Description
Hotpoint HTX8017DCF2 80CM 5 Zone HeatControl Induction Hob with CleanProtect
HeatControl
This is the big one. You know how you're constantly turning the dial up and down, trying to stop a pot from boiling over or a sauce from catching? HeatControl stops all that.
You pick a temperature—say, 92°C for a perfect simmer. The hob hits it and stays there. It doesn't creep up and boil your soup. It doesn't drop and leave your sauce languishing. It holds steady, like an oven. So you can leave your reducing sauce for five minutes and it won't ruin your pan. It takes the guesswork and the panic out of the equation.
CleanProtect
Cleaning is the worst part of cooking. This is about that. The surface has a special coating. This isn't magic, it's just a really tough finish.
What does that mean for you? Those white, cloudy rings your kettle leaves? They don't stick. Spills and splatters that get baked on? They wipe off easily with just a damp cloth. No more harsh chemicals or scrubbing until your arm aches. It also resists chipping from pans way better than a standard glass top. Basically, it stays looking new with minimal effort.
BoilControl
This is clever laziness. You put a pot of water on for pasta, press BoilControl, and walk away. The hob blasts it at full power until it hits a rolling boil. Then, automatically, it drops the power down to the exact level needed to keep it boiling without bubbling over the edge. No more watching the pot, no more dashing to turn it down, no more starchy water all over your stove. It boils, then manages itself.
FastBoil
Simple. Need boiling water now? This is a one-touch button that throws maximum power at one zone to get water boiling faster. It's for when you're in a rush.
The Overall Hob (80cm, Black, Discreet Display)
It's designed to look good in your kitchen without shouting. It's a sleek black slab. The controls light up when you need them and fade to black when you don't, so it looks clean and minimalist.
FlexiZone with HeatControl
Got a big rectangular griddle pan or a massive pot for stew? Normal hobs make you balance it over two rings, and the middle gets cold.
FlexiZone lets you fuse two rings into one long, oval-shaped cooking area. And because it uses HeatControl, the entire area of that big zone holds one consistent temperature. Your giant paella pan or roast tray heats evenly across the whole bottom. No more cold spots.
Other Useful Bits:
- 18 Power Levels: If you don't want to use temperatures, you still have very fine control with traditional power settings.
- Residual Heat Indicators: Lights that tell you where the surface is still hot after you've turned it off. Safety first.
- Child Lock: Locks the controls so kids can't mess with your settings.
- Pause Function: Need to answer the door or grab a kid? Hit Pause. Everything stops. Hit it again, and everything comes back on exactly as it was. You don't lose your place.
- Power Management: Lets you set a total power limit for the hob (choosing from four levels). Useful if you have other high-power appliances running and don't want to trip a fuse.
The Hotpoint HeatControl Induction Hob is engineered for the modern home chef who values precision, efficiency, and ease. It transforms daily cooking from a task of constant vigilance into a seamless experience, delivering restaurant-worthy consistency with straightforward operation. By combining intelligent temperature management with revolutionary easy-clean durability and adaptable cooking space, it provides a sophisticated foundation for culinary creativity and everyday family meals alike. This hob represents a thoughtful investment in a kitchen where flawless performance and minimalist design coexist perfectly.