HEJSydney, NSW
We haven't had any problems ....
We haven't had any problems with our 13 year old Highland cook-top HP6SSN, but ..... it's the only natural gas appliance we have, the bill is about $6 for gas and $50 "Daily charge. We looked into converting it to LPG /propane, but can't find the conversion kit!
Any suggestions?
Purchased in November 2021 at Winnings.
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P.W. Smith
- 3 reviews
Terrible. Do Not Buy One.
Constant problems, clicking, failure to light, gas remains on when it should off and shorting in the igniter that has blown the entire kitchen circuit. But worse is the fact that there are simply no parts available. I have had the local service agent out four times now but he cannot get parts anywhere. Now I have to use a BBQ lighter. I managed to buy from EBay - for a hugely expensive cooktop this is just not good enough. Do not buy one.
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I have purchased two highland gas cook tops. The first one for my home in Melbourne. I was looking for a high quality product, reliable and long lasting. I really liked the wok burners on the highland range and I really like the aesthetics of the highland products.
But the wok burner stopped working after one year, and a service agent came out and replaced it. All good.
We sold our home and moved to regional Victoria. I purchased again a Highland gas cook top this time with two wok burners. Two years in and the whole system is playing up. F...Read more
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AndrewMelbourne
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Fantastic performer
This is the second cooktop we have had from highland. The first was so good we ordered the same one for our new build. The new one had the click as reported by many here. However once advised highland sent a tech out who replaced it with a new improved system which has been faultless.
Great customer service, great product.
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Igniters not working on 2 yr old stove just like everyone else!
After around 18 months of having my cooktop and loving it, I started to get ignition problems with the ignitor ticking constantly on 2 burners. Thinking I only had one year warranty (silly me) I did nothing about it at the time.
Now, 10 months later I have the same 2 burners ticking constantly still, plus I have one burner not lighting at all, plus one burner that half lights but goes out if I try to get another burner going and I have 2 back burners that do work. ie. 2 out of the 6 work.
Having seen everyone elses' problems and realising th...Read more
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Debsballarat
Solid, hardworking cooktop
Our Highland Cooktop has been installed for four months now. We had an initial problem with sparking igniters as others have had, but it was very quickly and professionally addressed even though we live 60km from the nearest regional centre. We do a lot of cooking and so far this cooktop has delivered beautifully. After having owned an Ilve cooktop, I would never go back...the quality and robustness of the Highland is far superior. I do wish the trivets were level all the way across so I could put more big pots on! The control of gas level is really good, and the power of full wok burn is awesome! I am really happy I was able to buy an Australian made product. Keep up the good work Highland!
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jasparSydney
igniters keep ticking
I always had Ilve Cook tops and ovens but wanted the low setting for gas these have. works great except 1 or the 2 wok burners keeps ticking. had several service calls which came when they scheduled but telling me its the pots i use or the size of pans and other rubbish did not wash. just booked another service call today and they say the part has been redesigned and they will swap both wok burners parts out under warranty. not sure what parts but suspect the gas reader or the igniters.
Will update this post after they finish the service. I will also expect they restart the warranty on all the parts they have been servicing and replacing !
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HappyBlue Mountains
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Have had this for years and still love it!!
I purchases this cooktop many years ago when we renovated our kitchen. It has given me such joy over the years. It has all worked perfectly from day one. So much room and easy to keep clean. There is a gas burner for every need. I was cooking on it tonight and though I should write something positive about this product i love.
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BobJSydney
Poor quality and poor service
Purchased the Highland cooktop, it was the worst decision I made for my new kitchen. It was sold to me as being a premium product, but after 3 service calls later and having to wait for 3 months for parts and for me to do all the follow up, I would recommend buying another brand.
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ronaldotGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Poor attention to details in workmanship
Within few months of installing the cooktop, the igniters on the wok burners became faulty - they would keep sparking even though flame was on. It took 3 visits from technician to fix it. Now my warranty has expired, the igniter on medium burner works intermittently. The black coating on the trivet where wok sits has started to come off. The knobs were always loose and wobbly when it was new and technician never bothered to fix it. For such an expensive cooktop, the quality doesn't match it. I wish I had stuck to ILVE cooktop which I was very happy with.
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MikeAdelaide
- 3 reviews
- 14 likes
Promise of so much but in the end Australian build quality and service disappoint.
We bought this cook-top based on having the highest output wok burner (22MJ). On this point the cook-top has delivered. However several things have left a bad taste in our mouth. Firstly, upon delivery, we opened the box to find a scratched and a gouged knob, and a poorly printed control panel (splattered/overspray). Not something you would expect from a premium product. After talking to after-sales service agent (PR Kitchen & Washroom Systems - PRK) they agreed to address the issues once the unit had been installed.
The local service agent ...Read more
("Peter the Plumber" - a subcontractor) for Adelaide visited once the unit had been installed only to discover the spare parts provided by the factory, were 1. not the correct items, and 2. in no better condition that the items to be replaced. He left with the promise he would obtain the correct and better spares from the factory. Once we started using the unit, we have found the ignitors do not consistently ignite the burners. One can stand there with the ignitor clicking (and clearly sparking) until the smell of gas overcame you. Clearly a design fault here. Fiddling with the gas controls (turning down the gas flow) it is possible to ignite the burners - the opposite of what the instruction manual says. Once alight the flame is good, however if it is turned down from maximum, the flame failure system cuts in causes the ignitors to start clicking continuously even though the flame is still present. Clearly another design fault. Ever since purchasing the unit near 12 months ago we have been trying to get the serviceman (Peter the Plumber) to return to address the original issues. After another visit with spare parts no better than the original, and another cancelled because of incorrect parts all has was quiet. A call to PRK indicated spare parts had just been sent to "Peter the Plumber" and a call to Peter suggested he would visit soon. Well obviously he is not paid well by the Highland Service Agents because unless he happens to be going past on his way to/from another job AND you happen to be home at that minute you will not be attended too. We received one call whilst we were out and have not heard from him since. We have given up trying to call because it is clearly a lost cause and if the issues are design flaws then they probably can't be fixed anyway. We will just have to live with our mistake as there is Highland cook-top sized hole (which is non-standard I might add) in our $7000 granite bench-tops. Unless you absolutely must have the highest output wok burner, don't waste your money. Buy something imported from a mainstream brand which is very least likely to have better build quality and better after sales service.1 comment
Been having similar issues as you Mike, plus some more with mine.
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humphrisclanAU
- 2 reviews
Excellent
High quality product. Gas control is very good, the wok burners do everything from a blast furnace to the gentlest of simmer settings. I looked at everything prior to this purchase and this cook top is the closest you will get to a fully professional unit.
Great unit, well built and made in Oz
Expensive but worth it
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HisssParadiseAU
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
Got it for my Chef wife.. Love the stirfries
Great aussie made product for a chef. Looked for high gas output and made a decision to buy this great product. It is a little bit expensive (specially for me being a first home buyer and all money accounted for, but money well spent). 2 real wok burners from .05 mj to 22 mj, Closest to what you will get in a home cooking range.
My wife is a chef so she had to have a great cooktop. This the closest that you can find with great gas output. Auto cut point makes it safe if gas is accidently blown out (or water spilled on it), Cooktop will reigni...Read more
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I bought the cooktop last year and I am very happy with the product. I was glad that I made the right decision to choose this cooktop. The great thing about it is the gas output is really strong and it is so easy to clean. Love it!
After only two months already feel this cooktop justifies the expense - simple and sensitive to use from the strongest wok burner to the gentlest simmer. Very easy to clean and elegant to look at. We... Read more
also purchased the Highland oven and are having a cooking renaissance with it as well. Our previous set-up was a 20 yr old Ilve free standing -extremely poor and they still make the same model.Agree with you about the Ilve free standing - their marketing dept would have to be one of the best in the world to induce so many to believe its a good product
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yhwongAU
- 2 reviews
- 6 likes
Break down after 4 years
Has cook top for 4 years. One of the wok burners became faulty. After 2 visits from repairer recommended by Highlander and $500, burner worse than ever and more parts became faulty from the repairer. Do not know whether should continue to spend money on a repair that may cost me as much as a new unit
Love the wok burners
Only last 4 years
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Questions & Answers
Mick jasked
What product should be used to clean burners etc
1 answer
Heavy duty oven cleaner - I cannot recall the name, but it is available at supermarkets in a small white box. very powerful acidic cleaner - will return any oven or stove rack or burner to new condition..
Mick jasked
I have a HIG906s1N cook top
Do you have a Replacement ignition kit as this does not work
Also wok burner lights but goes out as soon as you release knob ?
Can burners be Recoated as they have discoloured with cleaning ?
1 answer
Mick,
As a matter of fact I have a brand new igniter, but I cannot tell you what my model was as I now my cook top as a boat anchor. That is all it is good for.
I got this through a small dealer in Melbourne I think it was. It is still in the packet - never opened. OI will sell it for what it cost me - $400, but I cannot give any guarantees that it is the right kit, that it will do what you need or even fit your model.
The wok burner problem is one of proper cleaning. I use a commercial oven cleaning kit - place the burners in the plastic bag provided and soak them in the solution for several hours. Then clean off and take a small wire and clean each small gas outlet hole individually. It is a pain, but that is the only way I could keep them alight.
I rcoated by using simple stove black - availabe at BUnnings. That seemed to work OK.
Good luck!
Beauasked
The electronic ignition keeps lighting on its own every few seconds. What can I do to fix it?
1 answer
That is a change. Mine will not light at all. I tried to find new igniters but they are not made any more. In fact I cannot find spare parts anywhere except on ebay. I eventually bought a BBQ lighter to light the thing.
Try cleaning the element and igniter. There might be food or grease that keeps the knob depressed. Otherwise do what I did. Take the thing to the tip and buy anything but Highland.
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jaspar
Ok Folks - here is the latest. i have had the 3rd free service and yes they have now stopped the ticking. what they have done is adjust how the wok burner buttons works It now has no power once it is ... Read more
turned on hence it can't tick anymore. Sounds great and certainly works..... EXCEPT the power is also turned off to the flame auto restart feature. So if your using the wok burner large element to simmer a large pot BE CAREFUL as it has and can now flame out and fill the house with GAS mine has already done this several times. I don't consider it a repair when they don't fix the problem they just provide a work around and now have disabled the safety feature in doing so. Unless they put a auto shut off on the system for when it flames out then its dangerous. A large part of buying a expensive unit like this is the safety feature. At this stage i would not try it again i would go back to the ILVE i had before or try another brand. These would be fine if you don't have wok burners in them, but thats why i went with it in the first place... no easy fix, redesign the wok burner and refit. expensive so it isn't gonna happen.