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Types of Hob and Oven

Hobs and ovens are common feature in most kitchens. They come in many different styles. You can mix different types of ovens, such as electric and gas to meet your requirements.

Safety features such as child and position controls can be added to the hob. These can prevent children from touching the hob, and prevent them from changing the heat settings by accident.

Types

The hob is the main focal feature of any kitchen, and has a huge impact on the outcome of your cooking. However, there are many different kinds of hobs and the one you pick will be based on what your specific cooking needs are.

Gas hobs are the most popular option and provide a quick heating function and instant response to temperature fluctuations. They are a popular choice for professional chefs as they offer precise control. However, they aren't as clean as other hobs, and they may require more maintenance.

Electric hobs are a flat ceramic surface with heated elements beneath. They can come in various sizes, with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has a separate heating element that you can control separately. You can boil potatoes in one ring and cook sausages in another. This kind of hob can be more efficient than gas and is a child-safe alternative since the cooking area only heats up when you put a pan on it.

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

Domino hobs can be a space-saving alternative to gas and electric hobs oven that have ovens underneath the cooking surface. They can be fitted into smaller kitchens that have little space for installation and work well in flats and kitchenettes. They are typically less expensive than standard hobs and can be very energy-efficient however they are also fragile and require more attention than other types of cookers.

Gas

Gas hobs are cooktops that have burners that can easily be integrated into the kitchen countertop for a seamless appearance. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or natural gas, but they can also be powered with propane gas. The sleek, modern design can enhance your kitchen space.

A traditional gas stove comes with various burners, usually 4 but sometimes as many as 6. These are ignited with either the use of a match or the knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted to regulate the temperature.

In contrast, most modern built-in gas hobs have multi-flame burners that let you control the inner and outer rings of each burner to manage your cooking. These kinds of burners allow for much quicker heat up times and are more reliable than old-fashioned ones.

In the past, it was essential for the gas stove to be constantly lit to ensure that the burners remained hot and well-fueled. This was a safety feature to avoid any mishaps such as having the oven turned on while the stove was still lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety as a top priority. They are fitted with a device to stop the flame that shuts off the burners in the event that the pilot light fails to work.

Gas stoves and hobs require to be regularly checked and cleaned, as well as maintained. To accomplish this, you must arrange a visit with an Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able to ensure that your appliance is functioning properly, but will also offer expert advice on how to prevent any future issues.

Electric

A good hob is just as important when it comes to making the perfect kitchen. Worktops, refrigerators freezers, and ovens are the first things that pop up to the mind. If you choose a conventional, induction, or gas cooker the kind of hob you pick will affect how your kitchen functions and how easy it is to keep clean.

Electric hobs are powered by heating elements underneath a smooth glass surface that's typically cleaned with an non-abrasive cleaner. These elements switch on when you turn the hob on and can be notched up to a range of power levels by turning or clicking a control knob. They can take a little longer to warm up than gas cookers, but once they are done, they tend to offer better, consistent temperature control. They are equipped with indicators that inform you whether a space is hot or not.

These rings are available in four to six different sizes and are notch-upable to various power levels. They are ideal for flat-based cookware but not for cast iron pans, because they could overheat. Some models have dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow boiling water on one ring while you sauté sausages on the other. Certain models come with a Boost function that focuses the highest heat in one ring. This is great for stirring-frying, searing meat or boiling large pots.

Induction hobs are different from regular electric hobs in that they utilize electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, instead of the traditional method of gas flames. They can reach precise temperatures faster and are more energy efficient. They also have a cool to the touch surface and flashing heat indicators to let you know 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 with earthen elements, powders and water, and then firing it in a high temperature oven known as Kiln. Once made, it can be covered with decorative or paint-like substances to give it a more textured and vibrant look.

Ceramic hobs are an exquisite blend of form and function and can be found in any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat ceramic hobs by passing an electric current through coiled components that are concealed beneath the black glass surface. They generate heat when activated, which is then transferred to the pan through an infrared system. You can alter the degree of heating using the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs are dual-ring designs, having one smaller and hobs a larger cooking zone, allowing you to choose the most suitable size for your pan. There are hobs with booster burners which produce high-powered heat in a short time ideal for searing meat or bringing pans of water to a boil quickly.

Compared to other types of hobs uk, ceramic cooktops take a little longer to heat up and alter temperature, but once they do they're typically more efficient in terms of energy consumption. You can also find vented hobs that integrate a ventilation system into the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that steam, smoke and cooking smells don't stay in your home.

Induction

The heating elements in 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 your pan's metal base, which then transmits heat efficiently and directly to your food. The surface of the stove never gets hot and, as soon as you remove your pan, the cooking zones turn off automatically.

Induction hobs are typically more expensive than other hobs uk however, they're also more efficient to heat and consume 30 to 70 percent less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean because only the interior of the pan heat up, not the surface.

Certain manufacturers offer an induction model that has additional features, for instance a pause feature that cuts off the power to your stove when you walk away or link two cooking rings simultaneously at the same time for greater flexibility. They are commonly called FlexInduction hobs. They can be more expensive than traditional induction models but they're worth looking into if prefer to multitask.

Our top choice is this induction cooktop from Smeg. It has four cooking zones that are large enough with a bridge function as well as nine power levels that give you plenty of choice for the ambitious cook. In our tests, it did well with precise control and rapid heating when making pancakes. The hob also has dishwasher built-in and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning even simpler. There's a small selection of pans that are compatible it cannot be used to cook with the utensils with a magnetic base. This could be a problem when you have a lot of non-compatible cookware or only some of them are suitable for induction hobs.