not a professional...." Read more
"...I produced delicate omelettes, creamy scrambled eggs, lovely poached eggs, perfect lemon curd, nice hollandaise...." Read more
"...Relatively quiet compared to other induction burners* Terrific for simmering stock (no boil over)* Terrific for frying..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the countertop burner. They mention it's well designed, impressive, and built well. The carry bag is excellent and the glass top looks close to brand new. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Genius. Precise temperature control. It’s so convenient, and well designed. It very quickly goes to the set temperature, and stays there...." Read more
"...The price seems insane, but the product seems to be built well...." Read more
"...Lastly it looks great and the ceramic glass top is very sturdy and I've seen ho visual scratches after using many types of pots and pans, some with..." Read more
"...The build quality seems very good, settings are easy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the countertop burner. They mention that it is very precise, consistent at the setting they select, and allows precise fine tuning. They also appreciate the job it does with rapid induction and highly accurate cooking.
"...It worked, but this is much more convenient and accurate. The temperature probe works good too...." Read more
"...I like that its highly accurate in displaying the cookware’s temperature..." Read more
"...Also, I love that it's consistent at the setting I select and don't have to worry about the temperature increasing or decreasing on me...." Read more
"...The programmable time and temperature combinations allowed precise fine tuning and then archived for use any time with exact results...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the countertop burner. Some mention that it works very well and provides heat distribution, while others say that it arrived nonfunctional and with unresponsive controls. They also mention that the idea was not well executed and the burner provides inconsistent and unreliable performance.
"...The temperature probe works good too. As noted in a few other reviews, the induction area is medium sized...." Read more
"...So much better to use. Today I used it for sous vide steak and it worked great, as well as I managed with the Anova immersion heater...." Read more
"...6 years. Works as flawlessly as it did on day 1...." Read more
"...aluminum I’ve ever seen (and it still boils in a ring).. The control freak is finicky about using small pots.. The electronics seem excellent, and..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the countertop burner. Some say it's worth the price they paid, while others say it isn't worth the money.
"...I used camelcamelcamel, and got notified of a sale. It was still very expensive, but worth it, because of how well it works, and how much I use it." Read more
"...The price seems insane, but the product seems to be built well...." Read more
"...I can't speak highly enough about this unit. Yes it's very expensive, some might say extravagantly so, and I wouldn't disagree... however this is..." Read more
"...This eliminated my unreliable guesswork 100%. Yes, this product is expensive, but only freaky people will understand the joy they receive from this..." Read more
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My main reason for adding this review is to give another opinion on Demeyere Atlantis and Proline pans operating on this device. I have had no issue with my pans, but they are rather new (last couple years). I can't remember where I read it, but at some point in the last 10-15 years, Demeyere changed something in their pans so that they work even better with induction. Could this be what is causing the problem for the other people having issues with it? I don't know. But I have tested multiple Demeyere Atlantis and Proline pans on mine, and they all work and give no errors. I can't answer whether there is an issue with these other users' devices or if it's the pans themselves, but don't let a couple reviews deter you from buying. If you have those pans and it ends up not working for you, Amazon will take it back within 30 days. I feel bad for the couple people who have had the issues, though. I would be upset about it, too, as this Control Freak gives this control freak a lot of joy! You could only pry it from my cold, dead hands.
Update February 2024: I’ve been using this instead of the electric cooktop in our apartment for going on six months. So much better to use. Today I used it for sous vide steak and it worked great, as well as I managed with the Anova immersion heater. Even programmed the temperature and duration. When done I used the Control Freak to sear the steak.
I've now had my Control Freak (actually bought a second unit, it's that good) and I've been using it pretty much every single day for over 6 years now. 6 years. Works as flawlessly as it did on day 1. The glass top looks close to brand new (bound to be some scratches after daily use for 6 years) with very minor (ie need to look close to see) scratches. I use lot's of stainless cookware on this top, from small to large pots and pans.
The heating element on the unit is 9" which makes it provide very even heat especially with good multi-ply cookware.
Would I buy it again? In a second.
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I can't speak highly enough about this unit. Yes it's very expensive, some might say extravagantly so, and I wouldn't disagree... however this is really an example of "you get what you pay for".
I've owned the unit for a couple months now and have used it for various cooking tasks. What has really blown me away is that the temperature control capabilities really are as fantastic as Breville claims. I've cooked hollandaise, melted chocolate, cooked eggs of various types, boiled stock and made chili.... I've used it plenty. I've made hollandaise and walked away knowing that when I set the pan temp to say 140 it will stay at 140. On top of that when you use the "fast/med/slow" heat rate speed setting appropriately you will KNOW you won't accidently overheat a delicate sauce, for example. No other induction cooktop (or any that I know of) is capable of this.
From a quality perspective this thing is top notch. I've used my Smarthings linked power units to measure the power draw from this unit vs a cheaper induction cooker and the Breville shows a couple of important things. 1) it pulls consistently. You don't see spikes like you do on other units that indicates a lack of precise control and 2) it can pull more watts to heat up a bit faster than others.
Lastly it looks great and the ceramic glass top is very sturdy and I've seen ho visual scratches after using many types of pots and pans, some with rougher bottoms than others.
If you are looking for the best and wanting to really change your cooking experience (this isn't just heat, it's super control over the heat) you can't go wrong.