Updated 15 Feb 2018
Electrolux
EHX6455FHK
Snapshot: The Electrolux EHX6455FHK induction cooktop has 4 cooking zones in a range of sizes, which can be configured as a flexi-zone. How well does it cook?
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Test results
Overall score
Cooking performance
Ease of use
White sauce
Rice
Stir-fry
Good points
- An excellent performer.
- Excellent results in our white sauce test.
- Very good results in our rice test.
- Excellent results in our stir-fry test.
- Very easy to use.
- Has 4 cooking zones in a range of sizes that can be configured as a flexi-zone.
- Very good cooking zone layout (small zone at front, flexi-zone on left side).
- Can connect to a compatible rangehood.
But
- Some numbers not displayed for heat settings.
- Sensitive to pan placement on small zone.
- Cookware larger than 21cm diameter may not be efficient.
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Cooking performance (60%): We conduct 3 tests to assess the performance of the cooktops:
White sauce on the smallest element with the lowest setting:
This tests the cooktop’s ability to perform at a low temperature for a long time.
White rice on the medium-sized element:
This tests the “turndown” capacity of the element (starting on a high heat and reducing to a simmer) and whether it can maintain a suitable heat at the lowest temperature setting.
Beef and vegetable stir-fry on the large element:
This tests whether the cooktop can deliver continuous high heat.
If a cooktop has a flexi-zone, we test how evenly the heat is distributed. This doesn’t contribute to the performance score.
Ease of use (40%): Rates the ease of using the controls, ease of cleaning, and the user-friendliness of the cooktop layout.
Price is based on a January 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
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Type
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Chocolate-melting
Specifications
Dimensions (WxD, cm)
Number of elements, burners or cooking zones
Cooktop surface material
Control position
Trivet material
Cut-out dimensions (WxD, cm)
Features
Touch controls
Flame-failure protection
Timer
Child lock
Automatic switch-off
Dual- or multi-element
Flexi-zones
Auto heat-up
Power boost
Keep-warm function
Safety sensors
Residual-heat indicator
Overflow protection
Pan detection
More Info
Availability
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Notes
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Member reviews
"Love this cooktop"
17 Feb 2018, Simon P.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Ease of use and ability to use all sizes of cook ware through the Flexi zone capability.
Quick to heat and it is very easy to get the exact temperature you want.
I loved it so much at my previous house that when I shifted I took out the ultra modern gas cooker and put in the most recent models of the Electrolux cook top and under bench oven, and microwave.
Cons:
I do get a bit irritated by the cook top turning off if I haven’t placed the pot exactly how it wants me to.. It would be preferable to just get a warning noise .
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
