Smeg PGA75F-4 / PGA75-4

Poor quality – I bought this product as I was looking for a cooktop with deep tray. The product was installed in my new kitchen seven months ago and has been sparingly used. Due to COVID restricitons i have not had large parties or entertained. I am a single woman and therefore dont cook large meals either. Within the first few weeks - the steel at the rear started turning a pale yellow due to the heat from the rear burners; the body scratches very easily due to the cast iron support. the burner rims have got a burnt look... the knob has broken quite easily... I am some one who takes great pride in the appearance of the home and maintain appliances well... and there have been no cleaners in the house in a few months either due to COVID restricitons...

I therefore consider that this product is of substantially poor quality and am very disappointed with my purchase.

Stylish stove – Bought this cooktop for the size and sunken feature. Finish quality is great, only the stainless steel shows marks easily, so be careful with abrasive materials - never use those green scotch sponges to clean! Water marks are bad too but have seen spray products for this. The sunken setup is fantastic and having the full width cast iron supports is genius! Pots and pans can be quickly and easily juggled around (e.g. to take off heat) without catching and potentially spilling. The supports are sturdy and level. Knobs are very cool as you get instant visual on setting and if you are terribly forgetful like me you probably won't accidently leave burning (on simmer) again, as a turned knob stands out. The control of the flame is not so good, very fiddly.. kinda high or low, hard to get in between (connected to LPG). Comes with handy wok/large-pan support. Ignition not a problem, just have to hold down for 4-5 clicks and good to go. All five burners work at the same time on maximum burn! Looks great, works well! Sunken installation, full flush cast iron supports, styling Flame control, surface easily marked/scratched