Types of Hobs

A hob (known as stove top in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats up pans with flame or electricity. There are many different types of hobs. You can choose the one that is best ovens uk suited to your kitchen and your style.

Induction hobs feature a flat ceramic cooking surface and include five or four zones for heating your pans. The contemporary designs that operate with a touch are sleek and stylish and are easy to clean.

Ceramic hobs

Ceramic hobs offer modern and sleek design that can enhance the overall appearance of your kitchen. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces are easy to clean and can easily be cleaned when spills or splatters happen. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient which helps lower your electric bill. However, one downside of ceramic hobs is that they tend to be slow to change temperatures which can be a problem when cooking something that requires a quick reduction or increase in temperature.

Electric hobs utilize an uncooked plate that is heated by electric elements beneath. They can be individually controlled by rotary knobs and nipped to the power level you require. You can also use the 'boost' feature in order to increase the heat of a single zone. Ceramic hobs are able to hold heat well, so even when they've been shut off, they will be hot to the touch. It's important to install ceramic hobs in a place that is away from items that could ignite and out of reach of children.

The advantage of this type of hob is that it can be installed in a variety of worktops, including laminate or solid wood, as well as granite. It's also reasonably priced and is an excellent option if you're looking to replace your previous hobs without spending a lot of money. Like all appliances, they must be installed correctly and connected to the mains. We recommend hiring an electrician to ensure the new hobs are safe to use.

This kind of hob is sensitive to pan shapes and sizes. You'll need to buy cookware that's the exact same dimensions as the element or that can fit comfortably into the heating zones on the hob. If the cookware isn't the same size as the element, it will not recognize it and will not heat the bottom of the pan. This could result in uneven cooking and make the stove less efficient.

Gas on glass hobs

Glass hobs with gas have a sleek and modern design. While they be more expensive than electric models and may require professional installation, they typically require less time to heat up. It's not uncommon for a full pan of water to boil within four minutes or less. This type of hob is also a great choice for cooks who want to control the amount of heat produced. However, it should be noted that a glass hob can be more vulnerable to damage than stainless steel models and may require cleaning more often, since the accumulation of grease and residue tends to remain rather than slide off.

This Bertazzoni hob is an excellent example of gas on glass. It comes with four monobloc burners in matt black with metal control knobs to give it a chic, sophisticated finish. The wok ring is 4kW for extra versatility and the pan supports are dishwasher safe.

This Bosch gas hob is another highly recommended model. It is a sleek piece of toughened glass with advanced cooking technology. The dual rings that are located on the left side of the hob offers an inner flame that doubles to ensure uniform heat distribution which speeds up cooking times. It also has an indicator for power that helps you to control the exact temperature of the flame. You can choose from nine preset settings, including the highest setting for searing steaks and the low setting for scrambled eggs.

The simple, yet intuitive controls were loved by our test subjects who found them to be very easy to use. There are a few minor disadvantages, for instance, you have to press the controls a further nine times before reaching the maximum temperature and the glass can make it difficult to see the burners' actions.

This Neff model is one of the best oven uk gas-on-glass hobs available at an affordable price. It's not going to win any design prizes, but it will serve its purpose and be an excellent option for your kitchen at just over 120 pounds.

Electric hobs

There are many electric hobs that work for modern households. They're not only elegant and stylish, but also faster, safer and more efficient than their predecessors.

Ceramic glass hobs are among the most popular electric stoves. They're constructed with a sleek polished, glazed finish. They also have an easy-to-clean surface that is resistant to smudges and scratches. They're also often equipped with a power boost feature, which allows you to increase the heat of your hob for a brief period of time.

Another electric hob that is ideal for modern homes is an induction hob uk. In contrast to traditional electric ovens and hobs gas plate hobs, induction hobs use electromagnetic fields to directly heat cookware. This means that they are more energy efficient and provide precise temperature control. However they require a certain kind of pan to function and can be costly to set up.

A gas on glass hob is a second option that is a good option for modern homes. It is equipped with a burner under the glass, which is flat, like a traditional gas stove. The glass is heatproof as well as shatterproof, making it easier to clean than tempered glass. A lot of these hobs include a 'hot-surface indicator', which informs you when the hob is hot.

Gas hobs remain a popular choice for a lot of home cooks however they can be noisy and hard to clean. The flame can be difficult to control and take some time to get hot and cool off. Electric hobs on the other side, are more efficient in energy use and easy to clean.

There are even electric stoves that are compatible LPG gas. This lets you switch between various fuel sources, so you'll be able to adapt to your lifestyle. It is important to remember that these stoves will require installation by an accredited gas safe engineer and will require a separate cable of 6mm to be installed in your kitchen. They're also not suitable for those with pacemakers, since the electromagnetic field can cause interference with them.

Hobs with induction

On the glass surface of induction hobs sit copper coils that run an electrical current that is alternating. When an induction-compatible pan is placed on the hob the coils produce magnetic fields which directly heat the pan instead of heating a surface of the worktop or a heated plate. Induction hobs are energy efficient, as they don't use any heat.

There are a myriad of models of induction hobs that range from basic ones that have only one cooking zone that is marked with rings to more advanced multi-zoned hobs that have up to six zones, allowing you to cook several pots at once on a flexible zone. Some of these models have a touch slider control that is very similar to the way you use on an iPhone. Simply swipe your finger over the power bar in the middle to choose the desired level of heat left to right increases heat and right-to-left decreases it. Some models have preset settings that are specific to food items or recipes which can help you save time in the kitchen.

Induction hobs are more expensive than ceramic hobs. However they are also more energy efficient over the long term. They can heat faster and have a smaller heating area which can lower the cost of energy. They cool down faster and also are more secure without hot plates. This makes them perfect for families with children or elderly people. However, they do generate an electric force that could interfere with certain medical devices, such as pacemakers. It is therefore crucial to center the pans and avoid using smaller pans on larger burners.

As with all electric hobs you'll have to clean your induction hob on a regular basis, as food and debris can accumulate over time. You can employ a standard oven cleaning product or invest in a specialist one to keep your oven and hob in good condition and shining for longer. Make sure you don't use the abrasive cleaning pads or pads to scour your induction cooker as they can scratch the surface.