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How to Choose the best Ovens and hobs Uk Hob

There are many factors to consider when choosing the ideal hob, ranging from the price to energy efficiency. Therefore, deciding on the features that are important is essential.

A basic ceramic electric hob can cost as little as PS100. However you'll need to pay more for a model with many features. Gas hobs, also popular and provide excellent temperature control, but are more expensive, are another alternative.

1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob

With four cooking zones and three functions called 'Push&Go', this cooker from Haier can assist you in making quick meals. It was also one of the quickest tests to boil water, taking just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features a pause function, so you can quickly stop the process without having to fiddle around with controls.

Its design is sleek, contemporary and blends well with modern kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and comes with touch controls that sit in the same place as the worktop for ease of use.

The controls were easy to use and we loved the display that shows the current power level and which zone is in use. The 'Boost' feature creates high-powered heat for just a short period of time. It is ideal for stir-frying or bringing pans of water to a boil quickly. The hot hob light and auto shut-off are great safety features, too.

It's not as responsive as other hobs in this test. It took nine presses to reach the maximum temperature, in comparison to six or seven for other models. It also takes longer for the pan to react when you alter the temperature. You may need to adjust the settings a few times to achieve the correct temperature.

This 60 cm model comes with four cooking zones including a half-flex area where two zones can be joined together to accommodate larger pots and pans. The dual-ring design allows it to be operated at both "normal" and "boost" power levels. Boost is ideal for frying, searing meat or bringing pans of water to a rapid boiling point.

It's fully integrated with the hOn app and boasts hundreds of recipes that include cooking instructions and 30 different programmes split into different food categories and preparation types. It comes with a multislider control panel that has a lockable interface' and can detect the type of pan you're using to set the proper cooking mode. It's also compatible with third-party hOn pan sets and has a range of security features, including a lockable control panel and boil-dry protection.

2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob

Induction hobs are becoming increasingly popular, whether you are renovating your kitchen or searching for a gas-free alternative. Prices have plummeted in the last few years, with basic four-zone models available for less than PS100. If you're looking for the latest induction technology, it is worth paying a little more.

This slick-looking model from Smeg features the latest induction technology to make your cooking energy-efficient and convenient. The Auto-pot detection system detects pots with an overall diameter of at least 9cm and automatically selects the zone that is appropriate.

Smeg's focus on energy saving does not mean that they don't offer flexibility This hob is designed to conserve power by adjusting the maximum operating temperature of the zones to meet your cooking preferences. There are options to save energy with the Eco-Logic advance mode, which reduces the power output from 11.1 kW to as low as 2.4 kW.

Testers were awed by the hob's user-friendly design, with intuitive sliding controls that move across the edge of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's color-coded design allows you to easily identify the state of each zone. The "Flexi duo" function lets you connect two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful functions including four automatic cooking settings: melting, boiling, slow-cooking, and keeping warm.

Additionally the hob comes with an 'FlameSensor' feature that alerts you when there is a risk of a fire or food that has been burned. There are a variety of safety features, like a residual heat indicator Hob And Oven and an automatic shut-off when the surface becomes too hot.

It also has a protective CleanProtect coating to help it resist tough stains and cooking marks. The hob is simple to install and comes with nine power levels, as well as an excellent 'FlexiDuo' feature for catering for large pans. There are several bonus features, such as locking controls and an emergency fuse to stop accidental pressing of buttons.

3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob

Powered by electricity rather than gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create an electric field when the pan is placed on the top. This means they can reach temperatures much quicker than conventional gas hobs, and can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking area only is heated when you turn on a pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas, and they are also simpler to clean.

This induction hob by Indesit is packed with features that make it easy to be creative in the kitchen. It has two separate zones that can be combined into the Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a rapid booster zone to quickly bring water to a boil. A variety of automated functions like Push&Go allow you to create perfectly cooked meals by pressing the button. There are nine power modes, including a 'P boost setting that gives each zone maximum power for 5 minutes, can be easily selected using the controls, which move along the bottom edge of the cooktop to follow your pans.

The controls are also simple to operate and feature a modern, minimalist design that's perfect for a modern kitchen. In our tests, it was able to boil pasta water in a flash and was quick to heat up once we placed an oven and hob in the Booster zone. However, it took an extended time to cool down once it was turned off from the hob. Additionally, our testers found it difficult to pinpoint the exact temperature on the control panel.

This Indesit hob also has the bridge function, which allows you to connect two cooking zones to make larger pans. It also has a child lock and an overheating block, as well as an auto switch-off system that stops the hob working when it's overheated. Our test participants were impressed that there were no messy, visible flames and the glass was easy to clean. In contrast to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw heat and smoke away from the pan and out of the room via a duct in the surface. Our experts thought the duct of this hob was simple to clean, though it took two people to lift the filter to change it.

4. Induction Hob from GE

When selecting a kitchen appliance take a look at how it fits into your kitchen's design and layout, and also your cooking style and lifestyle. Induction hobs are a great option if you cook with kids or elderly in mind. They come with safety features like automatic shut-offs and a cool to touch surface. For those who value speed and efficiency, an electric hob with a wipe-clean ceramic glass fascia is the best ovens choice. If you live in areas susceptible to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs during power outages could tip the scales in favour of gas models.