DOSSIER– COOKTOPS

THE RIGHT GIFT FOR THE GOURMET FATHER

Cooktops, which combine style and functionality, are a great gift option for Father’s Day. With sophisticated designs and precise temperature and cooking controls, they make the cooking experience more refined and efficient. They meet the different needs of gourmet fathers. With induction, electric and gas models, the category continues to grow in sales and is the protagonist of this Dossier.

BRASTEMP

The BDD75 Brastemp 5-burner cooktop features angled patina iron grids, ensuring a secure fit on the table and stability for the pans. With enameled discs and a black tempered glass tabletop, the cooktop offers sophisticated design and durability. Its removable knobs make it easy to clean. For greater practicality, the product has two fast and three semi-fast burners and automatic ignition. It runs on gas, has high performance and is versatile.

Suggested price on 28/03/2024: BRL 849.00.

BRITÂNIA

A bivolt product, the BCT14P induction cooktop accepts a variety of pans. It is compact and has one burner for 12 to 22 cm pans. It has 10 power and temperature levels, a digital display, and a touch panel. It is portable. Its ceramic glass base makes it easy to clean. Other features are the timer, which can be adjusted to 180 minutes, and the automatic switch-off, which provides more safety in the event of overheating.

CADENCE

With power ranging from 1,250 W to 2,000 W, the FOG601 model has precise temperature control with no heat loss. The temperature can be selected from 60ºC to 240ºC. By induction, only the pan is heated, the cooktop remains cool and safe. It has a safety lock, which only releases the functions once it has been deactivated. The model only works when the pan is on its surface. As it does not use gas, there is no risk of leaks.

Suggested price on 20/03/2024: BRL 539.90.

CONSUL

A gas model, the Consul CDD75AE 5-burner cooktop has a four-burner hob, which makes it versatile when making recipes and using a larger pan. It comes in black and with tempered glass, which is easy to clean. The super-automatic ignition makes it easier for the user to control the fire.

Suggested price on 25/03/2024: BRL 839.00.

ELECTROLUX

The Expert induction cooktop has exclusive Sense Fry technology, a temperature sensor that helps with cooking and maintains the ideal temperature level of the pan. It has several zones. Unicook allows two pans to be used simultaneously and keeps cooking at the same power. The timer function automatically switches off the selected zone at the set time. It also has a pause function. It has a table with digital control on an ultra-resistant glass TFT panel with a flat surface, which gives the pans stability. Pans with iron alloy bottoms should be used for best operation.

Suggested price on 25/03/2024: BRL 6,999.00.

EOS

Highlights the 4-burner induction cooktop with built-in hood and plasma ions (ECI04EC). The model has a total power of 7,000 W and low noise. Its plasma technology is more efficient against odors, smoke, and grease. And the Flexzone function makes it possible to combine two cooking zones to work at the same time. It has automatic switch-off, child lock and residual heat warning. It has a timer for up to 99 minutes, four layers of protection against odors and grease, a touch screen panel and nine power levels. The hood has a suction capacity of 650 m³/h.

Suggested price on 21/03/2024: BRL 9,990.00.

FISCHER

The Infinity Duo 5Q triple flame cooktop has the exclusive Duo Blaze technology, which controls the power of the triple flame burner. The burner can be used in the auxiliary flame option (800 W), and in the triple flame option (3,700 W). It has an ergonomic, enlarged tempered glass table. The individual burners are made of enameled cast iron and the supports are made of black EasyClean material, which is easy to clean. It has five burners with highly efficient and durable Italian technology, all with a closed gas chamber, meaning the flame doesn’t go out easily.

ITATIAIA

More space and stability are the highlights of the Itatiaia Itamaster cooktop. The individual trivets are made of cast iron with eight supports to provide more grip for the pans. The power of the triple flame burner speeds up the preparation of recipes. The super-automatic ignition makes it safe to use: to ignite, simply press and turn the knob. The product is easy to clean and has a tempered glass table and removable handles. They are sturdy and have position markings to adjust the ideal flame power.

MIDEA

With properties that make everyday cooking more practical, the 5-burner stainless steel cooktop has an elegant design and a sturdy, easy-to-clean stainless-steel table. It has cast iron grids, which give the pans a firmer grip and ensure safe handling when preparing meals. It has high-performance triple-flame burners (3,800 W power) for using large pans, super-automatic ignition, and removable knobs, which make cleaning more practical.

MONDIAL

The Mondial 5-burner triple-flame gas cooktop (CGT-03) has a tempered glass table with a better layout between the burners and five burners with a total power of 11,700 W. It has automatic ignition, simply by turning the knob, and a damper with a Bypass system to regulate the flames. The removable knobs are detailed in stainless steel and the individual burners are enameled. A special feature is the free gas conversion. The product comes factory-set to work with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The brand will convert it to natural gas (NG) free of charge within 90 days of purchase.

Suggested price on 25/03/2024: BRL 749.90.

MUELLER

MUELLER recently launched the MCG4BK and MCG5BK aluminum tabletop cooktops, with an exclusive design, high performance, different burner powers and greater cooking safety. The versions have four and five burners and, with their strong flames, make daily cooking easier. They have an aluminum table, ideal for those looking for robustness, sophistication, and integration of colors between all the appliances in the kitchen.

Suggested price on 18/03/2024: MCG5BK aluminum tabletop cooktop (5 burners): BRL 1.149,00.

PHILCO

The PCTQ1 induction cooktop has four burners, two 16 cm and two 21 cm, making it more versatile when using pans. It has turbo functions, which reduce food preparation time; pause, in which time and heating are suspended and only return when the user wants; and timer, which makes it possible to program each preparation for up to 99 minutes. It has nine power and temperature levels, a modern design with a touch panel, digital display, glass base, spill protection, automatic switch-off and safety lock.

REALCE

The brand’s 5-burner triple flame gas cooktop has a modern and elegant design. Its ultra-resistant glass tabletop makes it easy to clean, and the four-point trivets ensure stability and safety for different types of pans and containers. It has super-automatic ignition technology and five burners, the central one being a triple flame with three rings that ensure even heat. This cooktop is ideal for high-temperature cooking techniques such as grilling and frying.

SUGGAR

With 2,300 W of power, the brand’s Barbecue cooktop has a stainless-steel tabletop and volcanic stone finish, ideal for maintaining heat and reducing electricity consumption. It’s a great choice for preparing meats and grills. It has a cast iron grill, 10 power levels and electric cooking, which doesn’t make a mess and eliminates the use of charcoal, making it an option for small rooms. The compact model is designed to be built-in, ideal for fitting into planned kitchens.

Suggested price on 25/03/2024: BRL 1,479.00.

TRAMONTINA

The Tramontina Duo 4EI 80 induction cooktop with integrated hood combines two essential pieces in the modern kitchen: the cooktop, which is the cooking surface, and the hood, which eliminates odors, smoke, and grease. It has four heating areas with nine power levels + booster (for rapid heating). It has a keep warm function, pause mode, panel lock, timer, and a warning to clean the metal filters in the hood after 50 hours of use. It can be installed in semi-flush mode, above the worktop, or in flush mode, with the surface level, without having the hood in the field of vision.

Suggested price on 25/03/2024: BRL 14,249.05.

Source: Revista Eletrolar News – Edição #160