Duxtop Induction Cooktop uses 120 volts, 15 amps of electricity – standard in all homes; Lightweight and compact for easy handling and storageDigital sensor touch control panel; Child Safety Lock system (press and hold the Safety Lock Key for 3 sec to activate)Built-in count-down digital timer with 1 min increments up to 170 minutes; 15 temperature range from 140°F to 460°F; 15 power levels from 200-1800Watts;Auto-pan detection will shut the unit off automatically after 60 seconds if no cookware is detected; Diagnostic error message system, Low and high voltage warning system; ETL approvedREQUIRES INDUCTION COMPATIBLE MAGNETIC COOKWARE. Compatible with Duxtop and other induction ready cookware such as cast aluminum enameled iron and steel, stainless steel with a magnetic bottom, or cast iron. Induction itself is a noiseless process, however there may be high pitch sound from clad cookware.