Cooktops

Ariston PK640RGHAUS review

Ariston PK640RGHAUS

CHOICE Expert Rating

85%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall.
  • Excellent for high and low temperature cooking.
  • Very good for turn down performance.
  • Good for ease of use.
  • Layout positioning is good; diamond shape layout with wok burner positioned centre right.
  • Four pots fit comfortably at a time.
  • Pan support is good on all burners.
  • Noticeable click on control dial when selecting temperature setting.
  • Trivet support hinges assist in lowering and raising trivet.
  • Burner surround is moulded and is fairly easy to clean
  • All burners have a raised edge so liquid spills are less likely to run into workings.
  • Trivets have a fairly smooth cast iron finish making them easier to clean.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Labelling is faint and not as obvious as to which burner.
  • Shallow spill catchment. No separation from burner to burner.
  • Controls are positioned at the front of the cook top making them accessible to children.
  • Stainless steel surface requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Cast iron trivets are reasonable heavy and bulky.
  • Large trivet may be difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Labelling is printed and may scratch off or fade after prolonged cleaning.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
85%
Cooking performance score
93%
Ease of use score
72%
Rice score
85%
White sauce score
100%
Stir-frying score
95%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Width (cm)
65
Depth (cm)
51
Cut-out width (cm)
56
Cut-out depth (cm)
48
Trivet type
Cast iron
Cooktop surface material
Stainless steel
Burners
4 burners (1 simmer, 1 medium, 1 large, 1 dual wok)
Claimed burner rating (MJ)
Simmer – 3.6, medium – 6.0, large – 7.8, wok – 17
Control position
Front
Accessories supplied
None
Contact
aristonbrand.com

Cost

Price
$1,149.00

Features

Flame failure protection

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