Smeg SI2B22741D – 75cm Induction Hob with Bridge Zones, Black

The Smeg SI2B22741D 75cm induction hob gives you four 18 cm zones and two Bridge areas on a wide sheet of black Musa glass. It is sized for a standard gas hob cut-out, so you gain extra cooking space without enlarging the opening in your worktop.

Cooking

Every zone delivers 1.70 kW and boosts to 2.10 kW when you want a rapid boil or a hot sear. Link the two zones on the left or the right and they work together as one Bridge zone of up to 3 kW, measuring 38.5 x 18.0 cm, so a griddle plate or long roasting tin heats along its length. Induction warms only where a pan sits on a zone, so spills on the glass around it do not bake on and simply wipe away. Nine power levels take you from gently melting chocolate to a fierce boil, and pans as small as 9 cm across are recognised.

Controls and everyday use

The Digi Touch panel along the front has a red slider for each zone. A minute minder and four end-of-cooking timers, plus an alarm that sounds when time runs out, help you keep track of several dishes at once. Eco-Logic Advance lets you set a ceiling of 7200, 6000, 3500, 2800, 2200, 1600 or 1000 W, which helps on a smaller electricity supply or when you want to keep energy use in check. Residual heat indicators, a child lock on the controls and automatic switch-off if the hob overheats add peace of mind. Optional griddles from Smeg, the TPKPLATE and GRILLPLATE, are sold separately.

Size and installation

Weighing 8.4 kg, it stands 56 mm high and measures 75 cm across by 51 cm from front to back. The cut-out required is 478-482 x 555-560 mm, and you can fit it sitting on top of the worktop or fully flush with it. Its rating is 7200 W and 32 A. It comes without a plug and can be wired for single-phase, two-phase or three-phase supplies; a qualified electrician should carry out the connection.