Key in the temperature in °C or °F, stirring speed and time period and the microprocessor control takes over. The 7 x 7 inch hotplate surface is stainless steel, coated with porcelain for chemical resistance. Maximum temperature is 371°C (700°F). Stirring speed is 100 to 1200 RPM. Programming is straightforward and a single program of up to 75 steps can be stored in memory. The program is run by pressing a single key. The memory is backed-up by a 5 year battery. Timer can be set to 59 hours and 59 minutes or 59 minutes and 59 seconds. Overall: 8W x 10D x 4-1/2 inches high. Includes temperature ramping, RS232 interface, remote control capability, fused AC power jack and three wire cord with plug. For 110V, 50/60 Hz, 876 Watts. Probe is extra, order 86386-75.