We bought our SMEG SAI905HN induction cooktop last October and had it installed only 2 weeks ago in our newly renovated kitchen. We were thrilled to get a set of induction pots to use with it and happily gave our old but expensive Scanpan pots to our son. Today to our dismay we noticed a crack in the top right hand corner of the glass cooktop. We have no idea how it happened - I was just cleaning the bench when we discovered it. On looking up the warranty we see it is only parts and labour that is covered. The shine off our brand new kitchen and appliance is well and truly smeared! Soooo disappointed and cannot afford a replacement.

I was about to replace my Brandt cooktop due to kitchen renovations (I have had for 10 years) and very happy with it. Today in shops I nearly bought SMEG SA195, but I spotted a corner chipped on the cooktop on display, I hesitated. And after reading the reviews it seems Steve is working harder than the cooktop. I would like to thank everyone who wrote the reviews and now I am going to look for alternative.

I had my first SMEG SA195 90cm induction cooktop installed 21 months ago for my lovely new kitchen. I love cooking and the SMEG was great to use and I am still learning about all the functions and capabilities of this cooktop. I also loved the sleek, easy clean surface, however I have since become disillusioned by the lack of strength in the ceramic cooktop. While making sandwiches adjacent to the stove I bumped a glass lid against the edge of the cooktop and this caused a chip & 2 cracks in the surface. The shine has gone from my SMEG experience. I had my previous ceramic cooktop for 20 years and never an incident like this! Now I feel as though I have wasted $3000.

I was looking for an easy clean surface ..tick
Then ease of control, and am delighted to say it is as instant if not better than gas... tick
I am cooking rice using absorption method just so easily, no boil overs and perfect cooking...tick
My one ‘complaint’ is not being able to leave pots and pans and on the surface when not using. This has somewhat reduced my landing surface for getting things from oven, or even just leaving a pot sitting to resume some cooking later.
That’s the nature of induction though, so I can live with that.

This 90cm replaced an older 60cm induction cooktop. Induction is great, but the Smeg is fantastic! The larger size allows for plenty of space between pots, and the controls are super responsive. My favourite part is the dual-zone linking where two panels can be joined together as a single big one. Love the keep warm settings too. The minimal design looks great (but make sure you take the time to read the manual to find out what all of the buttons and combinations do). We use a special ceramic cooktop cleaner (from supermarket) once a week or so to keep it looking nice. Great product.

Can I use a 32cm chef's pan on my induction cook top, I had a reply from my previous review from Smeg, they sent out a services man, he told me I had purchased the incorrect chefs pan, so I went back to place of purchase, HOUSE and they happily exchanged my pan for a new one the same, she explained sometime the pan can be faulty, I took the pan home a boiled water and I could see the heat was only in the middle, I used the small frypan that Smeg supplied and it boiled all over in the pan... Really is it that hard to get a 32 cm Chefs pan that will cook evenly!!! I really want to like my brand new induction cooktop but I am really struggling ...

We have had the Smeg SA195 installed for a week and are still being amazed at the different features we are discovering. We had been hesitant about switching from gas but had heard good things about induction from friends who had made the switch from older electric appliances, although none had changed from gas. The speed and ease of cleaning are the outstanding features. The cooktop is so easy to clean and sleek against our black granite cooktop. There are no fiddly trims or anything to catch spills or pans. The high cooking temps are great for chips.

We purchased this induction back in Dec 15 and installed in March 16. SMEG have been out to our place at least 10+ times (and failed to show up as many times). We have had issues from the noise coming from the cook top through to malfunction on half/all of the 5 cooking areas. I can't help feeling that the service people that SMEG send out are between a rock and hard place - they say the right things then we never get a resolution. My recommendation on my experience do not go near them.

I am a serious cook and have used the whole gamut of cooktops. This Smeg 90 cm induction is my favourite. It’s responsive, slick to use and so easy to clean. It was a fairly major job to have it wired correctly but it is so worth it. There is room for my larger pans and saucepans. Induction performance is enhanced by great quality cookware and this cooktop deserves the best.

I bought this model at the end of March 2015. It was great, cooked well and fast with the boost function. Only 2 yrs later the glass cracked with the smallest tap of a spoon? I can't believe this as I've had other brand glass cooktops and I've never had this!
$3000 for this... ever so disappointed. Too much money to spend for only 2 yrs :-(

Purchased yesterday this Induction Cooktop, and is my first depatrure away from Miele appliances in some 30 years.
I know i am probaby nit picking, but when you spend some $3000, you would expect a better user manual.
The manual, especiallty the installation section looks like it was written by a 10 year old, then shoved through a Google translator for English.
Once again, i know i am being pedantic, but first impressions means alot to many people.

Message to SMEG:
Get someone to rewrite the manual, who understands proper English and Grammar.

Hi
Just wondering how to rectify broken glass in cooktop. This is my second smeg cooktop and both have broken(not through misuse).
I do love the product but two out of two I'm thinking of changing to another brand. As paying almost $3000 after saving up for it then breaking another top not sure I should continue with Smeg.

Any recommendations for either replacing glass or purchasing another brand?

Regards