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Types of Hob and Oven

A hob and oven is commonplace in kitchens and can come in a variety of styles. You can also mix different varieties such as domino, electric and gas to fit your cooking needs.

A hob may also come with safety features such as child and position controls. These features will prevent children from accidentally altering the temperature setting or touching the hob.

Types

In every kitchen, the hob takes centre stage and plays a significant role in the way your food is executed. There are many kinds of hobs, and the one you select will depend on your cooking needs.

Gas hobs are the classic choice, and they provide a rapid heating function and instant response to temperature fluctuations. They are a preferred choice for chefs who are professional as they are precise in their control. However, they are not as easy to clean as other hobs, and they may require a higher level of maintenance.

Electric hobs are made of ceramic with a flat surface and heated elements beneath. They are available in a variety of sizes and come with up to six cooking zones. Each zone has a separate heating element which you can regulate individually. This lets you boil potatoes on one ring whilst cooking sausages in a different. This kind of hob can be more efficient than gas and offers a child-safe alternative since the cooking area is only heated when you place a pot on it.

Ceramic hobs are a chic and user-friendly option to electric and gas hobs. They have a smooth and durable surface that is easy to clean. However, they are not as fast to respond to temperature changes or to cool down as other hobs.

The Domino hob is a space-saving option to gas and electric hobs. It combines ovens beneath the cooking surface. They can be fitted into smaller kitchens with little space for installation and work well in flats and kitchenettes. They are often less expensive than standard hobs, and can be energy efficient, but they are also susceptible to damage and require more frequent maintenance.

Gas

Gas hobs are cooktops equipped with burners that can be easily integrated into kitchen countertops to give a seamless appearance. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, however they can also be powered by propane gas. The modern, sleek design can add sophistication to your kitchen space.

A traditional gas stove is fitted with a variety of burners. Usually there are four, but there can be as many as six. The flames are ignited using the use of a match or the knob. The flames can then be controlled by an array of valves that can be adjusted in the temperature.

The majority of modern gas stoves built-in however include burners with multiple flames. This allows you to control both the outer and the inner rings of each burner to allow you to precisely control your cooking. These types of burners provide faster heating times and are more reliable than traditional ones.

Traditionally, it was necessary to keep a gas stove lit continuously to ensure that the burners are always hot and fueled. This was a safety measure to avoid accidents like accidentally turning on the oven when the stove was lit by match or the pilot flame. Modern cookers are made with safety in mind as a priority. They are equipped with a device to stop the flame which shuts down the burners if the pilot light fails.

Gas stoves and hobs should be inspected, cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. The best oven method to accomplish this is to arrange a maintenance visit with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only make sure that your appliance is operating properly, but will they will also provide expert guidance on how to avoid any future problems.

Electricity

A well-designed hob is equally important when it comes to making your kitchen the best it can be. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers and ovens hobs are always the first items that come to your mind. Whichever type you choose, conventional, induction or gas cooker, the type of hob you select will affect the way your kitchen functions and how easy it is to clean.

Electric hobs are equipped with heating elements under a smooth glass surface. This is typically 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 the control knob. They can take a little longer to warm up than a gas cooker, but once they have done so, hob and oven they usually provide more consistent temperature control. They also have built-in indicators to let you know that a zone is active or hot from cooking.

These rings are available in four to six different sizes and are notch-upable to different power levels. They are perfect for cookware that is flat, but aren't the best ovens option for cast iron pans as they can overheat. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs which allow you to cook sausages and boil water in the same ring. Some models come with a Boost feature that concentrates high heat into one ring. This is useful for stir-frying, searing meat, or boiling large pots.

Induction hobs differ from standard electric hobs in that they utilize electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, Hob and Oven rather than the conventional method of gas flames. This enables them to achieve precise temperatures in a shorter time frame, which makes them highly energy efficient. They have a cool-to the touch surface as well as flashing indicators that inform you that a ring has been used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramic is an ingredient that can be made into functional or decorative objects. It's formed by mixing earthen elements, clay powders, water and other elements to the desired shape, then fired in a high-temperature oven known as the Kiln. Once made it is then covered with decorative or paint-like substances to give it a more textured and vibrant look.

Ceramic hobs blend design and function to make an exquisite piece of contemporary kitchen furniture. They operate using radiant heating technology that passes an electric current through the coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. They produce heat when activated. This is then transferred to the pan through an infrared system. You can adjust the strength of this heating by adjusting the controls via knobs or a touch.

Some ceramic hobs are dual ring designs that have one smaller and one larger cooking zone that lets you select the most suitable size for your pan. You can also get hobs equipped with booster burners that generate high-powered heat rapidly, great for searing meat or bringing pans of boiling water to the boil quickly.

Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other kinds of hobs as they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. You can also opt for vented cooktops that have an air-conditioning system that is integrated into the cooktop made of ceramic. This ensures that smoke, steam and cooking smells don't linger in your house.

Induction

Induction hobs contain heating elements that are comprised of copper wire coils. They generate electromagnets that make the pans hot on the top. The coils stir up the free electrons inside the base of your pan, which then transmits heat efficiently and directly to your food. The surface of the hob is never hot and the cooking zones are automatically turned off when your pan is removed.

Induction hobs are typically more expensive, however they also get hotter faster and use 30-70% lower energy than gas or other kinds. They are also easier to clean as the hob surface itself isn't heated, but the contents of your pan do.

Certain manufacturers offer an induction model with extra features, such as the ability to pause, which cuts power to your hob when you step away from it, or link up two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level to provide greater flexibility. These are sometimes called FlexInduction hobs. They are more costly than traditional induction models but they're worth a look when multitasking is important to you.

This induction hob is our top choice. It comes with four cooking zones as well as a Bridge function and nine power settings, giving you a lot of options for cooks who want to be more adventurous. It performed well during our test with fast heating and accurate control when making pancakes. The oven also has dishwasher built-in and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning even simpler. The only problem is that there are only a few compatible pans, and you cannot use it to cook using utensils with magnetic bases. It can be a problem when you have a large amount of cookware that's not compatible or some of it is compatible with induction hobs.