KitchenAid KHID477510 Induction Hob

With four cooking zones in a dog-leg pattern, the KitchenAid KHID477510 induction hob is a practical cooking unit with straightforward touch-slide controls and all the advantages of induction. Its black ceramic glass surface has a chrome trim that brings a touch of style to any contemporary kitchen. Efficient heating Four heating zones offer a range of power ratings to suit your requirements, whether you are searing meat at high temperature or simmering vegetables. As induction heats the pan only and the surrounding hob surface stays cool to the touch, this technology is efficient and economical. It adapts itself to heating different-sized pans to the temperature that you set. Linking function The two left-hand zones that run front-to-back can be linked so you can manage them as one single cooking zone. They can then accommodate oval, rectangular and elongated pans measuring up to 40 x 23cm or a round pan up to 23cm diameter. Precise control The cooking zones are all controlled electronically by touch-slide controls at the front of the hob, meaning you have precise temperature control and the heat levels respond instantly to the touch of a finger. This means you are much less likely to let a pan boil over than with other hob types. Even if it does happen, it's much easier to clean up as the surrounding area remains cool, and the smooth glass surface can be simply wiped clean with a damp cloth. Power boost Induction hobs also heat up faster than other types of hob, and this unit can raise the temperature very rapidly thanks to a powerful booster unit. It automatically switches off the power boost when the contents of a pan reach boiling point, and continues heating at the control setting. Cooking options Hob control and monitoring includes a programmable timer, a power-on indicator and individual residual heat indicators linked to each cooking zone. There's also a multifunction button that allows you to set the smaller zone to melt chocolate or butter, and all four zones can be set to keep food warm before serving.