Smeg SIM3644D 60cm Induction Hob Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg SIM3644D induction hob is a sophisticated 60cm built-in model with four zones and two Multizone areas that can be joined for larger cookware. Its EVO Slider controls, automatic pan detection, four cooking timers, keep-warm function, grill mode and comprehensive safety features make it well suited to busy everyday cooking. Auto-Vent 2.0 adds wireless control of a compatible Smeg extractor hood, while the adjustable 2.4–7.4kW power-limit mode offers useful installation flexibility. The main considerations are the high-rated fixed electrical connection, the need for induction-compatible cookware and the requirement for a separate compatible hood to use Auto-Vent.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Larger flexible cooking surfaces for long or oversized cookware
- ✓ All four zones have booster and double-booster settings, with a 7.4kW nominal electrical rating
- ✓ Automatic pan detection, EVO Slider controls, four cooking timers and rapid level selection make operation versatile
- ✓ Adjustable power limitation from 2.4 to 7.4kW can help match the hob to the available electrical installation
- ✓ Auto-Vent 2.0 can automatically adjust a compatible Smeg extractor hood
Worth considering
- The 7.4kW nominal rating, 33A current and lack of a supplied plug mean it needs a suitable fixed electrical connection and qualified installation
- Only magnetic induction-compatible cookware can be used, so copper, plain aluminium, glass, ceramic and terracotta pans are unsuitable
- The glossy black ceramic surface needs non-abrasive cleaning, and Smeg warns that unsuitable detergents or rubbing pan bases can leave difficult marks
Key Specifications
- Current
- 33A
- Hob type
- Induction
- Frequency
- 50/60Hz
- Net weight
- 7.2kg
- Width class
- 60cm
- Control type
- EVO Slider touch controls
- Power levels
- 9
- Auto-Vent 2.0
- Yes
- Booster power
- 2.50kW per zone
- Cooking zones
- 4
- Grill function
- Yes
- Pause function
- Yes
- Surface finish
- Black Ceramic Eclipse glass
- Bridge function
- Yes
- Timer functions
- 4 end-of-cooking timers plus 1 minute minder
- Voltage options
- 220–240V and 380–415V
- Control position
- Front
- Installation type
- Built-in; ultra-low profile or fully flushed
- Overflow shut-off
- Yes
- Overheat shut-off
- Yes
- Auto pot detection
- Yes
- Limited-power mode
- 2.4–7.4kW, adjustable in 100W steps
- Multizone function
- Yes
- Power cable length
- 120cm
- Product dimensions
- 53 x 600 x 510mm (H x W x D)
- Standard zone power
- 2.10kW per zone
- Double-booster power
- 3.00kW per zone
- Multizone dimensions
- 38.5 x 23.0cm each
- Electrical connection
- No plug supplied
- Hob energy consumption
- 190Wh/kg
- Multizone booster power
- 3.70kW per Multizone area
- Residual-heat indicator
- Yes
- Flexible Multizone areas
- 2
- Standard worktop cut-out
- 478–482 x 555–560mm
- Manufacturer product code
- SIM3644D
- Nominal electrical rating
- 7.4kW
- Individual zone dimensions
- 21.8 x 18.0cm each
- Child lock and control lock
- Yes
- Automatic keep-warm function
- Yes
- Minimum pan-detection diameter
- 9cm minimum
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Best suited to households wanting a flexible 60cm induction hob with two large Multizone cooking areas for griddles, roasting trays or other long cookware.
- ✓ A good match for kitchen replacements where a standard gas-hob cut-out is being reused without modification.
- ✓ Particularly useful alongside a compatible Smeg Auto-Vent 2.0 extractor hood, as the hob can adjust the hood fan automatically.
- ✓ Suitable for users who want flush or ultra-low-profile installation, front touch-slider controls and a broad set of automatic cooking and safety functions.
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The exact-model Smeg UK documentation lists a 7.2kg net weight, a 7.4kW nominal rating and a 2.4–7.4kW adjustable power-limit range; those manufacturer figures take precedence over differing retailer information claims.
Cooking flexibility
The Smeg SIM3644D induction hob has four induction zones, each measuring 21.8 x 18.0cm, with two left-to-right Multizone areas measuring 38.5 x 23.0cm. Joining adjacent zones gives more usable space for large or elongated cookware than a conventional fixed-zone layout.
Each zone has a 2.10kW rating, with 2.50kW booster and 3.00kW double-booster settings. The Multizone areas also support a 3.70kW booster, giving the hob strong short-term heating power for boiling and high-temperature cooking.
Controls and everyday use
The front-mounted EVO Slider controls use backlit touch controls that are only visible when needed. There are nine power levels, rapid level selection, quick start, automatic pan detection and a minimum pan-detection diameter of 9cm.
Four end-of-cooking timers, a minute minder, pause, automatic keep-warm, residual-heat indication and a control lock make the hob well equipped for routine cooking. The dedicated grill function automatically combines the left-hand zones for use with a suitable griddle or long pan.
Installation and connected extraction
This is a built-in 60cm hob designed for ultra-low-profile or fully flushed installation. The standard worktop cut-out is 478–482 x 555–560mm, and Smeg states that it can replace a gas hob using compatible cut-outs.
Auto-Vent 2.0 connects the hob wirelessly to a compatible Smeg extractor hood. In automatic mode, the hood fan responds to the hob's total power; manual fan control is also available from the hob. The feature is useful when the kitchen already uses, or is being designed around, compatible Smeg extraction.
Energy, safety and maintenance
The hob has a 7.4kW nominal electrical rating and Smeg provides an adjustable limited-power mode from 2.4 to 7.4kW in 100W steps. This gives installers some flexibility where the available supply needs to be managed, although the appliance still requires a suitable fixed electrical connection.
Induction-compatible magnetic cookware is required. The black Ceramic Eclipse glass surface is easy to wipe when cleaned correctly, but Smeg specifies non-abrasive, non-chlorine cleaning products and warns that unsuitable detergents or rubbing pan bases can leave persistent marks.
Overall assessment
The Smeg SIM3644D induction hob combines a clean flush-fit design with unusually useful flexible cooking areas, strong booster settings and comprehensive controls. Its Auto-Vent connection is a worthwhile feature for a compatible Smeg hood, while the adjustable power limit helps make the high-rated electrical specification more adaptable.
The main trade-offs are the need for professional electrical installation, compatible induction cookware and a separate suitable extractor for the Auto-Vent function. For a well-planned kitchen installation, it is a capable and feature-rich four-zone hob rather than a simple plug-in replacement.
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.