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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are a lot of aspects to consider when choosing the best hob, from price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is crucial.

A basic electric ceramic stove can cost as low as PS100 However, you'll need to pay more for a model with a lot of features. Gas hobs are another popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this stove from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was one of the fastest ways to boil water in our tests, taking just four minutes. It has the child lock as well as a pause function so you can stop the process quickly without having to fiddle with controls.

Its design is modern and sleek, blending in well with modern kitchens. It's usually made from glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and features control buttons that sit on top of the worktop to allow for easy use.

The controls are simple to use, and we appreciated the clear display which tells you the current power settings, and which of the five zones are in use. The "Boost" feature creates high-powered heat in a brief time. It's ideal to stir fry and speedily boiling pans. The hob's hot light and auto shut-off are great safety features, too.

However, it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, in comparison to seven or six for other models. It also takes longer to react when you alter the cooking temperature, so you may have to change settings several times before your pan is ready to cook at the proper temperature.

The model measures 60 cm and comes with four cooking zones. One of it is a half-flex zone that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It comes with a dual-ring design that can operate on both 'normal and boost' power levels. Boost is ideal for frying meat, searing it or bringing pots of water to the rapid boil.

It is fully integrated with the hOn App, and offers 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 special programs that are divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It comes with a user-friendly multislider interface and a 'lockable control panel. In addition, it is able to automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set the right cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn cookware from third party companies and has a number of safety features such as a lockable panel and boil-dry prevention.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or are looking for a gas-free alternative. Prices have slashed in the last few years, with the simplest four-zone models costing less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it is worth paying a little more.

This sleek-looking model from Smeg boasts the latest induction technology that makes your cooking energy efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots with a diameter of at least 9 cm and automatically activates the appropriate zone.

Smeg's main focus is on energy savings, but it doesn't ignore the flexibility of this appliance - it can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the highest temperatures of the zones. Eco-Logic advanced mode enables you to conserve more energy by reducing power output to as little as 2.4kW.

Testers were awed by the hob's user-friendly design that has intuitive controls that slide across the edge of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's color scheme helps you quickly identify the operational status of each zone, and the Flexi Duo function allows you to connect two zones together to cater for larger pans. There are plenty of useful features, such as four cooking presets for automatic cooking (melting boiling, slow cooking and keeping warm) and a Power Boost to get results that are quick and efficient.

The oven uk also comes with a FlameSensor that can alert you in the event of a burnt-on meal or a fire. There are many safety features like a residual heat sensor as well as an automatic switch-off when the surface is too hot.

It also resists hard stains and comes with a CleanProtect protective coating. The hob comes with nine power levels, an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to accommodate large pans and is simple to set up. There are also a number of extra features, such as control locks and a safety fuse in the event of accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction hob (click the following document)

Electricity is the primary source of power, rather than gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create a magnetic field when the pan is set on top. This means they can heat up more quickly than gas hobs, and can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking area only heats up when you turn on a pan. They are generally less expensive to run 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 has two separate zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a speedy booster zone that can quickly bring boiling water to. For instance, the Push&Go allows you to cook with perfection by pressing the button. There are nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that grants each zone maximum power for five minutes, are easily set using the controls, which are positioned across the bottom of the hob to follow your pans.

The controls are simple to operate and the minimalist design is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it swiftly heated up a pan when we placed it on the Booster Zone and pasta water that was boiling. However it took some time to cool off after we shut off the hob. Additionally, our testers found it difficult to pinpoint the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also features the bridge function, which allows you to connect two cooking zones to make larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and overheating block as well as an auto shut-off feature that stops the hob working when it's heated to the point of. Our test participants were impressed that there were no visible flames or flammable substances and the ceramic glass is easy to clean. Ventilated hobs oven unlike traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan and out of the room via a duct on the surface. Our experts believed that the duct of this hob was simple to clean, even though it took two people to lift the filter to change it.

4. GE Induction Hob

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 often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, security features such as an automatic shut-off or cool to the touch surface can make an induction hob an ideal choice. For those who value speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the ideal choice. If you live in areas prone to load-shedding, the ability to use gas hobs in power outages may tip the scales in favour of gas models.