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Smeg PGA64 review

Smeg PGA64

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very good for low and high temperature cooking.
  • Good for turn down performance.
  • Good for ease of use.
  • Wok trivet is provided.
  • Layout positioning is very good, simmer burner at front and wok positioned in middle left hand side.
  • Four pots fit comfortably at a time.
  • Pan support is good on all burners.
  • Labelling is fairly obvious as to which burner is for each.
  • Spill catchment area very deep, enough to contain spills but no separation from burner to burner.
  • Trivets have a fairly smooth cast iron finish making them easier to clean.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Controls are positioned at the front of the cook top making them accessible to children.
  • No grading line from high to low on controls.
  • Controls are small.
  • Stainless steel surface requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Cast iron trivets are fairly heavy and bulky.
  • Trivets are quite large and may be difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Burner surround is aluminium which can stain easily, making it hard to clean.
  • Labelling is printed and may scratch off or fade after prolonged cleaning.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Cooking performance score
77%
Ease of use score
72%
Rice score
70%
White sauce score
80%
Stir-frying score
80%

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Specifications

Width (cm)
62
Depth (cm)
51
Cut-out width (cm)
59
Cut-out depth (cm)
49
Trivet type
Cast iron
Cooktop surface material
Stainless steel
Burners
4 burners (2 simmer, 1 large, 1 wok)
Claimed burner rating (MJ)
Simmer – 3.9, large – 10.8, wok -15
Control position
Front
Accessories supplied
Wok trivet
Contact
smeg.com.au

Cost

Price
$1,790.00

Features

Flame failure protection

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