Fisher & Paykel CI302ZDTB5FP 30cm Domino Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Fisher & Paykel CI302ZDTB5FP hob combines a compact 300mm footprint with two induction zones that can be linked into one SmartZone for longer cookware. It has strong everyday controls, including PowerBoost, Gentle Heat, Pause, Recall, nine heat settings and zone timers, alongside a broad set of safety functions. Its main limitation is capacity: two zones are convenient in a modular kitchen but less suitable for cooking several dishes simultaneously.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Compact 300mm domino format for modular kitchens
- ✓ Into a larger SmartZone cooking area
- ✓ PowerBoost reaches 3, 000W on each individual zone
- ✓ Precise cooking
- ✓ Pause, Recall and timer functions improve day-to-day control
- ✓ Comprehensive safety specification including pan detection and spillage auto-off
Worth considering
- Less simultaneous cooking capacity than standard 60cm four-zone induction hobs
- The 300mm width leaves less room for multiple pans than a full-width hob
- The 3.7kW maximum power rating is appropriate for a compact two-zone design but gives less overall cooking capacity than larger multi-zone models
- Only suitable induction cookware will heat, and installation requires a licensed electrician with the power cord not included
Key Specifications
- Depth
- 530mm
- Width
- 300mm
- Finish
- Black glass
- Height
- 54mm
- Controls
- Touch&Slide
- Hob type
- Induction
- Cooking zones
- 2
- Heat settings
- 9
- Maximum power
- 3.7kW
- Rapid heating
- PowerBoost
- Supply voltage
- 220–240V
- Packaged weight
- 5.5kg
- Safety features
- Keylock, pan detection, safety time-out, spillage auto-off and surface-hot indicators
- Timer functions
- Minute timer and auto cut-off timer for each zone
- SmartZone rating
- 3,700W
- Supply frequency
- 50Hz
- Unpackaged weight
- 4.5kg
- Installation style
- Flush or raised installation
- Convenience functions
- Pause and Recall
- Flexible cooking area
- SmartZone with zone bridging
- Minimum cut-out depth
- 490mm minimum
- Minimum cut-out width
- 265mm minimum
- Individual zone rating
- 2,100W per zone; 3,000W with PowerBoost
- Minimum cut-out height
- 65mm minimum
- Low-temperature function
- Gentle Heat
- Manufacturer product code
- CI302ZDTB5
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Small kitchens needing a compact built-in induction hob
- ✓ Modular or domino kitchen layouts
- ✓ Cooks who use griddles, fish pans or other longer cookware
- ✓ Induction users who value fast heat changes and precise low-temperature control
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Specifications follow the manufacturer's confirmed two-zone SmartZone product documentation.
Compact design and installation
The Fisher & Paykel hob uses a 300mm-wide format that suits compact kitchens and modular cooking layouts. Its black-glass surface can be installed flush or raised with the worktop, giving designers more flexibility than a single fixed installation style.
The published dimensions are 300mm wide, 530mm deep and 54mm high. The planning guide specifies a minimum cut-out of 265mm by 490mm, with a minimum height of 65mm. Installation must be completed by a licensed electrician, and the planning documentation states that the power cord is not included.
Cooking performance
The two induction zones have individual ratings of 2,100W, rising to 3,000W with PowerBoost. When joined as a SmartZone, the combined area is rated at up to 3,700W, giving the hob useful flexibility for larger cookware.
Induction provides rapid heat response, while nine heat settings and Gentle Heat functions give the hob enough control for both high-temperature cooking and delicate tasks such as melting or simmering. The 3.7kW maximum power rating is appropriate for a compact two-zone hob, although it does not offer the capacity of larger four-zone models.
SmartZone and controls
SmartZone links the two cooking areas so they can operate as one larger surface. This is particularly useful with griddles, fish pans and other cookware that would not sit neatly on two separate circular zones.
Touch&Slide controls provide direct adjustment, while the minute timer, individual auto cut-off timers, Pause and Recall add useful day-to-day convenience. Recall can restore settings after the hob has been switched off, and Pause can suspend cooking for up to 10 minutes.
Safety and cleaning
The flat glass surface is designed for easy cleaning, and induction limits residual heat because the cookware rather than the whole surface is heated. The manufacturer specifies pan detection, keylock, safety time-out, spillage auto-off and surface-hot indicators.
Only suitable induction cookware will heat on the surface. Buyers replacing a gas or conventional electric hob may therefore need to check their existing pans before installation.
Efficiency and overall value
Induction cooking is generally more efficient than gas or conventional electric cooking because less heat is lost around the pan. The hob also combines useful premium features, including PowerBoost, SmartZone, Gentle Heat and Recall, within a very compact footprint.
Its strongest value is for buyers who specifically need a high-quality 30cm modular hob. Those needing to cook with several pans at once will gain more practical capacity from a standard 60cm four-zone model.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.