Miele is augmenting its line-up of multi-talented products with the addition of an induction hob with an integrated extractor: TwoInOne. “It combines – explains the company – the best from two Miele competence centres: induction technology from Miele’s Bünde production plant and an integrated downdraught extractor from Arnsberg. On the 80 cm wide hob unit, the centred extractor is framed by two variable PowerFlex zones. The extractor is only recognisable by its grille; technical components allowing recirculation or vented extraction are discretely hidden in a kitchen cabinet below”. “This makes the TwoInOne above all attractive for open-plan kitchens where technology very much plays a behind-the-scenes role”, added Ina Laukötter, Director Product Management Hobs and Hoods at Miele. As regards to the hob, PowerFlex technology proves to be versatile, allowing two individual rings to join up automatically when large pots or pans are placed on the surface (permanent pan-size sensing). In TwinBooster mode, a maximum output of 7.3 kW is available, for instance for bringing a large volume of water to the boil in next to no time. The food-warming and Stop & Go functions ensure additional convenience. The touch controls for the rings take the shape of runs of numbers with yellow indicators (SmartSelect controls). A similar set of controls is also located below the vent grille for operating the extractor. “In practice, users will tend to rely on the extractor’s automatic controls – explained Laukötter – as it goes without saying that the TwoInOne features Con@ctivity 2.0”. This automatic function adjusts the power output of the extractor to what is actually cooking. At the end of cooking and after a brief fan run-on period, the extractor automatically switches itself off again. The TwoInOne will be introduced in April 2017 in two versions.
