One of the more important elements to an electric hob are the safety features put in place to prevent any accidents happening. There are also child locks, stopping any un-wanted fingers from turning on the hob, and a handy auto switch off tool that turns off your hob if it is left unattended for a period of time, depending on the model in use. Whilst electric hobs can offer high tech safety features like child lock, and enhanced cooking features, gas hobs still provide the best way of producing direct heat to the pans.
One thing that gas hobs cannot provide though, is a sleek and polished look, like electric hobs can. The appearance of a hob is important as you want your kitchen to look its best, therefore choosing the right finish can help bring your kitchen together. Ceramic glass can be found on ceramic and induction hobs as they use a special type of heat proof glass.
It has a sleek look and is easily wiped clean. Enamel or stainless steel is found on electric plate hobs as they have sealed cooking zones. It is good to bear in mind that the heat is difficult to control as it takes long with electric hobs to heat up, and longer to cool down in comparison to gas and induction.
The flat design of a ceramic hob varies depending on whether you want the more traditional option with dials for adjusting heat, or if you opt for the more modern touch-operated design — which has no buttons or dials that stick out. Sat inside a special housing is an element that heats the ceramic glass, it rises through and heats whatever is sat on top of the rings. On halogen hobs, that are considered high tech, they use red lights to warm your pots and pans.
But this form of heating is not as fast as gas or induction and not as efficient either, so it is up to you to decide which type of hob you would prefer to use. As mentioned above this type of design makes cleaning so much easier, gone are the days when you are scrubbing at your hob! Spillages and dirt will be easily wiped off, with no buttons or pan supports to try and work around. They are usually more expensive than other hob types, like gas or electric, but the style and ease of ceramic hobs makes it worth it.
As mentioned previously the heat is not as efficient, or distributed as evenly across the pans and can take a while to cool down. But with safety features like heat indicators that let you know which rings are hot or not, it will prevent accidents from happening.
This type of hob is low maintenance but does not compromise on style and ease. CDA has a range of styles and sizes to choose from, so the possibilities for your kitchen are endless. Domino hobs get their name from the classic game of dominoes; this is because they look like one of the pieces. They typically have two burners or heat zones and come in a range of different styles; you can get a domino hob in ceramic, electric, gas or induction. This type of hob can provide great flexibility when cooking, and is definitely recommended for the more active cooker.
In the heart of this induction hob there is an extraction system which will remove all steam and vapours immediately though its robust cast iron grid.
This entirely seamless grid allows complete cooking freedom as pans can be smoothly transferred across the hob with ease thanks to its flush design. Featuring an innovative single red LED slider control taken from its predecessor, Hobd4 will seamlessly control all four flexible zones with a swipe of the finger.
It also features Smart Auto Pot Detector which automatically recognises and activates controls when a pot is placed on it. With its elegant design and bags of cooking tech, this induction hob from Bosch will complement any kitchen and meal time. This model has a QuickStart function which detects where you have placed a pot, then displays the corresponding cooking zone on the display panel helpful! This means that you can select the desired cooking level, without any delay. And whilst cooking, you may find that you need a little boost.
The PowerBoost function can speed up the cooking process so you can boil two litres of water almost 50 per cent faster, for example. This intuitive control panel enables you to select the cooking zones and select the specific power level you want, keeping it nice and easy. This induction hob from AEG has all the essentials you need for every day cooking and is available to buy for one of the lowest prices in this guide, too.
If you need some extra heat on one, or all four, of the cooking zones, the PowerBoost button can give you an instant burst of heat that boils water in under 90 seconds. This makes it ideal for boiling potatoes, or sealing meat. The controls on this induction hob are intuitive and easy to use. They are equipped with plus or minus buttons for effective temperature control. Even the timer and minute minder is adjustable, so you can manage your cooking accordingly.
This type of hob is the most common in households, and it's easy to see why. They work by conducting heat through the glass to the pan, so it's worth keeping a look out for models which have residual light indicators. All ceramic hobs are are relatively easy to keep clean, simple to control with many now operated by touch buttons and have cheaper price tags, too.
This ceramic hob from Neff has touch control and PowerBoost, so it's super easy to use and keep clean, too. The T16FD56X0 boasts a total of four cooking zones, with each one having stage variable power settings so you can cook at the desired rate. There is also a timer with automatic shut off for each zone. And, if you need a little boost, you can active PowerBoost to apply some extra heat to the zone for 30 seconds. Like the majority of the other models in this guide, this hob also comes with a touch control panel.
This is easy to use, and is you go-to if you want to control the temperature, set the timer or switch on the 'keep warm' feature. This ceramic hob from Siemens is a safe option for when they're are children around the home, thanks to it's residual heat indicators. As with the Neff model, this hob also has four cooking zones but are set out a little differently. These zones are QuickLite which simply means that they heat up quickly.
And it has the added benefit of residual heat indicators, so you'll know not to put your hands on the hob whilst it's still hot. To control this hob you are to use the Sword knobs.
This can easily be turned to one of the nine power levels, and subsequently turned off this way, too. This model features four cooking zones, plus six power levels to cope with everything from a gentle simmer to an intense sizzle on a Saturday night.
This ceramic hob is a hit with buyers thanks to its low price tag, easy to use controls and easy-clean glass surface.
Before you buy, you should check your pots and pans work on an induction hob, as you may need to invest in a new set. Read our induction hob buying guide. Ceramic hobs run on electric and have a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. Read our ceramic hob buying guide. As with gas and induction hobs, larger, pricier models are available. To make the most of your budget, choose one of our Best Buy hobs.
From special burners for woks through to child-safety features, here are some things to think about depending on how you want to use your hob. Wok burners Some hobs have a large high-powered gas wok burner that provides intense, rapid heat. These are designed for stir-fry cooking. Some induction hobs also have a dedicated wok zone, with a curved indentation in the hob's surface. Dual zones On electric hobs, this allows you to use an inner zone within the main ring, which saves energy when cooking with smaller pans.
Pans for induction hobs Induction hobs require pans that contain iron. Some, but not all, stainless steel pans will work.
If a magnet sticks to your pots and pans, they'll work on an induction hob. Child-safety lock Most electric ceramic and induction hobs have safety locks to stop the controls being adjusted by inquisitive children. Power boost This heats up an electric cooking zone more quickly. It's a rapid, intense heat that's good for stir-frying or searing meat.
Hob timers Many induction hobs have a timer for programming zones to switch off automatically when you want them to stop cooking. Looking for the perfect cookware for your hob? Read our guide to the best non-stick frying pans. Hobs come in various shapes and sizes. Most have four cooking zones, but there are plenty of five-zone hobs to choose from. They tend to be between 70cm and 90cm wide, and 51cm or 52cm front to back, which means that they'll fit onto standard-sized kitchen counters.
Most ceramic, gas and induction hobs are about 60cm wide. The size of hobs depends on the size of the burners or hob rings, which will vary from hob to hob. Larger hobs have five cooking zones, and gas hobs often have a central wok burner.
This is a high-powered burner used for stir-frying or rapid boiling. Five-zone hobs range in width, but are generally no more than 90cm wide. Having five zones doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to fit five pots and pans comfortably on the hob, but the extra hob zone does give you more space than a four-zone hob.
You don't have to be limited by traditional-sized hobs. The design is minimal, functional and a dream to use. Bosch has also built in lots of variable flame control, which means cooking with this hob is precise and dependable. No vague or fiddly controls to deal with here thanks very much. In fact, each dial offers no less than nine different flame settings. This handsome model features a powerful triple-crown new generation 4kW burner with ample space for a large wok, three medium-sized 1.
Key features include an LED control panel that tells you which burners are lit — handy if a burner is obscured by a pot or pan — and a warning system that detects if a flame has been left burning for an over extended period of time. It also features sturdy cast-iron pan supports designed to handle any size of cookware, including large, oblong casseroles.
This new entry from the Italian house of Smeg is easily the most powerful model here, although it is also a smidge pricier. The remaining four rings are two 1. Presumably you get your staff to do it. The Miele KM gas hob has a great combination of good looks and rock-solid practicality. Central to this is the stainless steel finish, which is nicely complimented by black enamelled pot rests. The latter benefit from a special coating called PerfectClean, meaning they should be easier to keep looking original.
However, the stainless steel Miele has used here does require some elbow grease to keep looking top notch. What we like about these is the way you can precisely control them with a chunky and highly positive action coming from the knobs.
Neff has designed this stainless steel hob to be as accommodating as possible and one of the most obvious areas is in the work area over the burners. The Neff T27DS59N0 also looks great with a classic combination of stainless steel and black cast iron pan supports. As is the case with most hobs though, you will need to stay on top of cleaning duties to avoid these becoming blemished over time.
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