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Types of Hobs

A hob (known as a stove top in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats pans with flame or electricity. There are a variety of hobs. You can pick the one that best ovens suits your kitchen and design.

Induction hobs feature flat cooking surfaces made of ceramic and include five or four zones to heat your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are elegant and stylish, and easy to clean.

Ceramic hobs

Ceramic hobs can give your kitchen a modern and sleek design. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces can be easy to clean and can quickly be cleaned up when spills or splatters happen. They heat up quickly and are energy-efficient and can lower the cost of electricity. Ceramic hobs can be slow when changing the temperature settings. This can be a problem when you are cooking something that requires a quick reduction or an increase in the heat.

Electric hobs utilize an uncooked plate that is heated by electric elements beneath. These elements can be individually controlled with rotary knobs, and then tacked to the power level you require. You can use the Boost feature to increase the temperature of a particular zone. Ceramic hobs retain heat very well, so even when they are turned off, they will be hot to the touch. This can be a challenge if you have children, so it's advisable to place them in a location which is far from flammable objects and out of reach of children.

The benefit of this type of hob is that it can be set up in a variety of worktops, including laminate, solid wood and granite. It's also reasonably priced and can be a great option for those trying to replace your old hobs without spending too much money. As with all appliances, they need to be properly installed and connected to the mains. We recommend hiring an electrician to ensure the new hobs are safe to use.

The downside to this kind of hob is that it's sensitive to the size of the pan and shape. You will need to purchase cookware that matches the element exactly or is able to fit comfortably into each of the heating zones. If the cookware isn't compatible the element, it won't recognize it and will not begin to heat up the bottom of the pan. This can result in cooking that is uneven and make the stove less efficient.

Gas on glass hobs

Glass hobs with gas have a sleek and modern design. They are more expensive than electric models and could require professional installation. However they are also more efficient in heating as a full pot of water can typically boil within less than four minutes. This kind of hob is a great choice for cooks who wish to control the amount of heat that is produced. However, it must be not forgotten that a glass hob can be more vulnerable to damage than stainless steel models and will need to be cleaned more often, as the accumulation of grease and residue tends to stay on the surface instead of sliding off.

A great example of a glass-on-gas model is this Bertazzoni hob, that has four black monobloc burners that have precise metal control knobs that create a an elegant and sophisticated look. The wok ring is 4kW for extra versatility and the pan supports are dishwasher safe.

Another highly recommended model is this Bosch gas hob uk that combines the look of a sleek slab of toughened glass with advanced cooking technology. The dual ring design on the left side of the gas hob features two burners inside to improve the distribution of heat and speed up cooking. It also has a handy power indicator that lets you control the precise temperature of the flame. You can select from nine pre-defined settings including a high setting for searing steaks and an option for scrambled eggs.

Our test subjects also appreciated the controls because they were simple and intuitive. A few minor drawbacks are the fact that you need to physically press the controls nine times to reach the highest heating level and it can be difficult to determine the status of the burners through the glass.

Some of the top gas on glass hobs are available at affordable prices like this Neff model. It's not going to win any design awards but it'll do the job and can be a fantastic addition to your kitchen at just more than 120 dollars.

Electric hobs

There are a number of electric hobs that work for modern homes. They're not only sleek and stylish, but also faster, safer, and more energy efficient than their predecessors.

Ceramic glass hobs are among the most popular electric stoves. They're designed with a sleek, polished, glazed finish. They also have an easy-to-clean surface resistant to scratches or smudges. These hobs are also fitted with a power booster feature that lets you increase the heat for a brief period of time.

Induction hobs are yet another electric hob perfect for modern homes. Induction hobs cook your food directly with electromagnetic fields unlike traditional electric plates and gas stoves. They are therefore more energy-efficient and offer precise temperature control. However they require a particular type of pan to work with them and can be expensive to install.

A gas on glass hob is a second option that's a great option for modern homes. Similar to a traditional gas hob, it has a burner beneath an underlying layer of flat glass. This glass is heatproof and shatterproof, making it much easier to clean than glass that is tempered. A lot of these hobs come with a "hot surface indicator" that alerts you to the temperature.

While gas hobs remain an option that is popular with home cooks however, they can be noisy and difficult to clean. They also take time to heat up and cool down and their flames can be hard to control. However electric hobs are efficient in energy use and easier to clean.

For the highest level of modern efficiency You can even find electric stoves that are compatible with LPG gas. You can switch between a variety of fuels, allowing you the flexibility you need to adapt to your lifestyle. It's important to note, however, that these stoves will need to be installed by an accredited gas safe engineer. They also require a dedicated cable of 6mm for your kitchen. These hobs are not suitable for people with pacemakers since the electromagnetic field could interfere with them.

Induction hobs

Beneath the glass surface of the induction hobs, there are copper coils which run an electrical current that varies. When an induction-compatible dish is placed on a hob the coils produce magnetic fields that create heat directly in the pan instead of heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or a heated plate (electric). This makes induction hobs extremely efficient from a energy point of view, as there's no residual heat being wasted.

There are a variety of models of an induction hob that range from basic ones that have a single cooking zone that is marked with rings to more advanced multi-zoned induction hobs that can have up to six zones, allowing the cooking of multiple pots simultaneously on one flexible zone. Certain models feature a slider control that is similar to the iPhone. Simply slide your finger across the power bar located in the middle to select the desired heat level, left to right increases the heat and right to left decreases it. Some models have preset settings for specific food items or recipes, Kitchen Functionality which can save time in the kitchen.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive than ceramic hobs, but they are considered to be more efficient over the long term since they heat up quicker and use a smaller space for heating up which can help lower your energy costs. They also cool down faster and have a more secure design with no hot plates, making them ideal for families with children or elderly people living in the house. They do, however, generate magnetic forces that can cause interference with certain medical devices such as pacemakers. It is therefore important to center pans and avoid using smaller pans with larger burners.

As with all electric hobs you will have to clean your electric hob frequently, since food particles and other debris may build up over time. You can use an oven hob cleaner, or you can purchase a specialist cleaner to keep your hob clean and in good shape for longer. Just be sure to never use scrubbers or scouring pads on your induction hob as they could scratch the surface.