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Types of Hobs

A hob (known as stove top in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats up pans using electricity or flames. There are a variety of hobs available, so you can pick one that fits your style and kitchen.

Induction hobs come with flat cooking surfaces made of ceramic and have four or five zones to heat your pans. The modern touch-operated designs look sleek and stylish and are easy to clean.

Ceramic hobs

Ceramic hobs have a sleek and modern look that can really enhance the overall appearance of your kitchen. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces can be easy to clean and can quickly be cleaned when spills or splatters happen. They also heat up very quickly and are energy efficient and can help reduce your electricity bills. Ceramic hobs aren't always fast when changing the temperature settings. This can be a problem when you need to cook something that requires quick decrease or an increase in the heat.

Electric hobs utilize a solid plate that is heated by electric elements beneath. The power of each element can be adjusted through rotary knobs. You can also use the boost feature to increase the temperature of a single area. Ceramic hobs also have a very high heat retention, which means they'll stay hot to the touch after being turned off. It is important to put ceramic hobs in a place that is far from items that could ignite and away from children's reach.

This kind of hob can be installed on a variety worktops such as laminate, solid hardwood and granite. It's also quite affordable and is a great option if you want to replace your old stoves without spending a lot of money. But, as with all appliances, they must be properly installed and connected to the mains, so we recommend hiring an electrician professional to ensure that the new hobs are safe for use.

This kind of hob is sensitive to pan shapes and sizes. You'll need cookware that's the exact size as the element or that can fit comfortably into each of the heating zones on the hob. If the cookware isn't the same size as the element, the element won't recognize it and won't heat the bottom of the pan. This can result in cooking that is uneven and make the stove less efficient.

Gas on glass hobs

Glass hobs with gas have a sleek and modern look. Although they may cost more than electric ones and require professional installation, they often require less time to heat up - it's not uncommon for a complete pan of water to boil in four minutes or less. This type of stove is a great choice for cooks who want to limit the amount of heat is generated. Glass hobs are more prone to damage and require frequent cleaning as they are more likely to accumulate grease and other residue.

This Bertazzoni hob is a great example of gas on glass. It has four monobloc burners in matt black with metal control knobs to create a sleek, elegant look. It also has an oblong wok ring with 4kW to increase versatility, and pan supports that are dishwasher-safe and easier to keep clean.

This Bosch gas hob is a highly recommended model. It is a sleek piece of toughened glass and cutting-edge cooking technology. The dual ring design to the left side of the gas hob has two burners inside to improve the distribution of heat and accelerate cooking. It also has a handy power indicator that helps you to control the exact temperature of the flame. You can select from nine pre-defined settings including the highest setting for searing steaks and an option for scrambled eggs.

The simple and intuitive controls were loved by our test subjects, who found them to be very simple to use. Some minor drawbacks are that you need to press the controls a further nine times to reach the maximum temperature and the glass can make it difficult to see what the burners are doing.

A few of the top gas on glass hobs are available at affordable prices like this Neff model. While it's unlikely to win any design awards but it can do the job well and is an ideal addition to your kitchen for just over 120 pounds.

Electric hobs

Electric hobs are ideal for modern homes. They're not just sleek and stylish, they are also faster, safer, and more energy efficient than their predecessors.

One of the most popular electric hobs is the ceramic glass hob. These hobs have an elegant glazed finish and feature an easy surface to clean and resistant to scratches. They're also typically equipped with a power boost function which lets you increase the heat of your hob for a short amount of time.

Induction hobs are yet another electric hob that is ideal for modern homes. Induction hobs heat cookware directly using electromagnetic fields, unlike traditional gas and electric plates. They are therefore more energy efficient and provide precise temperature control. However they require a particular kind of pan to work with them and are costly to install.

A gas-on-glass hob is a second option that's an excellent choice for modern homes. It is equipped with a burner under an unidirectional glass layer like a traditional gas stove. However the glass is heatproof and shatterproof, so it's much simpler to clean than the typical tempered glass. Many of these hobs come with an "hot surface indicator" that warns you of the temperature.

Gas hobs remain a preferred option for many home cooks, but they can be noisy and hard to clean. The flame can also be difficult to control and can take an extended time to heat up and cool off. Electric hobs, on the other side, are more efficient in energy and easy to clean.

For the highest level of modern technology You can also find electric stoves that are compatible with LPG gas. You can switch between a variety of fuels, allowing you the flexibility needed to meet your needs. But, it's important to note that these hobs need to be installed by a gas safe registered engineer and will require a specific 6mm cable in your kitchen. They're also not suitable for people with pacemakers as the electromagnetic field can cause interference with them.

Induction hobs

Copper coils conduct an alternating electric current under the glass surface of an induction hob. When an induction-compatible pot is placed on a hob, the coils generate magnetic fields that generate heat directly within the pan, rather than heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or an insulated plate (electric). This makes induction hobs very efficient from an energy point of view because there's no leftover heat being wasted.

There are a myriad of models of an induction hob that range from basic ones that have one cooking zone that is that is marked with rings to more sophisticated multi-zoned induction hobs that have up to six zones and allow the cooking of multiple pots at once on a flex zone. Some of these premium models come with a touch-slider control that looks very similar to the way you use on an iPhone. Simply swipe your finger over the power bar located in the middle to choose the desired heat level, left to right boosts heat and right to left reduces it. Some models have pre-programmed settings for ovensandhobs specific recipes or food items that can help you save time and effort in the kitchen.

Induction hobs do tend to be more expensive than ceramic hobs, but they are thought to be more efficient in the long run because they heat up quicker and have a smaller area for heating up which can help reduce your energy bills. They also cool quicker and feature a safer design that doesn't have hot plates, which makes them perfect for families with children or older people living in the home. However, they do create a magnetic force that could cause interference with certain medical devices such as pacemakers. It is therefore crucial to center pans and avoid using smaller pans on larger burners.

Like all electric hobs, you'll have to clean your electric hob on a regular basis, as food particles and other debris can build up over time. You can either use a standard oven cleaning product or invest in a professional one to keep your oven in good shape and shiny for longer. Make sure you don't use abrasive cleaners or pads to scour your induction hob since they could scratch the surface.