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How to Choose the Best Hob

When selecting the ideal hob for your needs there are a lot of aspects to take into consideration. From cost to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic electric ceramic hob could cost as low as PS100 however, you'll have to spend more to get a high-end model. Gas hobs are another popular choice and provide great temperature control, however they are more expensive.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

This Haier hob comes with four cooking zones and three "Push&Go" functions, and can help you prepare quick meals. It was also one of the quickest tests to boil water, taking less than four minutes. It comes with the child lock as well as a pause function so you can stop the process quickly without having to fiddle with controls.

Its style is sleek and modern, blending in well with contemporary kitchens. It's typically made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and has control buttons that sit in the same place as the worktop to make it easy to use.

The controls were easy to operate and we loved the display which shows the current power level and which zone is active. The 'Boost" feature generates powerful heat in a short time. It is ideal to stir fry and speedily heating up pans. Safety features like the hob light that is hot and automatic shutoff are useful.

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 takes longer to respond when you change the cooking temperature, so you might have to alter settings multiple times before your pan is ready to cook at the proper temperature.

This model is 60cm long and includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex area where two areas can be joined to accommodate larger pots and pans. It comes with a dual-ring design and is able to operate on both normal and boost power levels. It is great for cooking meat, searing it or quickly making water come to a quick boiling.

It is fully integrated with the hOn app and includes hundreds of recipes, a guide to cooking, and 30 different programs that are divided into different food categories and types of cooking. It features a multislider controls panel that has a lockable interface' that can identify the type of pan you're using to set the proper cooking mode. It also works with hOn pans from third-party manufacturers and comes with a variety of safety features, such as a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

When you're doing work on your kitchen or simply seeking a better alternative to gas, induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped in the last few years, with basic four-zone models costing less than PS100. If you want all the bells and whistles that are included in the induction system it's worth the extra cost for the most up-to-date technology.

This sleek model from Smeg features the latest induction technology that makes cooking more efficient and energy efficient. The Auto-pot detection system recognises pots that have a diameter of at least 9cm and automatically activates the appropriate zone.

Smeg's main focus is on energy savings, but it doesn't ignore flexibility - this hob can be adjusted to conserve power based on the maximum temperatures that the zones can operate at. There are  hob uk  to save even more energy with the Eco-Logic advance mode that reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 2 kW.

Testers were awed by the hob's user-friendly design with easy-to-use controls that slide along the edges of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's color-coded design makes it easy to identify the status of each zone. The "Flexi duo" function lets you connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are numerous useful functions including four automatic cooking presets: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

In addition to this the hob comes with a 'FlameSensor' that warns you if there is any risk of a fire or burnt-on food. There are other safety features, including a residual heat indicator and an auto shut-off feature if the surface is too hot.

It is also resistant to tough stains and features a protective coating of CleanProtect. This hob has nine power levels, a 'FlexiDuo feature' for accommodating large pans and is easy to put in. There are a host of bonus features, like 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 and not gas. They use copper plates to generate magnetic force when a pot or pan is placed on them. This means they can reach temperatures more quickly than gas hobs. They also conserve energy since the cooking area only gets hot when you turn on a pan. They're generally cheaper to run than gas, and they're easier to clean making them a popular choice.

This induction hob from Indesit is packed with features that allow you to get creative in the kitchen. It has two separate zones which can be combined into a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, and a speedy booster zone that can quickly bring water to a boil. A range of functions that are automatic such as Push&Go let you cook your food perfectly at the touch of a button. Nine power modes that include a 'P boost' setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, are easily selected using the controls, which move across the bottom of the hob to follow the pans.

The controls are easy to use, and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up once we placed a pan on the Booster zone. However it took some time to cool off after we shut off the hob and our testers found it difficult to pinpoint the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also comes with a bridge function that allows the user to combine two cooking zones to make larger pans. It has a child lock, an overheating block and an automatic shut-off mechanism that prevents the hob from working if it gets too hot. Our testers appreciated the fact that there were no visible flames that were messy and messy, and the glass is easy to clean. Ventilated hobs, unlike traditional extractors, draw steam and smoke from the pan out of the room through a duct on the surface. The duct on this hob is easy to clean, but it took two people to remove the filter.

4. Induction Hob manufactured by General Electric

Think about how the hob will fit into the layout and design of your kitchen as well as the style of cooking you prefer. For instance, if you frequently cook with children or elderly people in mind, security features such as an automatic shut-off or cool to the touch surface may make an induction cooker a better option. If you're looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass front on an electric hob is the ideal choice. Gas hobs are a great choice for those who live in areas susceptible to power outages.