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Types of Hob and Oven

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

A hob could also have safety features, such as child and position controls. These are designed to prevent children from touching the stove and prevent them from changing the heat settings accidentally.

Types

In the heart of every kitchen, the stove takes centre stage and plays a significant part in how your cooking is executed. There are many kinds of hobs available, and which one you select will depend on the cooking requirements you have.

Gas hobs are a classic choice and offer a fast heating process and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. They are a favorite choice for chefs who are professional as they provide precise control. However, they're not as clean as other hobs and could require a higher degree of maintenance.

Electric hobs are flat ceramic surface with heated elements beneath and can come in different sizes that have between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has a separate heating element that you can control separately. This lets you boil potatoes on one ring while cooking sausages in a different. This type of hob is easier to start heating than gas, and is an alternative that is safer for children as the cooking zone gets hot only when you place an oven on it.

Traditional ceramic hobs are a very user-friendly alternative to gas and electric and are also a fashionable option. They have a smooth, durable surface which is easy to clean but aren't as fast at responding to temperature changes like other hobs and are slower to cool down.

Domino hobs are an alternative to gas and electric hobs that have ovens uk underneath the cooking surface. They are ideal for kitchens with small space. They also work well in kitchenettes and flats. They tend to be cheaper than standard hobs, and can be energy-efficient, but they can also be fragile and require more maintenance.

Gas

Gas hobs are cooktops equipped with burners that are 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. They are sleek and modern design that can give a sophisticated touch to your modular kitchen.

A traditional gas stove has various burners, usually 4 but often as many as 6. These are ignited with either an igniter or by turning a knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted to regulate 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 rings for each burner, to allow you to precisely control your cooking. These types of burners allow for much faster heat up times and are more reliable than older models.

In the past, it was required for gas stoves to be continuously lit to ensure that the burners remained hot and fuelled. This was a safety measure to prevent any accidents like not turning off the oven while the stove was still lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety as a priority. They are equipped with a device to stop the flame which shuts down the burners when the pilot light fails to work.

Gas stoves and hobs should be cleaned, checked, and maintained regularly. To achieve this, it is recommended to arrange a visit with an Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only to ensure that your appliance is operating correctly, but also offer expert guidance on how to prevent any future issues.

Electricity

When it comes to creating your dream kitchen, the countertops, fridge freezer and oven will always get the most attention, but a quality hob is also essential. Whichever type you choose, conventional, induction or gas cooker, the kind of hob you pick will affect how your kitchen functions and how easy it is to keep clean.

Electric hobs are equipped with heating elements set beneath a smooth glass surface. This is typically cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaner. These elements switch on when you turn the hob on and can be notched up to various power levels by turning or adjusting a control knob. They may take longer to warm up than a gas cooker, but once they are done, they usually provide more consistent temperature control. They have built-in indicators that inform you if a zone is hot or not.

Typically, they come in a range of four to six sizes of rings that can be notched up to various power levels. They are perfect for cookware that is flat but aren't the best option for cast iron pans as they can overheat. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs that let you cook sausages and boil water on the same ring. Some even have a 'boost' function that concentrates high-powered heat into one ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meats, searing or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs are different from regular electric models as they use electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware rather than the conventional method of gas flames. This allows them to achieve precise temperatures in a smaller space of time and makes them extremely energy efficient. They also have a cool-to touch surface and flashing heat indicators that signal that the ring is either in use or 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, and firing it in a high temperature oven known as a Kiln. After it's formed it can be decorated or covered with decorative materials to give it texture and color.

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

Certain ceramic hobs feature two rings, each with the smaller and the larger cooking area. This lets you select the right size for your pan. You can also buy hobs with boosters that produce powerful heat quickly. This is great to cook food in or bring pans to boil quickly.

Compared to other types of hobs, ceramic cooktops take a little longer to warm up and change temperature, but once they do they're typically more efficient in terms of energy consumption. There are vented cooktops that incorporate a ventilation system within the cooktop's ceramic surface, making sure smoke, steam and cooking smells aren't left in your home.

Induction

The heating elements of induction hobs consist of a series of copper wire coils beneath the surface, which produce electromagnets to heat the pans that sit on them. The coils stir the free electrons within the base metal of your pan, which then transfers heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot and the cooking zones are automatically turned off as soon as your pan is removed.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive than other types, but they're also faster to heat and consume 30 to 70% less energy than gas or ceramic hobs. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean since only the contents of the pan are heated but not the surface.

Certain manufacturers offer an induction model that comes with additional features, like the pause feature that cuts off the power to your stove when you walk away or link two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power for greater flexibility. These are often called FlexInduction hobs and can be more expensive than traditional induction models but they're worth a look if you prefer to multitask.

This induction hob is our top pick. It comes with four large cooking zones, a Bridge function, and nine power settings, giving you a variety of options for those who are ambitious cooks. It was a great performer during our test with fast heating and precise control when making pancakes. The cooker comes with dishwasher built-in, as well as automatic pan detection to make cleaning much easier. There is a limited selection of compatible pans, and it can't be used to cook with utensils that have a magnetic base. This can be a challenge in the event that you have a large amount of non-compliant cookware, or just some of them are suitable for induction hobs.