Cooktops

Ikea SMÅKOKA review

Ikea SMÅKOKA

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • 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 positioned at the front.
  • Pan support is stable on all burners.
  • Labelling is obvious as to which burner is for each control.
  • Trivets have a fairly smooth cast iron finish making them easier to clean.
  • Cast iron trivets are light and divided into two for easier cleaning in a domestic sink.
  • 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.
  • No grading on controls.
  • Shallow catchment. No separation from burner to burner.
  • Stainless steel surface requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Cast iron trivets are heavy and bulky.
  • Labelling is printed and may scratch off or fade after prolonged cleaning.
  • No wok burner.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Cooking performance score
85%
Ease of use score
70%
Rice score
80%
White sauce score
95%
Stir-frying score
80%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Width (cm)
58
Depth (cm)
51
Cut-out width (cm)
55
Cut-out depth (cm)
47
Trivet type
Cast iron
Cooktop surface material
Stainless steel
Burners
4 burners (1 simmer, 2 medium, 1 large)
Claimed burner rating (MJ)
Simmer – 4.1, medium – 7.8, large – 11.8
Control position
Front
Accessories supplied
None
Contact
ikea.com/au

Cost

Price
$269.00

Features

Flame failure protection

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