Smeg PGA962

DONT BE FOULED BY THE STYLE. I am extremely disappointed with this 90cm 6-burner cooktop. After about 20 minutes of use, the control knobs become very hot - so hot that I have burnt my fingers multiple times. This is a serious safety concern and makes everyday cooking uncomfortable and stressful. I also find the layout very crowded for a 6-burner cooktop, which makes it difficult to use multiple pots comfortably. When a technician inspected it, I was told the heat on the knobs is "within legal limits" and that I shouldn't use pots larger than 30cm. This was never explained at the time of purchase, and it significantly limits how the cooktop can be used. Basically, I've been told there is nothing that can be done. I'm very unhappy that I'm stuck with an appliance that feels unsafe and impractical to use. I never had any of these issues with my previous cooktop. I would not recommend this product, especially if you regularly cook with larger pots or expect the controls to remain safe to touch.