SIHP2100B induction cooktop from Omega Appliances

One of the benefits of this is no more reaching over steaming pots to get to the pan at the rear. The SIHP2100B induction cooktop also satisfies the aesthetic of clean lines in an appliance that fits beautifully within a space and retains its pristine lines and finish throughout years of constant use.

This new induction cooktop from Smeg delivers benefits including instant heat, faster cooking times, more control over temperatures, no heat generated from the cooktop (only within the cooking utensil) and more efficiency in terms of fuel consumption.

The SIHP2100B has many stand-out features, including its automatic pan recognition whereby heat is only generated to the exact size of the pan in use – therefore there is no wasted energy consumption. Independent tests have shown induction cooking to be 80-85% efficient. Cooking with induction is also up to 2.5 times faster than gas and does not produce any ambient heat in the kitchen environment.

Each of the cooking zones on this appliance is discreetly identified by a small etched diamond shape and has nine heat settings and a delay-stop timer.

Safety controls include an automatic over-temperature shutdown, automatic spillage or boil-over shutdown, a lock selection and a residual heat indicator.

Smeg’s induction cooktops deliver virtually instant heat that cooks by heating the cooking vessel and not the cooking surface. Basically, the induction element generates a magnetic field that induces heat in steel cookware placed on top of it, which in turn heats the food inside it.

The surface of the cooktop remains relatively cool (meaning kitchen temperatures are also cooler), the appliance responds to changes in power levels almost instantly and the use of energy is more efficient.
All Smeg induction cooktops are available nationally from specialist appliance outlets, electrical retailers and some department stores.