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How to Choose the Best Hob
There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the ideal hob, ranging from the price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is crucial.
A basic electric ceramic hob could cost as low as PS100 However, you'll need to pay more for a model with a lot of features. Gas hobs are a popular choice and provide great temperature control, but they're pricier.
1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob
This Haier hob has four cooking zones, three "Push&Go" functions, and can assist you in making quick meals. It was also one of the most efficient tested to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features a pause function, so you can quickly stop the process without having to faff around using controls.
Its style is sleek and contemporary, and works well with modern kitchens. It is typically made of glass (which is shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit in a flush position on the countertop.
Our Site are intuitive to use, and we appreciated the clear display that tells you the current power setting, and which of the five zones is active. The 'Boost" feature creates high-powered heat in a short time. It's ideal for stir-frying and rapidly boiling pans. Safety features such as the hob light that is hot and automatic shutoff are beneficial.
However it's not as sensitive to touch as other hobs tested in this test. We found that it took nine presses on the control to reach the highest temperature, as opposed to seven or six on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond when you alter the temperature. It is possible to adjust the settings a few times to achieve the correct temperature.
This 60 cm model features four cooking zones. One of the zones is a half-flex that allows two zones to easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. The dual-ring design allows it to be operated at both "normal" and "boost" power levels. It is great for cooking meat while searing it or making water come to a quick boil.
It is fully integrated with the hOn app and includes 100's of recipes, guides for cooking, and 30 unique programs that are divided into different food categories and types of cooking. It has a multislider control panel with a "lockable interface' that detects the type pan you are using to set the correct cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn sets and has a range of safety features, such as a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.
2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob
Induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular, whether renovating your kitchen or looking for a gas-free option. Prices have dropped drastically in the past few years. Basic four-zone models can be found for less than PS100. But if you want all the bells and whistles that come with induction it's worth paying more to get the latest technology.
This sleek model from Smeg comes with the most advanced induction technology that makes cooking more efficient and convenient. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically recognises the position of pots with a minimum diameter of 9 cm, allowing you to select the correct zone without having to manually select it.
Smeg's focus is on energy efficiency, but it doesn't ignore the flexibility of this appliance - it can be adjusted to save energy based on the maximum temperatures that the zones can operate at. There are other options to save energy by using the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as little as 2.4 2 kW.
The user-friendly interface of this cooker was a hit with testers, thanks to its simple sliding controls that follow your pan's edge the edge of it. The control panel's color scheme helps you quickly identify the operating status of each zone, and the 'Flexi Duo' feature allows you to connect two zones to cater for larger pans. There are a variety of useful features, including four automatic cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.
The hob also comes with an alarm system that will notify you when there's a risk of a burnt-on meal or an igniting fire. There are also several safety features, including a residual heat indicator and an automatic shut-off when the surface is too hot.
It also has an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to help it resist hard marks and stains from cooking. The stove is simple to install and has nine power levels as well as the handy FlexiDuo feature for catering to large pans. There are a few bonus features, such as control locks, as well as a safety fuse to prevent accidental pressing of buttons.
3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob
Induction hobs are powered by electricity and not gas. They utilize copper plates to generate magnetic force when a pan or pot is placed on them. This means they can reach a temperature much quicker than conventional gas hobs. They also conserve energy since the cooking zone only is heated when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas and they are also simpler to clean.
Indesit's induction hob is full of features to help you be creative when cooking. It comes with two distinct zones that can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a rapid booster zone to quickly bring water to a boil. Push&Go, for example, lets you cook flawlessly at the touch a button. The controls are easy to use and let you select nine power modes including the P boost option which gives the highest power for each zone for five minutes.
The controls are easy to operate and feature modern, minimalist designs that's perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it quickly heated up a pan when we placed it on the Booster Zone, and boiled pasta water. It took some time to cool down after turning off the hob, and our test subjects could not determine the exact temperature on the control panel.
Alongside a Dual Zone and Push&Go, the Indesit hob also has a bridge function that allows you to combine two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It comes with a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic switch-off feature that stops the hob from working if it gets too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there weren't any visible flames or flammable substances and the ceramic glass was easy to wipe clean. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw heat and smoke away from the pan and out of the room via an air duct that is built into the surface. Our experts thought the duct of this hob was simple to clean, even though it took two people to lift the filter to change it.
4. Induction Hob manufactured by GE
When choosing a new hob think about how it will fit to your kitchen's style and layout, and also your cooking style and your lifestyle. Induction hobs are a great choice for cooking with children or the elderly in mind. They are equipped with safety features such as automatic shut-offs as well as a cool-to-touch surface. For those who value speed and efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric hob is the best alternative. Gas hobs are a great alternative for those living in areas that are susceptible to power outages.