The new ceramic cook top features a solid metal profile at its front edge with four embedded cylindrical discs. Each of these discs controls one cooking zone. The discs can be operated from the front as well as from above. As the discs have precise magnetic detents that match the setting on the display, they deliver positive tactile feedback. The discs can be removed for easy cleaning. The new "discControl" cook top combines the user-friendliness of rotary knobs with the ease of cleaning of touch controls.