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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the ideal hob, ranging from price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob can cost less than PS100. However, you will need to pay more for a model with many features. Gas hobs are also a popular choice and provide great temperature control, however they are more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier hob comes with four cooking zones with three "Push&Go" functions and can assist you in making quick meals. It was among the fastest boiling water hobs in our tests, taking only four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features a pause function, so you can quickly stop the process without having to mess around using controls.

Its style is sleek and modern and is a great match for modern kitchens. It is typically made from glass (which is shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive and sit flush on the worktop.

The controls are simple to operate and we loved the clear display that informs you the current power setting and which of the five zones are in use. The 'Boost' feature creates high-powered heat for a brief duration, and is perfect for stir-frying or bringing pans of boiling water to a boil fast. Safety features such as the hot oven hob light or automatic shutdown are also useful.

However, it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs we tested. We found that it took nine presses of the control to reach the highest temperature, compared with seven or six on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond to changes in temperature. You may have to adjust the settings a few times to get the right temperature.

This 60 cm model features four cooking zones. One of the zones is a half-flex, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pans or pots. It has dual-ring design and can function on both 'normal as well as 'boost' power levels. It is great for cooking meat, searing it or quickly making water come to a quick boil.

It is fully integrated with the hOn App, and offers hundreds of recipes, a guide to cooking, and 30 unique programs divided into various food categories and types of cooking. It features a multislider controls panel that has a lockable interface' and can detect the type of pan you're using to set the correct cooking mode. It is also compatible with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and comes with various safety features such as the ability to lock the panel and boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

When you're doing work on your kitchen or simply seeking a better alternative to gas, induction hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed over the past few years, with the simplest four-zone models costing less than PS100. If you want the latest induction technology, it's worth paying a little more.

This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots with a diameter of at least 9 centimetres and automatically will activate the appropriate zone.

Smeg's focus is on energy savings, but it doesn't ignore flexibility - this hob can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the highest operating temperatures of the zones. There are also options to save energy with the Eco-Logic advance mode, which reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as little as 2.4 2 kW.

Testers were impressed by the hob's user-friendly design with easy-to-use controls that slide along the edges of the hob, allowing it to follow your pan. The color scheme of the control panel allows you to quickly determine the operational status of each zone, while the 'Flexi Duo' feature allows you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful features, including four automatic cooking presets: melting, boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

In addition the hob also has a 'FlameSensor' that warns you if there is any risk of fire or food that has been burned. There are many safety features like a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic switch-off when the surface becomes too hot.

It also resists tough stains, and has a CleanProtect protective coating. The hob is simple to set up and features nine power levels and a handy 'FlexiDuo' feature for catering to large pans. There are some additional features, such as control locks, as well as a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Electricity is the primary source of power, rather than gas, induction hobs; market4.ir, use copper plates that create an electric field when the pan is set on top. This means they can heat up much quicker than conventional gas hobs oven, and can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on a pan. They're generally less expensive to run than gas and are easier to wipe clean too making them a popular option.

Indesit's induction stove is packed full of features to help you develop your cooking ideas. It has two separate zones which can be combined into a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a rapid booster zone to quickly bring boiling water to. A range of functions that are automatic like Push&Go allow you to cook your food perfectly at the touch of one button. The controls are easy to use and allow you to select nine power options, including a P boost setting which gives the highest power for each zone for five minutes.

The controls are also easy to use and have modern, minimalist designs that's ideal for a contemporary kitchen. In our tests, it quickly heated up a pan when we put it on the Booster Zone and boiling pasta water. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and our test subjects had difficulty seeing the exact temperature on the control panel.

In addition to having a Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob has a useful bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to accommodate larger pans. It also has an overheating and child lock block as well as an auto shut-off feature that stops the appliance from working when it's heated to the point of. Ceramic glass is easy to clean and has no visible flames. Our testers liked the fact that it's. Unlike a traditional extractor hood, vented hobs draw steam and smoke out of the pan and out of the room through an air duct on the surface. Our experts thought that the duct on this hob was easy to clean, though it took two people to lift the filter out to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

Consider how the stove can work with your kitchen's layout and design, as well as what your cooking style. Induction hobs are an excellent option if you cook with kids or elderly in mind. They are equipped with safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool to touch surface. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the best ovens and hobs choice. If you live in areas that are prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs in power outages could make the difference in favor of gas models.