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How to Choose the Best Hob

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing the best hob, from the price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding which features are important is crucial.

A basic electric ceramic hob can cost as low as PS100, but you’ll need to shell out more for a feature-packed model. Gas hobs are a popular choice, and offer great temperature control, but they’re more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three ‘Push&Go’ functions this cooker from Haier will allow you to cook quick meals. It was also one of the fastest on test to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It’s child lock-compatible and features an option to pause the process, so you can quickly stop the process without having to mess around with controls.

Its style is modern and sleek, blending in well with contemporary kitchens. It is usually made of glass (which is heatproof and shatterproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive and sit flush on the worktop.

The controls were simple to operate, and we liked the display which shows the current power level and the zone that is active. The ‘Boost’ feature produces high-powered heat for a short period of time, and is perfect for stir-frying or bringing pans of water to a boil quickly. The hob’s hot light and auto shut-off are great safety features, too.

It’s not as responsive as the other hobs tested in this test. It took nine presses to reach maximum temperature, as opposed to seven or six for other models. It takes a bit longer for the pan to react when you alter the temperature. You may need to adjust the settings multiple times before you get the proper heat.

This 60 cm model features four cooking zones. One of them is a half-flex zone, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It comes with a dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal as well as ‘boost’ power levels. Boost is ideal for frying, searing meat or bringing pans of water to a rapid boil.

It is fully integrated with the hOn app and includes 100’s of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 unique programs divided into various food categories and types of cooking. It comes with a user-friendly multislider interface, as well as a lockable control panel. Additionally, it will automatically recognize the kind of pan you’re using and set the right cooking mode. It’s also compatible with third-party hOn sets and comes with a variety of safety features, such as an adjustable control panel that locks and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are increasingly popular, whether you’re renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free option. Prices have dropped dramatically in the past few years. The basic four-zone models are now available for less that PS100. However, if you’re looking for all the bells and whistles that come with induction it’s worth the extra cost for the most up-to-date technology.

This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and energy efficient. The Auto-pot detection system recognises pots with dimensions of at least 9cm and automatically activates the appropriate zone.

Smeg’s focus on energy saving doesn’t overlook flexibility either The hob is built to reduce power consumption by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking requirements. Eco-Logic advanced mode allows you to save 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 along the edge of the hob to follow your pan. The control panel’s color-coded layout makes it easy to identify the status of each zone. The “Flexi Duo” feature lets you connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are a variety of useful functions, including four cooking presets that automatically cook (melting boiling, melting slow cooking, keeping warm) and a Power Boost to get results that are quick and efficient.

In addition to this, the hob has a ‘FlameSensor’ that warns you if there is any danger of a fire or burnt-on food. There are other safety features, like a residual heat indicator and an automatic shut-off when the surface becomes too hot.

It’s also hard-wearing with a protective CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough stains and cooking marks. This hob has nine power levels, the FlexiDuo feature to accommodate large pans and is easy to put in. There are also a number of extra features, including control locks and an emergency fuse in the event of accidental button-pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are powered by electricity, not gas. They make use of copper plates to generate a magnetic force when a pot or pan is placed on them. They are able to heat up quicker than gas hobs, and they also consume less energy since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They are generally cheaper to operate than gas, and they are also simpler to clean.

Indesit’s induction stove is packed full of features that will allow you to develop your cooking ideas. It has two cooking zones that can be combined to form a Dual Zone for larger pans as well as the Booster Zone is quick to bring water to the boiling point quickly. A variety of automated functions such as Push&Go lets you cook your food perfectly at the touch of the button. There are nine power modes that include a ‘P boost’ setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, can be easily selected using the controls, which move across the bottom of the hob to track your pans.

The controls are also simple to use and have modern, minimalist designs that’s 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 a long time to cool down after we shut off the hob and our testers were unable to determine the precise temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also comes with a bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones to make larger pans. It also has a child lock and an overheating block as well as an automatic switch-off system which stops the hob from working if it gets too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there were no visible flames that were messy and messy, and the ceramic glass was easy to wipe clean. Ventilated hobs unlike traditional extractors draw smoke and steam from the pan out of the room by a duct on the surface. The duct on this hob is easy to clean, but it took two people to take the filter out.

4. GE Induction Hob

When selecting a hob take a look at how it fits to your kitchen’s style and layout, and also your cooking style and lifestyle. For example, if you frequently cook with children or elderly people in mind, security features like an automatic shut-off feature and cool to the touch surface may make an induction stove the best ovens and hobs Uk option. If you’re looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass front on an electric hob is the best option. Gas hobs are an excellent alternative for those living in areas susceptible to power outages.