You can keep pans with a ferromagnetic base, provided its diameter is suitable for the zones on your chosen hob. Que Choisir Ensemble and Electrolux France recommend checking the base with a magnet, then confirming the accepted dimensions in the model’s manual. Before buying, also get the fit and electrical installation checked to make sure they’re suitable for your home.
You’re replacing your hob and want to know which pans you can keep. Check the base and the diameter accepted by each zone, rather than relying on the material listed alone. Que Choisir Ensemble and Electrolux France explain how to carry out these checks.
You’re looking for a hob that fits the existing space and want the installation checked before you buy. The appliance’s external dimensions alone don’t confirm that it will fit the cut-out. Legrand sets out what to check for the electrical supply.
You’re happy to replace incompatible cookware, but want to distinguish the pans from the accessories included in a set. Tefal France gives a detailed breakdown of the Ingenio Emotion On set reviewed.
Start by checking the pans you use, then get the installation and fit checked. Next, compare the number and layout of the zones with the way you cook.
| What matters to you | What to check before buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping your pans | Test the base with a magnet, then check the manual for the diameter accepted by each zone. | If I want to keep the pans I use every day, I check their bases and dimensions. Around 40% of consumers prioritise this compatibility. |
| Fitting the hob in your existing kitchen | Have the electrical circuit, connection, cut-out and clearances checked against the model’s manual. | When replacing a hob without altering my kitchen, I want the installation to suit the existing space and power supply. Around 30% of consumers prioritise installation. |
| Keeping cookware purchases to a minimum | Identify any incompatible pans you genuinely need to replace, and check the full contents of each set. | If I only need to replace a few pans, I’d rather buy the ones I need than a set with pieces I won’t use. Around 20% of consumers prioritise replacing only what’s necessary. |
| Cooking several dishes at once | Compare the number and size of the zones, and consider whether a feature that combines two zones would be useful. | When I cook with several pans at once, their layout on the hob matters just as much as compatibility. Around 10% of consumers prioritise how they organise their cooking. |
Ceramic glass can cover an induction hob or a radiant hob. The surface material alone therefore doesn’t tell you how the hob heats.
Check the product details to see whether it’s an induction hob or has radiant or halogen zones.
The external dimensions don’t confirm that the hob will fit the cut-out or that its electrical supply is suitable for your home.
Before buying, ask a qualified professional to check the requirements in the manual for the exact model.
In the Ingenio Emotion On set reviewed by Tefal France, the 22 pieces also include lids, accessories, protectors and handles.
Compare the number and dimensions of the pans you need with the set’s full contents.
The French models reviewed let you compare a three-zone LIT60336 with the four-zone EIV63443, which has a Bridge function, according to Electrolux France’s product details.
The PUE611BB5E has four zones and TouchSelect controls, according to Bosch’s French product details.
The Ingenio Emotion On set reviewed by Tefal France is an option to consider when replacing cookware advertised as suitable for induction hobs.
The products below are built-in induction hobs. Compare the number of zones, dimensions and installation requirements with your kitchen.
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Worth comparing if you’re looking for a three-zone hob and want to keep several induction-compatible pans.
The product name lists a power rating of 7200 W. The description specifies a 560 × 490 mm cut-out and installation by a qualified electrician on a dedicated 32 A circuit.
Check that the cut-out dimensions and electrical requirements are suitable for your home.
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Consider this model if you’re looking for a four-zone hob and your installation is suitable for the specified fitting method.
The product is described as semi-flush and two-phase (Perilex), with a width of 59 cm.
It isn’t suitable for flush fitting; the description specifies installation by a qualified specialist.
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Consider this model if you want to compare a four-zone hob with combinable zones for larger pans.
The description mentions two combinable FlexiBridge zones.
It must be installed correctly by a professional, with a suitable power supply and sufficient ventilation.
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Worth comparing if you’re looking for a four-zone hob and are also checking that your pans’ bases suit each zone.
The description lists nine power levels, automatic pan detection and recommended base diameters for different zones.
The specified cut-out is 56,5 × 49,5 cm. The description specifies installation by a qualified electrician and notes that a mains plug isn’t included.
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Worth comparing if you want to match the dimensions of your pans to the recommended zone diameters.
The description recommends different pan diameters for the 160 mm and 180 mm zones.
The specified cut-out is 560 × 490 mm; the description recommends installation by a professional electrician.
No, it’s just an initial check of the base. Also check that it’s flat and look up the minimum and maximum diameters accepted in the model’s manual, as recommended by Electrolux France.
No, the word ‘stainless steel’ alone doesn’t tell you. Check the base with a magnet and confirm compatibility with the cookware manufacturer.
Not necessarily. Start by checking which pans you use and which are compatible. If you’re considering a set, check the full contents: the 22 pieces in the set reviewed by Tefal France also include accessories.
Don’t assume the instructions for another model will apply. The Bosch manual consulted says this connection must be carried out by qualified, approved personnel. Have your installation checked and follow the manual for the exact hob you choose.
No. GRDF describes this as an option subject to air-renewal requirements; having mechanical ventilation doesn’t, by itself, confirm that your home is suitable. Have the room and installation assessed before choosing this option.