Cooktops

Whirlpool AKT799IXL review

Whirlpool AKT799IXL

CHOICE Expert Rating

83%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall.
  • Excellent for low temperature and high temperature cooking.
  • Good for turn down performance.
  • Good for ease of use.
  • Layout positioning is very good, wok centre and medium and simmer are positioned at the front.
  • Pan support is good on all burners, except small burner.
  • Stainless steel trivets are light weight and are divided into 3 for easier cleaning in a domestic sink.
  • Trivets have a very smooth surface making it easier to wipe over.
  • Labelling is fairly obvious as to which burner is for each control.
  • Laser etched serigraphy on control panel settings u0026 logo, unlikely to be removed.
  • Protected coating on stainless steel surface prevents yellowing, corrosion and has strong resistance to scratches as well as less likely to show fingerprint marks.
  • Cooktop surface can be wiped over without removing burners.
  • Burner surround is moulded and fairly easy to clean. All burners have a raised edge so liquid spills are less likely to run into workings.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Need to use a trivet for small burner, only OK stability for a small pan or coffee pot.
  • No wok trivet supplied.
  • Only 4 out of 5 pots fit comfortably, there is restricted access to some burners.
  • Controls are positioned at the front of the cook top making them accessible to children.
  • No grading on controls.
  • No spill catchment and no separation from burner to burner.
  • Many cracks and crevices on cooktop surface, which can trap dirt and grime.
  • 3 parts to each burner, can be fiddly to clean.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
83%
Cooking performance score
90%
Ease of use score
72%
Rice score
75%
White sauce score
100%
Stir-frying score
95%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Width (cm)
75
Depth (cm)
51
Cut-out width (cm)
56
Cut-out depth (cm)
49
Trivet type
Coated Stainless Steel
Cooktop surface material
Coated Stainless steel
Burners
5 burners (1 simmer, 2 medium, 1 large, 1 wok)
Claimed burner rating (MJ)
Auxiliary – 3.7 Semi rapid (2) – 6.6 Rapid – 10.7 wok / Ultra rapid – 15.2
Control position
Front
Accessories supplied
None
Contact
whirlpool.com.au

Cost

Price
$799.00

Features

Flame failure protection

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