Low current induction for straightforward gas-to-induction replacement

The Fisher & Paykel 60cm Series 5 four-zone induction cooktop runs on a 20A rated current and 4.5kW rated power, so it can typically replace an existing gas or ceramic cooktop without rewiring the circuit. That single detail removes the biggest cost barrier to switching to induction in a renovation.

Each of the four zones responds to a dial change almost instantly, so a pan can go from a hard sear to a gentle simmer in seconds rather than minutes. Because induction heats the cookware rather than the glass beneath it, spills and splatters are far less likely to bake onto the surface — a wipe after cooking is usually enough. The black ceramic glass resists scratching from everyday pot and pan movement, and the updated touch interface makes adjusting each zone a deliberate, single-tap action rather than guesswork.

At 600mm wide and 61mm deep, it sits into a standard cutout with a flush black glass face that reads as one continuous surface — no trims or visible edges to break up a benchtop. Link Mode ties it to a compatible rangehood so extraction starts automatically with cooking, and the SmartHQ app walks through setup and ongoing feature use from a phone, useful for a household replacing gas for the first time.

Buy this if…

• You are replacing a gas or ceramic cooktop and want to avoid rewiring the circuit
• You want four zones with instant, precise heat response
• A flush black glass surface matters to your benchtop design
• You would rather wipe up spills than scrub baked-on residue
• Automatic rangehood activation fits how you already cook