Nothing but a dot, a surface, a knob.

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The art of reduction

The Essential Induction is innovation in its purest form – a cooktop and worktop combined into one. Our renowned technology and superior performance distilled into nothing but a dot, a surface, a knob. Its single surface with no barriers, frames, or gaps allows it to seamlessly integrate into any living space, offering a high-quality cooking experience and the utmost freedom to explore and experiment.

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The expanse of choice

Bring any design vision to life with the choice of a wide range of Dekton worktop colours and finishes, all of which can be complemented with our iconic stainless steel or black high-precision control knobs. Below the surface, two different sizes of induction modules can be combined to accommodate your specific needs. A versatility and freedom of personalisation that can elevate any living space into something more.

Additionally, the Essential Induction can be effortlessly combined with Gaggenau ceiling ventilation to preserve the stunning open aesthetic of the kitchen.

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A dot

The dot is much more than just a dot. It is a beacon. A subtle light that intuitively links the knob to the cooking zone in operation. Not only is it a guide to where to place cookware, its variation in intensity, colour, and state lets the user know if the module is on, if there is residual heat, or if the surface protector is missing. When not in use, it automatically turns off, returning the surface to a space of preparation, serving, eating and a stage for socialising.

A surface

The 12 mm ultra-compact Dekton worktop is available in a myriad of unique immersive colours and finishes, all scratch and heat resistant.

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A collage showing some of the different materials available for use with the unseen induction cooktop
A collage of a kitchen island cutaway that reveals the unseen induction cooktop mechanism underneath and the removable surface protectors for cookware

Out of sight, two sizes of high-performance induction modules can be combined to offer an uncompromising cooking experience. Our standard 21 cm module accommodates pots and pans between 10 and 21 cm in diameter, while our large 28 cm module is tailored for cookware between 15 and 28 cm in diameter.

To guarantee optimal performance, the induction modules are activated through our enhanced surface protectors that magnetically connect to the cookware. More than a key to the product, they help protect the worktop from scratches and dampen sounds for a more enjoyable cooking experience.

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A control knob

The 400 series front-mounted control knobs are what make the Essential Induction undeniably and uniquely Gaggenau. Whether placed centered in front or aligned with the cooking zones, their high precision allows for direct, fast, and intuitive selection of the 12 power levels, keep warm function, and boost. They are available in stainless steel or black, to either seamlessly complement or boldly contrast the chosen surface design finish.

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