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Hobs are perfect for making anything from omlettes to boiling pasta perfect for everday use so it's important to get it right. We've put together a guide to help you choose the right hob detailing exactly what to look for, so you can pick a hob that will suit your cooking needs and lifestyle.
Modern hobs now come loaded with lots of convenient features to make cooking easier, with lots of enhanced safety features and specialist functions to help you cook like a pro.
Cook with larger pans with flexible cooking zones.
Some zones extended to make the zones larger.
Some hobs link 2 zones together with a bridging function.
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Gas hobs with wok burners deliver high heat.
Dual/triple ring burners perfect for rapid heating.
Fast high heat is perfect for stir-frying.
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Exclusive to AEG and Zanussi this feature links the hob and hood.
Control the cooker hood from your hob.
Some advanced models automatically match the fan speed to what's cooking on th hob.
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Venting hobs have built in extractors.
Built-in downdraft extractors quickly clear steam and odours.
Perfect for open plan kitchens and kitchen islands.
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Directly heating the pan and not the hob surface, these hobs are a safer and more energy efficient choice. They heat up fast but not as fast as gas hobs. Their modern and smooth surface makes them easy to wipe clean.
Induction hobs heat up the quickest and can deliver a wide temperature range
Heat is generated in the pan itself so the hob surface remains cooler so can be wiped clean while you cook
Induction hobs only work with magentic pans such as cast iron or induction ready steel pans
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These hobs have a modern look and their smooth surface makes them really easy to wipe clean. They heat up faster than sealed plate hobs but not as fast as gas or induction hobs.
Ceramic hobs heat pans through heat transfer from the heating elements to the pan
The flat cooking zones provide even heat to the base of the pan
The surface will be hot after cooking, residual heat indicators warn you if the surface is still hot.
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With a visible flame, gas hobs give instant heat, precise control and generally deliver faster cooking results. They tend to be favoured by cooking enthusiasts.
Gas hobs offer precise temperature control as the flames can be instantly adjusted
Gas burners provide even heat distribution ideal for simmering, frying, or boiling.
Gas hobs can be used without power and most can be converted for use with bottled LPG.
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These hobs are robust but tend to be slower at heating up. They are a more affordable option and definitely worth considering if you're on a tight budget or you're fitting out a rental property.
Sealed plate hobs are durable and known for their robust construction perfect for heavy use.
They are straightforward to use and reliable
Sealed plate hobs do not heat up as quickly as gas or induction hobs
Shop Selaed Plate Hobs Now »Depending on the size of your kitchen units and your cooking requirements there will be lots of hobs to choose from, so it is worth considering how many pans you usually cook with at once and take into consideration the size of the unit the hob will be intergated into. Hobs are built into the worktop and can be mounted into a gap called the niche which is cut into the worktop this size can be smaller than the overall width of the hob surface.
30cm wide hobs are compact in size and usually has 2 burners or cooking zones and fits into a worktop cutout measuring 270 x 490mm.
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This size is the most common hob size and usually has 4 burners or cooking zones and fits into a worktop cutout measuring 560 x 490mm.
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This size is used for larger hobs with 5/6 burners or cooking zones and they fit into a variety of worktop cutouts so be sure to check the dimensions information.
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Warranties cover your hob during a set period and mean you’ll be able to get it repaired, or even replaced, for free if anything were to go wrong, giving you extra peace of mind.
We offer services that make getting your new hob up and running a breeze. Our installation options cover both gas and electrical installations for any size of hob.
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