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Hotpoint KRO 642 TO Z vs Whirlpool AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s)

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 8identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • KRO 642 TO Z:Black
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):Stainless steel
  • Hob type
    • KRO 642 TO Z:Ceramic hob
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):Gas
  • Top surface type
    • KRO 642 TO Z:Glass-ceramic
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):Stainless steel
  • Number of cooking zones
    • KRO 642 TO Z:4 zone(s)
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):5 zone(s)
  • Number of gas cooking zones
    • KRO 642 TO Z:0 zone(s)
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):5 zone(s)
  • Number of electric cooking zones
    • KRO 642 TO Z:4 zone(s)
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):0 zone(s)
  • Cooking zone 1 type
    • KRO 642 TO Z:Extra large
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):Regular
  • Cooking zone 1 position
    • KRO 642 TO Z:Left rear
    • AKA7522/IX hob Stainless steel Built-in Gas 5 zone(s):Left front

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Comparison of KRO 642 TO Z, AKA7522/IX
58 specifications
Design20 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackStainless steel
Appliance placementBuilt-inBuilt-in
Hob typeDiffersCeramic hobGas
Top surface typeDiffersGlass-ceramicStainless steel
Number of cooking zonesDiffers4 zone(s)5 zone(s)
Number of gas cooking zonesDiffers0 zone(s)5 zone(s)
Number of electric cooking zonesDiffers4 zone(s)0 zone(s)
Cooking zone 1 typeDiffersExtra largeRegular
Cooking zone 1 positionDiffersLeft rearLeft front
Cooking zone 1 powerDiffers2300 W1650 W
Cooking zone 1 power sourceDiffersElectricGas
Cooking zone 1 shapeRoundRound
Cooking zone 2 typeDiffersRegularLarge
Cooking zone 2 positionDiffersRight rearLeft rear
Cooking zone 2 power sourceDiffersElectricGas
Cooking zone 2 shapeRoundRound
Cooking zone 2 powerDiffers1200 W3000 W
Cooking zone 3 typeRegularRegular
Cooking zone 3 positionDiffersLeft frontRight rear
Cooking zone 3 power sourceDiffersElectricGas
Cooking zone 3 shapeRoundRound
Cooking zone 3 powerDiffers1200 W1650 W
Cooking zone 4 typeDiffersLargeSimmer
Cooking zone 4 positionRight frontRight front
Cooking zone 4 power sourceDiffersElectricGas
Cooking zone 4 shapeRoundRound
Cooking zone 4 powerDiffers2400 W1000 W
Cooking zone 5 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExtra large
Cooking zone 5 positionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCentral
Cooking zone 5 power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGas
Cooking zone 5 shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRound
Cooking zone 5 powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3800 W
Wok burnerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wok burner positionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMiddle
Cooking zone 1 diameterKnown for one120/180/230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 2 diameterKnown for one145 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 3 diameterKnown for one145 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cooking zone 4 diameterKnown for one170 x 260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics3 differ
Control typeDiffersTouchRotary
Control positionDiffersTop leftTop front
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TimerDiffersYesNo
Child lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Connected load (gas)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11000 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240 V
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 A
Connected load (electric)Known for one7100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers590 mm730 mm
DepthDiffers520 mm510 mm
HeightDiffers48 mm41 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.2 kg
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.85 m
Installation compartment width56 cm56 cm
Installation compartment depthDiffers49 cm48 cm
Installation compartment heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 cm
Performanceidentical
Number of power levelsKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source

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