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Types of Hob and Oven

A hob and oven is commonplace in kitchens and can come in a variety of styles. You can even mix varieties like domino, electric, and gas to suit your cooking needs.

Safety features like the controls for child and position can be added to a hob. They can stop children from touching the hob, and stop them changing the heat settings accidentally.

Types

In every kitchen, the hob is the main focus and plays a significant role in the way your food is executed. There are a variety of kinds of hobs, and the one you choose will be based on what your specific cooking needs are.

Gas hobs are the most popular option and provide a quick heat-up function and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs favor them because they offer precise control. However, they aren't as easy to clean as other hobs and could require a higher level of maintenance.

Electric hobs have a flat ceramic surface with heated elements underneath. They are available in a variety of sizes and come with four to six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element that can be controlled individually by you. You can boil potatoes on one ring and cook sausages on a different. This type of hob is easier to warm up than gas, and is a safer alternative for children as the cooking zone is heated only when you put the pot on it.

Traditional ceramic hobs are an extremely comfortable alternative to electric and gas and are a stylish option. They have a smooth, durable surface that is easy clean but aren't as quick to respond to temperature changes like other hobs and can be slower to cool down.

Domino hobs can be a space-saving alternative to gas and electric hobs that combine ovens below the cooking surface. They are great for kitchens with limited space. They can also be used in kitchenettes and flats. They are often more affordable than standard hobs, and can be energy efficient, but they are also prone to breaking and require more frequent maintenance.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooktop that has burners that can be incorporated into kitchen countertops for a seamless look. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, but they can also be powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design can enhance your cooking space that is modular.

A traditional gas stove has various burners, usually 4, but sometimes as many as 6. These are ignited with either an igniter or by turning the knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted in temperature.

However, the majority of modern gas hobs with built-in gas are equipped with multi-flame burners that let you regulate the outer and inner ring of each burner to precisely manage your cooking. These burners are faster and more reliable than older models.

In the past, it was essential to keep a gas stove lit all the time to ensure the burners were always hot and fueled. This was a safety feature to avoid accidents such as accidentally turning on the oven while the stove was still lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are made with safety in mind as a priority. They are fitted with a device to stop the flame which shuts down the burners if the pilot light fails.

Gas stoves and hob and oven hobs need to be checked regularly, cleaned and maintained. The best way to ensure this is to book an appointment with a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able check your appliance is working correctly and safely, but they will offer expert advice and suggestions on how to avoid problems in the future.

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 things that come to mind. The type of hob that you select will impact the way your kitchen operates and also how easy it is for you to clean it.

Electric hobs use heating elements that are placed on the glass surface, which is typically cleaned using a non-abrasive cleaning agent. The elements turn on when you turn the hob on and can be notched up to various power levels by turning or adjusting the control knob. It may take them some time to get heated up but once they've done so, they tend to provide more stable and reliable temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that inform you if a zone is hot or not.

They are available in four to six sizes and can be notch-up up to different power levels. These are great for hob and oven flat-based cookware, but not for cast iron pans, because they could overheat. Some models come with dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow boiling water on one ring and saute sausages on another. Some models come with a Boost function that concentrates high-temperature elements into one ring. This is great for stir-frying, searing meat, or boiling large pots.

Induction hobs are distinct from regular electric models due to the fact that they utilize electromagnetic fields instead of conventional gas flames to heat your cookware. This enables them to achieve precise temperatures in a shorter time frame, which makes them highly energy efficient. They also have a cool-to touch surface and flashing heat indicators that inform you that the ring is in use or still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramic is a material which can be transformed into functional or decorative objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders and water, and firing it in a high-temperature oven known as Kiln. Once it's made, it can then be decorated or covered with decorative materials to add texture and colour.

Ceramic hobs oven are an exquisite blend of form and function, sitting comfortably in any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is used to heat 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 then transferred to the pan by way of an infrared system. You can adjust the intensity of the heating using the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs come with dual-ring designs, having one smaller and a larger cooking zone that lets you select the most suitable size for your pan. You can also buy hobs with boosters that produce high-powered heat rapidly. This is great for searing food or bringing pans to boil fast.

Ceramic cooktops are more efficient in energy than other types of hobs and ovens as they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. There are vented cooktops that incorporate a ventilation system into the cooktop's ceramic surface, making sure the cooking smells don't stay in your home.

Induction

Induction hobs have heating elements composed of copper wire coils. These coils generate electromagnets which warm the pans that are placed on the top of them. The coils stir the free electrons within the base metal of your pan which in turn, distributes heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot and the cooking zones are automatically shut off when the pan is removed.

Induction hobs are usually more expensive than other types however, they're also more efficient to heat and consume 30 to 70% 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 have an induction model with additional features, like a pause function that shuts off power to the stove after you have left or connect two cooking rings at the same power for more flexibility. These are sometimes called FlexInduction hobs. They are more expensive than traditional induction models but they're worth a look if multitasking is important to you.

This induction hob is our favorite. It has four large cooking zones as well as a Bridge function and nine power settings, which gives you plenty of options for ambitious cooks. In our tests, it performed very well with precise control and rapid heating when making pancakes. The oven with hob comes with a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection, which makes cleaning easier. The only problem is that there are only a few compatible pans and you can't use it to cook with utensils with magnetic bases. This can be a challenge when you have a lot of non-compliant cookware, or just some of them are suitable for induction hobs.