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Fisher & Paykel 90cm 5 Zone Touch&Slide Induction CI905DTB1 has been discontinued. See all Fisher & Paykel Induction Cooktops.
Fisher & Paykel 90cm 5 Zone Touch&Slide Induction CI905DTB1
DallasSouth East Queensland, QLD
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The buzzing is driving me batty
We did so much research on this. It had a good review in Choice. We went to two friend's homes and cooked/listened to any potential buzzing noises - none (different brands than Fisher & Paykel). Then we had ours installed and it's "on/off" constant buzzing when it's on low to mid heat -- buzz buzz buzz. We called Harvey Norman to see what our options were for replacement as we were told this is normal for this brand just now over the phone - even though we ASKED specifically about this prior to purchasing. Right now we have a service call for Friday just to make sure nothing is wrong....but this is not looking good for us!!!
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Julesasked
Just started reviewing induction cooktops. I plan on incorporating one in an island bench(updating our kitchen very soon). Also looking @ an overhead exhaust fan ( a good one) that lets fumes out above the external roof), sick of cooking smells inside.
What do readers suggest?
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My cooktop is now four years old. At $2300 it was one of the cheaper ones. Unless F&P have improved pay the extra and go a better one. Still a gas cooktop fan though.
Fantastic choice you will never go back the Fisher Paykel touch control is amazing cooking will be a luxury and cleaning even better...you will never look back..enjoy!
Perriasked
Why are there negative comments for this cooktop could it possibly be that it hasn't t been installed correctly as it does need a higher power source... I have nothing but praise for it it's much more efficient and pleasant to cook with than gas.... I'm building again and wonder whether some technology has changed since my last purchase..please enlighten me
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Perri,
No the power source is fine. I just dont think it is a good quality cooktop. Some induction cookware doesn't work on it either. I first bought Baccarat cookware and had to take it back after discovering that my cooktop did not like the base of this cookware. Esteele and Scanpan are fine.
I also find that I have to cook on either level 8 or 9. If I reduce it by one level the reduction of heat reduces dramatically. Also the hot plate stays hot for a while after I finish cooking. I thought induction was not supposed to be hot once turned off.
To me this is just an electric cooktop. If I was to redo my kitchen again and if I went induction I would certainly do more homework on which cooktop to choose.
Sorry I have not been much help.
Jenny
So did they upgrade yr power source as mine had to have a 32 amp isolator switch fitted and if so, Im wondering if it was just a faulty unit. I bought new cookware from big w and target l ve had no problems. As to the surface being hot after cooking all inductions are the same. As for each of the element strengths the Fisher and Paykel have the strongest wattage's per element along with the boosters....l did my home work there as l said l needed the strength to sear my meat and not boil it. When it came to boiling water it boiled it quicker than the kettle did for the same amount. I have upgraded to the model after this one as it has stronger elements again and has soft touch slide controls which is an improvement to the previous controls. I look forward to cooking much more now than ever l love!!!!!!!!!!!!
All induction cooktops on the market require the same voltage, 230 V as per the standard. But they can use a lot of power, so they should have a 32 A circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker has a lower rating (typically 20 A), this won't slow the cooker down. But if you try to run too many zones at once, that may trip the circuit breaker. So the wiring is not the problem. I have run an induction cooker on a 10 A power point (for testing purposes), and there was no issue with the heating.
The interesting thing I've seen in this review thread is the "on-off" issue. That is something that no official review has mentioned. It shouldn't be necessary: the heating should be even.
three little bearsasked
I have accidentally scratched my black induction stove top, and was wondering, how i can fix the scratches? Is there a product I can buy, to at the very least, camouflage them?
Details
| Category | Induction Cooktops |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $2899 |
| Width | 900mm |
| Depth | 530mm |
| Cutout Width | 870mm |
| Cutout Depth | 494mm |
| Cutout Height | 55mm |
| Elements | 5 |
| Control Position | Front |
| Release date | Aug 2009 |
| Manual | Download manual |
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Dallas
Follow up comment by Dallas: So we went around town and did our best to listen to as many induction cooktops as possible. Most people say it's the pans. Well, we bought very expensive/recommended pans... Read more
along with our old pans and took those all around town. Similar noise levels. We even went to the Fisher & Paykel showroom and it was loud there too with just one pan...I can't imagine putting 3 or more at once! It's not that it was a low hum, but a high frequency pitch and is "on/off" the entire time when on medium or low settings... so the ENTIRE time you are cooking. Most other induction cooktops only buzz really loud when it's on boost mode. Fisher & Paykel is not a QUIET brand and I would not recommend. I have no idea why Choice Mag. or manufacturer's don't rate the noise level. We LOVED the cooktop design and everything else but the noise was too much of a negative to honestly call it fit for use. We returned it with no hassle (thank you Harvey Norman) and instead bought the Bosch 90cm version. IN LOVE!!!! So quiet and amazing and was only a $400 increase in cost. WORTH EVERY PENNY. Such a joy to cook.