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Types of Hob and Oven Hobs and ovens are a common fixture in kitchens. They can be found in a variety of styles. You can mix and match different varieties like domino, electric and gas to suit your cooking needs. A hob may also have safety features, such as child and position controls. They can stop children from touching the hob, and stop them from changing the heat settings accidentally. Types In the center of every kitchen, the stove is at the center of the room and can play a huge role in the way your food comes out. However, there are a variety of kinds of hobs and the one you choose will depend on what your particular cooking needs are. Gas hobs are a popular option. They are quick to heat up and respond immediately to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs favor 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 flat ceramic surface that has heated elements beneath and are available in a variety of sizes with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with its own heating element that can be controlled separately by you. You can boil potatoes on one ring, while cooking sausages in another. This kind of hob is much easier to heat up than gas, and is an alternative that is safer for children since the cooking zone gets hot only when you put the pot on it. Traditional ceramic hobs are a comfortable alternative to gas and electric and are also a very fashionable option. They have a smooth, durable surface that is easy clean but aren't as fast at responding to temperature changes as other hobs and are slower to cool down. The Domino hob is an alternative to gas and electric hobs. It incorporates ovens under the cooking surface. They can be installed in smaller kitchens with small installation space and work well in kitchenettes and apartments. They are usually less expensive than conventional hobs and can be energy-efficient, but they are also susceptible to damage and require more maintenance. Gas A gas hob is a cooktop with burners that can be fitted in kitchen countertops to create seamless appearance. They are usually powered by natural or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) however they can be powered by propane gas. They are modern and sleek design that can give a sophisticated touch to your modular kitchen. A traditional gas stove comes with a variety of burners. Usually there are four burners, but it could be up to six. These are ignited with either an igniter or by turning a knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves that can be adjusted to regulate the temperature. Most modern built-in gas stoves however include burners with multiple flames. This lets you control both the outer and inner rings for each burner, to allow you to precisely control your cooking. These burners are faster and more reliable than older models. In the past, it was required for gas stoves to be constantly lit to ensure that the burners were hot and fueled. This was to avoid accidents, like accidentally turning on an oven when the stove was still lit by a match or pilot light. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind and have a built-in flame failure device that shuts off burners automatically should the pilot light fail. Gas stoves and hobs require to be checked regularly and cleaned as well as maintained. To achieve this, it is recommended to arrange a visit with an Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only make sure that your appliance is operating properly, but they will also provide expert guidance on how to prevent any future issues. Electric A good hob is just as crucial when it comes to making your kitchen the best it can be. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers and ovens are the first things that pop up to your mind. 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 that are placed on a smooth glass surface that's typically cleaned using a non-abrasive cleaning agent. These elements are activated when you turn the hob on and can be adjusted 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 more constant temperature control. They have built-in indicators that tell you whether a space is hot or not. These rings are available in four to six sizes and are notch-upable to various power levels. They are great for flat-based cookware, but aren't the best choice for cast iron pans because they can get hot. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) come with dual rings which allow you to cook sausages and boil water in the same ring. Some models even include a boost function that concentrates high-powered heat into a single ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meats, searing or boiling large pots of water. Induction hobs differ from standard electric models as they use electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, rather than the conventional method of gas flames. They can achieve precise temperatures quicker and are more energy efficient. They also have a cool-to touch surface and flashing heat indicators to signal that the ring is either in use or is still hot. Ceramic Ceramics can be used to make decorative or functional objects. It's formed by mixing earthen elements, clay powders and water into the desired shape, then subsequently fired in a high-temperature oven, also known as the Kiln. After it's been made, it can be covered with decorative or paint-like substances to give it a more textured and vibrant look. Ceramic hobs are a beautiful combination of form and function that can be easily integrated into any modern kitchen. They work by using radiant heating technology that passes an electric current through coiled components hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. These generate heat when activated, and 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 have dual rings, with one smaller and one with a larger cooking zone. This allows you to select the right size for your pan. There are hobs with booster burners which produce high-powered heat quickly perfect for searing food or bringing pans of water to the boil quickly. Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other kinds of hobs as they take longer to heat up and switch temperatures. You can also opt for vented hobs, which integrate an air-conditioning system that is integrated into the cooktop made of ceramic. This ensures that smoke, steam and cooking smells do not linger in your house. Induction Induction hobs have heating elements that are made up of copper wire coils. These coils generate electromagnets, which heat the pans placed on the top of them. The coils agitate the free electrons within the base of your pan, which then transmits heat evenly and directly to your food. The surface of the stove is never hot, and the cooking zones are automatically shut off as soon as your pan is removed. Induction hobs are generally more expensive, but they also get hotter faster and use 30-70% lower energy than gas or other types. They're also easier to clean because the surface of the hob doesn't get hot and only the contents of your pan do. Some manufacturers offer a special induction model that comes with additional features, such as a pause function, which cuts the power to your cooker when you leave it, or link up two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level for greater flexibility. These are often referred to as FlexInduction hobs and can be more expensive than traditional models, however they're worth a look if you like to multitask. This induction hob is our top choice. It comes with four large cooking zones with a Bridge function and nine power settings, which gives you plenty of options for cooks who want to be more adventurous. It did well in our tests with fast heating and accurate control when making pancakes. The oven also has a built-in dishwasher and an automatic pan detection function to make cleaning a lot simpler. The only problem is that there are only a handful of compatible pans and you can't make use of it for cooking with the utensils that have magnetic bases. It could be a problem if you have a large quantity of cookware that is not compatible or only the smallest portion is compatible with induction hobs.