Ilve H70CNV

Looks about 10 years old and it's only been 6 month since purchase – This is just one of many problems we have had with our cooktop. Ever since using it for the first time the burners have marked. The cooktop cleans up fine (in saying that the pictures showing which burner have already rubbed off...and no I don't use anything abrasive) but the burners are covered in black spots. I had customer service call me after… Read more

sending a photo through and although I tried to explain it was not spills or food they said there's nothing they can do only send me some cleaning product. Well that arrived today and surprise surprise it doesn't come off. I've heard that sometimes it can mark with bottled gas? But we don't use bottle gas. It looks awful dirty and old. So frustrated!!!!!

Faulty ignition knob – We wanted to return this to the shop, but were told it is a child safe mechanism - doesn't sit well with me. Here's why - when you turn on the gas, you need to hold down the ignition for at least 10 seconds - sometimes 15 (but this can depend on whether you've recently used that burner. Recently used ones oly need to be held down for a couple of… Read more

seconds). I see how this could be a safety feature, however I would expect the gas to cut out if it didn't ignite, so that children didn't gas themselves. The story doesn't sit well with me, and it can be very frustrating. Also, you cannot get a gentle simmer - ever. High heat capabilities - great for stir frying Ignition functionality, cannot get a gentle simmer

excellent – Looks great, Works great. Easy to clean. This thing just does what it is supposed to do, and does it well. The five burners a spaced optimally so I can have a large pot and 2 other saucepans on there at the same time without too much hassle. Larger burners are at the back with simmers at front (the way I like them laid out). Trivets are nice heavy… Read more

duty cast iron but not so heavy, that they're a pain to wash.

I wish it was a bit easier to clean around and under the knobs without removing them, but this is a minor gripe. Burners cook very evenly with no hot/cool spots in my pans. hard to clean around knobs without removing them.

Amazing! Awesome cooktop – This is by far the best cooktop I have ever used, the minimum flame is 5mm high and actually simmers! All burners have true simmer and when up high distribute heat evenly. The brass fittings are efficient and easy to clean. The cooktop is easy to clean and looks awesome. By far the best purchase for my house yet. Everything!  Show reply