Miele KM 8585-2 FL Black Glass 80cm Induction Hob with 3 PowerFlex Zones Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Miele KM 8585-2 FL induction hob is a wide, feature-rich model designed for cooks who use several pans or large cookware at the same time. Its six zones are organised into three PowerFlex bridge areas, while six MultiSlide controls provide direct adjustment for each cooking position.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Six induction zones with three left, centre and right PowerFlex bridge areas
- ✓ Booster capability for faster heat-up, including high-power central and left bridge settings
- ✓ Six individual MultiSlide controls with intelligent pan and pan-size recognition
- ✓ Flush-fit or surface-mounted installation options
- ✓ Miele@home, Con@ctivity and M Sense readiness add extensive connected functionality
Worth considering
- The 800mm width and 780 x 500mm surface-mounted cut-out require more worktop space than a standard-width hob
- The 9.2kW total rated load is substantial and needs careful electrical planning before installation
- It uses six defined cooking zones rather than the unrestricted pan placement offered by full-surface induction hobs
- M Sense cooking assistance depends on compatible M Sense cookware, which is not part of the hob itself
Key Specifications
- Width
- 80cm
- Weight
- 15kg
- Surface
- Black glass-ceramic
- Voltage
- 230V
- Controls
- 6 MultiSlide sensor controls
- Frequency
- 50–60Hz
- Connectivity
- Miele@home and Con@ctivity
- Heating type
- Induction
- Installation
- Flush-fit or surface-mounted
- Maximum pans
- Up to 6
- Cooking zones
- 6
- Pan detection
- Intelligent pan recognition and pan-size recognition
- Display colour
- Yellow
- Safety features
- Safety switch-off, lock function, system lock, overheating protection, integrated cooling fan and residual-heat indicator
- Total rated load
- 9.2kW
- Cooking functions
- Booster, Stop & Go, recall, minute minder, automatic heat-up and keep warm
- Flush-fit cut-out
- 780/804 x 500/524mm
- Supply lead length
- 1.6m
- PowerFlex zone size
- Ø120–230mm
- Right bridge rating
- 3,400W; up to 3,650W with Booster
- PowerFlex bridge size
- 230 x 390mm
- PowerFlex zone rating
- 2,100W; up to 3,650W with Booster
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 800 x 520 x 51mm
- PowerFlex bridge areas
- 3
- Surface-mounted cut-out
- 780 x 500mm
- Manufacturer product code
- 12948180
- Standby power consumption
- 0.3W off mode; 0.8W standby; 2W networked standby
- Left and centre bridge rating
- Up to 4,200W; up to 7,360W with Booster
- Cooking assistance compatibility
- M Sense ready
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Home cooks who regularly use several pans at once and want three bridgeable PowerFlex areas for larger cookware.
- ✓ Buyers planning a premium 80cm built-in hob with either flush-fit or surface-mounted installation.
- ✓ Miele owners who want Miele@home, Con@ctivity and M Sense readiness.
- ✓ Kitchens with suitable worktop space and provision for the hob's 9.2kW total rated load.
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Cooking layout and performance
The Miele KM 8585-2 FL induction hob provides six cooking zones arranged into three PowerFlex bridge areas, positioned on the left, centre and right. Each bridge measures 230 x 390mm, giving more adaptable space for large pans, griddles and multi-pan cooking than a conventional fixed-zone layout.
Booster is available for rapid heat-up, with the central and left PowerFlex bridges reaching up to 7,360W in Booster mode according to the manufacturer's specification. Intelligent pan recognition and pan-size recognition help the hob respond to the cookware being used.
Controls and connected features
Six individual MultiSlide sensor controls give each cooking zone its own adjustment area, rather than requiring repeated selection of a zone before changing its power. The yellow display, Stop & Go, recall, minute minder, automatic heat-up and keep-warm functions add useful day-to-day control.
The Miele KM 8585-2 FL induction hob supports Miele@home and Con@ctivity, and is M Sense ready for compatible M Sense cookware. This gives it a strong connected feature set, although the M Sense cooking assistance depends on using the relevant compatible cookware.
Installation and everyday ownership
At 800mm wide, the Miele KM 8585-2 FL induction hob is intended for larger kitchen layouts. It can be surface-mounted using a 780 x 500mm cut-out or flush-fitted using the manufacturer's specified stepped cut-out dimensions, so worktop preparation needs to match the chosen installation method.
The black glass-ceramic surface is easy to clean, while safety switch-off, a system lock, overheating protection, an integrated cooling fan and residual-heat indicators provide a comprehensive safety package. The 9.2kW total rated load is substantial, so electrical planning is important before installation.
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.