People of a certain age will recall the MFI flat package furniture range. The question on everybody’s lips was “what does MFI stand for?” and then along came the comic “Made For Idiots” solution and the phrase stuck. Essentially, we all took it in good humour to mean that anyone (even an idiot) could put one of their flat packs together! MFI were synonymous with money saving furniture back in the day.
But what does all this have to do with Diplomat hobs? MFI were responsible for the manufacture of Diplomat hobs.
In an attempt to provide a full range of hob manufacturers, an attempt has been made to compile an article on Diplomat hobs despite very little info being available. It was uncovered after much searching, that Diplomat Domestic Appliances (maker of the Diplomat hob) was once owned by the ‘flat pack’ company, MFI. Unfortunately MFI went into administration in December 2008.
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 Diplomat ACA1102 Gas Hob, 4-burner, integrated, white  £40.00
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 Diplomat cooker ceramic hob element 10.54111.004 £24.95
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 Diplomat ceramic hob touch control board 11541300 £49.95
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 Genuine Diplomat APL5706 Cooker Gas Hob Large Burner Ring 882410094 £38.29
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 Diplomat Oven Hob Selector Switch #BRA76X3760 £16.99
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 Universal DIPLOMAT TEKA Cooker Oven Hob Control Knob &Adaptor Set Of 4 xA81059 £19.99
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 Diplomat Cooker Hob Medium Burner Body 050199009973R £18.28
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 Diplomat Cooker Hob Small Aux Burner Body 050199009972R £16.89
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 Universal Merloni Diplomat Cooker Oven Hob Control Knob Adaptor Set Of 6 XA81059 £23.50
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 COOKER KNOB DIPLOMAT HYGENA Gold on black Range Gas HOB Control knob £10.99
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 GAS HOB (DIPLOMAT) + 6 MTH P&L GUARA £49.00
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 Cda Belling Stoves Diplomat etc cooker hob oven genuine regulator no 082590900 £19.99
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 Electric Ceramic Hob unit Diplomat PWO £45.00
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The Diplomat hob was largely produced for the MFI fitted kitchen range and was recognised as a ‘higher end’ product.
As the name Diplomat is synonymous with the MFI brand name, Diplomat hobs were generally sold through Currys (who supplied floor space to MFI) until 2005 but in general, a Diplomat hob would only be purchased within the MFI kitchen product package. Before they hit hard times, MFI had a hundred or so stores across the UK and delivering to two and a half million homes per year.
The closest relationship to the Diplomat hob in terms of product quality and manufacture is that of the Belling hob. British made and available in most stores, a Belling is a Great British institution.
If you were looking for a Diplomat hob, then look no further than a Belling. Whether you prefer to cook with gas or electric, the Belling hob offers these and more for a competitive price. Have you considered an Induction hob? These popular hobs offer the flexibility and versatility of gas without a flame!
If short on space in your kitchen, why not consider the Baby Belling. Not only a hob and an oven, the Baby Belling is a national institution to boot!
In order to purchase a Belling hob, you don’t need to look too hard (as you would have to for the Diplomat hob, because they are in all the stores.
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