Cooktops

Chef CHC644BA review

Chef CHC644BA

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Basic easy to use dial controls.
  • Glass scraper included.
  • Each element has it's own control setting.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK for ease of use.
  • Basic selection of cooking zones (2 simmer u0026 2 medium), not suitable for pans or saucepans with large surface area.
  • Controls are fairly close to the two cooking zones on right side.
  • No ON indicator light.
  • Surface temperatures may become hot near controls.
  • No number settings only written labelling for High and Low, may not be accurate.
  • Control knobs cannot be removed. Can be fiddly when cleaning around controls.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Cooking performance score
86%
Ease of use score
66%
High heat setting (stir-fry) score
70%
Low heat setting (white sauce) score
75%
Low heat setting (melting chocolate) score
100%
Turn down capacity (boiled rice) score
100%
Boil time (min:sec)
7 min 9 sec

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Country of origin
China
Warranty (years)
2
Reliability score
82%
Satisfaction score
80%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$649.00
Yearly energy cost
$52.00

Specifications

Number of elements
4
Element layout
  • Simmer – back left and front right
  • Large – back right and front left
Dimensions (cm, W x D)
61 x 52
Installation dimensions (cm, W x D)
56 x 49
Website
chefappliances.com.au
Minimum element dimensions
Not recorded
Maximum element dimensions
Not recorded

Features

Timer
Child lock
Residual heat indicator
Automatic switch off
Automatic heat up
Dual/triple element
Flexible cooking zone

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