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Types of Hob and Oven

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

A hob may also come with safety features, such as child and control of the position. These features can stop children from accidentally altering the temperature setting or touching the hob.

Types

In the heart of every kitchen, the stove takes centre stage and plays a major part in how your food comes out. There are many kinds of hobs, and the one you choose depends on the needs of your kitchen.

Gas hobs are a classic option. They are quick to heat up and respond immediately to temperature fluctuations. They are a preferred option for professional chefs because they provide precise control. They aren't as easy to clean as other stoves and may require more maintenance.

Electric hobs feature a flat ceramic surface and heated elements beneath. They can be found in various sizes and have four to six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element that you can control separately. This allows you to boil potatoes on one ring whilst cooking sausages in a different. This type of hob is easier to warm up than gas, and also offers the safety of children as the cooking zone becomes hot only when you place a pot on it.

Traditional ceramic hobs are an extremely comfortable alternative to gas and electric and are also a very elegant choice. They have an even and smooth surface that is easy to clean. However, they are not as fast to respond to temperature fluctuations or cool down as other hobs.

Domino hobs can be a space-saving alternative to gas and electric hobs that combine ovens below the cooking surface. They can be installed in smaller kitchens that have little space for installation and are suitable for kitchenettes and apartments. They are usually cheaper than conventional hobs and can be energy efficient, but they are also susceptible to damage and require greater maintenance.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooktop with burners that can be fitted on kitchen countertops to give an elegant look. They are typically used with natural or the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but they can also be powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could bring sophistication to your modular cooking space.

A traditional gas stove comes with several burners, usually 4, but often as many as 6. The burners can be ignited by a match or a knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted in temperature.

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

In the past, it was necessary for gas stoves to be continuously lit to ensure that the burners remained hot and fueled. This was a security feature to avoid any mishaps like having the oven turned on even though the stove was lit by a match or the pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind. They have a built-in flame failure device that shuts off burners automatically if the pilot light fail.

Gas stoves and hobs have to be regularly checked and cleaned as well as maintained. The best oven way to do this is to arrange a maintenance visit with a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able to make sure your appliance is operating properly as well, but they'll offer expert advice and suggestions on how to prevent any issues in the future.

Electricity

A good hob is equally crucial when it comes to creating the perfect kitchen. Worktops, refrigerators, freezers and ovens are the first things that pop up to the mind. Whichever type you choose, conventional, induction or gas cooker the type of hob you select can impact how your kitchen operates and how easy it is to keep clean.

Electric hobs feature heating elements that are placed on a smooth glass surface. This is typically cleaned using a nonabrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn on the hob and can be adjusted to a range of power levels by turning or clicking a control knob. It may take them a little bit longer to get heated up however once they are heated, they are in place, they provide more stable and reliable temperature control. They also come with indicators to let you know that a zone is in use or still hot from cooking.

Typically, they come in four to six different sizes of rings that can be cranked up to various levels of power. They are ideal for cookware that is flat, but aren't the best hob option for cast-iron pans because they can get hot. Certain models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs which allow you to cook sausages and boil water in the same ring. Some models have a Boost function that concentrates high heat into one ring. This is useful for stir-frying, searing meat, or boiling large pots.

Induction hobs differ from conventional electric hobs because they use electromagnetic fields instead of conventional gas flames to heat your cookware. They can achieve precise temperatures quicker and are more efficient in energy use. They also have a cool-to-the-touch surface and flashing heat indicators that let you know that a ring is in use or still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramics can be used to make decorative or functional objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders and water, and firing it in a high temperature oven, also known as a Kiln. Once it's made it can be sprayed with paint-like or decorative substances to add colour and texture.

Ceramic hobs combine design and function to create an exquisite piece of contemporary kitchen furniture. They operate by 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, which is then transferred to the pan via an infrared system. You can alter the intensity of the heating by using the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs have two rings, each with a smaller and a larger cooking zone. This lets you choose the appropriate size for your pan. You can also get hobs equipped with booster burners that produce high-powered heat in a short time, great for searing meat or bringing pots of water to the boil quickly.

In comparison to other types of hobs, ceramic cooktops typically take longer to warm up and alter temperature however, once they're done they are generally more efficient in energy use. There are vented cooktops that incorporate a ventilation system into the cooktop's ceramic surface, making sure the cooking smells aren't left in your home.

Induction

Induction hobs have heating elements comprised of copper wire coils. These coils generate electromagnets, which make the pans hot on top of them. The coils stir up free electrons inside the base metal of your pan, which then transfer heat evenly to your food. The surface of the hob is never hot, and when you take off your pan the cooking zones are turned off automatically.

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

Certain manufacturers provide an induction model that comes with additional features, like a pause function that shuts off power to your stove when you walk away, or the ability to connect two cooking rings with the same power to provide more flexibility. These are often referred to as FlexInduction hobs. They can be more expensive than traditional induction models, but they're worth looking into if like to multitask.

Our top choice is this induction cooktop from Smeg, which has four cooking zones that are large enough, a bridge function and nine power levels, giving you a variety of options for the ambitious cook. In our tests, it performed very well with accurate control and fast heating when making pancakes. The cooker also comes with a built-in dishwasher and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning more simple. The only issue is that there are only a handful of compatible pans, and you cannot make use of it for cooking with the utensils that have magnetic bases. It could be a problem if you have a lot of cookware that is not compatible, or only some of it is compatible with induction cooktops.