The Smeg SIM631WLDR induction hob is 38cm wide and features 2 cooking zones giving you plenty of cooking space. With its smooth black surface and copper trim thisSmeg induction hob will look great in any kitchen. Cooking Zones The SIM631WLDR has 2 cooking zones giving you plenty of cooking space for your pans. Induction hobsare right at the cutting edge of cooking technology, using electromagnetic energy to heat up your pans, and because they only heat up the pan they are much more energy efficient thanother types of hob. Induction hobs are quicker than other types of hob, and are cheaper to run because they use only the precise amount of energy you need. InductionSuitable Pans Induction hobs only work when they are being used with compatible pans. Any ferrous metal pan can be used when cooking with induction, which you can check by seeingif the pan is attracted to a magnet. However if you want to achieve the best cooking performance from an induction hob you should invest in the best quality induction pans that you canafford. This hob must be fitted by a qualified electrician; the connectionwire is not supplied.