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How to Choose the best ovens Hob

When selecting the ideal hob to buy there are a lot of aspects to take into account. From price to energy efficiency. Determine which features are the most important.

A basic electric ceramic stove could cost as low as PS100 However, you'll need to shell out more for a model with a lot of features. Gas hobs oven, also popular and offer great temperature control but are more expensive, are a different option.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier stove has four cooking zones and three "Push&Go" functions, and will help you prepare quick meals. It was also one of the fastest on test to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It comes with the child lock as well as a an pause feature, so you can stop the process swiftly without having to mess with controls.

Its design is sleek, contemporary, and works well with modern kitchens. It's usually made from glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and features touch controls that sit on top of the worktop to allow to make it easy to use.

The controls were simple to use and we appreciated the display which shows the current power level as well as which zone is active. The 'Boost' feature creates high-powered heat for just a short period of time, and is ideal for stir-frying or bringing pans of water to the boil quickly. The hob's hot light and automatic shutdown are useful safety features, too.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs in this test. We found it took nine presses of the control to attain the highest temperature in contrast to six or seven on other models. It also takes longer to respond when you change the temperature of cooking, which means you may need to alter settings multiple times before your pan reaches the right heat.

The model in 60 cm includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex zone where two zones can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. It features a dual-ring design that is able to operate on both normal' and 'boost' power levels. It is perfect for cooking meat, searing it or bringing water pans to the rapid boil.

It is fully integrated with the hOn App and has 100's of recipes, guides for best ovens Uk cooking, and 30 special programs divided into various food categories and types of preparation. It comes with a multislider control panel with a 'lockable interface' and can detect the type pan you are using to set the proper cooking mode. It's also compatible with third-party hOn pan sets and has a range of safety features, such as a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free option. Prices have plummeted over the past few years, with the simplest four-zone models starting at less than PS100. If you want the latest induction technology, it is worth the extra cost.

This sleek model from Smeg features the latest induction technology to make your cooking energy-efficient and convenient. The innovative Auto-pot detection system automatically detects the location of pots that have a minimum diameter of 9cm, allowing you to select the correct zone without having to manually select it.

Smeg's primary focus is on energy efficiency but it doesn't forget flexibility - this hob can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the maximum operating temperatures of the zones. There are also options to save even more energy with the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 2 kW.

Testers were impressed with the user-friendly interface of this hob that has intuitive controls that slide along the edges of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's colour-coded scheme makes it easy to identify the state of each zone. The "Flexi Duo" function lets you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful functions, including four cooking presets that automatically cook (melting boiling, oven melting slow cooking, keeping warm) and a Power Boost for super-quick results.

The oven also comes with an alarm system that will notify you when there's a risk of a food item being burned or an igniting fire. There are a variety of safety features, like an indicator of residual heat and an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with a protective CleanProtect coating to help it resist tough staining and cooking marks. This model has nine power levels and an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to accommodate large pans and is simple to set up. There are a host of additional features, including control locks and a safety fuse in the event of accidental button-pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They use copper plates to generate a magnetic force when a pot or pan is placed on them. This means that they can heat up more quickly than gas hobs, and also conserve energy since the cooking zone only is heated when you turn on a pan. They are generally cheaper to operate than gas and they are also simpler to clean.

Indesit's induction hob is full of features to help you develop your cooking ideas. It has two separate zones which can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a rapid booster zone to quickly bring water to a boil. A range of automatic functions such as Push&Go let you create perfectly cooked meals at the touch of one button. There are nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, can be easily set using the controls, which move along the bottom edge of the hob to follow the pans.

The controls are also simple to use and have modern, minimalist designs that is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a snap and was quick to heat up after placing an oven on the Booster zone. It took a while for it to cool down after turning off the hob, and our test subjects had difficulty seeing the exact temperature on the control panel.

Alongside the Dual Zone and Push&Go, this Indesit hob also has a bridge function that lets you connect two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It has a child lock as well as an overheating block. It also has an automatic switch-off feature that prevents the oven from working if it gets too hot. Our testers appreciated the fact that there were no messy, visible flames and the glass is easy to clean. Ventilated hobs, unlike traditional extractors, draw smoke and steam from the pan out of the room through a duct located on the surface. The vent on this hob was easy to clean, however it took two people in order to take the filter out.

4. GE Induction Hob

Consider how the hob will be able to fit into your kitchen's layout and design as well as what your cooking style. For instance, if frequently cook with children or elderly people in mind, safety features such as automatic shut-off and cool to the touch surface may make an induction stove the best ovens and hobs option. For those who value speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the best choice. If you live in areas that are prone to load-shedding, the capability to use gas hobs during power cuts may tilt the balance in favor of a gas model.