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Types of Hob and oven with hob

Hobs and ovens are a popular feature in many kitchens. They can be found in various designs. You can even mix kinds like domino, electric and gas to suit your cooking needs.

A hob may also be equipped with safety features like child and position controls. These are designed to prevent children from touching the hob, and stop them changing the temperature settings by accident.

Types

In the center of every kitchen, the hob takes centre stage and can play a huge part in how your food is executed. However, there are a variety of kinds of hobs and the one you select will depend on what your particular cooking needs are.

Gas hobs are a classic choice and offer a fast heating process and instant reaction to temperature changes. They are a preferred option for professional chefs because they offer precise control. However, they're not as clean as other hobs and could require a higher degree of maintenance.

Electric hobs are flat ceramic surface with heated elements underneath and can come in a variety of sizes with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with its own heating element, which can be controlled separately by you. This allows you to boil potatoes on one ring whilst cooking sausages in a different. This kind of hob can be faster to heat than gas and offers a child-safe alternative as the cooking zone is only heated when you put a pan on it.

Traditional ceramic hobs are an extremely user-friendly alternative to electric and gas and are also a fashionable option. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface that is easy wipe down but aren't as quick to respond to temperature changes like other hobs and are slower to cool down.

Domino hobs are an alternative to electric and gas hobs that combine ovens hobs below the cooking surface. They can be installed in smaller kitchens with limited installation space and are suitable for flats and kitchenettes. They are typically less expensive than standard hobs and are energy efficient however they are also fragile and require more attention than other types of cookers.

Gas

Gas hobs are cooktops equipped with burners that are easily fitted into the kitchen countertop to give a seamless appearance. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, but they are also powered by propane gas. They feature a sleek and modern design that can give a sophisticated touch to your modular kitchen.

A traditional gas stove is fitted with a number of burners. The majority of them are four burners, but it could be as many as six. The burners can be lit with a match or knob. The flames can then be controlled by an array of valves that can be adjusted to regulate the temperature.

However, the majority of modern built-in gas hobs have multi-flame burners that allow you to regulate the outer and inner ring of each burner to manage your cooking. These burners are faster and more reliable than earlier models.

In the past, it was essential for a gas stove to be constantly lit to ensure that the burners were hot and fueled. This was done to avoid accidents, for example, the mistake of 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 immediately should the pilot light fail.

Gas stoves and hobs have to be regularly checked, cleaned and maintained. To do this, you should book a visit from an Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only ensure that your appliance functions properly, but will also offer expert guidance on how to avoid any future problems.

Electricity

A well-designed hob is equally important in making the perfect kitchen. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers and ovens are always the first things that pop up to your mind. The kind of hob you select will impact the way your kitchen operates and how easy it is for you to clean it.

Electric hobs are powered by heating elements underneath the glass surface, which is typically cleaned using a non-abrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn on the hob and can be notched up to various power levels by turning or clicking on a knob. They may take longer to heat up than a gas cooker but once they are done, they usually provide better, constant temperature control. They have built-in indicators that let you know whether a particular area is hot or not.

Typically, they are available in a range of four to six sizes which can be adjusted to various levels of power. They are great for cookware that is flat, but aren't the best oven option for cast-iron pans since they can overheat. Some models have dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow boiling water on one ring while you saute sausages on a different. Some models have a Boost function 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 faster and are more energy efficient. They feature a cool to the touch surface, and flashing indicators that indicate whether a ring was used or is still hot.

Ceramic

Ceramic is an ingredient which can be transformed into decorative or practical objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders and water, before firing it in a hot oven known as Kiln. Once it's been made it can be painted or covered with decorative materials in order to add texture and colour.

Ceramic hobs are a stunning blend of form and function, sitting comfortably in any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is used to heat ceramic hobs through the passage of an electric current through coiled components which are hidden beneath the black glass surface. They generate heat when activated. This is transferred to your pan by way of an infrared system. You can adjust the strength of this heating by controlling the controls with knobs or buttons.

Some ceramic hobs are dual-ring designs, having one smaller and one larger cooking zone, allowing you to choose the ideal size for your pan. You can also find hobs with booster burners that produce high-powered heat quickly perfect for searing food or bringing pots of water to the boil quickly.

Compared to other types of hobs, ceramic cooktops typically take longer to warm up and change temperature however 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 ceramic cooktop, ensuring steam, smoke and cooking smells don't stay in your home.

Induction

The heating elements inside induction hobs consist of a series of copper wire coils that are placed beneath the surface that produce electromagnets to heat the pans sitting on them. The coils move free electrons inside the base of your pan, which then transmits heat uniformly and directly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot, and the moment you remove your pan the cooking zones switch off automatically.

Induction hobs tend to be more expensive than other hobs however, they're also more efficient to heat and consume 30 to 70% less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. Induction hobs are also simpler 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, such as a pause feature that shuts off the power to your cooker when you leave it, or link up two cooking rings at the same power level to provide added flexibility. They are commonly called FlexInduction hobs and can be more expensive than traditional induction models but they're worth looking into if prefer to multitask.

This induction hob and oven is our top choice. It comes with four cooking zones as well as a Bridge function and nine power settings, giving you plenty of options for cooks who want to be more adventurous. In our tests, it performed well with precise control and quick heating when making pancakes. The oven also has dishwasher built-in and an automatic pan detection feature to make cleaning easier. The only problem is that there are only a few compatible pans that can make use of it for cooking with the utensils that have magnetic bases. This can be a challenge if you have a lot of non-compatible cookware or only some of them are suitable for induction hobs.