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Types of Hob and Oven A oven and hob is an essential part of many kitchens and can come in a variety of styles. You can also mix different types like domino, electric and gas to meet your cooking requirements. Safety features like child and position controls can be included in the hob. These are designed to prevent children from touching the hob and stop them from changing the heat settings by accident. Types In the heart of every kitchen, the hob is the main focus and plays a significant part in how your food comes out. However, there are a number of different types of hob and the one you choose will depend on what your specific cooking needs are. Gas hobs are a classic choice, and they provide a rapid heat-up function and instant reaction to temperature fluctuations. Professional chefs prefer them because they are precise in their control. However, they are not as clean as other hobs and could require a higher level of maintenance. Electric hobs are flat ceramic surface that has heated elements beneath and are available in different sizes that have between four and six cooking zones. Each zone has its own heating element, which can be controlled by you. This allows you to boil potatoes on one ring while cooking sausages in a different. This kind of hob is quicker to heat up than gas, and it offers a safer alternative for children as the cooking zone becomes hot only when you put an oven on it. Ceramic hobs are a chic and user-friendly alternative to gas and electric hobs. They have a smooth and durable surface that is easy to clean. However they aren't as quick to react to temperature changes or cool down as other hobs. The Domino hob is an alternative to electric and gas hobs. It has ovens underneath the cooking surface. They are perfect for kitchens that have little space. They also work well in kitchenettes and flats. They are often less expensive than conventional hobs and can be energy-efficient, but they are also prone to breaking and require more maintenance. Gas A gas hob is a cooktop with burners that can be incorporated in kitchen countertops to create seamless appearance. Gas hobs are typically powered by LPG or natural gas, but they can also be powered by propane gas. The modern, sleek design can add sophistication to your modular cooking space. A traditional gas stove has various burners, typically 4 but sometimes up to 6. The burners can be lit by a match or a knob. The flames are controlled by a set of valves which can be adjusted in the temperature. Most modern built-in gas stoves on the other hand include burners with multiple flames. This lets you control both the outer and inner rings for each burner, to allow you to precisely control your cooking. These kinds of burners allow for much quicker heat up times and are more reliable than traditional ones. Traditionally, it was necessary to keep a gas stove lit continuously to ensure the burners were constantly fueled and hot. This was done to prevent accidents, for example, accidentally turning on an oven while the stove is still lit with the help of a match or a pilot light. Modern cookers are built with safety as a top priority. They come equipped with a fire failure device that shuts off the burners if the pilot light fails. Gas stoves and hobs need to be regularly checked and cleaned as well as maintained. The best way to do this is to schedule an appointment with a certified Gas Safe registered engineer. They will not only be able ensure that your appliance is operating properly, but they will also provide expert advice on how to avoid any future problems. Electric A good hob is just as important when it comes to creating the perfect kitchen. Refrigerators, worktops, freezers and ovens are always the first things that come to your mind. Whichever type you choose, conventional, induction or gas cooker the type of hob you choose can affect how your kitchen operates and how easy it is to clean. Electric hobs have heating elements set beneath a smooth glass surface. This is typically cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaning product. These elements are activated when you turn on the hob and can be adjusted to different power levels with a knob. They can take a little bit longer to get heated up but once they've done so, they tend to provide better and more consistent temperature control. They come with built-in indicators that tell you if a zone is hot or not. Typically, they are available in a range of four to six sizes of rings that can be notched up to different power levels. They are great for flat-based cookware but aren't the best option for cast-iron pans since they can 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 have a Boost function that focuses high-temperature elements into one ring. This is helpful for stir-frying, searing meat, or boiling large pots. Induction hobs are different from regular electric models due to the fact that they utilize electromagnetic fields instead of conventional gas flames to heat your cookware. They can reach precise temperatures quicker and are more efficient in energy use. They also have a cool-to touch surface and flashing heat indicators that inform you that a ring is in use or still hot. Ceramic Ceramics can be used to make decorative or functional objects. It's formed by mixing clay, earthen elements powders and water into an exact shape, and then subsequently fired in a high-temperature oven called a kiln. Once it's made, it can then be decorated or covered with decorative materials in order to add texture and color. Ceramic hobs are a stunning combination of form and function and can be found in any modern kitchen. They operate using radiant heating technology, passing an electric current through the coiled elements hidden beneath the black glass surface of the hob. They produce heat when activated, and this is transferred to your pan by way of an infrared system. You can alter the intensity of the heating by adjusting the controls via knobs or buttons. Some ceramic hobs have dual rings, with one smaller and one with a larger cooking area. This lets you choose the appropriate size for your pan. You can also purchase hobs that have boosters that create high-powered heat rapidly. This is ideal for searing food or bringing pans to a boil quickly. Ceramic cooktops are more energy efficient than other types of hobs as they take longer to heat up and alter temperatures. You can also select vented cooktops that have a ventilation system with the cooktop made of ceramic. This ensures that smoke, steam and cooking smells don't linger in your house. Induction The heating elements inside induction hobs consist of copper wire coils under the surface, which create electromagnets that heat the pans sitting on them. The coils stir up the free electrons in the base metal of your pan which then transfer heat evenly to your food. The surface of the hob never gets hot and, the moment you remove your pan the cooking zones are turned off automatically. Induction hobs are usually more expensive than other models, but they're also faster to heat and use 30-70% less energy than gas or ceramic hobs. Induction hobs are also easier to clean because only the contents of the pan heat up, not the surface. Some manufacturers offer a special induction model that has additional features, such as the ability to pause, which cuts the power to your stove when you leave it, or link up two cooking rings at the same time at the same power level for greater flexibility. They are often referred to as FlexInduction hobs. They may be more costly than traditional induction models, however, they're worth considering if multitasking is important to you. Our favorite is this induction hob from Smeg, with four cooking zones of good size, a bridge function and nine power levels, giving you a wide range of options for the ambitious cook. It did well during our test, with fast heating and accurate control when making pancakes. The hob has a built in dishwasher and automatic pan detection, which makes cleaning easier. The only issue is that there are only a handful of compatible pans, and you cannot make use of it for cooking with utensils with magnetic bases. This could be a problem when you have a lot of cookware that isn't compatible or some of them are suitable for induction hobs.