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Types of Hob and Oven

Hobs and ovens are common feature in most kitchens. They are available in many different designs. You can even mix kinds like domino, electric, and gas to suit your cooking requirements.

Safety features such as the controls for child and position can be included in a hob. These can prevent children from touching the hob, and prevent them from changing the heat settings by accident.

Types

The hob is the central point of any kitchen and can have a major impact on the outcome of your cooking. There are many different types of hobs, and the one you select will depend on the needs of your kitchen.

Gas hobs provide a classic option. They are quick to heat up and react immediately to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs prefer them because they are precise in their control. They aren't as simple as other hobs to clean and could require more care.

Electric hobs are a flat ceramic surface that has heated elements beneath. They are available in a variety of sizes with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element that you can control individually. You can boil potatoes in one ring while cooking sausages on another. This type of hob is able to be faster to heat than gas and is a child-safe alternative as the cooking zone only heats up when you place a pan on it.

Traditional ceramic hobs are an extremely comfortable alternative to gas and electric and are a fashionable option. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface which is easy to wipe down but aren't as responsive to temperature changes like other hobs and can be slower to cool down.

Domino hobs are an alternative to electric and gas hobs that incorporate ovens beneath the cooking surface. They are great for kitchens that have limited 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 attention than other types of cooker.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooktop with burners that can be installed into kitchen countertops for seamless appearance. They are typically used with natural or the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but can also be powered by propane gas. They feature a sleek and modern design that can bring a touch of class to your modular kitchen.

A traditional gas stove is equipped with a number of burners. There are usually four, but there can be up to six. The burners can be lit with a match or knob. The flames are controlled by an array of valves that can be adjusted to regulate the temperature.

The majority of modern gas stoves built-in on the other hand are equipped with burners that have multiple flames. This allows you to control both the inner and outer rings for each burner, so that you can precisely control your cooking. These burners are much faster and more reliable than older models.

In the past, it was necessary for gas stoves to be continuously lit to ensure that the burners were hot and fueled. This was to avoid accidents, like accidentally turning on an oven with hob when the stove is still lit with a match or pilot light. Modern cookers are made with safety in mind as a top priority. They are fitted with a fire failure device which shuts down the burners if the pilot light fails to work.

Gas stoves and hobs need to be inspected, cleaned, and maintained regularly. To achieve this, it is recommended to book a visit from an Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only make sure that your appliance is operating properly, but also give you expert advice on how you can prevent any future issues.

Electricity

When it comes to creating your ideal kitchen, the countertops, fridge freezer and ovens will always get the most attention, but the quality of your hob is also essential. If you choose a conventional, induction, or gas cooker, the type of hob you select can impact how your kitchen operates and how easy it is to clean.

Electric hobs use heating elements that are placed on the glass surface, which is typically cleaned with an non-abrasive cleaner. The elements turn on when you turn on the hob and can be adjusted to a variety of power levels by turning or clicking the control knob. They can take a little bit longer to get heated up however once they are heated, they tend to provide more stable and reliable temperature control. They are equipped with indicators that let you know whether a space is hot or not.

They are available in four to six different sizes and are notch-upable to different power levels. They are great for cookware with a flat base, but not for cast iron pans, since they can get hot. Some 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 come with a 'boost' feature that concentrates the power of high-powered heat into a single ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meats, searing or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs are distinct from conventional electric hobs because they utilize electromagnetic fields instead of conventional gas flames to cook your food. This allows them to reach precise temperatures in a short space of time and makes them extremely energy efficient. They have a cool-to the touch surface, and flashing indicators that indicate 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 clay with earthen elements, powders and water, before firing it in a high-temperature oven called Kiln. Once it's made it can be sprayed with paint-like or decorative substances to add colour and texture.

Ceramic hobs are a perfect blend of form and function to create a stunning piece of modern kitchen furniture. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat ceramic hobs by passing an electric current through coiled components that are concealed beneath the black glass surface. When activated, they generate heat that is then transferred to your pan through an infrared system. You can adjust the intensity of the heating by adjusting the controls with touch or knobs.

Certain ceramic hobs have dual-ring designs, Hobs And Ovens having one smaller and a larger cooking area which allows you to select the most suitable size for your pan. You can also find hobs with booster burners which generate high-powered heat rapidly ideal for searing meat or bringing pans of water to the boil quickly.

In comparison to other types of hobs, ceramic cooktops take a little longer to heat up and alter temperature however once they do, they're typically more efficient in terms of energy consumption. There are vented hobs that integrate a ventilation system within the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that the cooking smells don't linger in your home.

Induction

Induction hobs contain heating elements that are composed of copper wire coils. These coils generate electromagnets, which heat the pans placed on the top. The coils stir the free electrons in your pan's base metal, which then transfer heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove never gets hot and, as soon as you remove your pan the cooking zones switch off automatically.

Induction hobs are generally more expensive, but they also heat up faster and use 30 to 70% less energy than gas or other kinds. They're also easier to clean since the surface of the hob isn't hot, and only the contents of your pan do.

Certain manufacturers provide an induction model that has additional features, for instance a pause feature, which cuts the power to your stove when you walk away, or the ability to connect two cooking rings at the same power for increased flexibility. They are commonly called FlexInduction hobs. They are more expensive than traditional induction models, but they're worth looking into if like to multitask.

Our favorite is this induction cooktop from Smeg, which has four good-sized cooking zones, a bridge function and nine power levels, giving you plenty of choice for ambitious cooks. It was a great performer during our test, with fast heating and accurate control when making pancakes. The hob has dishwasher built-in, as well as automatic pan detection, which makes cleaning easier. There is a limited selection of compatible pans, however, and it can't be used to cook using utensils that have a magnetic base. It could be a problem when you have a lot of cookware that's not compatible, or only some of it is compatible with induction cooktops.