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Types of Hob and Oven A oven and hob is a common part of most kitchens, and comes in a variety of designs. You can even mix types such as domino, electric and gas to fit your cooking needs. A hob can also come with safety features, such as child and control of the position. They can stop children from touching the hob and stop them from changing the heat settings in error. Types In the center of every kitchen, the stove is the main focus and plays a major role in the way your food is executed. However, there are a number of different kinds of hobs, and the one you select will depend on what your particular cooking requirements are. 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. They aren't as easy as other hobs to clean and may require more maintenance. Electric hobs are a flat ceramic surface with heated elements beneath. They are available in different sizes that have between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has a separate heating element which you can regulate individually. You can boil potatoes on one ring and cook sausages on another. This type of hob can be more efficient than gas and provides a child-safe option because the cooking zone only becomes hot when you put a pan on it. Ceramic hobs are a chic and user-friendly option to gas and electric hobs. They have a smooth, durable surface which is easy to clean, but they aren't as responsive to temperature fluctuations as other hobs and can be slower to cool down. The Domino hob is a space-saving alternative to electric and gas hobs. It incorporates ovens under the cooking surface. They can be incorporated into smaller kitchens that have limited installation space and are suitable for kitchenettes and flats. They tend to be less expensive than standard hobs, and can be energy efficient, but they are also prone to breaking and require more maintenance. Gas Gas hobs are cooktops equipped with burners that can be easily fitted into the kitchen countertop to create a seamless look. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, but they are also powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could bring sophistication to your modular cooking space. A traditional gas stove has a range of burners, usually 4, but sometimes as many as 6. The burners can be lit by a match or a knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves that can be adjusted to regulate the temperature. Contrary to this, modern gas hobs that have built-in gas burners feature multi-flame burners that allow you to regulate the outer and inner ring of each burner to control your cooking. These kinds of burners allow for much quicker heat up times and are more reliable than the old-fashioned ones. In the past, it was essential to keep a gas stove on continuously to ensure that the burners are always hot and fueled. This was a safety measure to avoid any mishaps such as not turning off the oven when the stove was lit by match or the pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety as a top priority. They are fitted with a flame failure device which shuts down the burners when the pilot light fails to work. Gas stoves and hobs require to be checked regularly, cleaned and maintained. To do this, you should book a visit from a Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able check your appliance is working correctly, but they can also offer professional advice and guidance on how to prevent any problems in the near future. Electric When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, the countertops, fridge freezer and ovens will always get the most attention, however the quality of your hob is also essential. Whichever type you choose, conventional, induction or gas cooker the kind of hob you pick can affect the way your kitchen functions and how easy it is to clean. Electric hobs are powered by heating elements under a smooth glass surface that's typically wiped down with a non-abrasive cleaning agent. These elements switch on when you turn the hob on and can be adjusted to a variety of power levels by turning or adjusting a control knob. It may take them some time to heat up but once they've done so, they are in place, they provide more stable and reliable temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that let you know whether a space is hot or not. Typically, they are available in a range of four to six sizes that can be cranked up to various levels of power. These are great for flat-based cookware but not for cast iron cookware, as they can overheat. 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 another. Some models have a Boost feature that concentrates high-temperature elements into one ring. This is useful for stirring-frying, searing meat or boiling large pots. Induction hobs are different from standard electric models because they make use of electromagnetic fields instead of conventional gas flames to heat your cookware. This allows them to reach precise temperatures in a smaller time frame, which makes them highly 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 Ceramics can be used to create decorative or functional objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders, and water, before firing it in a hot oven, also known as Kiln. Once it's been made it can be decorated or covered with decorative materials to add texture and colour. hob uk are a perfect blend of design and function to make an impressive piece of modern kitchen furniture. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat the ceramic hobs through the passage of an electric current over coiled elements that are concealed beneath the black glass surface. When they are activated, they produce heat, which is then transferred to your pan through an infrared system. You can alter the degree of heating by turning the knobs or the touch controls. Some ceramic hobs have two rings, each with the smaller and the larger cooking area. This lets you choose the ideal size for your pan. You can also find hobs with booster burners that generate high-powered heat rapidly ideal for searing meat or bringing pots of water to a boil quickly. Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other types of hobs as they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. There are vented cooktops that incorporate a ventilation system into the ceramic cooktop, ensuring smoke, steam and cooking smells don't linger in your home. Induction The heating elements of induction hobs consist of copper wire coils under the surface that produce electromagnets to heat the pans that sit on them. The coils stir up free electrons in your pan's base metal, which then transfers heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot, and as soon as you remove your pan the cooking zones switch off automatically. Induction hobs are generally more expensive, however they also are more efficient in heating and consume 30 to 70% less energy than gas or other kinds. Induction hobs are also simpler to clean since only the contents of the pan heat up but not the surface. Some manufacturers offer a special induction model that has additional features like the ability to pause that cuts off power to your hob when you step away from it, or connect two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level to provide greater flexibility. These are often referred to as FlexInduction hobs. They can be more expensive than traditional models, however they're worth considering if you are a multi-tasker. Our top pick is this induction cooktop from Smeg. It has 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. In our tests, it performed very well with precise control and rapid heating when making pancakes. The hob has a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection to make cleaning easier. There's a limited range of pans that are compatible, and it can't be used to cook using utensils that have a magnetic base. It can be a problem if have a lot of cookware that's not compatible, or only a small portion of it is compatible with induction hobs.