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Types of Hob and Oven

A hob and oven is a common part of most kitchens and can come in a variety of styles. You can also mix different types such as domino, electric and gas to suit your cooking requirements.

A hob may also come with safety features such as child and control of the position. These can prevent children from touching the stove and prevent them from changing the heat settings by accident.

Types

The hob is the central feature of any kitchen, and can have a major impact on the final outcome of your cooking. There are a variety of hobs available, and which one you choose depends on the cooking requirements you have.

Gas hobs are the most popular option and provide a quick heating function and instant response to temperature changes. Professional chefs favor them because they provide precise control. They aren't as easy to clean as other hobs and could require more care.

Electric hobs feature a flat ceramic surface and heated elements beneath. They come in different sizes and with four to six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with its own heating element that can be controlled by you. This lets you boil potatoes on one ring and making sausages in another. This type of hob is able to be quicker to heat than gas and offers a child-safe alternative as the cooking zone only becomes hot when you put a pan on it.

Ceramic hobs are a chic and user-friendly option to gas and electric hobs. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface which is easy to wipe down but aren't as fast at responding to temperature changes as other hobs, and may be slower to cool down.

Domino hobs are an alternative to gas and electric hobs that incorporate ovens and hobs beneath the cooking surface. They can be fitted into smaller kitchens with little space for installation and are ideal for flats and kitchenettes. They are typically less expensive than a standard hob and are energy efficient however they are also fragile and require more attention than other types of cookers.

Gas

Gas hobs are cooktops that have burners that can be easily integrated into kitchen countertops for a seamless appearance. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or natural gas, however they can also be powered with propane gas. They are sleek and modern design that can give a sophisticated touch to your modular kitchen.

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

Most modern built-in gas stoves however, have burners with multiple flames. This lets you control both the outer and the inner rings of each burner so that you can precisely control the cooking. These types of burners allow for much faster heating times and are more reliable than the traditional ones.

In the past, it was essential for the gas stove to be continuously lit to ensure that the burners were hot and fuelled. This was to avoid accidents, such as not turning on the oven while the stove is still lit by a match or pilot light. Modern cookers have been made with safety in mind as a priority. They come equipped with a device to stop the flame which shuts down the burners in the event that the pilot light fails.

Gas stoves and hobs need to be regularly inspected and cleaned, as well as maintained. The best way to do this is to schedule an appointment for maintenance with a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only to ensure that your appliance is functioning properly, but will they will also provide expert advice on how to prevent any future issues.

Electricity

A good hob is equally important in making your kitchen the best it can be. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers and ovens and hobs are the first things that come to your mind. The kind of hob you choose will affect the way your kitchen functions and how easy for you to clean.

Electric hobs feature heating elements under a smooth, glass surface. This is typically cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn on the hob and can be adjusted to different power levels by turning a knob. It may take them a little bit longer to heat up, but once they have they have a tendency to offer better and more consistent temperature control. They also come with indicators to let you know when a space is in use or still hot from cooking.

Typically, they are available in a range of four to six sized rings that can be notched up to various power levels. They are ideal for flat-based cookware but aren't the best choice for cast iron pans as they can overheat. Some models come with dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that permit boiling water on one ring while you saute sausages on another. Some models even include a boost function that concentrates high-powered heat into a single ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meat, or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs differ from normal electric models because they employ electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, rather than the conventional method of gas flames. They can reach precise temperatures quicker and are more efficient in energy use. They feature a cool to the touch surface as well as flashing indicators that let you know if a ring has been used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramics can be used to create decorative or functional objects. It is made by mixing earthen elements, clay powders, water and other elements to the desired shape, then fired in a very high-temperature oven uk known as the Kiln. Once it's made, it can be covered with decorative or paint-like substances to add color and texture.

Ceramic hobs are a stunning combination of form and function, sitting comfortably in any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat the ceramic hobs through the passage of an electric current through coiled elements that are concealed beneath the black glass surface. When they are activated, they produce heat, which is then transferred to your pan via an infrared heating system. You can adjust the intensity of the heating by using the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs have two rings, each with the smaller and the larger cooking area. This lets you choose the ideal size for your pan. You can also purchase hobs with boosters that produce high-powered heat quickly. This is great for searing food or bringing pans to a boil quickly.

Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other types of hobs as they take longer to heat up and switch temperatures. There are vented hobs that integrate a ventilation system into the cooktop's ceramic surface, making sure smoke, steam and cooking smells don't linger within your home.

Induction

The heating elements in hobs with induction are made up of copper wire coils beneath the surface that produce electromagnets to heat the pans sat on them. The coils stir up the free electrons within the base of your pan which transmits heat efficiently and directly to your food. The surface of the hob never gets hot and, when you take off your pan, the cooking zones turn off automatically.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive than other types, but they're also faster to heat and use 30-70% less energy than gas or ceramic hobs. They're also easier to clean, as the hob surface itself isn't heated, but the contents of the pan do.

Some manufacturers offer a special induction model that comes with additional features, such as a pause feature that cuts off the power to your cooker when you step away from it, or link up two cooking rings at the same time at the same power level to provide additional flexibility. They are commonly referred to as FlexInduction hobs. They are more expensive than traditional models, however they're worth considering if you like to multitask.

This induction hob is our top pick. It comes with four large cooking zones as well as a Bridge function and nine power settings, offering you a lot of options for ambitious cooks. In our tests, it did well with precise control and quick heating when making pancakes. The hob has dishwasher built-in, as well as automatic pan detection to make cleaning easier. The only issue is that there are only a handful of compatible pans, and you cannot use it to cook using utensils with magnetic bases. This can be a challenge when you have a lot of cookware that isn't compatible or some of them are suitable for use on induction hobs.