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It’s an induction hob, the model is PIE640E01E. It was working fine but now when I try to turn on one of the zones, it just blinks ‘0’ at me, followed by E. It doesn’t matter which zone I try or which pan (all induction compatible). The manual says that the glass could be dirty but it’s spotless!

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Re: Grill Pan Handle

Thanks for the replies. I’ll stick with the ovenglove for now and if I need a handle, I’ll be in touch.

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Re: Induction hob with single oven?

I went with Bosch for the lot but unfortunately after 10 days, the hob has broken down. 🙁 5 days for call out too. Disappointed to say the least.

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Thanks for the replies.

I won’t be buying cheap integrated appliances, as I said I’m looking for decent stuff with a proper guarantee of at least 2 years. I had a cheap fridge years ago which seemed to last one day past its 12 month warranty so bought Bosch and (fingers crossed) it hasn’t missed a beat. I will be fitting either a Neff or Bosch integrated fridge but the oven and hob is still to be decided. I’ve pretty much settled on either Bosch or Neff (or maybe JL) so it will come down to looks now. De Dietrich is still in the frame but I’ve never heard of them and don’t know what support is like if anything goes wrong….

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Am I right in saying that Neff, Bosch and De Dietrich come with a 2 year warranty and JL has 3?

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don wrote:

While you will probably get a better price online you will not get the advice, service or aftercare that you would from an independant retailer IMO. Bosch and Neff are indeed from the same stable, AEG are from the Electrolux group, I prefer the Neff products for better value and spec compared to the other two 😉

Thanks but the trouble was the guy that did my kitchen design etc. and spec’d Hotpoint appeared to know even less than I do. I nearly went with the original choices but when I suggested Neff, Bosch etc. I was told it would increase the costs. I said fair enough but when I compared the cost of the shop to the online price the difference was too significant. I’m all for supporting local suppliers but for some of the appliances and taps etc. they’re as good if not cheaper than online. I can’t see how I will get any better service as I will have to call out an engineer if something goes wrong with a built in appliance so all I’m doing is cutting out the middle man by calling direct, unless I’ve got that wrong.

Unfortunately I’m not that clued up on the specs of the appliances, hence why I’ve came online for advice. As long as the oven has some sort of self-cleaning coating and is mid-priced and looks quite swish, I’ll be happy.

I take it you’re saying that Neff are significantly better than De Dietrich and I should stick with them even for the induction hob? Its just that the increase in price is hundreds rather than £50 or so.

don wrote:You can install an induction hob over a single oven, just make sure there is sufficient ventilation at the rear of the carcass for good airflow to the fans on the hob

Thanks a lot for clearing that up. I’ll maybe have a word with my kitchen fitter about it to make sure that there will be sufficient space.

don wrote:The John Lewis products are good value for money especially with the three year warranty. Afterall no one is going to give that sort of warranty if the products are unreliable

I’ll maybe take a look in JL and see them up close.

don wrote:I often think that the manufacturers adopt the attitude that if you want the built in look then you have to pay for it 😕

Fair point but they seem to be charging more for less if you catch my drift. I’m just wondering if I can afford to lose any storage capacity if I go with an integrated fridge as the kitchen is very small and there is no room for a separate freezer.

Thanks for your replies though, they’ve been very helpful.

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