Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances 1 Mar 22, 2010 11:40 am Hi We've got a $2,000 (give or take few hundred dollars) for a cooktop, and are thinking between these four models: http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/pro ... _17180.htm http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/pro ... _17181.htm http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/pro ... _17191.htm http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/pro ... _17190.htm We're thinking the electric ones would be super easy to clean and keep clean. However, I know that gas is preffered by most people. We don't really cook a lot of asian food (if that makes any difference - I've heard it does ...) Which one would you recommend and why? Has anyone got any of these models and if so are you happy with them? Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 2Mar 22, 2010 11:48 am We had our arms twisted by the salesguy at Harvey Norman to go induction. He explained that it was better than gas in terms of control and much easier to clean, safer etc. Although we were skeptical, his arguments made sense and we went along with his suggestion. Now we have absolutely no regrets and are very grateful to him. Now, we would not consider any other type of cooktop. So, my recommendation is simple and obvious....have a good, close look at induction cooktops. Cheers zeke Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 3Mar 22, 2010 3:45 pm Oooohhhh I LOVE miele! Ill come back and have a look tonight and tell you what I think I dont mind induction, but Ive paid too much damn money on my pots and pans to trade them in for others which are suitable And Ive only boiled on induction, not cooked so not sure how it compares (clive peeters demo lol) Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 5Mar 22, 2010 4:45 pm Induction. I know not everyone here will agree. When my girlfriend became my wife, we had and still have two sets of everything. So one set is going to a new home.....somewhere...I don't know where. Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 6Mar 22, 2010 7:36 pm Back! Have you looked at these in person? Ive seen the miele 600mm electric and actually think its a little small to work with, so would go the larger electric. I quite like both the gas, so would simply chose on what burner layout I thought would be more useable when looking at it Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 7Mar 22, 2010 7:37 pm Oh, and Ill move this to kitchen Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 8Mar 22, 2010 9:43 pm We got induction top about 12 months back. Best think I had after gas. Needs a new set of kookware, suitable for induction heating. Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 10Mar 22, 2010 11:54 pm hiccup Hi We've got a $2,000 (give or take few hundred dollars) for a cooktop, and are thinking between these four models: http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/pro ... _17191.htm http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/pro ... _17190.htm We're thinking the electric ones would be super easy to clean and keep clean. However, I know that gas is preffered by most people. We don't really cook a lot of asian food (if that makes any difference - I've heard it does ...) These electric ones are not induction stove tops. Think slow instead of fast and inefficient compared to gas and induction. Why not try another brand that has induction for around $2000, like the TEKA induction stovetop? Pfiff Finally making progress again, with a clothesline (yippee) and some much needed little things being attended to over the holidays. 40 C on New Year's eve? We love our a/c! Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 11Mar 23, 2010 8:16 am If it was just a choice of these 4 I'd go number 2. But like the others, I'd go induction and I would not waste my money on a Miele cooktop. Not saying they are not good but a cooktop is a cooktop, not much difference in performace so you don't meed to go top of the range as you should with say an oven. If it were me, I'd be looking at induction units from Siemens, Bosch, Neff....even Blanco. You should be able to get something around the $2500 mark. Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 12Mar 23, 2010 9:55 pm My builder thought I was nuts but I have plonked down a deposit for a Highland cooktop which has a combo of induction plus gas. The model is HT3CIN/L 85CM 3 BURNER GAS COOKTOP WITH 2 INDUCTION ZONES. Let's just say that's not a cheap cooktop. I compromised by having a cheap oven. http://www.highland.com.au/highland/products.aspx The reason why I went for induction + gas is because there's too many parts to a gas cooktop. Induction looks like it would be easier to clean as it's just a flat surface. Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 13Mar 23, 2010 10:01 pm Melrich Not saying they are not good but a cooktop is a cooktop, not much difference in performace so you don't meed to go top of the range as you should with say an oven. I agree with the statement above. Just make sure your gas cooktop has flame failure protection. Re: $2,000 to spend on a cooktop, what would you get? 14Mar 23, 2010 11:04 pm We also went with Highland. If you want the look of electric, I would only go induction. Choice have just done a new review of induction cooktops. I'm not a big fan of the choice reviews but they are worth having a look at. Recently moved to a 60's home in need of some improvement! http://s797.photobucket.com/user/leenii ... ch%20House Old house: http://s797.photobucket.com/albums/yy25 ... loo/House/ That sucks! Hope it all works out. Good to move away from steel anyway for all your reasons, but it's also thermally poor. 16 18094 As is per usual for many of the past failed RWH regulations, it is probably traceable to a bureaucrat who's ego overrode the need to seek the appropriate expert… 1 1056 Bought in Nov 21 at the height of the market (classic). Good area, atrocious floor plan. BUT has land out to the left-hand side that we can extend out on (see second… 0 8863 |