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How to Choose the Best Hob

When choosing the best hob to buy, there are many factors to consider. From price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding which features are important is crucial.

A basic electric ceramic hob can cost as low as PS100 However, you'll need to pay more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs are also a popular option and offer excellent temperature control, but they're also more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this cooker from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was also one of the quickest on test to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It comes with a child lock and an pause feature, so you can stop the process in a snap without having to fiddle with controls.

Its style is sleek and contemporary and blends well with modern kitchens. It is typically made from glass (which is shatterproof and best oven uk (Vidublog`s statement on its official blog) heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit in a flush position on the countertop.

The controls were simple to operate and we appreciated the display which shows the current power level and which zone is in use. The 'Boost" feature generates powerful heat in a short time. It's ideal for stir-frying and rapidly bringing pans to boil. The hob's light that is hot and auto shut-off are great security features, too.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, in comparison to seven or six for other models. It takes longer to react when you alter the cooking temperature, so you may need to alter settings several times before your pan is at the right 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 pots or pans. It has a dual-ring design that can function on both 'normal and boost power levels. It is great for cooking meat and searing it, or making water come to a quick boil.

It is fully connected through the hOn app and includes 100's of recipes, guided cooking, and 30 special programmes divided into different food categories ovens and hobs uk types of cooking. It comes with a multislider control panel that has a lockable interface' that can identify the type of pan you're using to set the proper cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn cookware from third party companies and has various security features, including a lockable panel and boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Whether you're having work done in your kitchen or looking for an alternative to gas, induction hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have dropped in the last few years, with the simplest four-zone models starting at less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it is worth the extra cost.

This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology that makes cooking more efficient and energy efficient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots that have a diameter of at least 9 centimetres and then automatically will activate the zone that is appropriate.

Smeg's attention to energy savings does not leave out flexibility too This hob is designed to save power by setting the maximum operating temperature of the zones according to your cooking preferences. Eco-Logic advanced mode lets you to save more energy by reducing power output to as little as 2.4kW.

Testers were awed by the user-friendly interface of this hob that has intuitive controls that move along the edge of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's color-coded layout allows you to easily identify 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 features, including four automatic cooking presets: melting boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

Additionally the hob also has an 'FlameSensor' feature that alerts you when there is a risk of fire or food that has been burned. There are other safety features, including an indicator of residual heat and an auto switch-off if the surface is too hot.

It also has an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard stains and cooking marks. The stove is simple to set up and features nine power levels and a handy 'FlexiDuo' feature that allows catering for large pans. There are some additional features, such as lockable controls, and a safety fuse to prevent accidental pressing of buttons.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Electricity is the primary source of power, rather than gas, induction hobs make use of copper plates that create a magnetic field when the pan is placed on the top. They can heat up much faster than gas hobs and they also use less energy since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas and they are also simpler to clean.

The induction hob made by Indesit is packed with features that make it easy to be creative in the kitchen. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined to form the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a rapid booster zone to quickly bring boiling water to. A variety of automated functions like Push&Go allow you to create perfectly cooked meals at the touch of one button. The controls are simple to use and allow you to select nine power modes including the P boost option which gives the highest power to each zone for five minutes.

The controls are easy to operate, and the minimalist design is ideal for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it boiled pasta water in a snap and was quick to heat up after placing an oven and hob in the Booster zone. It took a while for it to cool down after we turned off the hob, and our testers were unable to determine the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also comes with a bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and overheating block, as well as an auto switch-off system that stops the hob working when it's too hot. Ceramic glass is easy to clean and has no visible flames. Our test subjects were pleased with that. Ventilated hobs in contrast to traditional extractors draw smoke and steam from the pan out of the room via an air duct that is located on the surface. Our experts believed that the duct on this hob was easy to clean, though it required two people to lift the filter out to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

When selecting a kitchen appliance, consider how it fits to your kitchen's design and layout, and also your cooking style and your lifestyle. Induction hobs are a great option if you cook with children or the elderly in mind. They come with safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool to touch surface. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric hob is the ideal option. Gas hobs are a good alternative for those living in areas susceptible to power outages.