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Types of Hob and Oven

Hobs and ovens are common fixture in kitchens. They are available in a variety of styles. You can also mix different types like domino, electric and gas to suit your cooking requirements.

Safety features such as child and position controls could be included in the hob. These can prevent children from touching the stove and stop them from changing the temperature settings by accident.

Types

The hob is the central element of any kitchen and can have a significant impact on the final outcome of your cooking. There are many kinds of hobs, gas hob and the one you pick will depend on the cooking requirements you have.

Gas hobs are the classic option and provide a quick heating process and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs favor them because they are precise in their control. They are not as easy to clean as other hobs and may require more maintenance.

Electric hobs are a flat ceramic surface that has heated elements beneath. They can be found in different sizes that have between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element that you can control separately. It is possible to boil potatoes in one ring, while cooking sausages on a different. This kind of hob is easier to warm up than gas, and it offers an alternative that is safer for children as the cooking zone gets hot only when you put an oven on it.

Traditional ceramic hobs are a very user-friendly alternative to electric and gas and are also a stylish option. 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 may be slower to cool down.

The Domino hob is a space-saving option to gas and electric hobs. It incorporates ovens under the cooking surface. They are perfect for kitchens that have small space. They are also suitable for kitchenettes and flats. They are often cheaper than a standard cooker and can be extremely energy efficient but can be fragile and require more care than other types of cookers.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooktop with burners that can be incorporated in kitchen countertops to create seamless appearance. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or gas hob natural gas, however they are also powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could add sophistication to your modular cooking space.

A traditional gas stove is equipped with a number of burners. There are usually four burners, however it can be up to six. The burners can be ignited by a match or a knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves that can be adjusted to set the temperature.

In contrast, most modern built-in gas hobs have multi-flame burners that let you regulate the outer and inner ring of each burner to manage your cooking. They are also much more efficient and more reliable than earlier models.

In the past, it was essential to keep a gas burner lit continuously to ensure that the burners were always hot and fueled. This was a safety feature to prevent any accidents such as accidentally turning on the oven even though the stove was lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind and have a built-in flame failure device that shuts off burners automatically should the pilot light fail.

Gas stoves and hobs should be cleaned, checked and maintained on a regular basis. The best method to ensure this is to book an appointment for maintenance with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able ensure that your appliance is functioning properly, but also offer expert advice on how you can prevent any future issues.

Electricity

A good hob is just as important in making your kitchen the best it can be. Worktops, refrigerators, freezers and ovens are the first things that pop up to the mind. The kind of hob you select will influence the way your kitchen works and how easy it is to clean.

Electric hobs feature heating elements set beneath a smooth glass surface. This is usually cleaned using a nonabrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn the hob on and can be notched up to various power levels by turning or adjusting a control knob. They may take longer to warm up than gas cookers, but once they have done so, they are able to provide more consistent temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that inform you if a zone is hot or not.

Typically, these come in a range of four to six sizes of rings which can be adjusted to various power levels. They are great for flat-based cookware but aren't the best hob option for cast iron pans as they can overheat. Certain models come with dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow you to boil water on one ring and saute sausages on another. Some models even come with a 'boost' feature that concentrates high-powered heat into one ring to stir fry cooking sauteing meat, or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs differ from standard 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 more quickly and are more energy efficient. They also have a cool to the touch surface and flashing heat indicators that inform you that a ring is being used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramic is a material that can be used to create useful or decorative objects. It's formed by mixing clay, earthen elements powders and water into an exact shape, and then fired in a very high-temperature oven hob known as a Kiln. After it's been made it is then covered with paint-like or decorative substances to add colour and texture.

Ceramic hobs are a perfect blend of design and function to make a stunning piece of modern kitchen furniture. They operate using radiant heating technology that passes an electric current through coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. These generate heat when activated, and this is transferred to your pan by way of an infrared system. You can adjust the level of heating by using the knobs or touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs have two rings, each with a smaller and a larger cooking zone. This allows you to choose the ideal size for your pan. There are hobs with boosters that produce powerful heat quickly. This is great for searing food or bringing pans to boil fast.

Ceramic cooktops are more efficient in energy than other types 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 within the ceramic cooktop, ensuring smoke, steam and cooking smells aren't left in your home.

Induction

The heating elements inside the induction hobs are a series of copper wire coils that are placed beneath the surface. They create electromagnets that heat the pans sitting on them. The coils move free electrons within the base of your pot which transmits heat efficiently and directly to your food. The surface of the hob never gets hot and, as soon as you remove your pan, the cooking zones turn off automatically.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive, but they also get hotter faster and use 30 to 70% less energy than gas or other types. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean because only the inside of the pan are heated and not the surface.

Some manufacturers offer a special induction model that comes with additional features such as a pause function that cuts off the power to your cooker when you leave it, or connect two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level for greater flexibility. They are commonly called FlexInduction hobs and can be more expensive than traditional models, however they're worth considering if you prefer to multitask.

Our top choice is this induction cooktop from Smeg, which has four cooking zones of good size with a bridge function as well as nine power levels, giving you plenty of choice for ambitious cooks. In our tests, it performed very well with accurate control and fast heating when making pancakes. The hob has a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection to make cleaning much easier. The only problem is that there are only a few compatible pans that can use it to cook using the utensils that have magnetic bases. It could be a problem if have a large quantity of cookware that is not compatible or some of it is compatible with induction cooktops.