Kaiser KCT 777 FI La Perle 77cm Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Kaiser KCT 777 FI La Perle 77cm induction hob combines five QuickHeat zones with two flexible FREE ZONE areas that can accommodate rectangular cookware, griddle plates and multiple smaller pans. Its POWER SLIDE controls, 4.3kW boosted united zones, individual timers, keep-warm function and Barbecue and Teppan Yaki programmes give it a strong feature set for busy kitchens. It is best suited to buyers with sufficient worktop space and an electrical installation capable of supporting its 7.8kW load.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Flexible 20cm × 40cm or 20cm × 20cm cooking layouts
- ✓ A 210mm circular centre zone and strong PowerBoost outputs
- ✓ Precise everyday cooking
- ✓ Barbecue and Teppan Yaki programmes add useful specialist cooking options
- ✓ A solid safety specification
Worth considering
- The 77cm width and roughly 74cm-wide cut-out make it unsuitable for replacing a standard 60cm hob without worktop modification
- Its 7.8kW total load requires careful electrical planning and qualified installation
Key Specifications
- Depth
- 52cm
- Width
- 77cm
- Controls
- Touch control with POWER SLIDE
- Hob type
- Induction
- Net weight
- 12.75kg
- Total power
- 7.8kW
- Cooking zones
- 5
- Overall height
- 6.2cm in Kaiser’s specification table; the same product page also lists 5.5cm in its feature bullets
- Surface finish
- Black glass with bevelled edges
- Safety features
- Child lock, Safety Guard automatic shut-down and five residual-heat indicators
- Centre-zone power
- 2.0kW, rising to 2.3kW with PowerBoost
- Cooking functions
- Keep-warm, individual timers, minute counter and precise simmer control
- Electrical supply
- 220–240V, 50Hz
- Cut-out dimensions
- Approximately 74cm × 49cm; the feature section lists 74cm × 49.5cm
- Centre circular zone
- 210mm
- Specialist programmes
- Barbecue mode at approximately 180°C; Teppan Yaki mode at approximately 230°C
- Flexible cooking areas
- 2 flexible FREE ZONE areas, each configurable as 20cm × 40cm or two 20cm × 20cm sections
- United FREE ZONE power
- 3.5kW, rising to 4.3kW with PowerBoost
- Manufacturer product code
- KCT 777 FI
- Individual flexible-zone power
- 1.8kW, rising to 2.3kW with PowerBoost
- Declared cooking-surface energy consumption
- 190.46Wh/kg
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ The Kaiser KCT 777 FI is well suited to large family kitchens where five cooking areas and a 77cm layout will be useful.
- ✓ A strong choice for cooks who use griddle plates, teppanyaki trays or unusually shaped cookware, because the two FREE ZONE areas support flexible pan positioning.
- ✓ The suits buyers who want slider-style touch control, individual zone timers, keep-warm operation and dedicated cooking programmes.
- ✓ Installation should be planned for a wide built-in cut-out and a suitable electrical supply rather than treated as a direct replacement for a standard 60cm hob.
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Kaiser’s own product page lists the overall height as 5.5cm in its feature bullets and 6.2cm in the specification table. Buyers should use the installation documentation and confirm the physical appliance dimensions before fitting.
Flexible cooking layout
The Kaiser KCT 777 FI La Perle is a 77cm built-in induction hob with five QuickHeat cooking zones. Its centre zone is a conventional 210mm circular area, while the two side FREE ZONE areas can operate as 200mm × 400mm rectangular areas or be divided into four 200mm × 200mm sections.
This layout is more adaptable than a hob made entirely from fixed circular rings. It gives the a practical advantage with large pans, griddle plates and cookware that does not sit neatly on a conventional ring.
Controls and cooking functions
The uses full-touch controls with Kaiser’s POWER SLIDE adjustment system. Each zone has a timer or minute counter, and the hob also provides keep-warm operation and automatic simmer control that reduces heat after the initial warm-up.
The two flexible areas include dedicated Barbecue and Teppan Yaki modes. Kaiser specifies approximately 180°C for the long-cooking Barbecue function and approximately 230°C for Teppan Yaki cooking, giving the hob more specialist functions than a basic four-zone induction model.
Power and everyday performance
The Kaiser KCT 777 FI has a 7.8kW total connected load. Its united 200mm × 400mm areas are rated at 3.5kW, rising to 4.3kW with PowerBoost; the smaller flexible sections and 210mm centre zone each provide up to 2.3kW with their boost function.
Induction heating should provide rapid response and precise control, while the flexible rectangular coils make better use of the available 77cm surface than a simple collection of fixed rings. The manufacturer’s declared cooking-surface energy consumption is 190.46Wh/kg.
Installation, safety and cleaning
The hob measures 77cm wide and 52cm deep, with a manufacturer-listed niche of approximately 74cm × 49cm. Its 7.8kW rating means electrical connection should be planned by a qualified installer, as stated in the manual.
Safety equipment includes five separate residual-heat indicators, an electronic child lock and Safety Guard automatic shut-down technology. The flat black ceramic-glass surface has slightly bevelled edges and should be straightforward to wipe clean, although the glossy finish will show spills and marks clearly.
Overall assessment
The is strongest when flexibility matters more than having five separate circular rings. Its FREE ZONE arrangement, strong boost figures, touch slider control and specialist cooking modes make it a capable choice for busy kitchens and enthusiastic home cooks.
The main compromises are its wide installation footprint and substantial electrical demand. Buyers should also check the fitting dimensions carefully because Kaiser’s product page gives different overall-height figures in separate parts of the listing.
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.