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Types of Hob and Oven Hobs and ovens are common fixture in kitchens. They come in many different styles. You can even mix varieties like domino, electric and gas to fit your cooking needs. A hob could also come with safety features, such as child and position controls. These are designed to prevent children from touching the hob and stop them changing the heat settings in error. Types In every kitchen, the hob takes centre stage and plays a major part in how your food comes out. There are many kinds of hobs, and which one you pick will depend on the needs of your kitchen. Gas hobs are a classic choice and offer a fast heating process and instant reaction to temperature changes. Professional chefs favor them because they are precise in their control. However, they're not as clean as other hobs, and they may require a higher level of maintenance. Electric hobs feature a flat ceramic surface and heated elements beneath. They are available in different sizes and with four to six cooking zones. Each zone is equipped with a distinct heating element that you can control separately. You can boil potatoes on one ring and cook sausages on another. This type of hob can be quicker to heat than gas and offers a child-safe alternative because the cooking zone only becomes hot when you put a pan on it. Traditional ceramic hobs are an extremely convenient alternative to gas and electric and are also a very elegant choice. They have a smooth, durable surface which is easy to clean, but they aren't as quick to respond to temperature fluctuations as other hobs and can be slower to cool down. Domino hobs are a space-saving alternative to gas and electric hobs that have ovens underneath the cooking surface. They can be incorporated into smaller kitchens that have small installation space and work well in kitchenettes and flats. They are typically less expensive than a standard cooker and are energy efficient but can be fragile and require more attention than other types of cookers. Gas Gas hobs are cooktops with burners that can be easily integrated into kitchen countertops to create a seamless look. They are usually powered by natural or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) but can also be powered by propane gas. The sleek, modern design can enhance your kitchen space. A traditional gas stove is fitted with a variety of burners. Usually there are four burners, but it could be as many as six. The burners can be ignited with a match or knob. The flames are controlled by the valves that can be adjusted in temperature. However, the majority of modern built-in gas hobs have multi-flame burners that let you regulate the outer and inner ring of each burner to manage your cooking. These burners are faster and more reliable than older models. In the past, it was necessary for gas stoves to be lit at all times to ensure that the burners were hot and fuelled. This was a safety measure to avoid accidents such as having the oven turned on when the stove was lit by match or the pilot flame. Modern cookers are designed with safety as a priority. They are fitted with a flame failure device that shuts off the burners when the pilot light fails. Gas stoves and hobs have to be regularly checked and cleaned, as well as maintained. To achieve this, it is recommended to make an appointment with a Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able make sure that your appliance is functioning correctly, but they will also provide expert guidance on how to prevent any future issues. Electricity When it comes to creating your ideal kitchen, the countertops, fridge freezer and oven will always receive the most attention but a good hob is equally important. Whether you opt for a conventional, induction or gas cooker the type of hob you select will affect the way your kitchen functions and how easy it is to keep clean. Electric hobs have heating elements that are placed on a smooth glass surface. The glass surface is typically cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaner. These elements are activated when you turn the hob on and can be adjusted to various power levels by turning or pressing a control knob. They may take longer to warm up than a gas cooker, but once they have done so, they are able to provide better, constant temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that tell you whether a particular area is hot or not. They are available in a range of four to six sizes and can be notch-up to various power levels. They are ideal for cookware with a flat base but aren't the best option for cast-iron pans because they can get hot. Some models come with dual-ring designs (such as the Belling BEL CH602T) that allow boiling water on one ring while you saute sausages on a different. Some models have a Boost feature that concentrates high-temperature elements into one ring. This is great for stirring-frying, searing meat or boiling large pots. Induction hobs differ from conventional electric hobs because they utilize electromagnetic fields instead of traditional gas flames to heat your cookware. They can achieve precise temperatures more quickly and are more efficient in energy use. They also have a cool to the touch surface and flashing heat indicators to let you know that the ring is being used or is still hot. Ceramic Ceramic is an ingredient that can be made into useful or decorative objects. It's formed by mixing earthen elements, clay powders and water into a specific shape, then subsequently fired in a high-temperature oven known as the kiln. Once it's made it can be decorated or covered with decorative materials to add texture and colour. Ceramic hobs are a stunning blend of function and form and can be found in any modern kitchen. Radiant heating technology is employed to heat ceramic hobs by passing an electric current through coiled elements which are hidden beneath the black glass surface. When activated, they generate heat, which is then transferred to the pan through an infrared system. You can adjust the strength of this heating by adjusting the controls with knobs or buttons. Certain ceramic hobs feature dual rings, which have one smaller and one with a larger cooking area. This lets you choose the ideal size for your pan. You can also find hobs equipped with booster burners that produce high-powered heat quickly, great for searing meat or bringing pans of boiling water to the boil quickly. Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other kinds of hobs because they take longer to heat up and change temperatures. There are vented cooktops that incorporate a ventilation system within the cooktop's ceramic, making sure that steam, smoke and cooking smells don't linger within your home. Induction The heating elements in induction hobs consist of a set of copper wire coils under the surface that produce electromagnets to heat the pans sitting on them. The coils stir the free electrons inside the base metal of your pan which in turn, distributes heat evenly to your food. The surface of the stove never gets hot and, when you take off your pan, the cooking zones turn off automatically. Induction hobs tend to be more expensive than other hobs, but they're also faster to heat and consume 30 to 70 percent less energy than ceramic or gas hobs. Induction hobs are also less difficult to clean since only the interior of the pan are heated, not the surface. Certain manufacturers offer an induction model that comes with additional features such as a pause function that cuts off the power to your cooker whenever you move away from it, or link up two cooking rings simultaneously at the same power level to provide added flexibility. best ovens and hobs are commonly called FlexInduction hobs. They can be more expensive than traditional models, however they're worth considering if you are a multi-tasker. This induction hob is our favorite. It comes with four large cooking zones, 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 performed very well with precise control and quick heating when making pancakes. The cooker comes with dishwasher built-in and automatic pan detection to make cleaning much easier. The only problem is that there are only a few compatible pans and you can't use it to cook with the utensils that have magnetic bases. This can be a problem if you have a large amount of cookware that's not compatible or the smallest portion is compatible with induction hobs.