Top features: - Energy efficient induction cooking heats up the pan instead of the hob - Touch controls offer precision and accuracy over temperature - Automatically detects when a pan has been placed on the hob, with protection against auto start-up Induction cookingInduction zones make this Smeg SI5322B Induction Domino Hob highly energy efficient, since energy is transferred directly to the pan, heating only what is required. Designed to work with magnetic based pans, induction zones offer a fast and responsive solution to hob cooking.Since it's the pots that conduct the heat rather than the hob, splashes won't burn onto the hob top, so can simply be wiped away.Precise touch controlsTouch controls allow for precise temperatures and more accurate cooking, with wide ranging and flexible power levels.Automatic operationThis hob detects when pans are placed on the surface, and automatically adjusts to the pan size. For added peace of mind, there is protection against auto-start up, to prevent the hob being turned on when it is not needed.