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Smeg Portable Induction Cooktop Matte Black
PIC01BLMAU
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Portable cooker for flexible induction cooking
- 2100 Watt power with 9 levels plus boost
- Back lit touch controls and slider switch
- Child lock, pan detection, automatic switch off
- Keep warm, pause, probe, barbecue, and fry programs
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Smeg
- Model Number:
- PIC01BLMAU
- Cooktop Size (cm):
- 32
- Maximum Cooking Power:
- 2100W
- Number of Zones:
- 1
- Controls:
- Back lit touch controls
Cooking Appliances
- Cooktop Type:
- Portable
- Cooktop Fuel Type:
- Electric
Options
- Functions:
- Keep warm, Pause, Probe, Barbecue, Fry
Safety
- Safety:
- Child Lock, Residual heat indicator, Automatic switch off
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- Supplier Colour:
- Matte Black
- Additional Features:
- End of cooking acoustic alarm, Residual time and heat indicators, Slider switch, Pan detection, Control lock
- What's In The Box:
- Portable Induction Cooktop, 1 x Temperature probe, 1 x Probe clip, 1 x Accessories case
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Cooking Appliances
- Cooktop Type:
- Portable
- Cooktop Fuel Type:
- Electric
Safety
- Safety:
- Child Lock, Residual heat indicator, Automatic switch off
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 54
- Product Width (mm):
- 315
- Product Depth (mm):
- 412
- Product Weight (kg):
- 3.3
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 130
- Box Width (mm):
- 405
- Box Depth (mm):
- 530
- Box Weight (kg):
- 5
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At a glance
The Smeg Portable Induction Cooktop Matte Black is a sleek, transportable hob ideal for modern kitchens, apartments, and travel. It offers precise temperature control, 9 power levels, and preset cooking modes, making it perfect for quick meals and versatile cooking. Its compact design suits small spaces, but single-burner limitation means it’s less suited for large family meals.
What it’s great for
- Quick Meal Preparation
- Precise Cooking
- Apartment Living
- Flexible Kitchen Setups
- Travel Cooking
Where it works best
- Small Kitchens
- Student Accommodation
- Holiday Rentals
- Outdoor Entertaining
- Caravan or RV
Who it’s for
- Apartment Dwellers
- Students
- Travellers
- Small Families
- Cooking Enthusiasts
Things to consider
Single cooking zone limits simultaneous multi-dish preparation compared to multi-burner cooktops.
Student suitability
Highly suitable for student accommodation due to portability and ease of use.
Travel suitability
Excellent for travel; compact and easy to pack for caravans, holiday rentals, or camping with mains power.
Ease of cleaning score
8/10 - Smooth glass surface and minimal crevices make cleaning straightforward.
Family suitability
Best for small families or couples; single cooking zone limits multi-dish preparation.
Energy efficiency score
9/10 - Induction technology delivers efficient heating and reduced energy waste.
Key benefits
- Touch Control Display: Easy-to-use interface for precise power and temperature adjustments.
- 9 Power Levels: Wide range of heat settings for versatile cooking needs.
- Boost Mode: Rapid heating for quick meal preparation.
- External Probe: Allows accurate monitoring and control of food’s core temperature.
- Preset Modes: Customisable Keep Warm, Fry, and Barbecue programs for convenience.
- Compact Design: Fits easily into small kitchens and is portable for travel.
- Pot Clip Accessory: Securely attaches probe for hands-free cooking.
- Storage Case: Convenient for transport and storage, includes QR access to Smeg Assistant portal.
Q: What does the external temperature probe do on the Smeg PIC01BLMAU?
A: The probe gives tighter temperature control than using power levels alone. Probe Target cooks until the set core temperature is reached, while Probe Timer holds a chosen temperature for a set time, which suits precision cooking and repeatable results.
Q: How do the Barbecue and Fry programs work on this portable induction cooktop?
A: The automatic programs are preset modes for common high-heat tasks. Barbecue has dedicated settings for vegetables, fish and meat, while Fry includes fresh food, frozen food and desserts, so there is less guesswork than choosing a power level manually.
Q: Is the keep warm function useful for finished dishes, or only for cooking?
A: The keep warm function is designed to hold food ready to serve without continuing full-power cooking. It is handy between batches or when timing side dishes, but it is not a substitute for the probe modes when precise target temperatures matter.
Q: Are nine power levels and Boost enough for both gentle cooking and high heat?
A: Yes. This model has nine power levels for gentler control, plus a Boost function when fast heat is needed. That range makes it more flexible than a basic portable unit, especially if you switch between simmering, searing and quick boiling.
Q: What type of cookware can be used with the Smeg portable induction cooktop?
A: It needs induction-compatible cookware with a magnetic base. Pots and pans made only from aluminium, copper or glass will not heat unless they have an induction-ready base, and the included clip is designed to secure the probe to the cookware edge.
Q: Can this Smeg portable induction cooktop replace a full kitchen cooktop?
A: It is better suited as a high-performance single cooking zone than as a full replacement for a multi-zone cooktop. This model is portable and feature-rich, but it still cooks one pot or pan at a time, so it suits small kitchens, entertaining or overflow cooking.