Miele KMDA 7272-1 FR Silence 80cm Induction Hob with Integrated Vapour Extraction Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Miele KMDA 7272-1 FR Silence induction hob combines four powerful individual cooking zones with a flush-fit extractor, giving kitchens a clean alternative to a separate overhead hood. It offers nine cooking levels plus Booster, automatic pan recognition, ComfortSelect Plus controls, Con@ctivity and several useful cooking functions. Extraction can be configured for exhaust air, guided recirculation or Plug & Play recirculation, while A+ efficiency and dishwasher-cleanable filters support practical ownership. The main compromises are the lack of a flex cooking area, the substantial installation requirements and the noticeable noise at maximum extraction.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Combines induction cooking and vapour extraction in one built-in appliance
- ✓ A broad range of conventional pan sizes
- ✓ Responsive control
- ✓ ComfortSelect Plus, Con@ctivity, Stop & Go, keeping warm and Recall add useful everyday convenience
- ✓ Supports exhaust air, guided recirculation and Plug & Play recirculation installation
- ✓ Stainless-steel grease filters are dishwasher-cleanable, with CleanCover helping keep the extractor interior accessible and easy to maintain
Worth considering
- Extraction is not silent at full power: Miele rates it at up to 68dB in exhaust Booster mode and 70dB in recirculation intensive mode
- The 194mm casing height, 500mm-deep cut-out and 7.5kW connected load demand more detailed cabinetry and electrical planning than a conventional induction hob
- Ducted and guided-recirculation installations need additional compatible components, while recirculation adds ongoing charcoal-filter maintenance
Key Specifications
- Weight
- 16kg
- Surface
- Black ceramic glass
- Controls
- ComfortSelect Plus sensor controls
- Product type
- Induction hob with integrated vapour extraction
- Rear-left zone
- 100-190mm diameter
- Appliance depth
- 526mm
- Appliance width
- 806mm wide
- Front-left zone
- 110-220mm diameter
- Pan recognition
- Permanent pan recognition
- Rear-right zone
- 110-220mm diameter
- Safety features
- Residual-heat indicator, overheating protection, safety switch-off, system lock and lock function
- Appliance height
- 194mm
- Extractor design
- Flush-fit central extractor
- Front-right zone
- 100-190mm diameter
- Total rated load
- 7.5kW
- Cooking functions
- Automatic heat-up, keeping warm, Stop & Go, Recall and minute minder
- Electrical supply
- 230V, 50-60Hz
- Hob power control
- 9 power levels plus Booster
- Extraction options
- Exhaust air, guided recirculation or Plug & Play recirculation
- Extractor cleaning
- CleanCover easy-clean extractor interior
- Installation style
- Frameless, surface-mounted
- Supply-lead length
- 1.6m
- Cooking-zone layout
- Individual dual-circuit rings
- Exhaust-air throughput
- 205-533m³/h, up to 606m³/h intensive
- Grease-filter cleaning
- Dishwasher-cleanable stainless-steel grease filters
- Maximum number of pans
- 4
- Exhaust-air sound power
- 41dB minimum, 64dB maximum, 68dB Booster sound power
- Number of cooking zones
- 4
- Surface-mounted cut-out
- 780mm wide x 500mm deep
- Recirculation throughput
- 160-475m³/h, up to 510m³/h Booster
- Manufacturer product code
- 12968740
- Recirculation sound power
- 46dB minimum, 68dB maximum, 70dB intensive sound power
- Automatic ventilation control
- Con@ctivity automatic extractor control
- Fluid-dynamic efficiency class
- A
- Included extraction accessories
- DKF 35-P active charcoal filter and Plug & Play adapter
- Extractor energy-efficiency class
- A+
- Grease-filtration efficiency class
- A
- Annual extractor energy consumption
- 31.3kWh/year
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ You want induction cooking and vapour extraction combined in one built-in appliance.
- ✓ You prefer a separate overhead hood to be avoided, particularly in an island or open-plan kitchen.
- ✓ You need flexibility between ducted extraction, guided recirculation and Plug & Play recirculation.
- ✓ You mainly use conventional round pans and value automatic pan recognition, central touch controls and automatic extractor adjustment.
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Miele's formal data describes a frameless, surface-mounted appliance, and its published noise figures vary by extraction mode and operating level.
Cooking layout and power
The Miele KMDA 7272-1 FR Silence induction hob provides four individual dual-circuit cooking zones, with two larger zones measuring up to 220mm and two smaller zones measuring up to 190mm. Each zone supports nine cooking levels and a Booster setting, giving it the speed and control expected from a premium induction appliance.
Permanent pan recognition, automatic heat-up and pan-size detection make everyday cooking straightforward. However, these are individual zones rather than a flexible cooking area, so the layout is less accommodating for large griddle plates or irregularly shaped cookware than a flex-zone hob.
Integrated extraction
The central flush-fit extractor removes vapour and odours at the hob rather than relying on a separate canopy. The appliance supports exhaust-air extraction, guided recirculation and unguided Plug & Play recirculation, making it adaptable to different kitchen layouts.
Miele's Con@ctivity system can adjust the extractor in response to hob activity. Extraction performance is strong on paper, with up to 533m³/h in standard exhaust mode and 606m³/h in intensive exhaust mode. The Silence motor reduces operating noise compared with the previous generation, although the appliance is not silent at maximum extraction.
Controls and everyday use
ComfortSelect Plus provides a central numerical control area for the cooking zones and extractor. This keeps the surface uncluttered while still providing direct access to power levels, timers and ventilation settings.
Stop & Go, keeping warm, Recall, a minute minder and run-on operation add useful practical flexibility. Safety functions include residual-heat indication, overheating protection, safety switch-off, a system lock and a connection for a window contact switch.
Cleaning and efficiency
The black ceramic-glass surface is designed for easy wiping, while Miele's CleanCover protects the concealed extractor interior around the motor and electrical components. The stainless-steel grease filters can be cleaned in a dishwasher, and both grease-filter and charcoal-filter saturation indicators help with maintenance.
The extractor carries an A+ energy-efficiency rating, with A ratings for fluid-dynamic efficiency and grease filtration. Annual extractor energy consumption is stated as 31.3kWh, making this a relatively efficient integrated extraction design.
Installation and ownership considerations
This is a substantial built-in appliance rather than a simple replacement for a conventional hob. The published dimensions are 806mm wide, 194mm high and 526mm deep, with a 780mm by 500mm surface-mounted cut-out and a total rated load of 7.5kW. Kitchen cabinetry, ventilation clearance and electrical provision therefore need careful planning.
Plug & Play recirculation is the simplest installation route and the active charcoal filter and adapter are included. Ducted or guided recirculation installations require additional compatible components, and recirculation ownership includes periodic charcoal-filter maintenance.
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.