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Types of Hob and Oven

Hobs and ovens are a popular feature in many kitchens. They are available in many different styles. You can mix different types, like gas and electric, to suit your needs.

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

Types

In the heart of every kitchen, the hob takes centre stage and plays a major role in the way your food is executed. There are a number of different kinds of hobs, and the one you choose will be based on what your specific cooking needs are.

Gas hobs provide a classic option. They are quick to heat up and react instantly to temperature changes. Professional chefs prefer them because they offer precise control. However, they are not as easy to clean as other hobs, and they may require a higher level of maintenance.

Electric hobs are flat ceramic surface with heated elements beneath. They can be found in various sizes, with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element that you can control individually. You can boil potatoes in one ring while cooking sausages in another. This type of hob is able to be faster to heat than gas and is a child-safe option because the cooking zone is only heated when you put a pan on it.

Ceramic hobs offer a stylish and user-friendly option to gas and electric hobs. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface that is easy wipe down but aren't as quick to respond to temperature fluctuations as other hobs and are slower to cool down.

The Domino hob is a space-saving alternative to electric and gas hobs. It combines ovens beneath the cooking surface. They can be installed in smaller kitchens that have small installation space and are ideal for kitchenettes and flats. They are often more affordable than standard hobs, and can be energy-efficient, but they can also be fragile and require greater maintenance.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooktop with burners that can be fitted into kitchen countertops for seamless appearance. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or natural gas, however they can also be powered with propane gas. They feature a modern and sleek design that can add a touch of sophistication to your modular kitchen.

A traditional gas stove comes with a number of burners. Usually there are four, but there can be up to six. The burners can be lit with a match or knob. The flames are controlled by an array of valves that can be adjusted to regulate temperature.

The majority of modern gas stoves built-in, on the other hand are equipped with burners that have multiple flames. This allows you to control both the inner and outer rings for each burner, so that you can precisely control the cooking. They are also much more efficient and more reliable than earlier models.

In the past, it was required for a gas stove to be continuously lit to ensure that the burners remained hot and well-fueled. This was to avoid accidents, like accidentally turning on an oven uk while the stove is still lit with an igniter or a match. Modern cookers are built with safety as a top priority. They come equipped with a device to stop the flame that shuts off the burners when the pilot light fails to work.

Gas stoves and hobs need to be checked, cleaned, and maintained regularly. To achieve this, it is recommended to book a visit from a Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only ensure that your appliance is functioning properly, but will also offer expert guidance on how to prevent any future issues.

Electric

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

Electric hobs use heating elements that are placed on a smooth glass surface that's typically cleaned using a non-abrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn on the hob and can be adjusted to a variety of power levels by turning or clicking the control knob. They may take longer to heat up than a gas cooker but once they have done so, they usually provide more constant temperature control. They are equipped with indicators that let you know if a zone is hot or not.

Typically, these come in a range of four to six sizes that can be notched up to different power levels. They are great for cookware with a flat base, but not for cast iron cookware, because they could overheat. Certain models (such as Belling BELCH602T) come with dual rings that allow you to cook sausages and boil water in the same ring. Some models even include a boost function that concentrates high-powered heat into one ring to stir fry cooking, searing meat or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs differ from normal electric hobs in that they utilize electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware rather than the conventional method of gas flames. This allows them to reach precise temperatures in a smaller period of time, making them highly energy efficient. They have a cool to the touch surface and flashing indicators that inform you if a ring has been used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramics can be used to make functional or decorative objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders and water, and firing it in a high temperature oven called Kiln. Once it's made it can be sprayed with paint-like or decorative materials 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. They operate using radiant heating technology, which passes an electric current through the coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. They generate heat when activated, and this is then transferred to the pan through an infrared system. You can adjust the level of heating by using the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs are dual ring designs that have one smaller and a larger cooking area that lets you select the most suitable size for your pan. You can also buy hobs that have boosters that create high-powered heat quickly. This is perfect for searing food or bringing pans to a boil quickly.

Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other kinds of hobs due to the fact that they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. There are vented cooktops that incorporate a ventilation system into the ceramic cooktop, ensuring steam, smoke and cooking smells don't stay in your home.

Induction

The heating elements inside induction hobs consist of a set of copper wire coils under the surface, which generate electromagnets to heat pans sat on them. The coils move free electrons within your pan's metal base which transmits heat uniformly and directly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot, and when you take off your pan, the cooking zones turn off automatically.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive, but they also are more efficient in heating and consume 30 to 70% less energy than gas or other kinds. Induction hobs are also easier to clean since only the interior of the pan gets hot and not the surface.

Some manufacturers offer a special induction model with extra features like a pause feature, which cuts the power to your stove when you leave it, or link up two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level for added flexibility. They are often referred to as FlexInduction hobs. They can be more expensive than traditional induction models but they're well worth considering if multitasking is important to you.

Our top choice is this induction hob from Smeg, which has four cooking zones that are large enough, a bridge function and nine power levels that give you a wide range of options for the ambitious cook. It did well during our test with a fast heating speed and precise control when making pancakes. The hob also has dishwasher built-in and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning even more simple. There is a limited selection of compatible pans, and it can't be used for cooking with the utensils with a magnetic base. This could be a problem when you have a lot of cookware that isn't compatible or some of them are suitable for induction cooktops.