Hob · induction · and the fridge beneathTwo Schock induction rings. Note: only pans with a magnetic base. A built-in Siemens fridge beneath.

The hob is induction, not gas. It only heats where you set a pan with a magnetic base. It's faster and safer than gas — no flame, it cools down at once — but it needs the right pan. Our pans in the kitchen are all compatible. Right beneath it, behind the kitchen door, is the fridge (Siemens, compact) — see the photo below too.

1. 01

   Switching on

   Hold ON/OFF down for 2 seconds. The display lights up.

2. 02

   Choosing the ring

   Press the button with the little square to select the top or bottom ring. The active ring has its little square lit.

3. 03

   Setting the power

   The − / + buttons adjust from 1 to 9. 1 = warming, 5 = cooking, 9 = maximum.

4. 04

   Booster (top ring)

   To bring to the boil quickly: press + until you reach P (Booster). It switches itself off after a few minutes and returns to level 9.

5. 05

   Switching off

   Hold ON/OFF down, or bring the power to 0.

6. 06

   The fridge · right beneath the hob

   Beneath the induction hob, behind the kitchen door, is the compact Siemens fridge (photo above). A standard door, two glass shelves and a drawer at the bottom for fruit and vegetables. To be clear: it's a kitchenette fridge, perfect for a week or two's shopping but not like the one in a large house. For larger groups we suggest shopping more often rather than stocking up.