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Types of Hob and Oven Hobs and ovens are common fixture in kitchens. They can be found in many different styles. You can also mix different kinds like domino, electric, and gas to suit your cooking requirements. A hob may also come with safety features like child and control of the position. These features can stop children from accidentally altering the temperature setting or touching the hob. Types The hob is the central feature of any kitchen, and has a huge impact on the final outcome of your cooking. However, there are a variety of kinds of hobs and the one you select will be based on what your specific cooking requirements are. Gas hobs are the most popular choice and offer a fast heat-up function and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. They are a popular option for professional chefs because they are precise in their control. However, they are not as easy to clean as other hobs, and they may require a higher degree of maintenance. Electric hobs are a flat ceramic surface with heated elements beneath. They are available 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 individually by you. You can boil potatoes in one ring, while cooking sausages on another. This kind of hob is easier to heat up than gas, and also offers a safer alternative for children since the cooking area becomes hot only when you place an oven on it. Traditional ceramic hobs are a very convenient alternative to electric and gas and are a stylish option. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface which is easy to wipe down but aren't as responsive to temperature changes as other hobs and are slower to cool down. The Domino hob is a space-saving option to gas and electric hobs. It incorporates ovens under the cooking surface. They are ideal for kitchens that have limited space. They are also suitable for kitchenettes and flats. They are often cheaper than a standard hob and can be extremely energy efficient however they can be brittle and require more maintenance than other types of cooker. Gas Gas hobs are cooktops with burners that can easily be fitted into the kitchen countertop to give a seamless appearance. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, however they are also powered by propane gas. The modern, sleek design can bring sophistication to your cooking space that is modular. A traditional gas stove comes with a range of burners, usually 4, but sometimes as many as 6. The flames are ignited using a match or by turning the knob. The flames are controlled by a series of valves that can be adjusted to set the temperature. Most modern built-in gas stoves, on the other hand include burners with multiple flames. This allows you to control both the inner and outer ring for each burner so that you can precisely control the cooking. These burners are faster and more reliable than older models. In the past, it was essential to keep a gas stove lit continuously to ensure the burners were always hot and fuelled. This was a safety feature to prevent any accidents like accidentally turning on the oven while the stove was still lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind and have a built-in flame failure device that shuts down the burners immediately should the pilot light fail. Gas stoves and hobs need to be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained. The best way to accomplish this is to arrange an appointment for maintenance with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able ensure that your appliance is operating correctly, but also give you expert guidance on how to avoid any future problems. Electric When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, the kitchen worktops, fridge freezer, and ovens will always get the most attention, but the quality of your hob is also essential. The type of hob you select will impact the way your kitchen works and also how easy it is for you to clean. Electric hobs feature heating elements set beneath a smooth glass surface. This is typically cleaned using a nonabrasive cleaner. These elements switch on when you turn on the hob and can be adjusted to a range of power levels by turning or pressing the control knob. It may take them some time to heat up, but once they have they have a tendency to offer better and more consistent temperature control. They also have built-in indicators that let you know that a zone is active or hot from cooking. Typically, they come in four to six different sized rings that can be cranked up to various power levels. They are ideal for cookware with a flat base however they aren't the ideal option for cast-iron pans since they can overheat. Some models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs that allow you to cook sausages and boil water on the same ring. Some even have a 'boost' function that concentrates high-powered heat into one ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meat, or boiling large pots of water. Induction hobs differ from normal electric models as they use electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, rather than the conventional method of gas flames. This allows them to reach precise temperatures in a smaller time frame, which makes them extremely energy efficient. They have a cool to the touch surface and flashing indicators that indicate if a ring has been used or is still hot. Ceramic Ceramic is a material which can be transformed into functional or decorative objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders, and water, and firing it in a high-temperature oven called a Kiln. Once it's made it can be painted or covered with decorative materials to give it texture and colour. Ceramic hobs blend design and function to create an impressive piece of modern kitchen furniture. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat the ceramic hobs by passing an electric current over coiled elements that are concealed beneath the black glass surface. They generate heat when activated, and this is then transferred to the pan via an infrared system. You can adjust the degree of heating using the knobs or touch controls. Some ceramic hobs come with dual ring designs, with one smaller and a larger cooking zone, allowing you to choose the ideal size for your pan. There are hobs equipped with booster burners that produce high-powered heat quickly ideal for searing meat or bringing pans of water to the boil quickly. Compared to other types of cooktops, ceramic cooktops take a little longer to warm up and alter temperature, but once they do they're generally more energy-efficient. You can also find vented cooktops that incorporate an air-conditioning system inside the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that steam, smoke and cooking smells don't stay in your home. Induction The heating elements inside the induction hobs are copper wire coils beneath the surface that create electromagnets that heat the pans that sit on them. The coils move free electrons in the base of your pan and then transfer 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 are typically more expensive than other models however they're also quicker to heat and consume 30-70% less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. Induction hobs are also simpler to clean because only the contents of the pan heat up, not the surface. Some manufacturers offer a special induction model that comes with additional features, such as a pause function, which cuts the power to your stove when you step away from it, or link up two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level to provide additional flexibility. They are commonly called FlexInduction hobs and can be more expensive than traditional induction models but they're worth a look if you are a multi-tasker. This induction hob is our favorite. It comes with four large cooking zones with a Bridge function and nine power settings, which gives you a lot 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 feature to make cleaning a lot simpler. There's a small selection of compatible pans it isn't used to cook with the utensils with magnetic bases. It could be a problem if you have a large amount of cookware that's not compatible, or only some of it is compatible with induction cooktops.