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Types of Hob and Oven

A hob and oven is a common part of most kitchens, and comes in a variety of styles. You can also mix different varieties like domino, electric, and gas to meet your cooking needs.

Safety features such as the controls for child and position can be integrated into a hob. They can stop children from touching the hob, and prevent them from changing the heat settings in error.

Types

The hob is the central point of any kitchen and has a huge impact on the final outcome of your cooking. However, there are a number of different types of hob and the one you select will be based on what your specific cooking needs are.

Gas hobs are the classic choice, and they provide a rapid heating process and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs prefer them because they offer precise control. They aren't as easy to clean as other stoves and could require more frequent maintenance.

Electric hobs are made of ceramic with a flat surface and heated elements underneath. They come in different sizes and with 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 while cooking sausages in another. This type of hob is able to be faster to heat than gas and provides a child-safe option as the cooking zone only becomes hot when you place a pan on it.

Traditional ceramic hobs are a very comfortable alternative to gas and electric and are also a very fashionable option. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface which is easy to clean but aren't as responsive to temperature changes like other hobs and are slower to cool down.

The Domino hob is a space-saving alternative to electric and gas hobs uk. It incorporates ovens under the cooking surface. They are great for kitchens with limited space. They can also be used in kitchenettes and flats. They are often less expensive than standard hobs uk, and are energy efficient, however they are also susceptible to damage and require more maintenance.

Gas

Gas hobs are cooktops that have burners that are easily integrated into kitchen countertops to give a seamless appearance. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or natural gas, but they can also be powered with propane gas. They are modern and sleek design that can give a sophisticated touch to your modular kitchen.

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 then controlled by a set of valves that can be adjusted to set the temperature.

Most modern built-in gas stoves however include burners with multiple flames. This allows you to control both the outer and inner rings of each burner to allow you to precisely control the cooking. These kinds of burners allow for much faster heat up times and are more reliable than the old-fashioned ones.

In the past, it was essential for a gas stove to be constantly 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 when the stove was lit by match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind. They come with a built-in fire failure device that shuts off burners immediately should the pilot light fail.

Gas stoves and hobs have to be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained. The best way to ensure this is to book an appointment with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. Not only will they be able check your appliance is operating properly and safely, but they will offer expert advice and suggestions on how to avoid problems in the future.

Electricity

A well-designed hob is equally important when it comes to making your kitchen the best it can be. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers, and ovens and hobs are the first things that pop up to 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. The glass surface is typically cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaner. These elements switch on when you turn on the hob and can be notched up to various power levels by turning or pressing the control knob. They can take a little longer to heat up than gas cookers, but once they have done so, they tend to offer better, consistent temperature control. They are equipped with indicators that tell you if a zone is hot or not.

Typically, they are available in four to six different sized rings that can be notched up to different power levels. They are great for flat-based cookware but not for cast iron pans, since they can get hot. Certain models come with dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow boiling water on one ring while you saute sausages on a different. Some models even have a 'boost' function that concentrates the power of high-powered heat into one ring to stir fry cooking sauteing meats, searing or boiling large pots of water.

Induction hobs are different from regular electric models because they employ electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, rather than the conventional method of gas flames. They can reach precise temperatures quicker and are more efficient in energy use. They feature a cool to the touch surface as well as flashing indicators that inform you that a ring has been used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramic is an ingredient which can be transformed into decorative or practical objects. It's formed by mixing clay, earthen elements, powders and water to an exact shape, and then fired in a high-temperature oven called 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 a stunning combination of form and function that can be easily integrated into any modern kitchen. They work by using radiant heating technology, which passes an electric current through coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. They generate heat when activated, and this is then transferred to the pan by way of an infrared system. You can alter the intensity of the heating using the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs are dual ring designs that have one smaller and one larger cooking zone that lets you select the best size for your pan. You can also find hobs with booster burners that produce high-powered heat in a short time ideal for searing meat or bringing pans of boiling water to a boil quickly.

Ceramic cooktops are more efficient in energy than other types of hobs because they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. You can also find vented hobs that incorporate a ventilation system into the ceramic cooktop, ensuring steam, smoke and cooking smells aren't left within your home.

Induction

The heating elements in the induction hobs are a set of copper wire coils under the surface, which produce electromagnets to heat the pans sat on them. The coils stir up the free electrons inside the base metal of your pan, which then transfers heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove never gets hot and, as soon as you remove your pan, the cooking zones turn off automatically.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive than other types however, they're also more efficient to heat and use 30-70 percent less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. They're also easier to clean, as the hob surface itself doesn't get hot and only the contents of the pan do.

Certain manufacturers offer a specific induction model with extra features like the ability to pause, which cuts the power to your stove when you leave it, or link up two cooking rings at the same time at the same power level to provide greater flexibility. These are often called FlexInduction hobs and can be more expensive than traditional models, however they're worth considering if you like to multitask.

Our top choice is this induction cooktop from Smeg. It has four good-sized cooking zones that have a bridge function, as well as nine power levels, giving you a variety of options for ambitious cooks. It performed well in our tests with a fast heating speed and precise control when making pancakes. The oven comes with dishwasher built-in and automatic pan detection to make cleaning easier. There is a limited selection of compatible pans it isn't used to cook with utensils that have a magnetic base. This can be a challenge if you have a lot of non-compatible cookware or only certain pieces are suitable for induction hobs.