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Types of hob and oven; Recommended Reading,

A hob and oven is commonplace in kitchens, and comes in many different styles. You can even mix kinds like domino, electric, and gas to suit your cooking needs.

Safety features like child and position controls can be added to the hob. These are designed to prevent children from touching the hob and stop them changing the temperature settings in error.

Types

The hob is the main focal feature of any kitchen, and can have a major impact on the final outcome 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 respond immediately to temperature changes. They are a preferred choice for professional chefs as they provide precise control. They are not as easy to clean as other stoves and could require more care.

Electric hobs have a flat ceramic surface with heated elements underneath. They come in a variety of sizes and come with four to six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element, which can be controlled individually by you. This allows you to boil potatoes on one ring while cooking sausages in a different. This type of hob is much easier to warm up than gas, and is a safer alternative for children since the cooking area gets hot only when you place a pot on it.

Ceramic hobs offer a stylish and user-friendly option to electric and gas hobs. They have a smooth, durable surface which is easy to wipe down but aren't as quick to respond to temperature changes as other hobs, and may be slower to cool down.

Domino hobs are a space-saving alternative to electric and gas hobs that combine ovens below the cooking surface. They can be incorporated into smaller kitchens with limited installation space and are ideal for kitchenettes and apartments. They tend to be more affordable than standard hobs, and can be energy efficient, but they are also susceptible to damage and require more maintenance.

Gas

A gas hob is a cooktop that has burners that can be fitted on kitchen countertops to give a seamless look. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, but they can also be powered with propane gas. The sleek, modern design could enhance your cooking space that is modular.

A traditional gas stove comes with a variety of burners. The majority of them are four, but there can be as many as six. The burners can be ignited with a match or knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted to regulate the temperature.

Modern built-in gas stoves however, have burners with multiple flames. This lets you control both the inner and outer rings of each burner so that you can precisely control your cooking. These types of burners allow for much faster heat up times and are more reliable than the older models.

Traditionally, it was necessary to keep a gas stove lit all the time to ensure that the burners are constantly fueled and hot. This was to avoid accidents, such as accidentally turning on an oven when the stove was still lit by the help of a match or a pilot light. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind and come with a built-in fire failure device that shuts down the burners automatically should the pilot light fail.

Gas stoves and hobs should be inspected, cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. The best method to ensure this is to schedule an appointment with a licensed Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only make sure that your appliance functions correctly, but also offer expert advice on how to avoid any future problems.

Electric

When it comes to creating your dream kitchen, the countertops, fridge freezer and oven will always get the most attention, but a good hob is equally important. The kind of hob you select will impact the way your kitchen works and also how easy it is for you to clean it.

Electric hobs are equipped with heating elements under a smooth, glass surface. This is usually cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaning product. These elements are activated when you turn the hob on and can be notched up to a variety of power levels by turning or clicking the control knob. It may take them a little bit longer to warm up but once they've done so, they tend to provide better and more consistent temperature control. They also come with indicators that let you know that a zone is in use or still hot from cooking.

Typically, they are available in a range of four to six sizes that can be cranked up to different power levels. They are ideal for cookware with a flat base however they aren't the ideal option for cast-iron pans as they can overheat. Certain models (such as Belling BELCH602T) come with dual rings which allow you to cook sausages and boil water on the same ring. Some models have a Boost feature that concentrates high-temperature elements into one ring. This is helpful for stirring-frying, searing meat or boiling large pots.

Induction hobs are different from regular electric hobs in that they utilize electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, instead of the traditional method of gas flames. They can reach precise temperatures more quickly and are more efficient in energy use. They have a cool to the touch surface and flashing indicators that inform you whether a ring was used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramic is an element that can be made into decorative or practical objects. It is made by mixing earthen elements, clay powders and water into an exact shape, and then subsequently fired in a high-temperature oven called a Kiln. Once made it is then covered with decorative or paint-like substances to give it a more textured and vibrant look.

Ceramic hobs are an exquisite blend of function and form, sitting comfortably in any modern kitchen. They operate by using radiant heating technology, passing an electric current through the coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. They produce heat when activated. This is transferred to your pan by way of an infrared system. You can adjust the degree of heating by turning the knobs or the touch controls.

Some ceramic hobs come with two rings, each with a smaller and a larger cooking area. This allows you to select the right size for your pan. You can also buy hobs that have boosters that create high-powered heat quickly. This is ideal to cook food in or bring pans to boil fast.

Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other types of hobs as they take longer to heat up and change temperatures. You can also opt for vented hobs, which integrate an air-conditioning system that is integrated into the ceramic cooktop. This ensures that smoke, steam and cooking smells don't stay in your home.

Induction

Induction hobs have heating elements made up of copper wire coils. The coils create electromagnets which heat the pans placed on the top. The coils agitate the free electrons within the base of your pan which transmits heat evenly and directly to your food. The surface of the hob is never hot, and the cooking zones are automatically turned off when the pan is removed.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive, but they also heat up faster and use 30-70% lower energy than gas or other kinds. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean since only the inside of the pan gets hot, not the surface.

Certain manufacturers have an induction model with additional features, for instance a pause function that shuts off power to the stove when you walk away or link two cooking rings simultaneously with the same power to provide more flexibility. They are commonly called FlexInduction hobs. They are more expensive than traditional models, however they're worth considering if you are a multi-tasker.

Our favorite is this induction hob from Smeg. It has four good-sized cooking zones that have a bridge function, as well as nine power levels, giving you a variety of options for ambitious cooks. In our tests, it did well with precise control and rapid heating when making pancakes. The oven also has a built-in dishwasher and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning a lot easier. The only issue is that there are only a handful of compatible pans that can use it to cook with appliances with magnetic bases. This can be a problem if you have a lot of non-compliant cookware, or just some of them are suitable for induction hobs.