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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 even mix types such as domino, electric and gas to fit your cooking requirements. Safety features like child and position controls can be included in a hob. These features can stop children from accidentally changing the heat setting or touching the hob. Types In the heart of every kitchen, the stove is the main focus and plays a major part in how your cooking comes out. There are many kinds of hobs available, and which one you choose depends on the cooking requirements you have. Gas hobs are a classic option. They are quick to heat up and respond immediately to temperature changes. They are a favorite choice for professional chefs as they offer precise control. However, they are not as clean as other hobs and could require a higher level of maintenance. Electric hobs are a flat ceramic surface with heated elements beneath and are available in different sizes that have between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element which can be controlled individually by you. This lets you boil potatoes on one ring whilst cooking sausages in another. This kind of hob is quicker to start heating than gas, and is a safer alternative for children as the cooking zone gets hot only when you place a pot on it. Traditional ceramic hobs are a user-friendly alternative to gas and electric and are also a fashionable option. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface which is easy to clean, but they aren't as fast at responding to temperature changes as other hobs and can be slower to cool down. Domino hobs are a space-saving alternative to electric and gas hobs that have ovens underneath the cooking surface. They are great for kitchens with little space. They are also suitable for kitchenettes and flats. They are usually less expensive than conventional hobs and can be energy-efficient, but they are also susceptible to damage and require more frequent maintenance. Gas A gas hob is a cooking surface with burners that can be fitted in kitchen countertops to create an elegant look. They are usually powered by natural or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but can also be powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could enhance your modular cooking space. A traditional gas stove is equipped with a number of burners. There are usually four, but there can be up to six. The burners can be lit by a match or a knob. The flames are controlled by a series of valves that can be adjusted to set the temperature. In contrast, most modern built-in gas hobs have multi-flame burners that allow you to manage the outer and inner ring of each burner to precisely manage your cooking. These types of burners allow for much faster heating times and are more reliable than traditional ones. Traditionally, it was important to keep a gas stove on continuously to ensure that the burners were constantly fueled and hot. This was a security feature to prevent any accidents such as accidentally turning on the oven when the stove was lit by a match or a the pilot flame. Modern cookers have been built with safety as a top priority. They are fitted with a device to stop the flame which shuts down the burners if the pilot light fails to work. Gas stoves and hobs must be inspected, cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. To do this, you should arrange a visit with an Gas Safe registered engineer. Not only will they be able to make sure your appliance is working correctly and safely, but they will offer expert advice and guidance on how to avoid problems in the future. Electric When it comes to designing your ideal kitchen, the countertops, fridge freezer and oven will always receive the most attention but the quality of your hob is equally important. If you choose a conventional, induction, or gas cooker, the kind of hob you pick will affect the way your kitchen functions 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 using a nonabrasive cleaner. The heating elements are activated when you turn on the hob and can be adjusted to different power levels by turning a knob. They can take a little longer to warm up than gas cookers, but once they have done so, they usually provide more regular temperature control. hob uk come with built-in indicators that let you know whether a particular area is hot or not. They are available in a range of four to six sizes and can be notch-up to various power levels. They are great for cookware with a flat base, but aren't the best option for cast iron pans because they can get hot. Some models come with dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow you to boil water on one ring and saute sausages on a different. Some models have a Boost function that focuses the highest heat in one ring. This is helpful for stirring-frying, searing meat or boiling large pots. Induction hobs differ from regular electric models due to the fact that they use electromagnetic fields instead of conventional gas flames to heat your cookware. This allows them to reach precise temperatures in a smaller period of time, making them extremely energy efficient. They also have a cool-to touch surface and flashing heat indicators that signal that the ring is in use or still hot. Ceramic Ceramic is an ingredient which can be transformed into useful or decorative objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders, and water, and firing it in a hot oven known as a Kiln. Once it's made it can be coated or painted with decorative materials to give it texture and color. Ceramic hobs are an exquisite blend of form and function and can be found in any modern kitchen. They operate using radiant heating technology that passes an electric current through coiled components hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. When they are activated, they create heat that is then transferred to your pan by an infrared system. You can alter the intensity of the heating by turning the knobs or the touch controls. Some ceramic hobs have dual rings, which have a smaller and a larger cooking zone. This lets you choose the ideal size for your pan. You can also get hobs with booster burners that produce high-powered heat quickly, great for searing meat or bringing pots of water to the boil quickly. Compared to other types of cooktops, ceramic cooktops take a little longer to heat up and then change temperature however once they do, they're typically more efficient in terms of energy consumption. You can also select vented hobs that incorporate a ventilation system with the cooktop made of ceramic. This ensures that steam, smoke and cooking smells do not stay in your home. Induction Induction hobs contain heating elements made up of copper wire coils. These coils generate electromagnets, which make the pans hot on the top of them. The coils move free electrons within your pan's metal base which transmits heat uniformly and directly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot, and the cooking zones are automatically shut off when your pan is removed. Induction hobs tend to be more expensive, however they also heat up faster and use 30 to 70% less energy than gas or other types. They're also easier to clean, because the surface of the hob isn't heated, but the contents of your pan do. Some manufacturers offer a special induction model with extra features such as a pause function that shuts off the power to your cooker whenever you move away from it, or connect two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level to provide greater flexibility. They are often referred to as FlexInduction hobs. They may be more expensive than traditional induction models but they're well worth considering if multitasking is important to you. Our favorite is this induction cooktop from Smeg. It has four cooking zones that are large enough, a bridge function and nine power levels that give you a wide range of options for the ambitious cook. It did well in our test with a fast heating speed and accurate control when making pancakes. The hob has dishwasher built-in and automatic pan detection, which makes cleaning easier. The only issue is that there are only a handful of compatible pans and you can't use it to cook with utensils with magnetic bases. This can be a problem if you have a lot of non-compatible cookware or only some of them are suitable for induction cooktops.