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• 🔥 20 Precision Power Settings (100W–2000W) – Fine-tune heat in steps of 100W for true gas-like control on induction. Deep fry at full 2000W, simmer dal at 300W, or keep rotis warm at 100W — no burning, no guesswork, no power wastage.
• 🍳 10 Indian Cooking Presets Built-In – Dedicated settings for Keep Warm, Milk, Simmer, Roti/Paratha, Dosa, Dry Veg, Sauté, Deep Fry, Pressure Cook (2000W), and After Whistle (400W) — your complete Indian kitchen in one sleek hob.
• ⏱️ Precise Auto Shut-Off Timer – Set cooking time in 1-minute intervals from 1 minute up to 6 hours. The timer displays in hh:mm format and the hob switches off automatically — perfect for pressure cooking, boiling milk, or slow-simmering biryanis.
• 🛡️ 4-Layer Safety System – Intelligent Overheat Protection (shuts off for empty pan or boil-dry), High Voltage Protection (cuts power on voltage spike), Residual Heat Indicator (displays 'H' till surface is safe), and Child Lock (prevents accidental switch-on) — cook with complete peace of mind.
• ⏸️ Pause & Resume Function + Pan Detector – Pause cooking with one touch and all settings remain intact; restart with a single touch. The Pan Detector activates heating only when a compatible induction-base pan is correctly placed — no wasted energy.
• 📦 Box Contents – 1 × Futura Single Induction Hob (FIC1A1), 1 × Instructions & Guarantee Card
• 🇮🇳 Made in India | 1-Year Guarantee by Hawkins | Rated Input: 2000W | Dimensions: 36.3 × 30.5 × 4.0 cm | Weight: 2.5 kg

Product Description

Hawkins Futura Single Induction Hob FIC1A1 — The Future of Cooking, Right on Your Countertop

An induction cooktop that finally thinks and cooks like a gas stove.

There is a reason Indian home cooks have always trusted the flame — the ability to instantly dial heat up or down, to slow-simmer a pot of chana masala for hours or crank the fire for a perfect sear on your tawa. The problem with most induction cooktops has always been the same: they feel rigid, binary, almost mechanical. Not this one.

The Hawkins Futura Single Induction Hob FIC1A1 is designed to bridge that gap — giving you the precise, intuitive heat control of a gas stove combined with the efficiency, safety, and cleanliness of induction. And it shows in every detail.

The 20-Power-Setting Difference

Most induction cooktops give you 5 to 8 power levels. The Futura FIC1A1 gives you 20 distinct power settings, stepping from 100W all the way up to 2000W in increments of 100W each. That's the kind of granular control that actually matters in an Indian kitchen.

Think about it — boiling milk needs completely different heat than sautéing onions for a korma. Keeping a pressure cooker at full blast at 2000W is worlds apart from the gentle 300W simmer you need after the whistles. With the Futura, you are not just choosing "High" or "Low" — you are choosing exactly how much heat your dish needs, down to the nearest 100W.

You can control power two ways: slide your finger across the feather-touch slider for quick adjustments, or use the + / − buttons for precise step-by-step changes. Both give you real, effective power in real time.

Indian Cooking, Understood

The Futura FIC1A1 has 10 preset cooking modes designed specifically around everyday Indian cooking:

The After Whistle preset at 400W is a particularly thoughtful addition for Indian cooking — after your pressure cooker builds pressure and lets the first whistle, you drop down to 400W to let the food cook gently without burning the base. No more guessing, no more hovering over the stove.

Set the Timer, Walk Away

The Precise Time Setting feature lets you programme a timer from 1 minute to 6 hours in 1-minute intervals. The countdown displays live on the LED screen in hh:mm format, and when the time is up, the hob switches off automatically.

This means you can set the Futura to pressure-cook your dal for 15 minutes, walk away to help the kids with homework, and come back to perfectly cooked food — with the hob already switched off. No overcooked meals, no wasted energy.

Safety That Never Sleeps

The Futura FIC1A1 is built around four distinct safety mechanisms, each solving a real problem:

1. Intelligent Overheat Protection If an empty pan is left on the hob, or if oil starts overheating, the system detects the temperature spike and automatically shuts off. The display shows a warning symbol so you know exactly what happened.

2. High Voltage Protection Indian homes often face voltage fluctuations. If the input voltage spikes beyond safe limits, the Futura immediately cuts off power and displays an 'EB' error code — protecting both the appliance and your cookware.

3. Residual Heat Indicator The hob's glass surface does retain some warmth after cooking. The Futura displays an 'H' indicator on screen as long as the cooking zone is still warm enough to cause burns — staying on until the surface is completely safe to touch.

4. Child Lock A single touch activates the Child Lock, preventing accidental switch-on or any settings changes. The lock icon is displayed clearly so you always know the status at a glance.

Pause Without Losing Your Settings

Mid-cooking and need to step away — answer a call, attend to the children, or adjust a recipe? Just press Pause. The hob halts cooking with all your current settings saved: power level, remaining timer, everything. Press it again and cooking resumes exactly where it left off.

This is one of those features that sounds small until you actually need it. Then it becomes indispensable.

Pan Detector: Smart and Safe

The Futura only heats when a compatible induction-base pan is correctly placed in the cooking zone. No pan? No heat. Wrong pan? No heat. Pan misaligned? No heat. This isn't just a safety feature — it's also an energy-efficiency feature, ensuring zero power is wasted heating air.

Built to Last, Built in India

The Futura FIC1A1 is manufactured by Hawkins Cookers Ltd., Mumbai — Made in India, backed by 1 Year Guarantee. The sleek matte-black ceramic glass top is easy to wipe clean, and the low-profile body (just 4 cm tall) fits comfortably on any kitchen counter, in hostel rooms, office pantries, or as a dedicated second cooktop for heavy Indian cooking days.

At 2.5 kg, it is light enough to move around easily, and at 36.3 × 30.5 cm, it gives you a generous cooking zone without eating up your entire counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use my existing cookware with the Futura FIC1A1? A: The Futura requires induction-compatible cookware — pots and pans with a flat, ferromagnetic (iron or magnetic stainless steel) base. Hawkins Futura hard-anodised and stainless steel ranges are compatible. Test compatibility by placing a magnet on the base of your existing cookware: if it sticks, it will work on induction.

Q: What does the After Whistle preset (400W) do? A: After a pressure cooker reaches full pressure and lets the first whistle, you can switch to the After Whistle preset at 400W. This maintains a gentle simmer to cook the food through without excess pressure build-up or burning — ideal for dal, rajma, chana, and rice.

Q: Is the hob safe to use when children are around? A: Yes. The Child Lock feature prevents accidental activation or settings changes. Additionally, since induction heats only the pan base and not the glass surface directly, the cooking zone stays relatively cool to the touch. The Residual Heat Indicator will alert you when any residual warmth remains.

Q: How energy-efficient is induction compared to gas? A: Induction is significantly more energy-efficient — approximately 85–90% of the electrical energy is converted directly into heat in the pan, compared to around 40–55% for gas. The Futura's Pan Detector also ensures zero energy is wasted when no compatible pan is placed.

Q: What is the timer range? A: The auto shut-off timer can be set from 1 minute to 6 hours in 1-minute intervals.

Q: Does the Futura work during voltage fluctuations? A: The High Voltage Protection feature automatically shuts off the hob and displays an error code if the input voltage exceeds safe levels, protecting the appliance from damage.

Q: What is included in the box? A: The box contains 1 × Futura Single Induction Hob (FIC1A1) and 1 × Instructions and Guarantee Card.