No real comment on warranty services - I thought they weren't any worse than anyone else. Ours is only warrantied for 2 years though so not like it matters too much... Certainly our appliance store thought they were one of the more reliable brands and they hadn't had problems with people needing warranty services. We paid them to install since that got the extra year warranty from one to two years. It really just involves plopping it in a hole and hooking up the electric - pretty much anyone could do it. We are extremely happy with our Miele 36" induction cooktop (the older one not the one with bridging)!

I have extensive experience with Miele as I have their oven, fridge, washer, dryer, dishwasher and vacuums.

There are a few things to know about their waranty. Call them first -- in the morning so you get the Princeton call center -- ask for technical support. Ask them whether they have factory-trained service where you live. Since you mentioned their installation service I assume they do -- see if you get anything extra for using them to install. But verify everything -- I always ask and then call back another day to verify. If they have factory trained service where you live, you are good to go. I only recommend buying Miele if factory service is available to you.

Then ask them for a promo code. Write it down and keep it. That will get you 10% off on the waranty when you are ready to buy it and on many of their non-appliance products.

Miele appliances carry a 1 year waranty (Canada may be different). Before the calendar end of the year from the day of purchase, go on their website and buy the extended waranty for that product. Use the product code and get 10% off. Sometimes they give 10% off if you buy on black Friday in December. Length of time varies. F.ex. I have 5 years (including first year, which is a bummer) for washer/dryer; longer on the fridge.

Do not -- repeat do NOT -- buy a waranty for Miele through anyone else.

Here's why: when their factory services come to fix something they bring laptops with diagnostics. That analyzes what's wrong. They fix and stand behind their products. Other servicers don't have the diagnostics. I had a weird situation with my washer's heater. Miele repaired the washer and when that didn't work they stood behind and replaced the washer with a new one.

The Miele induction cooktop seems well liked. You can do a search on the Appliance forum to verify that.

If you buy the cooktop, immediately go onto their website and register it. That sets you up for the waranty purchase.

Good luck!

Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question! You all have been very helpful.

Very bad product the Miele induction cooktop. Never performed adequatly and when finally diagnosed, the 2 years warranty was over. The main board cost $1 000. Miele will not pay for the part nor the installation of the part.

Induction cooktops typically come with manufacturer warranties covering material and workmanship defects. Warranty duration varies by brand and model, ranging from one to several years. Verify warranty terms, register if needed, and retain documentation. Understand coverage, exclusions, and service centers for potential repairs during the warranty period.