Electrolux UltimateTaste™ 500 30cm 2-Zone Induction Hob - EHI3251BE

Experience fast, precise, and safe cooking with the Electrolux UltimateTaste™ 500 EHI3251BE 30cm 2-Zone Induction Hob. This sleek built-in hob, with its elegant black glass finish, brings modern convenience and efficiency to your kitchen. Designed for quick heating and intuitive control, it's perfect for compact kitchens or as an auxiliary cooking surface, ensuring effortless culinary results every time.

Key Features:

• Fast Heat-Up with PowerBoost: Get water boiling and pans hot in an instant with the PowerBoost function. It delivers an intense burst of heat to specific cooking zones for rapid results, saving you valuable time.
• Precise Touch Control: Enjoy effortless and precise temperature adjustments with the intuitive slide touch controls. Simply slide your finger to set the perfect heat level for each dish.
• Two Versatile Cooking Zones: Equipped with two induction zones, including a powerful large zone and a standard zone, offering flexibility for various pot sizes and cooking needs.
• Automatic Pot Detection: The hob automatically detects the presence and size of compatible cookware, only heating the area covered by the pot for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Stop+Go (Pause Function): Need to step away from the hob? The Stop+Go function pauses cooking with a single touch and resumes with the exact same settings when you're ready, without losing your cooking progress.
• Individual Timers: Set independent timers for each cooking zone, allowing you to manage multiple dishes simultaneously with perfect timing and without overcooking.
• Enhanced Safety Features:
  • Child Lock: Prevents accidental activation or tampering, ensuring safety for households with children.
  • Residual Heat Indicator: Visual indicators alert you when a cooking zone is still hot, helping to prevent accidental burns.
  • Automatic Safety Shut Off: The hob automatically switches off if left unattended for an extended period, preventing overheating.
  • Spill Protection: Automatically shuts down if liquids spill onto the control panel, protecting the electronics.
• Bridge Function: The Bridge function allows you to combine two separate cooking zones to create a single large surface. With temperature and time settings automatically aligned, it's ideal for making the most of planchas or roasting pots (specifically mentioned in multiple reliable sources for this model).
• Easy-to-Clean Glass Surface: The smooth, flat ceramic glass surface makes cleaning spills and splatters effortless. As induction only heats the pan, food spills don't burn onto the surface.

Benefits:

• Rapid Cooking: PowerBoost ensures incredibly fast boiling and searing.
• Precise Control: Induction technology offers immediate and accurate temperature adjustments.
• Energy Efficient: Induction heats the cookware directly, minimizing energy waste compared to traditional hobs.
• Safe Operation: Multiple safety features provide peace of mind in the kitchen.
• Sleek & Integrated Design: Black glass finish blends seamlessly into any modern kitchen countertop.
• Versatile Cooking Options: Bridge function provides flexibility for larger cookware.

Specifications:

• Model: EHI3251BE
• Product Series: UltimateTaste™ 500
• Product Type: Built-in Induction Hob
• Number of Cooking Zones: 2
• Total Power Output: 3.7 kW (3700 W)
• Front Zone Power (Max with Boost): 1.4 kW (2.5 kW)
• Rear Zone Power (Max with Boost): 2.3 kW (3.2 kW)
• Controls: Slide Touch Control
• Surface Material: Ceramic Glass
• Main Colour: Black
• Pan Recognition: Yes
• Functions: PowerBoost, Stop+Go, Child Lock, Timer, Residual Heat Indicator, Automatic Safety Shut Off, Spill Protection, Bridge Function
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 300 mm x 520 mm x 51 mm (Note: Some sources specify 290mm width, but 300mm is more common for nominal 30cm hob)
• Cut-Out Dimensions (W x D): 270 mm x 490 mm
• Voltage/Frequency: 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz

Warranty:

Comes with a 1-Year general warranty, valid for the Singapore market.