Smeg SE364TDMB 60cm Ceramic Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg SE364TDMB ceramic hob is a simple 60cm model aimed at buyers who want familiar rotary controls rather than a touch interface. Its four single zones include two 1.80 kW large rings and two 1.20 kW smaller rings, giving a practical layout for everyday pans. Residual-heat indicators and overheat shut-off provide useful safety reassurance, while the ultra-low-profile or flush installation options suit modern kitchen designs. The limitations are typical of this format: ceramic zones retain heat, there is no flexible cooking area, and the electrical connection needs proper fixed installation.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Four ceramic cooking zones with two 1.80 kW large rings and two 1.20 kW smaller rings
- ✓ Direct, tactile power adjustment
- ✓ Residual-heat indicators and overheat automatic switch-off improve everyday safety
- ✓ Supports an ultra-low-profile or fully flush installation
- ✓ Black ceramic glass surface with a straight edge gives the hob a clean, modern appearance
Worth considering
- No plug is supplied and the 6, 000 W, 18 A electrical connection requires suitable fixed wiring and qualified installation
- All four zones are single ceramic rings, with no flexible or bridgeable cooking area for large griddles
- The manufacturer advises against cast-iron cookware and pans with rough bases, which limits cookware flexibility compared with more tolerant surfaces
- The radiant ceramic zones remain hot after switch-off until they fall below approximately 60°C, so cooling is less immediate than with induction
Key Specifications
- Colour
- Black
- Voltage
- 220-240 V / 380-415 V
- Hob type
- Ceramic
- Frequency
- 50/60 Hz
- Zone type
- Ceramic single
- Glass edge
- Straight edge
- Glass type
- Glass ceramic
- Net weight
- 7.7 kg
- Control type
- Control knobs
- Power levels
- 6
- Power supply
- Electric
- Plug supplied
- No
- Current rating
- 18 A
- Width category
- 60 cm
- Worktop cut-out
- 490 x 560 mm
- Control position
- Front
- Surface material
- Glass
- Installation type
- Ultra-low profile or fully flushed
- Number of controls
- 4
- Power cable length
- 150 cm
- Rear-left zone power
- 1.20 kW
- Front-left zone power
- 1.80 kW
- Rear-right zone power
- 1.80 kW
- Front-right zone power
- 1.20 kW
- Hob energy consumption
- 194.3 Wh/kg
- Number of cooking zones
- 4
- Rear-left zone diameter
- 14.8 cm
- Residual-heat indicator
- Yes
- Front-left zone diameter
- 18.4 cm
- Rear-right zone diameter
- 18.4 cm
- Front-right zone diameter
- 14.8 cm
- Manufacturer product code
- SE364TDMB
- Electrical connection rating
- 6000 W
- Product dimensions H x W x D
- 50 x 600 x 510 mm
- Automatic switch-off on overheat
- Yes
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Good fit for households that prefer tactile rotary knobs and front controls over touch panels.
- ✓ Suitable for kitchens with a 490 x 560 mm worktop cut-out and a preference for ultra-low-profile or flush installation.
- ✓ A practical choice for everyday cooking where four conventional ceramic zones are sufficient.
- ✓ Best suited to users with flat, smooth-based cookware who do not need induction-style rapid cooling or flexible zones.
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the retailer’s supplied information overstates the installed profile as 1 mm and presents automatic switch-off broadly. Smeg's specification gives a 50 mm appliance height and confirms automatic switch-off specifically for overheating.
Design and installation
The Smeg SE364TDMB ceramic hob has a black glass surface with a straight edge and front-mounted rotary controls. Its 600 mm width suits a common full-size hob layout, while the manufacturer specifies a 490 x 560 mm worktop cut-out.
Smeg lists the appliance as suitable for ultra-low-profile or fully flush installation. The hob itself is 50 mm high, so the installation drawing and surrounding worktop construction should be checked before fitting.
Cooking performance
There are four single ceramic cooking zones: two 184 mm zones rated at 1.80 kW and two 148 mm zones rated at 1.20 kW. This gives a useful everyday layout for saucepans, frying pans and standard cookware, although it does not provide a flexible or bridgeable cooking area for large griddles.
The six power levels offer straightforward control for simmering, normal cooking and frying. As a radiant ceramic hob, the zones heat up after a short delay and retain heat after being switched off, unlike induction models that stop heating the pan more immediately.
Controls and safety
The four front knobs provide direct physical control and are easy to read without relying on a touch-sensitive interface. This will appeal to users who prefer conventional controls, particularly when hands are wet or greasy.
Residual-heat indicators remain illuminated while a zone is above approximately 60°C. The hob also has automatic switch-off when the control unit overheats, adding useful protection during everyday use.
Energy and ownership
The published hob energy consumption is 194.3 Wh/kg, with a 6,000 W connected load. It is supplied with a 1.5 m power cable but no plug, so the electrical connection needs to be completed appropriately by qualified personnel.
The ceramic glass surface is designed to withstand high temperatures, but it still needs suitable care. Smeg advises using non-abrasive cleaning products and avoiding rough-based or cast-iron cookware that could damage the surface.
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.