Cooktops

Haier HCI905FTB3 review

Haier HCI905FTB3

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good cooking zone selection and element positioning.
  • 6 cooking zones – 1 small, 1 medium, 1 extra large , 1 flexi zone left side, which can be used as 2 independent hotplates or as a single zone to accommodate a rectangular/oval cooking pan.
  • 6 separate controls for each cooking zone.
  • No edge. Touch controls easy to wipe over and clean.
  • Glass surface has a non-slip film so it is less likely for pans to slide or move easily when stirring. Pans must be lifted to move.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Flexi zone may not have even heat distribution.
  • May not be obvious as to which control for each cooking zone. Labelling is not clear but digital display is clear and bright.
  • No separate ON indicator light.
  • Noticeably noisy cooling fan turns on when cooking zone is used, turns off approximately 1 minute after cooktop is turned off.
  • No separate ON indicator light.
  • On/Off control is not obvious.
  • Controls are symbols, can be confusing at first. Need to refer to the manual initially.
  • Accommodates only 5 of 6 cooking zones at the same time.
  • Controls must be kept free of grease and moisture otherwise they will not respond to touch.

Type

Frame or frameless
Frameless
Control type
Touch

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Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82%
Cooking performance score
85%
Ease of use score
78%
Low heat setting score
95%
High heat setting score
75%
Turn down score
85%
Boil time
3 min 46 sec

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Sustainability

Reliability score
74%
Satisfaction score
80%
Country of origin
China
Shop Ethical rating
F
Warranty (years)
2

Specifications

Number of cooking zones
5
Cooktop width (cm)
90
Element layout
Simmer right front and left rear; Medium right rear and left front; Large middle; Flexi zones left side
Usable pan diameters (cm)
Not stated
Dimensions (cm, W x D)
90 x 52
Installation dimensions (cm, W x D)
86 x 48
Website
haier.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,599.00
Yearly running cost
$68.00

Features

Pause or stop/go setting
Keep warm setting
Power boost setting
Auto heat up setting

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