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    Westinghouse 70cm Ceramic Cooktop WHC742BC

    4.5 From 545 reviews
    $855
    $194 (18%) off RRP of $1,049
    $194 (18%) off RRP of $1,049

    Westinghouse 70cm Ceramic Cooktop WHC742BC

    $855
    $194 (18%) off RRP of $1,049
    $194 (18%) off RRP of $1,049
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    Overview

    Designed to be simple and easy to use, this 70cm 4-Zone ceramic cooktop from Westinghouse is designed to provide home cooks with a versatile and convenient cooktop for stress-free cooking.

    This cooktop makes it easier to cook multiple dishes at once with up to four cooking zones, making it a breeze to prepare your meals from simple weeknight dinners to weekend family feasts. Whether you need to simmer or sizzle, you can select from 9 power levels to accurately adjust the ideal temperature for your dishes. While you’re cooking, you can keep an eye on any active hob thanks to the Residual Heat Indicator feature. Once you’re finished preparing your meal, the smooth ceramic surface is easy to clean and minimises areas where grease and grime can get stuck.
    Four cooking zones

    You can use up to four cooking zones on this cooktop, enabling greater flexibility and versatility. You can make your favourite dishes and its accompanying sauces and sides at the same time.

    Residual Heat Indicator

    The Residual Heat Indicator lets you see which cooking zones are still active or cooling down. This ensures safe operation and prevents you from accidentally leaving a hob turned on when you’re finished cooking.

    Ceramic surface

    The ceramic surface is a breeze to clean and the sleek surface blends seamlessly with any kitchen aesthetic. This design makes it easier to keep your kitchen looking immaculate.

    9 power levels

    You can use the knob controls located at the front of this cooktop to adjust the heat settings. With up to 9 power levels to select from, you can enjoy a wide range of temperature requirements for a variety of recipes.

    Specifications & manuals

    key Specifications
    Brand
    Westinghouse
    Model Number
    WHC742BC
    Height (mm)
    46 mm
    Width (mm)
    700 mm
    Depth (mm)
    520 mm
    Weight (kg)
    7.5 kg
    Finish Colour
    Black
    Finish Colour Description
    Black Ceramic Glass.
    Cooktop Type
    Ceramic Glass
    Cooktop Fuel Type
    Electric
    Cooktop Material
    Ceramic Glass
    Accessories included
    Cooktop Secure Clips & Seal Included.
    Notes
    ** Cooktop Required to be Hardwired.**
    warranty
    Manufacturer Warranty
    2 Years
    Warranty Note
    2 Year Domestic Warranty on all Parts & Labour.
    Use
    Not intended or designed for commercial use.
    cut Out
    Cut Out Width (mm)
    560 mm
    Cut Out Depth (mm)
    490 mm
    burners
    Number of cooking zones
    4
    Number of cooktop Burners or Zones
    4
    additional Dimensions
    Package Dimensions (H x W x D)
    125 x 820 x 600mm
    Package Weight (kg)
    9.5
    other Features
    Control type
    Dial
    Easy clean cooking surface
    Cooktop Configuration
    4 Burners
    Features
    ● Westinghouse WHC742BC 70cm Ceramic Cooktop.
    ● Triple zone, for pots of different sizes: Whether you're using your smallest pan or your larger pot there's an extra-large cooking zone to handle them all.
    ● Easy touch-on glass control: Total control is at your fingertips with a simple touch on the easy-clean glass control panel.
    ● Timed to perfection: Just set the cooking time and your cooktop will automatically turn the heat off for you.
    ● Safety first: our heat indicators show activated hotplates as well as hotplates that are still cooling down.
    ● Extra features: Child safety Lock, Residual Heat Indicator, QuickCook Timer, Pause, 2.3kW powerful zone.

    Cooktop Element wattage:
     Left Front: 2300watts.

    Left Rear: 1200watts.

    Right Rear: 1800watts.

    Right Front: 1200watts.
    safety Features
    Residual heat indicator
    electrical Connection
    Type of connection
    Hardwired
    Connection requirements
    Needs to be hardwired by a qualified electrician
    Connected load
    6.4 kW
    Maximum current rating
    27 A
    country of Origin
    Origin
    China
    Manuals

    Recycling Partnership Program

    Westinghouse and Appliances Online – Proud Partners in Recycling!
    Westinghouse is a proud supporter of Appliances Online’s Packaging Recycling Program. Working together, we stop around 85% of packaging waste including cardboard, soft plastics and expanded polystyrene from polluting our environment or ending up in landfill. 
    Find out more on our sustainability page.

    Reviews

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    Average customer rating

    Overall
    4.5
    Ease of setup
    4.0
    Build quality
    4.0
    Value of product
    4.0

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    The ceramic cooktop offers efficient and even heating performance. The smooth surface is easy to clean. The size fits standard cutouts, making installation straightforward. The knob-based controls are generally user-friendly, though some prefer touch panels for easier cleaning. However, safety concerns have been raised about the sensitivity of the control knobs, which can be easily bumped or brushed, accidentally turning on the hot plates, posing a risk. Improving the knob design to enhance safety would greatly benefit the product.

    Pros
    Cons
    1-3 of 545 reviews
    cheese20022026-06-12
    Efficient heating.
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] For an electric cook top, it gets very hot very quick which is amazing!
    Juanita2026-06-11
    Awesome
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the larger hot plate is big enough for a wider frypan heats up very fast easy to keep clean
    Next2026-06-10
    Not happy
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used it once and fat splashed out of the pan and I now have bubbles beneath the surface.

    Legendary service

    The Appliances Online Net Promoter Score (NPS) is based on feedback from 89,897 people, collected between August 2024 to August 2025. Learn more about the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
    All reliable and good.
    Robyn,
    Matched my best offer without any problems
    Lana, Gordon, NSW
    Cheaper, free delivery and installation
    Appliances Online customer, Australia

    Delivery, services & returns

    Appliances Online is all about legendary service. We offer free next business day delivery, free connection, free removal and free recycling, and we even offer Saturday delivery and, in some locations, a Premium Delivery option that allows you to choose your own 2-hour delivery window.

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