How to Choose the best oven uk Hob

There are a lot of aspects to take into consideration when selecting the best hob, from price to energy efficiency. Decide what features are most important.

A basic ceramic electric hob costs less than PS100. However, you will need to pay more for one with many features. Gas hobs are a 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 among the fastest ways to boil water in our tests, taking only four minutes. It comes with an child lock and an pause feature, so you can stop the process quickly without having to fiddle with controls.

Its design is sleek and modern it blends seamlessly with modern kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and has control buttons that sit in the same place as the worktop for ease of use.

The controls are intuitive to use, and we appreciated the clear display that tells you the current power settings, and which of the five zones is active. The 'Boost' feature generates high-powered heat for just a short period of time. It is perfect for stir-frying or bringing pots of water to a boil quickly. The hob's hot light and auto shut-off are great security features, too.

It's not as responsive as the other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach the maximum temperature, as opposed to seven or six for other models. It takes longer to respond when you alter the cooking temperature, meaning you may need to alter settings multiple times before your pan reaches the right heat.

This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones. One of it is a half-flex zone, where two areas can easily be joined to accommodate larger pots or pans. It has a dual-ring design that can function on both 'normal and boost' power levels. It is perfect for cooking and searing meat, or bringing pots of water to the rapid boil.

It is fully connected through the hOn App and has 100's of recipes, guided cooking, and 30 different programs that are divided into different food categories and types of preparation. It has an intuitive multislider interface, as well as a lockable control panel. Additionally, it can automatically detect the type of pan you're using and set up the right cooking mode. It also works with third-party hOn pan sets and has a range of safety features, like a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

If you're working in your kitchen, or searching for a substitute to gas induction hobs, they are becoming increasingly popular. Prices have dropped dramatically in the past few years. Basic four-zone models are now sold at less than PS100. However, if you're looking for all the bells and whistles that come with induction it's worth paying more for the latest innovations.

This sleek model from Smeg comes with the most modern induction technology to make your cooking efficient and easy. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically detects the position of pots with minimum diameters of 9cm, which allows you to switch on the appropriate zone without needing to select it manually.

Smeg's primary focus is on energy savings, but it doesn't ignore the possibility of flexibility. The hob can be adjusted to save energy based on the highest operating temperatures of the zones. Eco-Logic advanced mode enables you to reduce energy consumption by reducing power output to as low as 2.4kW.

Testers were impressed with the hob's user-friendly design with easy-to-use controls that move along the edges of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's color-coded layout makes it easy to determine the state of each zone. The "Flexi Duo" function allows the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are plenty of useful features, including four cooking presets that automatically cook (melting, boiling slow cooking, keeping warm) and a Power Boost for super-quick results.

The hob and oven also comes with a FlameSensor which will alert you when there's a risk of a burnt-on meal or a fire. There are a variety of safety features, including the residual heat sensor, as well as an automatic shut-off if the surface is too hot.

It also has an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough stains and cooking marks. This model has nine power levels and an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect to accommodate large pans and is simple to set up. There are some additional features, such as locking controls and a safety fuse to protect against accidental button pushing.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Electricity is the primary source of power, rather than gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create a magnetic field when the pan is placed on top. They can heat up much faster than gas hobs, and they use less energy since the cooking zone only gets hot when you turn on your pan. They are generally cheaper to run than gas, and they are also less difficult to clean.

This induction hob by Indesit is packed with features that allow you to be creative in the kitchen. It comes with two cooking zones that can be combined to create a Dual Zone for larger pans as well as a rapid Booster zone to bring water to a boiling point quickly. For instance, the Push&Go allows you to cook perfectly by pressing a button. Nine power modes, including a 'P boost' setting that gives each zone maximum power for five minutes, can be easily selected using the controls, which move along the bottom edge of the cooktop to follow your pans.

The controls are simple to use, and the minimalist design is perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests it quickly heated up a pan after we put it on the Booster Zone and pasta water that was boiling. However, it took an extended time to cool down after we turned off the hob. Our test participants were unable to determine the precise temperature on the control panel.

As well as a Dual Zone and Push&Go, this Indesit hob also has a bridge function that allows you to combine two cooking zones to suit larger pans. It also comes with an overheating and child lock block ovens and hobs uk an auto switch-off system that stops the appliance from working when it's too hot. Our test subjects were pleased that there were no visible flames that were messy and messy, and the glass was easy to wipe clean. Unlike a traditional extractor hood vented hobs draw steam and smoke out of the pan and out of the room via an air duct on the surface. The vent on this hob was easy to clean, but it took two people in order to take the filter out.

4. GE Induction Hob

When selecting a hob think about how it will fit to your kitchen's design and layout, as well as your cooking style and life. Induction hobs are an excellent choice if you cook with children or older people in mind. They are equipped with safety features such as automatic shut-offs as well as a cool-to-touch surface. If you're looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass fascia on an electric hob is the best alternative. Gas ovens hobs are a great option for those who live in areas susceptible to power outages.