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Types of Hob and Oven A hob and oven is an essential part of many kitchens, and comes in many different styles. You can mix different types, such as electric and gas, to suit your needs. A hob may also come with safety features such as child and position controls. These features can stop children from accidentally changing the temperature setting or touching the stove. Types In the center of every kitchen, the stove is the main focus and plays a major part in how your food comes out. There are many kinds of hobs available, and which one you choose depends on your cooking needs. Gas hobs are a popular option. They are quick to heat up and react instantly to temperature changes. Professional chefs favor them because they are precise in their control. They are not as easy to clean as other hobs and could require more frequent maintenance. oven Ovens And Hobs have a flat ceramic surface and heated elements beneath. They can be found in various sizes and have four to six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with a distinct heating element that you can control separately. You can boil potatoes in one ring, while cooking sausages on another. This type of hob can be more efficient than gas and offers an option for children to be safe since the cooking area only becomes hot when you place a pan on it. Traditional ceramic hobs are an extremely convenient alternative to gas and electric and are a stylish option. They have an extremely smooth and durable surface that is easy to clean. However, they are not as quick to react to temperature changes or to cool down as other hobs. Domino hobs are an alternative to gas and electric hobs that combine ovens below the cooking surface. They can be fitted into smaller kitchens with little space for installation and are ideal for flats and kitchenettes. They are usually less expensive than a standard cooker and can be very energy-efficient however they are also fragile and require more attention than other types of cooker. Gas A gas hob is a cooking surface with burners that can be fitted on kitchen countertops to give seamless appearance. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or natural gas, but they are also powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could add sophistication to your modular cooking space. A traditional gas stove comes with a range of burners, typically 4 but sometimes up to 6. The flames are ignited using the use of a match or the knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted to regulate the temperature. However, the majority of modern built-in gas hobs have multi-flame burners that let you control the inner and outer rings of each burner to control your cooking. They are also much more efficient and more reliable than earlier models. Traditionally, it was necessary to keep a gas stove on constantly to ensure that the burners were always hot and fueled. This was done to prevent accidents, for example, accidentally turning on an oven when the stove is still lit with a match or pilot light. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind. They have a built-in flame failure device that shuts down the burners automatically if the pilot light fail. Gas stoves and hobs must be cleaned, checked, and maintained regularly. To accomplish this, you must make an appointment with a Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able ensure that your appliance is functioning correctly, but they will also provide expert advice on how to avoid any future problems. Electric A good hob is equally crucial when it comes to making your kitchen the best it can be. Worktops, refrigerators freezers and ovens are always the first items that come to the mind. Whichever type you choose, conventional, induction or gas cooker the type of hob you choose can impact the way your kitchen functions and how easy it is to keep clean. Electric hobs are powered by heating elements underneath the glass surface, which is typically cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaning agent. The heating elements are activated when you turn on the oven and can be adjusted to various power levels using a control knob. They can take a little longer to warm up than a gas cooker but once they are done, they are able to provide more consistent temperature control. They also come with indicators that inform you when a space is active or hot from cooking. They are available in a range of four to six sizes and can be notch-up up to different power levels. They are perfect for flat-based cookware, but aren't the best choice for cast iron pans since they can overheat. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) come with dual rings that let you cook sausages and boil water in the same ring. Some even include a boost function that concentrates high-powered heat into one ring to stir fry cooking sauteing meat, or boiling large pots of water. Induction hobs are different from regular 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 more quickly and are more 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 Ceramic is a material that can be used to create decorative or practical objects. It is formed by mixing clay, earthen elements, powders and water to an exact shape, and then fired in a high-temperature oven, also known as a kiln. Once made it is then covered with paint-like or decorative materials to give it a more textured and vibrant look. Ceramic hobs are an exquisite blend of function and form, sitting comfortably in any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is used to heat ceramic hobs by passing an electrical current through coiled elements that are hidden under the black glass surface. When they are activated, they create heat that is then transferred to the pan via an infrared heating system. You can adjust the intensity of this heating by controlling the controls with knobs or buttons. Certain ceramic hobs have dual-ring designs, having one smaller and a larger cooking area that lets you select the best size for your pan. You can also find hobs with booster burners that produce high-powered heat quickly ideal for searing meat or bringing pans of boiling water to a boil in a short time. Ceramic cooktops are more efficient in energy than other types of hobs as they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. You can also opt for vented hobs, which integrate a ventilation system with the ceramic cooktop. This makes sure that smoke, steam, and cooking smells don't remain in your home. Induction Induction hobs contain heating elements comprised of copper wire coils. They generate electromagnets which heat the pans placed on top of them. The coils move free electrons in the base of your pot which transmits heat efficiently and directly to your food. The surface of the hob never gets hot and, when you take off your pan, the cooking zones turn off automatically. Induction hobs are usually more expensive than other models however, they're also more efficient to heat and consume 30-70% less energy than gas or ceramic hobs. They are also easier to clean, as the hob surface itself isn't hot, and only the contents of your pan do. Some manufacturers provide an induction model that has additional features, like the pause feature that cuts off the power to the stove when you walk away or link two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power for greater flexibility. These are often called FlexInduction hobs. They can be more expensive than traditional induction models, but they're worth a look if you prefer to multitask. Our top choice is this induction hob from Smeg, which has four good-sized cooking zones that have a bridge function, as well as nine power levels, giving you plenty of choice for the ambitious cook. In our tests, it performed well with accurate control and fast heating when making pancakes. The oven also has a built-in dishwasher and an automatic pan detection function to make cleaning even easier. There's a small selection of compatible pans, and it can't be used for cooking with the utensils with magnetic bases. It can be a problem when you have a large quantity of cookware that is not compatible or only some of it is compatible with induction hobs.