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Types of Hobs A hob (known as stove tops in North America) is a cooking appliance that heats up pans by using electricity or flames. There are a variety of hobs. You can pick the one that best fits your kitchen and your style. Induction hobs are equipped with a flat ceramic surface and four or five zones to heat your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are sleek and fashionable, and they are easy to clean. Ceramic hobs Ceramic hobs can give your kitchen a modern and sleek design. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces are simple to clean and can easily be wiped down in the event of spills or splatters. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient which helps reduce your energy bills. However, one disadvantage of ceramic hobs is that they can be slow to change the temperature which can be a problem when cooking food that requires an instant reduction or increase in temperature. Electric hobs are made up of a solid surface which is heated from below by electric elements. These elements can be individually controlled using rotary knobs and notched up to the power level you require. You can also use the 'boost' feature to increase the heat of a single zone. Ceramic hobs are able to hold heat well, so even when they are turned off, they will be hot to the touch. It's important to install ceramic hobs in a location that is safe from items that could ignite and out of reach of children. The advantage of this type of hob is that it can be installed on a variety worktops, such as laminate, solid wood and granite. It is also relatively affordable and is an excellent option for those looking to replace your old hobs without spending a lot of money. As with any appliance, they must be installed correctly and connected to the mains. We recommend hiring an electrician to ensure that the new hobs are safe to use. A downside of this type of hob is that it's very sensitive to pan size and shape. It is essential to purchase cookware that either is exactly the same as the element or fits comfortably in each of the heating zones. If the cookware doesn't match, then the element won't recognize it and won't start to heat up the bottom of the pan. This can lead to uneven cooking results and make the hob less energy efficient. Gas on glass hobs Gas-powered glass hobs have modern, sleek design. They are more expensive than electric hobs, and may require professional installations. However they heat up faster – the water in a full pot can often boil in less than four minutes. This type of hob is also a great choice for cooks who prefer to control the amount of heat produced. However, oven hob must be noted that a glass hob is more prone to damage than stainless steel models and will require cleaning more often, as grease and residue build up tends to stay on the surface instead of slipping off. This Bertazzoni hob is an excellent example of gas on glass. It features four monobloc burners finished in matt black with metal control knobs to give it a chic, sophisticated look. The wok ring has a power of 4kW to allow for more versatility and the pan supports are dishwasher safe. Another highly recommended model is this Bosch gas hob that combines the look of a sleek slab of toughened glass with the latest cooking technology. The dual rings on the left of the hob offers an inner flame that doubles to improve uniform heat distribution and speeds up cooking times. It also has a handy power level indicator, which allows you to control the exact temperature of the flame. You can choose from nine preset settings, including the high setting for searing steaks and the low setting for scrambled eggs. The simple, yet easy-to-use controls were also appreciated by our testers, who found them to be very simple to use. Some minor drawbacks are that you have to press the controls a further nine times to reach the maximum heating level and that the glass can make it difficult to discern what the burners are doing. Some of the top gas on glass hobs are available for affordable prices like this Neff model. It's not going to win any design awards however it's going to perform the task and be a great option for your kitchen at just over 120 pounds. Electric hobs Electric hobs are a great choice for modern homes. They are not only elegant and stylish, but they are also more efficient, safer, and more energy efficient than their predecessors. One of the most sought-after electric hobs is the ceramic glass hob. They're constructed with a sleek glazed finish and feature an easy-to-clean surface that is resistant to scratches or smudges. They're also typically equipped with a power boost feature that allows you to increase the heat of your cooker for a short period of time. Another electric hob that is suitable for modern homes is an induction hob. Unlike traditional gas and electric plate hobs, induction hobs use electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware. They are therefore more energy efficient, and they offer precise temperature control. oven hob require a special type of pan, and can be costly to install. Glass hobs with gas are a great alternative for modern homes. It features a burner beneath the glass, which is flat, like a traditional gas stove. However, this glass is heatproof and shatterproof, so it's easier to clean than standard glass that is tempered. Many of these hobs come with an “hot surface indicator” which alerts you to the temperature. While gas hobs remain an option for many home cooks, they can be noisy and difficult to clean. The flame can also be difficult to control and takes an extended time to warm up and cool down. Electric hobs, on the other hand are more energy efficient and are easier to clean. There are electric stoves that are compatible LPG gas. You can switch between different fuels, giving you the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. It's important to note that these hobs will require the installation of an approved gas safe engineer and will require a dedicated cable of 6mm for your kitchen. They're also not suitable for those with pacemakers, as the electromagnetic field may cause interference with them. Hobs with induction Beneath the glass surface of induction hobs sit copper coils that generate an electrical current that is alternating. When an induction-compatible pan is placed on a hob the coils create magnetic fields that generate heat directly within the pan instead of heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or the heated plate (electric). This makes induction hobs very efficient from an energy standpoint, as there's no residual heat being wasted. There are a myriad of models of induction stoves, from the basic ones with a single zone labelled by rings, to more advanced multi-zoned induction stoves that have up to six zones that allow multiple pots to cook simultaneously on one flex area. Certain models come with a touch slider control that looks very similar to the way you operate an iPhone. Simply swipe your finger over the power bar located in the middle to select the desired level of heat left to right increases the heat and right to left reduces it. Some models even have pre-programmed settings for certain recipes or food types which can save you time and effort in the kitchen. Induction hobs are more expensive than ceramic hobs. However they are more energy efficient over the long term. They can heat faster and have a smaller heating area which can lower your energy bills. They also cool down faster and have a more secure design with no hot plates, which makes them ideal for families with young children or elderly persons who live in the house. However, they can create magnetic fields that can affect medical devices such as pacemakers so it is important to place your pans on the burner and avoid placing small pans on large burners. As with oven with hob , you'll have to keep your induction hob clean regularly since food particles and other debris can accumulate over time. You can use an oven cleaner, or invest in a specialist product to help keep your hob shiny and in good condition for a longer time. You should never use the abrasive cleaning products or the scratching pads on your induction stove since they could scratch the surface.