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Types of Hob and Oven

A hob and oven is a common part of most kitchens and can come in many different styles. You can even mix types like domino, electric, and gas to fit your cooking needs.

A hob could also come with safety features such as child and position controls. These features can prevent children from accidentally changing the temperature setting or touching the hob and oven.

Types

The hob is the main focal element of any kitchen and can have a major impact on the outcome of your cooking. There are a variety of types of hob and the one you select will depend on what your specific cooking needs are.

Gas hobs are the classic option and provide a quick heating function and instant response to temperature changes. They are a favorite choice for chefs who are professional as they are precise in their control. They aren't as easy to clean as other hobs and may require more maintenance.

Electric hobs are flat ceramic surface that has heated elements beneath. They can come in various sizes, with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with a distinct heating element that you can control separately. It is possible to boil potatoes in one ring while cooking sausages on another. This type of hob is easier to heat up than gas, and it offers a safer alternative for children since the cooking area gets hot only when you put an oven on it.

Ceramic hobs are a fashionable and user-friendly option to electric and gas hobs. They have a smooth and durable surface that is easy to clean. However they aren't as quick to respond to temperature changes or to cool down as other hobs.

The Domino hob is an alternative to electric and gas hobs. It has ovens underneath the cooking surface. They are perfect for kitchens that have little space. They also work well in kitchenettes and flats. They tend to be more affordable than standard hobs, and can be energy-efficient, but they are also susceptible to damage and require greater maintenance.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooking surface with burners that can be fitted into kitchen countertops for seamless appearance. They are typically used with natural or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but they can also be powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could add sophistication to your kitchen space.

A traditional gas stove has a range of burners, typically 4 but sometimes as many as 6. They are ignited by either an igniter or by turning a knob. The flames can then be controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted to regulate the temperature.

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

In the past, it was essential to keep a gas burner lit continuously to ensure that the burners are constantly fueled and hot. This was done to avoid accidents, like the mistake of turning on an oven when the stove is still lit with the help of a match or a pilot light. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind and come with a built-in fire failure device that shuts down the burners immediately should the pilot light fail.

Gas stoves and hobs should be checked, cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. To achieve this, it is recommended to arrange a visit with an Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able to make sure your appliance is operating properly, but they can also provide expert advice and guidance on how to avoid problems in the future.

Electric

A good hob is just as important in creating the perfect kitchen. Worktops, refrigerators, freezers and ovens are always the first things that pop up to the mind. The type of hob that you select will influence the way your kitchen functions and how easy it is to clean.

Electric hobs have heating elements that are placed on the glass surface, which is typically cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner. The elements turn on when you turn the hob on and can be adjusted to a range of power levels by turning or adjusting on a knob. It may take them a little bit longer to warm up however once they are heated, they are in place, they provide more stable and reliable temperature control. They are equipped with indicators that tell you 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 ideal for flat-based cookware but not for cast iron pans, because they could overheat. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs that let you cook sausages and boil water on the same ring. Some models include a boost function that concentrates the power of high-powered heat into a single ring for stir fry cooking, searing meat or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs differ from standard electric models because they employ electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, instead of the traditional method of gas flames. They can achieve precise temperatures faster and are more efficient in energy use. They have 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 make functional or decorative objects. It's formed by mixing earthen elements, clay powders and water into a specific shape, then fired in a high-temperature oven known as a Kiln. Once made it is then covered with decorative or paint-like substances to add color and texture.

Ceramic hobs are a beautiful blend of form and function that can be easily integrated into any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat the ceramic hobs by passing an electrical current over coiled elements that are concealed beneath the black glass surface. They generate heat when activated, which is transferred to your pan via an infrared system. You can adjust the intensity of this heating by controlling the controls via knobs or a touch.

Some ceramic hobs come with dual-ring designs, having one smaller and a larger cooking area which allows you to select the best hob size for your pan. There are hobs oven with boosters that generate powerful heat quickly. This is perfect for cooking food and bringing pans to boil quickly.

As compared to other types of cooktops, ceramic cooktops take a little longer to warm up and alter temperature however, once they're done they are generally more efficient in energy use. There are vented hobs that integrate a ventilation system within the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that smoke, steam and cooking smells don't stay in your home.

Induction

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

Induction hobs are typically more expensive than other hobs, but they're also faster to heat and use 30-70 percent less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. They are also easier to clean since the surface of the hob isn't heated, but the contents of your pan do.

Certain manufacturers offer a specific induction model that has additional features, such as a pause function that shuts off the power to your stove when you step away from it, or link up two cooking rings at the same power level for additional flexibility. These are sometimes called FlexInduction hobs. They can be more costly than traditional induction models but they're worth a look if multitasking is important to you.

This induction hob is our top choice. It comes with four large cooking zones with a Bridge function and nine power settings, which gives you a lot of options for cooks who want to be more adventurous. In our tests, it did well with accurate control and fast heating when making pancakes. The oven comes with a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection, which makes cleaning easier. There is a limited selection of compatible pans it cannot be used to cook with the utensils with magnetic bases. This could be a problem if you have a lot of non-compatible cookware or only some of it is suitable for use on induction hobs.