Question 1

Does it work with regular cookware or induction-ready only?

Accepted Answer

NOTE!  IT IS NOT TRUE that  , as was implied in a previous response,  it's NOT true that 'stainless steel cookware ' will always work with anY induction cooktop (without a 'plate', as i'll explain in a moment.    NOT all stainless is 'magnetic' ... So , simple test: will a magnet attract the BOTTOM of your cookware (where it'd be in contact with the cooktop) ?? IF SO, then YES it'll work fine .. IF NOT: it will NOT work at all unless you obtain a 'magnetic plate' that has the advantage of allowing ALL your cookware to work fine (and in many cases: MUCH better ..!!
Such 'plates ' are maybe 1/8" thick stainless 'of the magnetic persuasion' .. and I always use one even with my perfectly magnetic cookware: including cast iron!  Reason??? (good question!)
a couple of sized (12" dia , 8" or so)  directly on top of the 'burner' will vastly 'smooth out' the temperature that is being experienced by the pan on top of it ...  Without such a 'heat-distributing' device, it's likely that a HOT spot will develope in your pan .. this can have dire consequences if, for example the pan is 'thin steel' bottom, where because of uneven heating , the pan bottom will significalnlty distort .. a 'bulge' in the center .. Not good!
So, test your ware, AND NO MATTER what the result, you can get those 'induction plates here on Amazon: eg search for:  Induction Heat Diffuser 
Be careful NOT to buy one (of the many available!) that is designed for barbeque .. be sure it's for INDUCTION cooking ... where the diffuser plate itself must be magnetic!
(I'm an engineer and quite experienced with induction cooking .. and 'sous vide' too,  ... etc) 
Hope this helps!

Question 2

what size are the burners?

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The burners are 6" And 7 1/2" this is well worth the money it will do any thing a gas or electric burner will do safer and more efficiently.

Question 3

what are the highest & lowest temperature settings?

Accepted Answer

The device does not operate with temperature settings. The device operates with power output settings.  This is to say that a larger amount of food will heat slower than a small amount of food at any given setting.  We have cooked on it for almost two years now.  After becoming familiar with the way it heats (very differently) it becomes extremely easy to control cooking.  You can sear steaks on one eye while heating milk without scorching on the other simultaneously.

Question 4

is this item a stand-alone? or an insert?

Accepted Answer

Stand alone. It has feet along the bottom that raise it up slightly. There are fans with the intake on the bottom. I think using as an inset would block the airflow.

Brand	Cuisinart
Model Number	ICT-60
Colour	Black
Product Dimensions	13.34 x 67.95 x 43.18 cm; 5.26 kg
Material	Glass
Special Features	Manual
Item Weight	5.26 kg

Cuisinart ICT-60 Double Induction Cooktop, One Size, Black

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