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Types of Hob and Oven Hobs and ovens are common feature in most kitchens. They are available in various styles. You can mix different types of ovens, such as electric and gas, to suit your needs. A hob could also come with safety features, such as child and control of the position. These can prevent children from touching the hob and stop them changing the heat settings in error. Types The hob is the main focal element of any kitchen and has a huge impact on the outcome of your cooking. There are many different types of hob and the one you pick will depend on what your specific cooking needs are. Gas hobs are the most popular option and provide a quick heat-up function and instant reaction to temperature changes. They are a favorite choice for professional chefs as they provide precise control. They aren't as easy to clean as other hobs and could require more care. Electric hobs feature a flat ceramic surface and heated elements beneath. They are available in various sizes and have up to six cooking zones. Each zone has a separate heating element that you can control individually. This allows you to boil potatoes on one ring while cooking sausages in a different. This type of hob is much easier to start heating than gas, and is a safer alternative for children since the cooking area is heated only when you place the pot on it. oven and hob offer a stylish and user-friendly option to electric and gas hobs. They have an even and smooth surface that is easy to clean. However, they are not as fast to respond to temperature fluctuations or cool down as other hobs. The Domino hob is a space-saving alternative to gas and electric hobs. It combines ovens beneath the cooking surface. They can be fitted into smaller kitchens that have limited installation space and are suitable for flats and kitchenettes. They are usually cheaper than standard hobs, and can be energy efficient, but they are also susceptible to damage and require greater maintenance. Gas A gas hob is a cooking surface with burners that can be incorporated in kitchen countertops to create seamless appearance. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or natural gas, however they are also powered by propane gas. They have a sleek and modern design that can give a sophisticated touch to your modular kitchen. A traditional gas stove comes with a variety of burners. There are usually four burners, however it can be as many as six. These are ignited with either the use of a match or the knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves that can be adjusted to regulate the temperature. Modern built-in gas stoves, on the other hand, have burners with multiple flames. This allows you to control both the inner and outer rings of each burner to allow you to precisely control the cooking. These types of burners offer faster heating times and are more reliable than old-fashioned ones. In the past, it was essential to keep a gas stove on constantly to ensure that the burners were constantly fueled and hot. This was a safety measure to avoid any mishaps such as not turning off the oven while the stove was still lit by match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind. They have a built-in flame failure device that shuts off the burners immediately should the pilot light fail. Gas stoves and hobs require to be regularly checked and cleaned as well as maintained. The best method to do this is to schedule a maintenance visit with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only ensure that your appliance is operating properly, but also offer expert advice on how to prevent any future issues. Electricity A good hob is just as crucial when it comes to making the perfect kitchen. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers and ovens are the first things that pop up to your mind. The type of hob you choose will affect the way your kitchen works and also how easy it is to clean. Electric hobs use heating elements that are placed on a smooth glass surface that's typically wiped down with a non-abrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn the hob on and can be notched up to a variety of power levels by turning or pressing the control knob. They may take longer to warm up than gas cookers, but once they have done so, they are able to provide better, constant temperature control. They have built-in indicators that inform you if a zone is hot or not. Typically, they come in four to six different sizes that can be notched up to different power levels. They are ideal for flat-based cookware, but not for cast iron cookware, as they can overheat. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs which allow you to cook sausages and boil water on the same ring. Some even have a 'boost' function that concentrates high-powered heat into one ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meat, or boiling large pots of water. Induction hobs are different from regular electric models as they use electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware instead of the traditional method of gas flames. This allows them to achieve precise temperatures in a short time frame, which makes them highly energy efficient. They have a cool to the touch surface as well as flashing indicators that let you know if a ring has been used or is still hot. Ceramic Ceramics can be used to make decorative or functional objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders and water, and firing it in a high-temperature oven, also known as Kiln. Once it's been made, it can then be coated or painted with decorative materials in order to add texture and color. Ceramic hobs blend form and function to create an exquisite piece of modern kitchen furniture. Radiant heating technology is used to heat ceramic hobs by passing an electric current through coiled components which are hidden beneath the black glass surface. When they are activated, they produce heat which 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, with the smaller and the larger cooking zone. This lets you choose the appropriate size for your pan. There are hobs with boosters that produce high-powered heat rapidly. This is great to cook food in or bring pans to boil fast. Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other kinds of hobs due to the fact that they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. There are vented hobs that integrate an air-conditioning system inside the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that steam, smoke and cooking smells don't linger within your home. Induction The heating elements inside the induction hobs are a set of copper wire coils beneath the surface, which produce electromagnets to heat the pans sitting on them. The coils stir the free electrons within the base metal of your pan which then transfer heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove never gets hot and, when you take off your pan the cooking zones are turned off automatically. Induction hobs are usually more expensive than other hobs however they're also quicker to heat and use 30-70 percent less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. Induction hobs are also easier to clean since only the contents of the pan are heated and not the surface. Some manufacturers offer a special induction model that has additional features like a pause feature, which cuts power to your hob whenever you move away from it, or link up two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level to provide additional flexibility. These are sometimes called FlexInduction hobs. They may be more expensive than traditional induction models, however, they're worth considering for those who value multitasking. you. Our top choice is this induction cooktop from Smeg, with four cooking zones of good size with a bridge function as well as nine power levels that give you a variety of options for the ambitious cook. It performed well in our tests with a fast heating speed and accurate control when making pancakes. The hob has a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection to make cleaning easier. There's a small selection of pans that are compatible it cannot be used to cook using utensils that have magnetic bases. This can be a problem when you have a lot of cookware that isn't compatible or some of them are suitable for induction hobs.