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Types of Hob and Oven A hob and oven is a common part of most kitchens, and comes in a variety of styles. You can also mix different varieties like domino, electric and gas to suit your cooking needs. A hob can also be equipped with safety features such as child and position controls. They can stop children from touching the hob, and prevent them from changing the heat settings accidentally. Types The hob is the focal element of any kitchen and can have a significant impact on the results of your cooking. There are a number of different types of hob and the one you pick will depend on what your specific cooking needs are. Gas hobs are a classic option and provide a quick heat-up function and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs prefer them because they are precise in their control. However, they're not as easy to clean as other hobs and could require more maintenance. Electric hobs are flat ceramic surface that has heated elements beneath. They can be found in a variety of sizes with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone includes its own heating element, which can be controlled by you. It is possible to boil potatoes in one ring while cooking sausages on another. This kind of hob is quicker to heat up than gas, and it offers a safer alternative for children since the cooking area is heated only when you put an oven on it. Ceramic hobs are a fashionable and user-friendly option to gas and electric hobs. They have a smooth and durable surface that is easy to clean. However, they are not as fast to respond to temperature changes or cool down as other hobs. Domino hobs can be a space-saving alternative to gas and electric hobs that incorporate ovens beneath the cooking surface. They are great for kitchens with little space. ovens hobs can also be used in kitchenettes and flats. ovens and hobs are typically less expensive than standard hobs and can be very energy-efficient but can be fragile and require more attention than other types of cookers. Gas Gas hobs are cooktops equipped with burners that are easily fitted into the kitchen countertop to create a seamless look. Gas hobs are usually powered by LPG or natural gas, however they can also be powered by propane gas. They are sleek and modern design that can give a sophisticated touch to your modular kitchen. A traditional gas stove has several burners, usually 4 but sometimes as many as 6. The burners can be lit with a match or knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves that can be adjusted to regulate the temperature. However, the majority of modern gas hobs with built-in gas are equipped with multi-flame burners that allow you to control the inner and outer ring of each burner to precisely manage your cooking. These types of burners offer quicker heat up times and are more reliable than traditional ones. Traditionally, it was important to keep a gas burner lit constantly to ensure that the burners are always hot and fuelled. This was a safety feature to avoid accidents like having the oven turned on when the stove was lit by a match or pilot flame. Modern cookers are made with safety in mind as a top priority. They are fitted with a fire failure device which shuts down the burners when the pilot light is not working. Gas stoves and hobs require to be regularly inspected and cleaned, as well as maintained. The best way to accomplish this is to arrange an appointment with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able to make sure your appliance is working correctly as well, but they'll offer expert advice and suggestions on how to avoid problems in the near future. Electric When it comes to designing your perfect kitchen the kitchen worktops, fridge freezer, and oven will always get the most attention but the quality of your hob is equally important. Whether you opt for a conventional, induction or gas cooker, the type of hob you choose can impact the way your kitchen functions and how easy it is to keep clean. Electric hobs are equipped with heating elements set beneath a smooth glass surface. This is typically cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaning product. The elements turn on when you turn the hob on and can be adjusted to various power levels by turning or adjusting on a knob. They can take a little bit longer to warm up, but once they have they have a tendency to offer better and more consistent temperature control. They also have built-in indicators to let you know that a zone is in use or still hot from cooking. Typically, these come in four to six different sizes that can be notched up to various power levels. These are great for cookware with a flat base, but not for cast iron pans as they can overheat. Some models come with dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that permit boiling water on one ring while you saute sausages on a different. Some models even have a 'boost' function which concentrates high-powered heat onto a single ring for stir fry cooking sauteing meats, searing or boiling large pots of water. Induction hobs are different from conventional electric hobs because they utilize electromagnetic fields instead of traditional gas flames to heat your cookware. This enables them to achieve precise temperatures in a shorter space of time and makes them extremely energy efficient. They have a cool to the touch surface, and flashing indicators that indicate that a ring has been used or is still hot. Ceramic Ceramics can be used to make functional or decorative objects. It is made by mixing clay with earthen elements, powders and water, and firing it in a hot oven called Kiln. After it's been made it is then covered with decorative or paint-like substances to add colour and texture. Ceramic hobs are a stunning blend of function and form, sitting comfortably in any modern kitchen. They operate using radiant heating technology, passing an electric current through coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. They generate heat when activated, and this is then transferred to the pan by way of an infrared system. You can adjust the intensity of this heating by controlling the controls via knobs or a touch. Some ceramic hobs come with dual rings, which have a smaller and a larger cooking area. This lets you select the right size for your pan. There are hobs with booster burners that produce high-powered heat in a short time, great for searing meat or bringing pots of water to a 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 choose vented hobs that incorporate an air-conditioning system that is integrated into the cooktop made of ceramic. This ensures that steam, smoke, and cooking smells do not remain in your home. Induction Induction hobs are equipped with heating elements composed of copper wire coils. They generate electromagnets, which make the pans hot on the top of them. The coils stir the free electrons inside your pan's base metal, which then transfer 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 are usually more expensive than other types, but they're also faster to heat and consume 30-70 percent less energy than gas or ceramic hobs. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean because only the inside of the pan gets hot but not the surface. Some manufacturers have an induction model that has additional features, like a pause function, which cuts the power to the stove after you have left or connect two cooking rings at the same power for more flexibility. These are sometimes 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 top choice. It comes with four large cooking zones as well as a Bridge function and nine power settings, giving you a lot of options for those who are ambitious cooks. It was a great performer in our tests with a fast heating speed and accurate control when making pancakes. The cooker comes with a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection, which makes cleaning much easier. There is a limited selection of pans that are compatible it isn't used to cook using appliances that have magnetic bases. It can be a problem when you have a large amount of cookware that is not compatible or some of it is compatible with induction cooktops.