A sheet of black ceramic glass measuring 1m in length and 400 mm deep, the SIHP2100B by Smeg turns convention on its head by offering four cooking zones in a line, side by side.

The new induction cooktop delivers all the benefits of induction — instant heat, faster cooking times, more control over temperatures, no heat generated from the cooktop (only within the cooking utensil) and greater efficiency in terms of fuel consumption.

The SIHP2100B includes an automatic pan recognition whereby heat is only generated to the exact size of the pan in use — therefore there is no wasted energy consumption.

Each of the cooking zones on the appliance is discreetly identified by a small etched diamond shape and has nine heat settings and a delay-stop timer.

Safety controls include an automatic over-temperature shutdown, automatic spillage or boil-over shutdown, a lock selection and a residual heat indicator.