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Types of Hob and Oven

A hob and oven is an essential part of many kitchens and can come in many different styles. You can mix and match different varieties such as domino, electric and gas to fit your cooking needs.

A hob can also be equipped with safety features such as child and control of the position. They can stop children from touching the stove and stop them changing the temperature settings in error.

Types

The hob is the central element of any kitchen and can have a major impact on the final outcome of your cooking. However, there are a variety of types of hob and the one you select will depend on what your particular cooking requirements are.

Gas hobs are the most popular choice, and they provide a rapid heating process and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs prefer them because they provide precise control. They aren't as simple to clean as other hobs and may require more maintenance.

Electric hobs are made of ceramic with a flat surface and heated elements underneath. They can be found in various sizes and have four to six cooking zones. Each zone has a separate heating element that you can control separately. It is possible to boil potatoes in one ring while cooking sausages on another. This type of hob is able to be faster to heat than gas and provides a child-safe option since the cooking area only heats up when you place a pot on it.

Ceramic hobs are a chic and user-friendly option to electric and gas hobs. They have a smooth, durable surface which is easy to clean but aren't as fast at responding to temperature changes as other hobs, and may be slower to cool down.

The Domino hob is an alternative to gas and electric hobs. It has ovens underneath the cooking surface. They can be installed in smaller kitchens that have small installation space and work well in kitchenettes and apartments. They are typically less expensive than standard hobs and can be extremely energy efficient but can be fragile and require more maintenance than other types of cookers.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooktop with burners that can be fitted on kitchen countertops to give an elegant look. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, but they can also be powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could bring sophistication to your modular cooking space.

A traditional gas stove is fitted with a number of burners. The majority of them are four burners, however it can be up to six. These are ignited with either the use of a match or a knob. The flames are then controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted to set the temperature.

Most modern built-in gas stoves however, have burners with multiple flames. This lets you control both the outer and the inner rings for each burner, so that you can precisely control the cooking. These kinds of burners allow for much faster heat up times and are more reliable than older models.

In the past, it was necessary for a gas stove to be continuously lit to ensure that the burners were hot and fuelled. This was a security feature to avoid accidents like accidentally turning on the oven hob while the stove was still lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind. They come with a built-in fire failure device that shuts off burners automatically if the pilot light fail.

Gas stoves and hobs must be cleaned, checked and maintained regularly. The best method to ensure this is to schedule an appointment for maintenance with a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer. Not only will they be able to ensure that your appliance is functioning properly, but they can offer expert advice and suggestions on how to avoid problems in the future.

Electricity

A quality hob is just as important in making the perfect kitchen. Worktops, refrigerators freezers and ovens are the first things that pop up to mind. Whether you opt for a traditional, induction or gas cooker, the type of hob you choose can impact how your kitchen functions and how easy it is to keep clean.

Electric hobs have heating elements under a smooth glass surface. This is typically cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaning product. These elements are activated when you switch on the hob and can be adjusted to various power levels using a control knob. It may take them some time to heat up however once they are heated, they are in place, they provide more reliable and consistent temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that tell you if a zone is hot or not.

They are available in four to six sizes and can be notch-up up to different power levels. They are ideal for flat-based cookware but aren't the best ovens and hobs option for cast-iron pans because they can get hot. Some models have dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow boiling water on one ring while you saute sausages on another. Some models even include a boost function which concentrates high-powered heat onto one ring to stir fry cooking, searing meat or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs differ from standard electric hobs in that they utilize electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, instead of the traditional method of gas flames. This allows them to reach precise temperatures in a smaller time frame, which makes them extremely energy efficient. They also have a cool-to-the-touch surface and flashing heat indicators to inform you that the ring is being used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramics can be used to make decorative or functional objects. It is made by mixing clay, earthen elements powders, water and other elements to a specific shape, then fired in a very high-temperature oven and hob called the"kiln. After it's been made it is then covered with paint-like or decorative substances to give it a more textured and vibrant look.

Ceramic hobs are a beautiful blend of function and form that can be easily integrated into any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is used to heat the ceramic hobs through the passage of an electric current through coiled components which are hidden beneath the black glass surface. When activated, they generate heat which is then transferred to your pan through an infrared system. You can adjust the degree of heating by turning the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs come with dual ring designs, with one smaller and a larger cooking area which allows you to select the best size for your pan. You can also buy hobs that have boosters that create high-powered heat rapidly. This is ideal to cook food in or bring pans to a boil quickly.

As compared to other types of hobs, ceramic cooktops take a little longer to warm up and change temperature, but once they do they're generally more energy-efficient. There are vented hobs that integrate a ventilation system into the cooktop's ceramic surface, making sure smoke, steam and cooking smells aren't left in your home.

Induction

The heating elements inside induction hobs consist of a set of copper wire coils that are placed beneath the surface, which produce electromagnets to heat the pans that sit on them. The coils move free electrons in the base of your pot, which then transmits heat evenly and directly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot and the cooking zones automatically turn off when the pan is removed.

Induction hobs are usually more expensive than other hobs however, they're also more efficient to heat and use 30-70% less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean because only the contents of the pan are heated but not the surface.

Certain manufacturers offer a specific induction model that comes with additional features, such as a pause feature, which cuts power to your hob whenever you move away from it, or connect two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level to provide added flexibility. These are often called FlexInduction hobs. They are more expensive than traditional induction models, but they're worth considering if you are a multi-tasker.

This induction hob is our top choice. It comes with four cooking zones with a Bridge function and nine power settings, giving you a lot of options for cooks who want to be more adventurous. In our tests, it did well with precise control and quick heating when making pancakes. The oven with hob also has a built-in dishwasher and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning more simple. The only problem is that there are only a handful of compatible pans, and you cannot use it to cook with utensils with magnetic bases. It could be a problem if you have a large quantity of cookware that's not compatible, or only some of it is compatible with induction cooktops.