Forget flames, fire and hot pans, the NuWave PIC offers a friendly and safe way to cook food. PIC stands for Precision Induction Cooktop, which offers a definitive temperature control with over 54 settings. You start with a minimum of 100 degree F and move up to 575 degrees at the Sear setting. Unlike competing models, NuWave provides 10 times more temperature settings and this lets it act more like a cooktop. Besides, it is an excellent warming station for banquets. The makers of NuWave PIC say that it does all the thinking for you. I hope so, considering the fact that it has over 100 hours of memory that keeps track of every recipe you have ever made with it. Complex to easy recipes, all are simple to prepare with this induction heater and if you have the right set of induction friendly cooking utensils then you never again have to worry about using the stovetop.