Built-In Induction Hobs

Built-in induction hobs from Better IH Malaysia are drop-in units for a counter cut-out. They are used on hotel breakfast lines, buffet counters, show kitchens and restaurant passes where the glass should sit flush with the worktop rather than stand on the table as a portable cooker.

Built-In Induction Hobs in this range

Each built-in induction hobs listing below includes wattage, voltage, dimensions and installation type as text. Open the model page for the full specification sheet, applications, warranty notes and FAQs.

What “built-in” means on this catalogue

A built-in hob is designed to be cut into a counter. Several models use a separate control panel or knob panel so the chef can reach the controls even when the glass is set into a buffet or display top. That is the practical difference from a tabletop cooker, which keeps the controls on the unit and sits on the worktop. Plan the cut-out from the written dimensions on the product page, and leave ventilation under the hob — a flush glass with no airflow will trip on heat protection.

Power range for built-in hobs

Built-in models in this range run from 1000W (BT-100T) and 1800W (BT-180T1) up to 3500W (BT-350T and the AP-F35 wok hob), with 2000W on the BT-200T. There are also built-in warmers (BT-200T1 and EWP250D) for holding, not cooking. All of the listed built-in cookers use 220–240V 50/60Hz. A 3.5 kW drop-in hob still needs a dedicated circuit; do not treat it as a domestic 13A plug-in appliance just because it looks like a kitchen hob.

Wok, flat hob or warmer

The AP-F35 is the built-in commercial induction wok hob, with a round wok glass and a separate knob panel. BT-350T, BT-200T, BT-180T1 and BT-100T are flat glass hobs for pans and pots. EWP250D and BT-200T1 are built-in food warmers — they hold plated food at serving temperature and should not be specified as cookers. If you need a portable wok or flat cooker instead of a cut-out, use the tabletop induction cookers category.

Related categories

Induction equipment is grouped by how it is installed, so search engines and kitchen planners can follow Products → Built-In Induction Hobs → a specific model. Planning guides sit alongside the catalogue when you still need electrical requirements in Malaysia or cookware notes.

Frequently asked questions

What cut-out size do I need for a built-in induction hob?

Use the written dimensions on the model page as the starting point — for example BT-180T1 is 29.7 × 29.7 × 8 cm and BT-350T is 360 × 380 × 120 mm. Confirm the finished opening, cable entry and under-counter ventilation with Better IH Malaysia before the carpenter cuts the counter.

Is the AP-F35 a built-in wok hob?

Yes. The AP-F35 is a built-in 3.5 kW commercial induction wok hob with a round wok glass and a separate knob control panel. The flat 3.5 kW built-in cooker is the BT-350T.

Can I drop a tabletop cooker into a counter instead?

Tabletop cookers are not specified as drop-in units. Their ventilation, controls and height assume they sit on a table. For a flush counter, choose a built-in model from this page.

Do built-in induction hobs in Malaysia need an electrician?

Yes for anything in the 1800W–3500W class. Have a licensed electrician confirm cable size, isolation and a dedicated 220–240V circuit. Warranty and service are easier to support when the install matches the rating plate.

Planning guides

Written reference for specifying this equipment in a Malaysian kitchen — electricity, cookware, and installation type — not generic blog posts. Start with built-in vs tabletop if the cut-out is still undecided.