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Types of Hobs A hob, also known as stovetop in North America, is a cooking appliance that heats pans with electric or flames. There are a variety of hobs. You can choose the one that best suits your kitchen and design. Induction hobs come with flat cooking surfaces made of ceramic and include four or five zones for heating your pans. Modern touch-operated designs are sleek and fashionable, and are easy to clean. Ceramic hobs Ceramic hobs can give your kitchen a modern and sleek appearance. The flat glass-ceramic surfaces are simple to clean and are able to be cleaned up if spills or splatters occur. They also heat up quickly and are energy efficient and can help reduce your energy bills. Ceramic hobs can be slow in changing temperature settings. This can be a problem when you are cooking something that requires a quick reduction or increase of temperature. Electric hobs utilize plates that are heated by electric elements beneath. The elements can be controlled separately using rotary knobs and notched to the power level you require. You can even use the 'boost' feature in order to increase the temperature of a single area. Ceramic hobs are able to hold heat well, so even when they are turned off, they will be hot to the touch. This could be a problem for families with children, so it's recommended to only install them in a place which is far from objects that are flammable and not within reach of little ones. This kind of hob can be used on a variety of worktops, including laminate and solid hardwood as well as granite. It's also fairly affordable and can be a great option if you're trying to replace your old hobs without spending a lot of money. Like all appliances, they need to be installed correctly and connected to the mains. We recommend hiring an electrician to ensure your new hobs will be safe to use. This type of hob is sensitive to pan sizes and shapes. You will need to purchase cookware that is exactly the same as the element or fits comfortably in each of the heating zones. If the cookware doesn't fit, then the element will not recognize it and won't start to heat the bottom of the pan. This can lead to uneven cooking results and will make the hob less energy efficient. Gas on glass hobs Gas-powered glass hobs have an elegant, modern look. Although they may be more expensive than electric models and may require professional installation, they typically take less time to heat up. It's not unusual for a full pan of water to be boiling within four minutes or less. This type of hob also is a great choice for cooks who want to control how much heat is generated. However, it must be noted that a glass hob can be more vulnerable to damage than stainless steel ones and will need to be cleaned more often, since the accumulation of grease and residue tends to remain rather than slide off. A great example of a glass-on-gas model is this Bertazzoni hob, which boasts four black monobloc burners, each with precise metal control knobs for a a stylish and sophisticated finish. The wok ring has a power of 4kW for additional versatility, and the pan supports are dishwasher-safe. Another highly recommended model is this Bosch gas hob, which is an attractive slab of toughened glass and advanced cooking technology. The dual ring design to the left of the hob has the double inner flame to ensure even heat distribution which increases cooking time. It also comes with an indicator for power that lets you control the exact temperature of the flame. You can select from nine pre-defined settings including the highest setting for searing a steak and the low setting for scrambled eggs. Our test subjects also appreciated the controls, as they were simple and easy to use. Some minor drawbacks are that you must press the controls nine times to reach the maximum heating level, and that the glass can make it difficult to discern the burners' actions. Some of the top gas-on-glass hobs are available at an affordable price like this Neff model. While it's unlikely to win any design awards, it does the job well and is an excellent addition to your kitchen at just PS120. Electric hobs Electric hobs are perfect for modern homes. Not only do they offer an elegant design that fits into the rest of your kitchen, but they also provide advanced functionality that is safer, more efficient and energy-efficient than their predecessors. Ceramic glass hobs are among the most well-known electric stoves. These hobs are designed with an elegant glazed finish and have a surface that is easy to clean and resistant to scratches. They're also usually fitted with a power boost function, which allows you to increase the heat of your hob for a short amount of time. Another electric hob that is perfect for modern homes is an induction hob. Induction hobs heat cookware directly by using electromagnetic fields, unlike traditional electric plates and gas stoves. This means that they are more energy efficient and provide precise temperature control. They require a specific type of pan, and could be expensive to put in. Hobs made of glass that are gas-powered are a great alternative for modern homes. Similar to a traditional gas hob, it comes with an oven that is surrounded by an underlying layer of flat glass. However it's heatproof and shatterproof, so it's much easier to clean than standard glass that is tempered. Many of these hobs also include a 'hot-surface indicator' that warns you when the hob is heated. While Best ovens are still an option that is popular with home cooks however, they can be noisy and difficult to clean. They also take time to cool down and warm down and their flame can be difficult to control. Electric hobs on the other hand, are more efficient in energy and easier to clean. For the ultimate in modern efficiency, you can even find electric hobs compatible with LPG gas. This allows you to switch between different fuel sources, so you'll be able to suit your lifestyle. It is important to remember that these hobs will require the installation of a registered gas safe engineer. They also require a separate cable of 6mm to be installed in your kitchen. They're not suitable for people who have pacemakers, since the electromagnetic field may cause interference with them. Induction hobs Under the glass surface of the induction hobs, there are copper coils which run an electrical current that varies. When an induction-compatible dish is placed on a stove, the coils generate magnetic fields that produce heat directly within the pan instead of heating the surface of the worktop (gas) or a heated plate (electric). Induction hobs are extremely efficient from an energy standpoint because there's no leftover heat being wasted. There are a myriad of models of an induction hob, from basic entry level ones that have only one cooking zone that is marked with rings to more advanced multi-zoned hobs that can have up to six zones and allow you to cook multiple pots simultaneously on one flex zone. Some of these models have an adjustable slider control similar to the iPhone. You can select the desired temperature by sliding your finger from left to right over the power bar in the middle. Certain models have preset settings that are specific to recipes or food types that can cut down time in the kitchen. Induction hobs are more expensive than ceramic hobs. However, they are more energy efficient in the long term. They can heat faster and have a smaller heating space which could reduce your energy bills. They also cool faster and have a more secure design with no hot plates, making them ideal for families with children or elderly people living in the home. However, they do produce magnetic fields that could affect medical devices such as pacemakers so it is important to place your pans on the burner and avoid using small pans on large burners. Like all electric hobs you'll have to keep your induction hob clean since food particles and other debris can build up over time. Best ovens UK can either employ a standard oven cleaning product or invest in a professional one to keep your stove in good condition and shiny for longer. It is not recommended to use any abrasive cleaning product or scratching pads on your induction stove, as they can scratch the surface.