How to Choose the Best Hobs
The hob is a kitchen essential however, the type you pick will depend on your cooking habits and your budget. Gas hobs warm up quickly and provide precise temperature control, while electric hobs are less expensive but take a bit longer to warm up.
Choose a model with dishwasher-safe pan supports that help with cleaning. You'll also require a cooktop with nine power settings so that you can choose the ideal setting for your food.
3. CDA DH702Z Induction Hob
A good hob is an essential kitchen accessory and there's many different designs to pick from. It's not all about style however, the performance of your kitchen appliance can make or break your cooking experience. Our CDA range of hobs comes with features that will help you to relax and enjoy your mealtimes regardless of whether you're an experienced chef or just starting out.
Gas Hobs
Gas hobs have been a favorite of chefs and amateurs for a long time, due to their apparent heat and their ease of control. The heat is dispersed more evenly and makes frying easier. However, their efficiency isn't as high as other hobs and they can be oven slower to warm up. They also require professional installation, and a proper ventilation in the kitchen to eliminate the fumes from combustion.
Electric Hobs (Coil & Smooth-Top)
Electric hobs make use of an induction plate to cookware directly, so they're usually much quicker and more efficient than gas hobs. They don't emit as many harmful emissions and are easier to clean. They don't have that flame-cooked appeal and may not be suitable for homes that have medical equipment like pacemakers or children.
The Siemens IQ-500 EP9A6SB90 is modern and sleek gas hob that has five burners and plenty of room for all sorts of pans and pots, including a powerful wok burner for stir fries and other Asian-inspired dishes. It has a host of features that are user-friendly, such as an easy Quick Start function that shows the burning source on the display panel (and can be programmed to turn off at certain time intervals). You can also use the pause-and-start feature to temporarily stop cooking and then resume it later.