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Chef CHC642BB review

4 element cooktop. Priced at $629.

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We recommend ceramic cooktops with a CHOICE Expert Rating of at least 85%.

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The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of performance (60%) and ease of use (40%).

Cooking performance score View more details.

We assess each cooktop's performance by cooking white sauce and melting chocolate on the simmer element, rice on the medium element and a stir-fry on the large element. The performance score is 60% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

Ease of use score View more details.

We assess the position, handling and setting of the controls, and the marking and labelling of the controls and burner areas. We also assess how easy each cooktop is to clean. The ease of use score is 40% of the CHOICE Expert Rating.

High heat setting (stir-fry) score View more details.

We cook a beef and vegetable stir-fry to assess the high heat setting.

Low heat setting (white sauce) score View more details.

We cook white sauce on the simmer burner to rate the low heat setting.

Low heat setting (melting chocolate) score View more details.

We melt chocolate on the simmer burner to test the low heat setting.

Turn down capacity (boiled rice) score View more details.

We boil rice on the medium burner to assess the cooktop's turn down capacity.

Boil time (min:sec) View more details.

Time taken to boil 1 litre of water.

Warranty (years) View more details.

The manufacturers stated warranty.

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Reliability score View more details.

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Country of origin
China
Availability View more details.

'Tested model' refers to cooktops that are currently available in shops and online. 'Discontinued model' refers to cooktops that are no longer available in shops, but may be available second-hand.

Tested model
Price View more details.

This is the manufacturer's recommended retail price. Prices are generally flexible, so shop around.

$629
Yearly energy cost View more details.

The yearly energy cost is based off using the cooktop for 30 minutes, 3 times a week at 40 cents per kWh.

Number of elements
4
Element layout
• Simmer - front right and back left
• Medium - back right
• Large - front left
Dimensions (cm, W x D)
59 x 52
Installation dimensions (cm, W x D)
56 x 49
Website
chefappliances.com.au
Timer
No
Child lock View more details.

To reduce the chance of a child operating the controls.

No
Residual heat indicator View more details.

An indicator lets you know which elements are still hot after you switch the cooktop off.

Yes
Automatic switch off View more details.

For safety the cooktop will turn itself off if certain scenarios. For example if you don't make contact with your pot for a certain amount of time, or if the cooktop is on but there is no pot on the surface.

No
Automatic heat up View more details.

Initially uses high power to heat up the cooktop quickly before switching to a lower temperature. If you've forgotten to turn down the heat, this feature takes care of it for you.

No
Dual/triple element View more details.

A dual element with two heat rings. For smaller pots you activate the inner ring, and for larger pots you activate both. Some have triple elements for more versatility.

No
Flexible cooking zone View more details.

This allows you to expand the cooking zone area.

No
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