Miele KM 7361 FL 62cm Induction Hob with Onset Controls Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Miele KM 7361 FL induction hob is a polished choice for everyday four-zone cooking. Its strongest features are the direct ComfortSelect controls, permanent pan recognition, powerful front-left Booster zone, useful timer and keep-warm functions, and compatibility with Miele@home and Con@ctivity. The black glass-ceramic surface can be installed either surface-mounted or flush-fit. The main compromises are the fixed four-zone layout, the absence of integrated extraction and the substantial electrical load required for installation.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Four individually specified induction zones with Booster on every zone
- ✓ Direct ComfortSelect numerical controls with yellow digital displays
- ✓ Permanent pan recognition plus pan and pan-size recognition
- ✓ Useful Stop&Go, Recall, Auto heat-up, Keeping warm and timer functions
- ✓ Miele@home and Con@ctivity connectivity for compatible smart appliances and cooker hoods
- ✓ Suitable for both surface-mounted and flush-fit installation
Worth considering
- No flex cooking area, limiting flexibility with large rectangular cookware
- The 7.30kW total rated load means the kitchen needs a suitable mains supply and qualified electrical installation
- Smart functions depend on the Miele KM 7361 FL app, a working Wi-Fi network or compatible Miele appliances rather than operating as standalone features
Key Specifications
- Depth
- 520mm deep
- Width
- 620mm wide
- Height
- 53mm high
- Weight
- 9kg
- Surface
- Black glass-ceramic surface
- Voltage
- 230V
- Controls
- ComfortSelect numerical sensor controls
- Frequency
- 50–60Hz
- Supply lead
- 1.4m
- Construction
- Built-in, independent of cooker
- Heating type
- Induction
- Maximum pans
- 4
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Cooking zone 1
- Front left: dual-circuit ring, Ø110–220mm, 2,300W normal and 3,000W Booster
- Cooking zone 2
- Rear left: dual-circuit ring, Ø90–160mm, 1,350W normal and 1,850W Booster
- Cooking zone 3
- Rear right: dual-circuit ring, Ø100–190mm, 1,400W normal and 2,100W Booster
- Cooking zone 4
- Front right: dual-circuit ring, Ø100–190mm, 1,400W normal and 2,100W Booster
- Display colour
- Yellow
- Control locking
- Lock function and system lock
- Heat management
- Residual-heat indicator and residual-heat utilisation
- Pan recognition
- Pan and pan-size recognition
- Safety features
- Safety switch-off, overheating protection and integrated cooling fan
- Timer functions
- Minute minder and zone switch-off timer
- Total rated load
- 7.30kW
- Cooking functions
- Stop&Go, Recall, Auto heat-up and Keeping warm
- Hood communication
- Con@ctivity automatic cooker-hood communication
- Smart connectivity
- Miele@home Wi-Fi connectivity
- Installation options
- Surface-mounted or flush-fit
- Low-power consumption
- 0.5W off mode, 0.8W standby and 2.0W networked standby
- Surface-mounted cut-out
- Surface-mounted cut-out: 560–600mm wide by 490–500mm deep
- Manufacturer product code
- 12409510
- Permanent pan recognition
- Permanent pan recognition
- Flush-fit external cut-out
- Flush-fit external cut-out: 624mm by 524mm
- Flush-fit internal cut-out
- Flush-fit internal cut-out: 600mm by 500mm
- Energy consumption for the hob
- 175.1Wh/kg
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Cooks wanting four conventional induction zones with fast, precisely adjustable heat.
- ✓ People who prefer direct numerical touch controls rather than slider-style operation.
- ✓ Kitchens with a suitable 620mm space and the option of surface-mounted or flush-fit installation.
- ✓ Owners of compatible Miele cooker hoods who can use automatic Con@ctivity control.
- ✓ Households wanting app connectivity, pan recognition, keep-warm and timer functions in a built-in hob.
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Miele's current technical documentation lists 0.8W standby consumption and 10-minute automatic switching timings; the retailer’s supplied information figures differ.
Cooking performance and zone layout
The Miele KM 7361 FL induction hob provides four individual dual-circuit cooking zones, with diameters covering cookware from 90mm to 220mm. The front-left zone is the most powerful, reaching 2,300W normally and 3,000W with Booster, while the other zones offer up to 2,100W with Booster.
This is a conventional four-zone layout rather than a flexible cooking surface. It is well suited to everyday saucepan and frying-pan use, but less adaptable to large rectangular dishes than a hob with a dedicated flex area.
Controls and everyday convenience
ComfortSelect numerical sensor controls allow each zone's power level to be selected directly. Permanent pan recognition can activate the relevant control when cookware is already in position, while pan and pan-size recognition help match heating to the cookware being used.
Stop&Go, Recall, Auto heat-up, a minute minder and Keeping warm provide a strong set of everyday cooking aids. The yellow digital display, residual-heat indicator and automatic safety switch-off also make the controls easier to monitor.
Connectivity and safety
The Miele KM 7361 FL hob has integrated Wi-Fi for Miele@home, with app-based status and programme information. Con@ctivity can also connect it to a compatible Miele cooker hood so the hood responds automatically to hob activity.
Safety features include a lock function, system lock, overheating protection, an integrated cooling fan and residual-heat indicators. The connected functions depend on the Miele KM 7361 FL app, network availability and compatible appliances, so they are an enhancement rather than a requirement for normal cooking.
Installation and ownership
At 620mm wide, the hob is designed for either surface-mounted or flush-fit installation. Surface-mounted cut-out dimensions allow a width of 560–600mm and depth of 490–500mm, while flush-fit installation uses a 600mm by 500mm internal cut-out with a 624mm by 524mm external cut-out.
The 7.30kW total rated load and supplied 1.4m mains lead mean the electrical installation needs to be planned properly and completed by a qualified electrician. The black glass-ceramic surface is straightforward to wipe clean, but, as with other induction hobs, cookware must be induction-compatible.
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.