Types of Hobs

A hob (known as a stove top in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats up pans by using electricity or flames. There are a variety of hobs. You can choose the one that best ovens suits your kitchen and style.

Induction hobs feature a flat ceramic cooking surface and include five or four zones for heating your pans. The modern touch-operated designs look sleek and stylish and are easy to clean.

Ceramic hobs

Ceramic Hobs oven can give your kitchen a sleek, modern design. They have a flat glass-ceramic surface that's easy to clean, meaning spills and splatters are quickly wiped away. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient which helps reduce your energy bills. However, one disadvantage of ceramic hobs is that they can be slow to change temperatures which can be a problem when cooking food that requires immediate reduction or increase in temperature.

Electric hobs utilize plates that are heated by electric elements beneath. They can be controlled individually using rotary knobs and notched up to the level of power you require. You can utilize the Boost feature to raise the temperature of a specific zone. Ceramic hobs retain heat very well, and even after they are turned off, they will still be hot to the touch. It is important to put ceramic hobs in an area that is away from items that could ignite and away from children's reach.

The benefit of this kind of hob is that it can be set up on a variety of worktops, such as laminate and solid wood as well as granite. It is also relatively affordable and is a great alternative if you're looking to replace your previous hobs, but without spending a lot of money. Like any appliance, they must be properly installed and connected to the mains. We recommend hiring an electrician to ensure that the new hobs are safe to use.

This kind of hob is sensitive to pan sizes and shapes. You'll need cookware that's either the exact size as the element, or that can fit comfortably into each of the heating zones on the hob. If the cookware doesn't fit, then the element won't recognize it and will not begin to heat up the base of the pan. This could lead to inconsistent cooking results and will make the stove less efficient.

Gas on glass hobs

Gas-powered glass hobs have modern, sleek design. They are more expensive than electric hobs, and require professional installation. However they heat up faster - an entire pot of water can typically boil in less than four minutes. This kind of hob is ideal for cooks who want to control how much heat is produced. However, it should be observed that a glass-based hob is more prone to damage than stainless steel ones and will require cleaning more often, since grease and residue build up tends to remain instead of slipping off.

This Bertazzoni hob is a fantastic example of gas on glass. It has four monobloc burners finished in matt black, with control knobs made of metal to create a sleek, elegant finish. The wok ring is 4kW for extra versatility and the pan supports are dishwasher safe.

This Bosch gas hob is a highly recommended model. It combines a fashionable piece of toughened glass with cutting-edge cooking technology. The dual ring design to the left of the gas hob has two burners inside to improve heat distribution and increase the speed of cooking. It also comes with an easy-to-read power indicator that lets you control the precise temperature of the flame. You can select from nine preset settings, including the highest setting for searing steak and a low setting for scrambled eggs.

The simple and easy-to-use controls were also loved by our test subjects who found them to be extremely easy to use. A few minor issues are that you have to press the controls nine times to reach the highest heating level, and that the glass can make it difficult to discern what the burners are doing.

This Neff model is one of the top gas-on glass hobs that you can buy at a reasonable price. It's not likely to win any design prizes, but it will serve its purpose and be a fantastic addition to your kitchen for just over 120 pounds.

Electric hobs

There are many electric hobs that are perfect for modern homes. They not only offer an elegant design that blends in with the rest of your kitchen as well, but they also offer modern technology that is safer, quicker and more energy-efficient than their predecessors.

One of the most popular electric hobs is the ceramic glass hob. These hobs are designed with a sleek glazed finish, and feature an easy surface to clean and resistant to scratches. They're also typically equipped with a power boost feature that allows you to increase the temperature of your stove for a brief period of time.

Another electric hob that is suitable for modern homes is an induction hob. Unlike traditional gas and electric plate hobs that use electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware. They are therefore more energy-efficient and provide precise temperature control. However they require a particular kind of pan to function and can be costly to install.

A gas-on-glass hob is a second option that's an excellent choice for modern homes. Similar to a standard gas hob, it features a burner beneath the glass is a flat layer. The glass is heatproof as well as shatterproof, making it much easier to clean than tempering glass. A lot of these hobs are equipped with the "hot surface indicator" which alerts you to the temperature.

Although gas hobs are an option for many home cooks but they can be noisy and difficult to clean. The flame can also be difficult to control and can take some time to warm up and cool down. On the other hand electric hobs are efficient in terms of energy consumption ovens and hobs are easier to clean.

To achieve the highest level of modern technology You can even find electric stoves that are compatible with LPG gas. This lets you switch between different fuel sources, so you'll be able to adapt to your lifestyle. It is important to remember that these stoves will need to be installed by an approved gas safe engineer and will require a dedicated cable of 6mm in your kitchen. They're also not suitable for people who have pacemakers, as the electromagnetic field may interfere with them.

Induction hobs

Copper coils conduct an alternating electric current beneath the glass surface of an induction hob. When an induction-compatible pan is placed on the hob, the coils create magnetic fields which directly heat the pan rather than heating a surface of the worktop or heated plate. Induction hobs are very energy efficient, as they don't squander heat.

There are many models of induction stoves starting with the basic models with a single zone labelled by rings up to more advanced multi-zoned induction stoves that have up to 6 zones and allow for multiple pots to be cooked simultaneously within a flex area. Certain models come with a touch slider control that resembles to the way you use on an iPhone. You can select the desired temperature by sliding your finger from left to right over the power bar in the middle. Certain models have preset settings for certain food types or recipes which can help you save time in the kitchen.

Induction hobs do tend to be more expensive than ceramic hobs. However, they are thought to be more efficient over the long term because they heat up quicker and use a smaller space to heat up, which can help lower your energy costs. They cool down faster and also are more secure without hot plates. This makes them ideal for families that have children or elderly residents. However, they do produce magnetic fields that can cause interference with medical devices such as pacemakers therefore it is essential to center your pans on the burner and avoid placing small pans on large burners.

Like all electric hobs, you'll need to clean your induction hob on a regular basis, as food particles and other debris can build up over time. You can either employ a standard oven uk cleaner or purchase a specialist one to keep your stove in good condition and shining for a longer time. It is not recommended to use any abrasive cleaning product or scratching pads on your induction stove, as they can scratch the surface.