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Types of Hob and Oven Hobs and ovens are popular feature in many kitchens. They can be found in various styles. You can even mix kinds like domino, electric and gas to fit your cooking requirements. Safety features like child and position controls could be included in a hob. These features will prevent children from accidentally changing the heat setting or touching the hob. Types The hob is the focal element of any kitchen and can have a major impact on the results of your cooking. There are many kinds of hobs, and the one you select will depend on your cooking needs. Gas hobs provide a classic option. They are quick to heat up and react immediately to temperature changes. Professional chefs prefer them because they are precise in their control. However, they aren't as clean as other hobs and may require a higher level of maintenance. hob and oven have a flat ceramic surface and heated elements underneath. They can be found in a variety of sizes and come with up to six cooking zones. Each zone has a separate heating element that you can control separately. You can boil potatoes on one ring, while cooking sausages in another. This type of hob is much easier to warm up than gas, and is the safety of children since the cooking area gets hot only when you put a pot on it. Ceramic hobs are a fashionable and user-friendly option to gas and electric hobs. They have an extremely smooth and durable surface that is easy to clean. However they aren't as quick to react to temperature changes or cool down as other hobs. The Domino hob is a space-saving alternative to gas and electric hobs. It has ovens underneath the cooking surface. They can be incorporated into smaller kitchens with limited installation space and are suitable for flats and kitchenettes. They are often cheaper than standard hobs and are energy efficient however they can be brittle and require more care than other types of cookers. Gas A gas hob is a cooktop that has burners that can be incorporated into kitchen countertops for a seamless look. They are usually powered by natural or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) however they can be powered by propane gas. They are modern and sleek design that can add a touch of sophistication to your modular kitchen. A traditional gas stove is fitted with a number of burners. Usually there are four, but there can be up to six. The burners can be ignited by a match or a knob. The flames are controlled by the valves that can be adjusted in the temperature. In contrast, most modern built-in gas hobs have multi-flame burners that allow you to control the inner and outer rings of each burner to manage your cooking. These types of burners offer quicker heat up times and are more reliable than the traditional ones. Traditionally, it was important to keep a gas stove lit all the time to ensure the burners were always hot and fuelled. This was a safety measure to avoid any mishaps such as having the oven turned on even though the stove was lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind. They come with a built-in fire failure device that shuts off the burners automatically should the pilot light fail. Gas stoves and hobs should be cleaned, checked, and maintained regularly. The best method to do this is to schedule an appointment for maintenance with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. Not only will they be able to ensure that your appliance is operating properly and safely, but they will offer professional advice and guidance on how to avoid problems in the future. Electric A well-designed hob is just as crucial when it comes to creating the perfect kitchen. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers, and ovens are the first items that come to your mind. The kind of hob you choose will affect the way your kitchen works and how easy to clean. Electric hobs use heating elements under a smooth glass surface that's typically cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner. These elements switch on when you turn the hob on and can be adjusted to a range of power levels by turning or adjusting on a knob. It may take them some time to warm up however once they are heated, they have a tendency to offer more reliable and consistent temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that inform you whether a particular area is hot or not. Typically, these come in four to six different sizes that can be notched up to various power levels. These are great for flat-based cookware but not for cast iron pans because they could overheat. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) come with dual rings which allow you to cook sausages and boil water on the same ring. Some models include 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 distinct from standard electric models because they utilize electromagnetic fields instead of traditional gas flames to cook your food. This allows them to achieve precise temperatures in a short time frame, which makes them highly energy efficient. They also have a cool-to-the-touch surface and flashing heat indicators that let you know that a ring is in use or is still hot. Ceramic Ceramic is an ingredient which can be transformed into useful or decorative objects. It is made by mixing earthen elements, clay powders and water into the desired shape, then fired in a high-temperature oven called the”kiln. Once it's made, it can then be painted or covered with decorative materials to give it texture and color. Ceramic hobs are an exquisite blend of function and form, sitting comfortably in any modern kitchen. They work by using radiant heating technology, which passes an electric current through coiled components hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. They generate heat when activated, and this is transferred to your pan by way of an infrared system. You can adjust the intensity of the heating by using the knobs or the touch controls. Some ceramic hobs come with two rings, each with the smaller and the larger cooking zone. This allows you to choose the appropriate size for your pan. You can also purchase hobs with boosters that produce high-powered heat rapidly. This is great for searing food or bringing pans to boil quickly. As compared to other types of hobs ceramic cooktops take a little longer to warm up and change temperature, but once they do they're typically more efficient in terms of energy consumption. You can also find vented hobs that integrate a ventilation system within the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that steam, smoke and cooking smells don't linger in your home. Induction The heating elements inside the induction hobs are copper wire coils that are placed beneath the surface. They create electromagnets that heat the pans that sit on them. The coils stir up free electrons in your pan's base metal, which in turn, distributes heat evenly to your food. The surface of the hob never gets hot and, as soon as you remove your pan the cooking zones switch off automatically. Induction hobs are typically more expensive than other hobs however they're also quicker to heat and consume 30 to 70% less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. They're also easier to clean because the surface of the hob isn't hot, and only the contents of the pan do. Certain manufacturers have an induction model that comes with additional features, for instance the pause feature that shuts off energy to your stove when you leave, or the ability to 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, however, they're worth considering if multitasking is important to you. This induction hob is our top pick. It comes with four cooking zones as well as a Bridge function and nine power settings, offering you plenty of options for those who are ambitious cooks. In our tests, it performed very well with precise control and rapid heating when making pancakes. The oven also has dishwasher built-in and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning simpler. There is a limited selection of compatible pans, however it isn't used for cooking with utensils that have a magnetic base. This can be a problem when you have a large quantity of cookware that is not compatible or some of it is compatible with induction cooktops.