Cooktops

Highly reflective tempered black glass is combined with removable steel and enamelled pan supports in the stylish C742G gas-on-glass hob from Caple. • Suitable for mains gas or LPG • Features integral automatic electronic ignition • Flame safety device stops the flow of gas if the flame is extinguished • Includes one 2.5kW rapid burner, two 1.5kW burners and one 1kW simmer burner • W590×D510mm • From £236 0117 938 1900 | www.caple.co.uk

Fisher & Paykel’s CE905CBX1 ceramic hob has round dial controls to match the company’s range of built-in ovens. • Features five cooking zones including a dual element and GentleHeat option of only 20W • High speed ribbon elements heat quickly • Easy-clean dark Ceran® glass surface combined with brushed stainless steel • Individual heat indicators warn when the cooktop surface is still hot • W900×D530mm • From £499 0845 066 2200 | www.fisherpaykel.co.uk

Touch-sensitive panels on the Belling PBi60 mk2 induction hob allow the user to adjust the temperature of each of four induction zones by running a finger from left to right; they also provide a flush look and easy-clean smooth surface. • Pause button cuts power, while Recall button restores the hob’s previous settings • Keep warm function • Overheat pan protection • Safety shutdown device if hob is left unattended • W550×D480mm • £449 0844 815 3746 | www.belling.co.uk

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“Induction cooktops are quicker than any other type of hob, offering cooking speeds that are nearly twice as fast as gas. They are also responsive and energy efficient”

Fisher & Paykel’s CI905DTB1 induction hob offers nine heat settings, including a ‘GentleHeat’ of 50Watts, which is ideal for melting chocolate or creating delicate sauces. • Up to 3.7kW • Pan detection system so the hob won’t heat up if items are accidentally left on the surface • Residual heat indicators • Spillagedetection auto off function • Key lock for child safety • Timer and automatic cooking for each zone • W90×D53cm • £1,099 0845 066 2200 | www.fisherpaykel.co.uk

Siemens’ EH975SK11E induction hob with electronic touch controls boasts a quickstart function providing rapid heat at the start of cooking which can be programmed to automatically reduce once the pan has come up to the desired temperature. • Five cooking zones • Residual heat indicators • Safety cut-out switch off • Each zone has 17 temperature settings, an LED timer with switch-off function and acoustic signal • W91.2×52cm • Up to 4.4kW • From £1,200 0870 567 8910 | www.siemens-home.co.uk

The sunken burners of the Lab range from Barazza ensure effortless movement of pans from worksurface to hob as the two are flush, making cooking safer and easier. • Cast iron pan supports are standard, with the option of stainless steel, as shown • In various widths: 1200mm, 900mm, 650mm or 400mm ‘domino’ units that can be used singly or in combination • Matching stainless steel Lab sinks are available • From £584 01787 224 921 | www.euroline.org.uk

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