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How to Choose the Best Hob

When deciding on the best hob for your needs, there are many factors to take into consideration. From price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob costs less than PS100. However you'll need to pay more for one with many features. Gas hobs, which are also popular and provide excellent temperature control, but are more expensive, are a different option.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three functions called 'Push&Go', this hob from Haier will allow you to cook quick meals. It was also one of the quickest tests to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It has an child lock and the ability to pause, which means you can stop the process in a snap without having to mess with controls.

Its design is sleek and modern, blending in well with contemporary kitchens. It's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with touch controls that sit flush with the worktop for easy use.

The controls were simple to use and we appreciated the display which shows the current power level and the zone that is active. The 'Boost' feature creates high-powered heat for just a short duration, and is perfect for stir-frying or bringing pans of water to the boil quickly. Safety features such as the hot hob light and automatic shutoff are useful.

However it's not as sensitive to touch as other hobs tested in this test. We found that it took nine presses of the control to reach the highest temperature, in contrast to six or seven on other models. It takes longer to react when you alter the cooking temperature, meaning you might have to alter settings several times before the pan is ready to cook at the proper temperature.

This 60 cm model features four cooking zones. One of it is a half-flex zone, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pans or pots. It features a dual-ring design and can operate on both 'normal as well as 'boost power levels. Boost is perfect for frying meat and searing it, or making water come to a quick boiling.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app, ovens and hobs uk offers 100's of recipes with cooking instructions and 30 different programmes split into different food categories and types of preparation. It features a multislider controls panel with a "lockable interface' that can identify the type of pan you're using to determine the appropriate cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and comes with various safety features like a lockable panel as well as boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

When you're doing work on your kitchen or simply seeking a better alternative to gas induction hobs, induction hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed dramatically over the past few years. The basic four-zone models can be found at less than PS100. But if you want all the bells and whistles that come with induction it's worth the extra cost for the latest innovations.

This sleek model from Smeg comes with the most advanced induction technology to make cooking more energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots with an overall diameter of at least 9 cm and automatically will activate the zone that is appropriate.

Smeg's focus on energy saving doesn't overlook flexibility either The hob is built to reduce power consumption by setting the maximum operating temperature of the zones according to your cooking preferences. Eco-Logic advanced mode enables you to save more energy, reducing the power output to as little as 2.4kW.

Testers were awed by this hob's user-friendly interface with easy-to-use controls that move across the edge of the hob to follow the pan. The control panel's color-coded layout makes it easy to determine the status of each zone. The "Flexi duo" function lets you to connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful functions including four automatic cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking and keeping warm.

The oven (Blogolize write an article) also comes with a FlameSensor that can alert you if there's a danger of a meal that's been burned or a fire. There are many safety features, including a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic switch-off when the surface is too hot.

It's also hard-wearing with a protective CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough marks and stains from cooking. The hob comes with nine power levels and a 'FlexiDuo feature' for accommodating large pans and is simple to set up. There are several bonus features like control locks, as well as an emergency fuse to stop accidental button pressing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity and not gas. They use copper plates to generate a magnetic force when a pot or pan is placed on them. This means that they can reach temperatures faster than gas hobs, and also conserve energy since the cooking zone only is heated when you turn on the pan. They are generally cheaper to operate than gas, and they are also less difficult to clean.

Indesit's induction cooktop is packed of features to allow you to be creative when cooking. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and an instant booster zone to quickly bring water to a boil. A range of functions that are automatic such as Push&Go let you achieve perfectly cooked dishes at the touch of one button. The controls are simple to use and let you select nine power modes including the P boost option that gives maximum power in each zone for five minutes.

The controls are simple to use and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up when we put an oven on the Booster zone. It took some time to cool down after we turned off the hob, and our test subjects had difficulty seeing the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also features the bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It comes with a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic switch-off system which prevents the oven from working when it gets too hot. Our test participants were impressed that there weren't any visible flames that were messy and messy, and the glass was easy to clean. Ventilated hobs in contrast to traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan out of the room via a duct located on the surface. The duct on this hob is easy to clean, but it took two people to take the filter out.

4. Induction Hob manufactured by General Electric

Consider how the hob will be able to fit into the layout and design of your kitchen as well as what your cooking style. For example, if you frequently cook with children or elderly people in mind, safety features like an automatic shut-off or an icy to the touch surface can make an induction stove an ideal choice. If you prefer efficiency and speed an electric hob that has a glass face that is wipe-clean is a great choice. For those living in regions prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs during power outages could tilt the balance in favor of gas models.