Novy 1831 Panorama Power Black Glass 88cm Vented Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Novy 1831 Panorama Power combines three induction cooking zones with a retractable extraction tower in one wide hob. Its adjustable tower captures vapour at source, while boost cooking, a manual Flexzone and individual timers provide useful flexibility. The supplied information also details safety controls, extraction settings and installation dimensions, although specialist electrical installation and suitable extraction planning will be important.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Adjustable extraction tower can rise to three heights to capture vapour at source
- ✓ Different cookware sizes and cooking demands
- ✓ Includes useful safety, timer and filter-maintenance indicators
Key Specifications
- Weight
- 50kg
- Hob depth
- 520mm
- Hob width
- 880mm
- Hob height
- 65mm
- Cooking zones
- 3 induction zones
- Sound pressure
- 27dBA minimum; 46dBA maximum continuous; 56dBA maximum power
- Safety features
- Childproof lock, residual heat indication and safety time-switch-off
- Electrical supply
- 230-400V, 50-60Hz
- Extraction motors
- 2 integrated motors
- Left cooking zone
- 280mm; 2300W, with 3000W booster
- Right cooking zone
- 200 x 240mm; 1600W, with 1850W booster
- Centre cooking zone
- 200 x 240mm; 2100W, with 3000W booster
- Extraction controls
- 5 fan speeds plus 3 power settings
- Maximum Qboost airflow
- Up to 691m³/h
- Total electrical power
- 6950W
- Energy efficiency class
- B
- Manufacturer product code
- 1831
- Extraction tower positions
- 10cm, 20cm or 30cm
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for open-plan kitchens where a separate overhead hood would be undesirable.
- ✓ Suitable for cooks who want induction control with the convenience of integrated vapour extraction.
- ✓ The flexible cooking area is useful for larger pans when the adjoining zones are linked.
- ✓ Best suited to planned kitchen installations with adequate space and electrical provision.
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Integrated cooking and extraction
This appliance combines a wide induction hob with a semi-transparent extraction tower that retracts into the glass surface when not required. The tower can be adjusted to 10cm, 20cm or 30cm, helping position extraction closer to the source of cooking vapour.
The stated Qboost airflow reaches up to 691m³/h, with five fan speeds and three power settings. Two integrated motors and a sound absorber add to the extraction specification, while delayed switch-off and automatic stop are useful for clearing residual vapour after cooking.
Induction flexibility
Three induction zones cover a range of cookware sizes, including a larger 280mm left zone and two 200 x 240mm zones. Each zone has a stated power output and booster level, allowing extra heat when required.
A manually activated Flexzone links adjoining areas for larger cookware. Touch controls, individual zone timers, residual heat indication and a childproof lock provide a well-equipped control set for everyday cooking.
Installation and ownership considerations
At 880mm wide, the hob needs a suitably planned worktop and cabinet installation. The supplied information specifies a 6950W total electrical load, a 230-400V supply and a 50kg weight, so professional installation planning is important.
The appliance supports optional recirculation and includes indicators for grease-filter and recirculation-filter cleaning. Its stated hood efficiency classes are B for energy efficiency, B for fluid dynamic efficiency and C for grease filtering efficiency.
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.