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Types of Hob and Oven A hob and oven is an essential part of many kitchens, and comes in a variety of designs. You can mix different types, such as electric and gas to meet your requirements. Safety features such as child and position controls could be added to a hob. These features can stop children from accidentally changing the temperature setting or touching the hob. Types In the heart of every kitchen, the hob is the main focus and plays a major part in how your food is executed. However, there are a number of different kinds of hobs, and the one you pick will depend on what your specific cooking requirements are. Gas hobs are a popular option. They are quick to heat up and react instantly to temperature changes. Professional chefs favor them because they are precise in their control. They are not as easy to clean as other stoves and could require more care. Electric hobs are a flat ceramic surface with heated elements beneath. They can come in various sizes, with between four and six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with its own heating element, which can be controlled by you. This allows you to boil potatoes on one ring whilst cooking sausages in a different. This type of hob is easier to heat up than gas, and it offers the safety of children as the cooking zone is heated only when you put a pot on it. Ceramic hobs offer a stylish and user-friendly alternative to electric and gas hobs. They have an even and smooth surface that is easy to clean. However they aren't as quick to react to temperature changes or cool down as other hobs. Domino hobs can be a space-saving alternative to electric and gas hobs that have ovens underneath the cooking surface. They are great for kitchens that have limited space. They are also suitable for kitchenettes and flats. They are often cheaper than conventional hobs and are energy efficient, however they can also be fragile and require more frequent maintenance. Gas Gas hobs are cooktops that have burners that can be easily fitted into the kitchen countertop to create a seamless look. They are usually powered by natural or the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) but can also be powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design could bring sophistication to your modular cooking space. A traditional gas stove comes with various burners, usually 4, but often as many as 6. The flames are ignited using the use of a match or a knob. The flames can then be controlled by the valves that can be adjusted in temperature. Modern built-in gas stoves however include burners with multiple flames. This allows you to control both the outer and the inner rings for each burner, so that you can precisely control your cooking. These kinds of burners offer faster heat up times and are more reliable than the traditional ones. In the past, it was essential to keep a gas burner lit constantly to ensure that the burners are always hot and fueled. This was a safety feature to avoid any mishaps like accidentally turning on the oven while the stove was still lit by a match or a pilot flame. Modern cookers are made with safety in mind as a priority. They are fitted with a flame failure device which shuts down the burners in the event that the pilot light fails. Gas stoves and hobs have to be checked regularly and cleaned, as well as maintained. The best way to do this is to book an appointment for maintenance with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able to ensure that your appliance is operating properly as well, but they'll also offer expert advice and guidance on how to prevent any problems in the future. Electricity A well-designed hob is just as crucial when it comes to making the perfect kitchen. Worktops, refrigerators freezers, and ovens are the first items that come to your mind. Whichever type you choose, conventional, induction or gas cooker, the type of hob you choose will affect the way your kitchen functions and how easy it is to clean. Electric hobs use heating elements under the glass surface, which is typically cleaned using an non-abrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn the hob on and can be notched up to a variety of power levels by turning or pressing on a knob. They can take a little longer to warm up than a gas cooker but once they have done so, they are able to provide more consistent temperature control. They also have built-in indicators to let you know when a space is in use or still hot from cooking. These rings are available in a range of four to six sizes and are notch-upable to various power levels. They are ideal for flat-based cookware, but not for cast iron cookware, because they could overheat. Certain models (such as Belling BELCH602T) come with dual rings that allow you to cook sausages and boil water in the same ring. Some models come with a Boost feature that concentrates high-temperature elements into one ring. This is useful for stir-frying, searing meat, or boiling large pots. 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. This enables them to achieve precise temperatures in a smaller period of time, making them highly energy efficient. They also have a cool-to-the-touch surface and flashing heat indicators that inform you that a ring is being 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, before firing it in a high temperature oven called Kiln. Once it's been made it can be painted or covered with decorative materials to add texture and color. Ceramic hobs blend form and function to create an exquisite piece of contemporary kitchen furniture. They operate by using radiant heating technology that passes an electric current through coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. When hobs oven are activated, they produce heat, which is then transferred to your pan through an infrared system. You can alter the intensity of the heating using the knobs or touch controls. Certain ceramic hobs feature dual rings, with a smaller and a larger cooking area. This allows you to choose the ideal size for your pan. There are hobs that have boosters that create high-powered heat quickly. This is great to cook food in or bring pans to boil fast. Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other types of hobs as they take longer to heat up and change temperatures. There are vented cooktops that incorporate a ventilation system into the cooktop's ceramic surface, making sure the cooking smells don't stay in your home. Induction The heating elements of the induction hobs are a series of copper wire coils that are placed beneath the surface, which create electromagnets that heat the pans that sit on them. The coils move free electrons inside the base of your pot and then transfer heat efficiently and directly to your food. The surface of the stove never gets hot and, as soon as you remove your pan the cooking zones are turned off automatically. Induction hobs tend to be more expensive than other models however they're also quicker to heat and use 30-70% less energy than gas or ceramic hobs. Induction hobs are also simpler to clean since only the inside of the pan are heated and not the surface. Certain manufacturers offer an induction model with extra features such as the ability to pause, which cuts the power to your stove when you step away from it, or connect two cooking rings at the same time at the same power level for additional flexibility. These are sometimes called FlexInduction hobs. They may be more costly than traditional induction models, but they're well worth considering when multitasking is important to you. This induction hob is our top pick. It has four large cooking zones as well as a Bridge function and nine power settings, which gives you a lot of options for those who are ambitious cooks. It was a great performer during our test with a fast heating speed and accurate control when making pancakes. The oven comes with dishwasher built-in and automatic pan detection to make cleaning easier. The only problem is that there are only a handful of compatible pans that can use it to cook using appliances with magnetic bases. It can be a problem if you have a large quantity of cookware that's not compatible, or only a small portion of it is compatible with induction hobs.