Recommend an Induction Hob
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Had one fitted a couple of years back. Spent ages looking at various specs right up to the top end stuff.
In the end went for a Smeg unit simple for the fact it had physical dials. Sweet FA spec wise but proper knobs is a massive plus for me.
Works really well but on first use I was really conscious of the noise. Have since gotten used to it.
In the end went for a Smeg unit simple for the fact it had physical dials. Sweet FA spec wise but proper knobs is a massive plus for me.
Works really well but on first use I was really conscious of the noise. Have since gotten used to it.
I fitted a Siemens hob in 2008 and went for the 'touchslide' control rather than up/down buttons which are tedious to operate.
Each ring has 20 power settings via the slider and there's a timer and alarm function for each so you can't overcook anything. It still works perfectly.
If you turn it up to max you can hear a buzzing sound, but it's not offensive and you won't be keeping it on max for very long!
Each ring has 20 power settings via the slider and there's a timer and alarm function for each so you can't overcook anything. It still works perfectly.
If you turn it up to max you can hear a buzzing sound, but it's not offensive and you won't be keeping it on max for very long!
We bought SMEG , absolute rubbish. Failed in the first few weeks. Sent an engineer who couldn’t fix it. Second engineer diagnosed the issue. Very common part but not in stock in UK. Had to come from Italy. 10 day wait.
Style over quality and function.
The rest of our kitchen kit is Miele- faultless.
Style over quality and function.
The rest of our kitchen kit is Miele- faultless.
We bought SMEG , absolute rubbish. Failed in the first few weeks. Sent an engineer who couldn’t fix it. Second engineer diagnosed the issue. Very common part but not in stock in UK. Had to come from Italy. 10 day wait.
Style over quality and function.
The rest of our kitchen kit is Miele- faultless.
Style over quality and function.
The rest of our kitchen kit is Miele- faultless.
Burrow01 said:
I would agree with the person who said get one with physical knobs.
Trying to find the correct virtual button whilst the hob is bleeping & flashing, with a boiling over pot on the stove is not fun
Or something like this. Just tap straight to the setting you want - even easier than a knob Trying to find the correct virtual button whilst the hob is bleeping & flashing, with a boiling over pot on the stove is not fun
.Just had a Samsung NZ64B6058KK induction hob fitted, it’s amazing compared to the ceramic one it replaced. I mean night and day better.
It’s very clever, with an app (that I have not really figure out yet lol) the flex zone is great just bought a big griddle for it.
I wanted a Samsung dual oven, it’s basically a single oven but with 2 zones so you can cook 2 things at different temperatures so wanted a hob to match.
It’s very clever, with an app (that I have not really figure out yet lol) the flex zone is great just bought a big griddle for it.
I wanted a Samsung dual oven, it’s basically a single oven but with 2 zones so you can cook 2 things at different temperatures so wanted a hob to match.
Simpo Two said:
I fitted a Siemens hob in 2008 and went for the 'touchslide' control rather than up/down buttons which are tedious to operate.
Each ring has 20 power settings via the slider and there's a timer and alarm function for each so you can't overcook anything. It still works perfectly.
If you turn it up to max you can hear a buzzing sound, but it's not offensive and you won't be keeping it on max for very long!
+1 for Siemens, fitted in last house, new build vat free moved house and binned the old Lx hob and replaced it with another Siemens, never regretted both buys.Each ring has 20 power settings via the slider and there's a timer and alarm function for each so you can't overcook anything. It still works perfectly.
If you turn it up to max you can hear a buzzing sound, but it's not offensive and you won't be keeping it on max for very long!
First one was silver which we preferred but latest is black, not so easy to read but silver ones were megabucks so just bought a black one.
Make sure you buy good quality pots they are worth it.
number2 said:
Burrow01 said:
I would agree with the person who said get one with physical knobs.
Trying to find the correct virtual button whilst the hob is bleeping & flashing, with a boiling over pot on the stove is not fun
Or something like this. Just tap straight to the setting you want - even easier than a knob Trying to find the correct virtual button whilst the hob is bleeping & flashing, with a boiling over pot on the stove is not fun
.Knobs have to be cleaned round.
We have a Neff induction hob with a circular magnetic knob (removable) to control the heat for each section. I would not recommend it! Are there any induction hobs out there with proper knobs?
Point to note, if you're having your hob fitted by an electrician and it's one you know has separate parts, make sure the electrician knows that so the most important part needed to operate the thing doesn't get slung in the skip!
Point to note, if you're having your hob fitted by an electrician and it's one you know has separate parts, make sure the electrician knows that so the most important part needed to operate the thing doesn't get slung in the skip!
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