Cooktops

Fisher & Paykel CG604DX1 review

Fisher & Paykel CG604DX1

CHOICE Expert Rating

81%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good overall.
  • Excellent for low temperature cooking.
  • Very good for turn down performance and high temperature cooking.
  • Good for ease of use.
  • Layout positioning is very good, wok and simmer burner are positioned at the front.
  • Pan support is stable on all burners.
  • Labelling is fairly obvious as to which burner is for each control, with clear grading line from high to low.
  • Wok trivet is provided.
  • Trivets have a fairly smooth cast iron finish making them easier to clean.
  • 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

  • Only three pots fit comfortably at a time.
  • Controls are positioned at the front of the cook top making them accessible to children.
  • Shallow spill catchment. No separation from burner to burner.
  • Stainless steel surface requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Cast iron trivets are fairly heavy and bulky.
  • Pan rocks on trivet.
  • Trivets are dishwasher safe.
  • Labelling is printed and may scratch off or fade after prolonged cleaning.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
81%
Cooking performance score
87%
Ease of use score
73%
Rice score
85%
White sauce score
95%
Stir-frying score
80%

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Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Width (cm)
60
Depth (cm)
53
Cut-out width (cm)
56
Cut-out depth (cm)
49
Trivet type
Cast iron
Cooktop surface material
Stainless steel
Burners
4 burners (1 simmer, 2 medium, 1 wok)
Claimed burner rating (MJ)
Simmer – 3.6, medium – 8.4, wok -11.7
Control position
Front
Accessories supplied
Wok trivet
Contact
fisherpaykel.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,399.00

Features

Flame failure protection

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