Siemens ET 61RBEA1E black

Quality and reliability

The representative of the iQ100 line of the Siemens brand in the corporate hierarchy belongs to the initial solutions. Although if we analyze the market as a whole, then the model can be attributed to the middle price segment.

Despite the economy status, Siemens ET 61RBEA1E provides premium glass ceramics manufactured by Schott Ceran. This is a high-quality material with increased resistance to scratches and other influences (for example, intense thermal).

4 burners and 17 power levels

With standard dimensions for built-in (560x490 mm), the hob has acquired 4 Hi-Light burners. Left front and right rear are two small (14.5 cm) 1.2 kW zones. They are suitable for heating food, preparing food for children. On the left rear is a medium (18 cm) 2000-watt universal burner. And on the right in front - the largest and most powerful (respectively 21 cm and 2.2 kW) for fast heating.

The touch panel helps to control the operation of the device. Among other things, it provides flexible power settings - 9 main and 8 intermediate values, that is, as many as 17 variations, among which there is sure to be the best one for a particular culinary task.

Practical helper

The chips of the model include a number of useful options that are not limited to automatic shutdown when idle or child protection. For example, the 2-level residual heat display for each zone shows when the hotplate is hot enough to melt butter or chocolate on it, and when it is just warm enough. There is also a quick restart: if the device is accidentally turned off, but immediately turned on, then all previously set settings will be restored.

But for some reason, they forgot about the timer, which is a minus of the model. Otherwise, Siemens ET 61RBEA1E is a solid hob from a reputable brand.