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Types of Hob and Oven

A hob and oven is an essential part of many kitchens, and comes in many different styles. You can also mix different kinds like domino, electric and gas to fit your cooking needs.

Safety features such as child and position controls could be integrated into a hob. These features can prevent children from accidentally changing the heat setting or touching the hob.

Types

In the heart of every kitchen, the stove takes centre stage and plays a major part in how your food is executed. There are many different types of hobs available, and which one you select will depend on your cooking needs.

Gas hobs are a popular option. They are quick to heat up and react instantly to temperature changes. Professional chefs prefer them because they offer precise control. However, they're not as clean as other hobs and could require a higher degree of maintenance.

Electric hobs feature a flat ceramic surface with heated elements underneath. They are available in various sizes and have up to six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element which you can regulate individually. You can boil potatoes in one ring and cook sausages in another. This type of hob can be more efficient than gas and offers an option for children to be safe because the cooking zone is only heated when you place a pot on it.

Ceramic hobs are a chic and user-friendly option to electric and gas hobs. They have an extremely smooth and durable surface that is easy to clean. However, they are not as quick to react to temperature changes or to cool down as other hobs.

The Domino hob is a space-saving alternative to electric and gas hobs. It has best ovens underneath the cooking surface. They can be incorporated into smaller kitchens that have limited installation space and are ideal for kitchenettes and apartments. They tend to be less expensive than conventional hobs and can be energy efficient, but they can also be fragile and require more frequent maintenance.

Gas

Gas hobs are cooktops that have burners that can easily be integrated into kitchen countertops to give a seamless appearance. They are typically used with natural or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) however they can be powered by propane gas. They have a modern and sleek design that can bring a touch of class to your modular kitchen.

A traditional gas stove has several burners, usually 4 but sometimes up to 6. The burners can be ignited with a match or knob. The flames are controlled by the valves that can be adjusted to regulate the temperature.

Modern built-in gas stoves, on the other hand are equipped with burners that have multiple flames. This lets you control both the inner and outer ring for each burner so that you can precisely control the cooking. These burners are faster and more reliable than older models.

Traditionally, it was important to keep a gas stove lit all the time to ensure that the burners were always hot and fueled. This was done to avoid accidents, like the mistake of turning on an oven when the stove was still lit with an igniter or a match. Modern cookers are made with safety in mind as a top priority. They come equipped with a fire failure device that shuts off the burners in the event that the pilot light is not working.

Gas stoves and hobs have to be regularly checked and cleaned as well as maintained. To achieve this, it is recommended to make an appointment with a Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only to ensure that your appliance functions correctly, but also offer expert guidance on how to avoid any future problems.

Electricity

When it comes to creating your perfect kitchen the countertops, fridge freezer and ovens will always get the most attention, but the quality of your hob is equally important. Whether you opt for a traditional, induction or gas cooker, the type of hob you choose can affect how your kitchen operates and how easy it is to clean.

Electric hobs use heating elements under a smooth glass surface which is typically wiped down with an non-abrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you switch on the hob and can be adjusted to different power levels with a knob. It can take them some time to get heated up but once they've done so, they tend to provide better and more consistent temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that inform you whether a particular area is hot or not.

They are available in four to six sizes and can be notch-up up to various power levels. These are great for cookware with a flat base, but not for cast iron pans because they could overheat. Certain models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs that allow you to cook sausages and boil water on the same ring. Some models come with a Boost function that focuses high heat into one ring. This is useful for stir-frying, searing meat, or boiling large pots.

Induction hobs differ from conventional electric hobs because they use electromagnetic fields instead of conventional gas flames to heat your cookware. This enables them to achieve precise temperatures in a shorter time frame, which makes them highly energy efficient. They also have a cool-to-the-touch surface and flashing heat indicators that inform you that a ring is in use or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramic is a material that can be used to create functional or decorative objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders, and water, before firing it in a high-temperature oven known as a Kiln. After it's formed, it can then be painted or covered with decorative materials to give it texture and colour.

Ceramic hobs blend form and function to create an exquisite piece of contemporary kitchen furniture. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat ceramic hobs by passing an electrical current through coiled elements that are concealed beneath the black glass surface. They produce heat when activated. This is then transferred to the pan through an infrared system. You can adjust the strength of this heating by controlling the controls via knobs or buttons.

Certain ceramic hobs feature dual rings, which have one smaller and one with a larger cooking zone. This lets you choose the appropriate size for your pan. You can also buy hobs that have boosters that create powerful heat quickly. This is ideal for cooking food and bringing pans to a boil quickly.

Ceramic cooktops are more efficient in energy than other types of hobs due to the fact that they take longer to heat up and change temperatures. There are vented hobs that incorporate a ventilation system into the cooktop's ceramic surface, making sure the cooking smells don't linger in your home.

Induction

The heating elements inside hobs with induction are made up of a series of copper wire coils beneath the surface that produce electromagnets to heat the pans that sit on them. The coils stir the free electrons within the base metal of your pan which then transfers heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot, and the cooking zones automatically turn off when your pan is removed.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive, but they also heat up faster and use 30-70% lower energy than gas or other types. Induction hobs are also easier to clean because only the contents of the pan are heated and not the surface.

Certain manufacturers offer an induction model that has additional features like a pause function, which cuts the power to your cooker when you step away from it, or link up two cooking rings at the same time at the same power level to provide greater flexibility. They are commonly called FlexInduction hobs oven. They can be more expensive than traditional induction models, but they're worth looking into if prefer to multitask.

This induction hob is our top choice. It comes with four large cooking zones with a Bridge function and nine power settings, giving you plenty of options for ambitious cooks. It performed well during our test with a fast heating speed and accurate control when making pancakes. The cooker also comes with an integrated dishwasher as well as an automatic pan detection function to make cleaning even simpler. There's a limited range of compatible pans, however, and it can't be used to cook with the utensils with magnetic bases. It can be a problem when you have a large amount of cookware that's not compatible, or only a small portion of it is compatible with induction hobs.