New induction hobs harmonise with built-in appliances in Brilliant White

Ceramic hobs do not necessarily all have to be black. This is demonstrated by Miele on its new induction hob units which now feature white screen graphics and white letters in a black display in keeping with the trend towards Brilliant White. As a result, these hob units harmonise perfectly with Miele's new range of built-in appliances. Miele has designed the new KM 6349 with a width of 75 cm and the KM 6324 (60 cm) exclusively for flush installation in worktops as this represents the most elegant method of installation in the eyes of kitchen connoisseurs.

These models also meet Miele's most exacting requirements in terms of performance and flexibility: The two PowerFlex rings on the right-hand side can be combined to give a maximum output of 7.4 kW. Combining rings to give a rectangular zone is ideal for the use of a large casserole dish. Optionally, individual zones can be combined into one large single ring. This is of particular benefit when bringing water to the boil in a large pan. Another special feature of PowerFlex technology from Miele is the extremely uniform transfer of heat to the base of pots and pans. This is achieved through the virtually gap-free arrangement of induction coils below the ceramic glass screen. This steady transfer of energy to the food creates the ideal conditions for perfect cooking results.

The benefits of induction cooking at a glance

● Unlike conventional cooking with gas or electricity, induction generates heat directly in the base of pots and pans. This is achieved using copper coils which produce an alternating electromagnetic field. When a pan is placed on a ring, the electromagnetic field is distorted, releasing heat. This heat is transferred directly to the food being cooked. Likewise, removing a pan from the ceramic hob instantaneously terminates the transfer of energy.

● Induction represents cooking with a turbo booster. The output selected is available with immediate effect as there is no need to first heat the ceramic screen and then the pan base. This results in extremely short heat-up times.

● And, as the ceramic screen is not heated in the process, splashes of oil and fat cannot burn on. This makes cleaning after cooking considerably simpler. And here's another positive side-effect: A ring cools down so quickly that it soon poses virtually no risk to the user.

● Precise control of energy allows food to be cooked to a T. Unlike more conventional methods, food does not continue to cook on residual heat.

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Company profile: Miele is the world leader in the field of premium domestic appliances including cooking, baking and steam-cooking appliances, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floorcare products. This line-up is augmented by dishwashers, washer-extractors and tumble dryers for commercial use as well as washer-disinfectors and sterilisers for use in medical and laboratory applications (Miele Professional). The company, founded in 1899, has 8 production plants in Germany and one plant each in Austria, the Czech Republic, China and Romania. 2012/13 turnover amounted to approx. EUR 3.15 bn, with sales outside Germany accounting for 70%. Miele is represented with its own sales subsidiaries and via importers in almost 100 countries. The Miele company, now in the fourth generation of family ownership, employs a workforce of around 17,250 with two-thirds in Germany. The company headquarters are located in Gütersloh/Westphalia, Germany.