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Types of Hob and Oven A stove and oven are a common part of most kitchens and is available in many different styles. You can mix different types, such as electric and gas to meet your needs. A hob could also come with safety features like child and position controls. They can stop children from touching the hob, and prevent them from changing the temperature settings in error. Types The hob is the focal feature of any kitchen, and can have a major impact on the results of your cooking. However, there are many different types of hob and the one you pick will be based on what your specific cooking requirements are. Gas hobs provide a classic option. They are quick to heat up and react immediately to temperature fluctuations. They are a favorite choice for chefs who are professional as they are precise in their control. They are not as easy to clean as other hobs and could require more care. Electric hobs have a flat ceramic surface and heated elements beneath. They are available in various sizes and have four to six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with a distinct heating element that you can control individually. This lets you boil potatoes on one ring and cooking sausages in another. This type of hob is easier to heat up than gas, and is an alternative that is safer for children since the cooking area is heated only when you put an oven on it. Ceramic hobs offer a stylish and user-friendly option to gas and electric hobs. They have a smooth, hard-wearing surface that 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 an alternative to gas and electric hobs. It has ovens underneath the cooking surface. They are ideal for kitchens with little space. They can also be used in kitchenettes and flats. They tend to be less expensive than standard hobs and are energy efficient, however they are also susceptible to damage and require more frequent maintenance. Gas Gas hobs are cooktops that have 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 sleek, modern design can enhance your cooking space that is modular. A traditional gas stove has a range of burners, usually 4 but sometimes up to 6. The burners can be ignited with a match or knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted to set the temperature. Most modern built-in gas stoves however, have burners with multiple flames. This allows you to control both the outer and inner rings of each burner to allow you to precisely control the cooking. These burners are faster and more reliable than earlier models. In the past, it was essential for the gas stove to be lit at all times to ensure that the burners were hot and fuelled. This was a security feature to prevent any accidents such as accidentally turning on the oven while the stove was still lit by match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety in mind and have a built-in flame failure device that shuts off the burners automatically should the pilot light fail. Gas stoves and hobs have to be regularly checked and cleaned as well as maintained. The best way to accomplish this is to book a maintenance visit with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able check your appliance is functioning properly, but they can also offer expert advice and suggestions on how to avoid issues in the future. Electric When it comes time to design your dream kitchen, the worktops, fridge freezer and oven will always receive the most attention, but the quality of your hob is also essential. Whether you opt for a conventional, induction, or gas cooker, the kind of hob you pick will affect how your kitchen operates and how easy it is to keep clean. Electric hobs feature heating elements that are placed on a smooth, glass surface. This is usually cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaning product. These elements are activated when you turn on the oven and can be adjusted to different power levels using a control knob. They can take a little bit longer to heat up but once they've done so, they have a tendency to offer more reliable and consistent temperature control. Best ovens UK come with indicators that let you know that a zone is in use or still hot from cooking. Typically, these come in four to six different sized rings that can be cranked up to various levels of power. They are ideal for flat-based cookware, but aren't the best option for cast iron pans since they can overheat. Certain models (such as Belling BELCH602T) have dual-ring designs which allow you to cook sausages and boil water in the same ring. Some models include a boost function which concentrates high-powered heat onto one ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meats, searing or boiling large pots of water. Induction hobs differ from normal electric hobs in that they utilize electromagnetic fields to directly heat your cookware, rather than the conventional method of gas flames. This allows them to reach precise temperatures in a short period of time, making them extremely energy efficient. They feature a cool to the touch surface, and flashing indicators that indicate that a ring has been used or is still hot. Ceramic Ceramic is a material that can be made into decorative or practical objects. It is formed by mixing clay, earthen elements, powders and water to the desired shape, then fired in a high-temperature oven known as the kiln. Once it's made it can be decorated or covered with decorative materials in order to add texture and color. Ceramic hobs are a perfect blend of design and function to make a stunning piece of modern kitchen furniture. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat ceramic hobs by passing an electrical current over coiled elements that are hidden under the black glass surface. They generate heat when activated. This is transferred to your pan via an infrared system. You can alter the intensity of this heating by adjusting the controls via knobs or buttons. Certain ceramic hobs have dual-ring designs, having one smaller and one larger cooking zone that lets you select the best size for your pan. You can also purchase hobs that have boosters that create high-powered heat quickly. This is ideal for cooking food and bringing pans to a boil quickly. Ceramic cooktops are more efficient in energy than other types of hobs as they take longer to heat up and change temperatures. There are vented cooktops that incorporate an air-conditioning system inside the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that steam, smoke and cooking smells aren't left in your home. Induction The heating elements in hobs with induction are made up of copper wire coils that are placed beneath the surface, which produce electromagnets to heat the pans sat on them. The coils stir the free electrons inside your pan's base metal, which in turn, distributes heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove never gets hot and, the moment you remove your pan the cooking zones switch off automatically. Induction hobs tend to be more expensive, however they also get hotter faster and use 30-70% lower energy than gas or other kinds. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean because only the inside of the pan are heated, not the surface. Certain manufacturers offer an induction model that comes with additional features, like a pause function that shuts off energy to your stove when you walk away, or the ability to link two cooking rings simultaneously at the same time for increased flexibility. They are often referred to as FlexInduction hobs. They may be more costly than traditional induction models but they're worth a look if multitasking is important to you. This induction hob is our favorite. It has four large cooking zones with a Bridge function and nine power settings, giving you a lot of options for cooks who want to be more adventurous. In our tests, it did well with accurate control and fast heating when making pancakes. The cooker comes with a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection to make cleaning easier. There's a limited range of compatible pans it cannot be used for cooking with utensils that have magnetic bases. This can be a problem if you have a lot of cookware that isn't compatible or certain pieces are suitable for induction cooktops.