Miele KM 8685-2 FL Gloss Black Glass 80cm Induction Hob with FullFlex Cooktop Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Miele KM 8685-2 FL induction hob is a high-specification 80cm model built around a single full-surface cooking area. It allows cookware to be placed freely, supports up to six items, and combines six MultiSlide controls with pan recognition, Booster heating and a strong set of connected functions.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Full-surface cooking area with flexible cookware placement and capacity for up to six items
- ✓ Six MultiSlide controls with intelligent pan and pan-size recognition
- ✓ 3, 650W Booster rating for rapid heating
- ✓ Flush-fit or surface-mounted installation is supported
- ✓ Wide range of safety, cooking-assistance and connected Miele functions
Worth considering
- The full-surface design is specified as one cooking area rather than offering conventional fixed cooking rings, which may be less familiar to some cooks
- At 800mm wide, with a 780 x 500mm surface-mounted cut-out, it is intended for larger worktops and will not directly replace a standard 600mm hob installation
- The 9.2kW total rated load requires careful electrical planning and is not a simple plug-in appliance
- Depend on a Miele account, app or compatible smart-home setup
Key Specifications
- Weight
- 19kg
- Surface
- Black glass ceramic
- Voltage
- 230V
- Controls
- 6 MultiSlide sliders
- Frequency
- 50–60Hz
- Connectivity
- Miele@home and Con@ctivity
- Cooking mode
- Professional mode
- Heating type
- Induction
- Display colour
- White
- Maximum rating
- 2,600W
- Safety features
- Safety switch-off, lock function, system lock, overheating protection, residual heat indicator and integrated cooling fan
- Total rated load
- 9.20kW
- Construction type
- Built-in
- Cooking area type
- Full-surface cooking area
- Flush-fit cut-out
- 780/804 x 500/524mm
- Energy consumption
- 182.8Wh/kg
- Supply lead length
- 1.6m
- Usable cooking area
- 740 x 380mm
- Installation options
- Surface-mounted or flush-fit
- Maximum Booster rating
- 3,650W
- Number of cooking areas
- 1
- Number of cooking zones
- 1
- Surface-mounted cut-out
- 780 x 500mm
- Power rating in off mode
- 0.3W
- Manufacturer product code
- KM8685-2FL
- Maximum cookware capacity
- Up to 6
- Power rating in standby mode
- 0.8W
- Product dimensions H x W x D
- 800 x 51 x 520mm
- Assisted cooking compatibility
- M Sense ready
- Power rating in networked standby
- 2W
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Large kitchens needing an 80cm built-in induction hob with generous cooking space.
- ✓ Cooks who regularly use several pans or large cookware and value flexible placement rather than fixed rings.
- ✓ Households already using, or planning to use, Miele@home, Con@ctivity or compatible M Sense cookware.
- ✓ Buyers wanting the choice of flush-fit or surface-mounted installation.
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Full-surface cooking
The Miele KM 8685-2 FL induction hob uses one full-surface cooking area rather than separate marked rings. Cookware can be positioned freely across the 740 x 380mm usable area, with capacity for up to six items at once.
This layout is particularly useful for large pans, roasting dishes and busy cooking sessions. Intelligent pan and pan-size recognition allows the controls to follow cookware as it is moved.
Controls and cooking performance
Six MultiSlide sensor controls provide an individual slider for each detected item of cookware, with a white display for power and timer settings. Professional mode adds another way to manage different heat levels across the surface.
The 2,600W maximum rating rises to 3,650W with Booster, giving the Miele KM 8685-2 FL induction hob strong rapid-heating capability. Auto heat-up, keeping warm, Stop & Go, recall and assistance programmes add useful everyday flexibility.
Connected features
Miele@home and Con@ctivity support connected-appliance features, while RemoteUpdate, push notifications, NFC pairing and smart-home integration are listed among the available digital functions.
The hob is M Sense ready for use with compatible M Sense cookware. This can provide assisted cooking and frying programmes, but the feature depends on using the matching cookware ecosystem.
Installation and safety
At 800mm wide, the Miele KM 8685-2 FL induction hob is designed for larger worktops and can be installed either surface-mounted or flush with the worktop. The surface-mounted cut-out is 780 x 500mm; flush-fit installation uses internal dimensions of 780 x 500mm and external dimensions of 804 x 524mm.
Safety features include safety switch-off, a lock function, system lock, overheating protection, residual heat indication and an integrated cooling fan. The 9.2kW total rated load means the electrical connection should be planned carefully by a suitably qualified installer.
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.