Types of Hobs

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

Induction hobs have flat ceramic surfaces and four or five zones to heat your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are elegant and fashionable, and are easy to clean.

Ceramic hobs

Ceramic hobs can give your kitchen a modern and sleek appearance. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces can be easy to clean and can easily be cleaned up when spills or splatters happen. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient and can help reduce your electricity bills. Ceramic hobs aren't always fast when changing temperature settings. This can be frustrating when you need to cook something that requires a rapid decrease or an increase in heat.

Electric hobs are comprised of a solid surface that is heated from below by electric elements. These elements can be controlled separately with rotary knobs, and then tacked up to the level of power you require. You can use the Boost feature to boost the temperature of a particular zone. Ceramic hobs are able to hold heat well, and even after they have been turned off, they will still be hot to the touch. It's important to install ceramic hobs in a location that is away from items that could ignite and out of reach of children.

The benefit of this kind of hob is that it can be put in on a variety worktops, including laminate and solid wood as well as granite. It's also fairly affordable and is an excellent option if you're looking to replace your old hobs without spending a lot of money. However, like all appliances they do need to be installed correctly and connected to the mains power supply, so we recommend hiring an electrician professional to ensure that the new hobs are safe for use.

The downside to this kind of hob is that it's extremely sensitive to the size of the pan as well as its shape. You'll need to buy cookware that either is exactly the same as the element or fits comfortably in all of the heating zones. If the cookware isn't the same dimensions as the element, the element won't recognize it and will not heat the bottom of the pan. This can cause uneven cooking and make the hob less efficient.

Gas on glass hobs

Glass hobs with gas have a sleek and modern design. They are more expensive than electric hobs, and may require professional installations. However, they heat up faster and a full pot of water will typically boil in less than four minutes. This type of hob also is ideal for cooks who need to limit the amount of heat is produced. Glass hobs are more vulnerable to damage and require more frequent cleaning since they tend to accumulate grease and sludge.

This Bertazzoni hob uk is a great example of gas on glass. It has four monobloc burners in matt black with metal control knobs to create a sleek, elegant finish. It also has the wok ring that has 4kW for additional versatility, as well as pan supports that are dishwasher-safe, making them easy to clean.

Another highly recommended model is this Bosch gas hob, which is an attractive slab of toughened glass and advanced cooking technology. The dual ring design to the left of the gas hob features an inner burner that doubles to improve the distribution of heat and speed up cooking. It also features an easy-to-read power level indicator that assists in regulating the exact temperature of the flame. You can select from nine pre-defined settings including a high setting for searing a steak and an option for scrambled eggs.

The simple and intuitive controls were also well loved by our test subjects who found them be very simple to use. A few minor issues are that you have to press the controls nine more times before reaching the maximum heating level, and that the glass can make it difficult to discern the burners' actions.

A few of the top gas on glass hobs are available for an affordable price, such as this Neff model. While it's not going to win any design awards but it can do the job well and can be a fantastic addition to your kitchen at just 120 dollars.

Electric hobs

There are a number of electric hobs that are perfect for modern homes. Not only do they offer an elegant design that blends into the rest of your kitchen, but they also provide modern technology that is safer, faster and more energy-efficient than their predecessors.

Ceramic glass hobs are among the most well-known electric stoves. They're constructed with a sleek glazed finish and feature an easy-to-clean surface resistant to smudges and scratches. They also come with a power booster feature that allows you to increase the heat for a short time.

Induction hobs are yet another electric hob perfect for modern homes. Induction hobs heat your cookware directly with electromagnetic fields unlike traditional gas and electric plates. This means that they are more energy efficient and offer precise temperature control. However, they require a specific kind of pan to work and are costly to install.

A gas-on-glass hob is a second option that is a good option for modern homes. Similar to a conventional gas hob, it comes with a burner beneath a layer of flat glass. However, this glass is shatterproof and heatproof, so it's much easier to clean than glass that's tempered. A majority of these hobs include a 'hot-surface indicator', which informs you when the oven is hot.

Gas Hobs Oven remain a preferred option for many home cooks however they can be noisy and difficult to clean. They also take a while to heat up and cool down and their flames can be hard to control. Electric hobs, Oven on the other hand, are more efficient in energy use and easier to clean.

There are even electric stoves that are compatible LPG gas. This lets you switch between different fuel sources, so you'll be able to fit your needs. However, it's important to remember that these stoves must be installed by a registered gas safe engineer and require a specific 6mm cable for your kitchen. They are also not suitable for those with pacemakers as the electromagnetic field may interfere with them.

Induction hobs

Beneath the glass surface of induction hobs sit copper coils which run an electrical current that varies. When an induction-compatible dish is placed on a stove, the coils generate magnetic fields that produce heat directly inside the pan rather than heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or the heated plate (electric). This makes induction hobs very efficient from a energy perspective, as there's no residual heat that is wasted.

There are many different models of induction hobs that range from basic ones with only one cooking zone marked by rings to more advanced multi-zoned induction hobs with up to six zones and allow you to cook several pots simultaneously on one flexible zone. Some of these premium models have a touch slider control that looks very similar to the way you use an iPhone. Simply swipe your finger across the power bar in the middle to choose the desired temperature, left to right boosts heat and right-to-left decreases it. Certain models can even be programmed with settings for certain recipes or food types which can save you time and effort in the kitchen.

Induction hobs can be more expensive than ceramic hobs, but they are considered to be more energy efficient in the long run since they heat up quicker and use a smaller space to heat up which could help you save on energy bills. They also cool down faster and have a more secure design without hot plates, making them perfect for families with children or elderly people living in the house. They do, however, oven And Hob generate a magnetic force that could affect certain medical devices, such as pacemakers. It is therefore important to center the pans and avoid using smaller pans with larger burners.

As with all electric hobs, you'll need to keep your electric hob clean as food and debris can accumulate over time. You can use a standard oven and hob cleaning product or purchase a specialist one to keep your stove in good shape and shiny for a longer time. Just be sure to never use scrubbers or pads to scour your induction hob since they can scratch the surface.