Electrolux Maxisense “Halo” Induction Cooktop

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  • 2015

  • Product
    Domestic Appliances

Designed By:

Commissioned By:

Electrolux

Designed In:

Australia

At the heart of everything we do is you.
Say “hello” to ‘Halo’: our Maxisense Induction Cooktop with an ambient glow. At Electrolux, we understand that food isn’t just about nourishment—it’s about bonding, sharing, and enjoying life together. Halo reflects the emotional nature of cooking and feasting by enhancing the interior ambience with a unique light feature.


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  • We've brought high design to the traditional cooktop by adding a soothing light feature that is sleek and contemporary. Lighting is critical to our perception of our environment. In the modern world, more and more dining happens in the kitchen. With the Electrolux Maxisense Halo Induction cooktop, you don't have to sacrifice atmosphere for convenience. At the same time, the flawless smooth black surface with slide-touch controls brings the humble hob into the high-tech world. When was the last time you could call a cooktop 'strikingly beautiful'?l'?

  • Induction only generates heat inside the pan, not on the surface of cooktop. Because of this, induction minimises burns and heat loss. Chefs prefer induction because it cooks the food without cooking the cook. We've brought the professional benefits of induction into the home environment. With one touch, the Maxisense induction zones come to life and offer a number of unique programs to simplify the user experience.

  • The Halo light system is a grid of hundreds of LEDs that create even light all the way around the edge of the cooktop. The LEDs are both cost-effective and superior to florescent options. The black 'Ceran' glass undergoes a stringent thermal shock test. It must be able to withstand temperatures of 500ºC and then be rapidly cooled. The stainless steel frame surrounds the ceramic surface offering durable protection and reflecting our brand's meticulous attention to detail.

  • The Electrolux Maxisense Halo Induction cooktop features a range of settings that simplify meal prep at home. The Stop and Go function gives you the ability to leave the cooktop on a keep warm setting if you are called away. When you return, pressing Stop and Go returns all zones to your previous settings. It's like putting life on pause—or at least the risotto. The Maxisense cooktop allows for a customised and professional cooking experience with 14 precise heat settings to achieve the perfect “Poach,” or “Simmer,” as well as power with “Boost” on all zones.

    Induction cooking generates heat in the cookware, so surfaces around the pot are cooler to touch, which prevents burns and accidents. The Electrolux Maxisense Halo Induction cooktop also features an automatic off-switch, which activates when the appliance becomes too hot or when something is spilled on the control panel. The simple Stop and Go setting minimizes accidents for multitasking cooks who are often called away during dinner prep (like busy parents). Of course, Halo also has a child safety lock setting too.

    The Electrolux Maxisense Halo Induction cooktop's innovative backlight is a completely differentiated product that is unique in the category. It incorporates a lighting effect that adds an element of surprise and maximises the consumers' enjoyment of the cooking experience. At the same time, we're changing the way people think about their cooktops and helping to tie the kitchen in with the rest of the home. The Electrolux Maxisense Halo Induction cooktop has helped to drive consumer awareness of induction as the superior and stylish cooking platform, to showcase our company as the category leader in induction cooking, and to promote Electrolux as a premium brand in the ANZ market.