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How to Choose the Best Hob
There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the ideal hob, ranging from price to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important.
A basic electric ceramic hob can cost as low as PS100 However, you'll need to pay more to get a high-end model. Gas hobs, which are also popular and offer great temperature control, but are expensive, are another option.
1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob
With four cooking zones and three 'Push&Go' functions, this cooker from Haier can help you make quick meals. It was also one of the quickest on test to boil water, which took just under four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and features an pause feature, meaning you can stop the process without having to faff around with the controls.
Its style is sleek and modern and is a great match for modern kitchens. It is typically made from glass (which is shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic. The controls are touch-sensitive, and they sit in a flush position on the countertop.
The controls are simple to operate and we loved the clear display which tells you the current power setting and which of the five zones are active. The "Boost" feature creates high-powered heat in a brief time. It is ideal for stir-frying and rapidly bringing pans to boil. Safety features like the hot hob light and automatic shutoff are useful.
However, it's not as responsive to touch as other hobs tested in this test. We found it took nine presses of the control to reach the highest temperature, as opposed to seven or six on other models. It also takes longer for the pan to respond when you change the temperature. You may have to adjust the settings multiple times to achieve the correct temperature.
This model is 60cm long and has four cooking zones, including a half-flex area where two areas can be joined to accommodate larger pans and pots. Dual-ring design permits it to be operated at both "normal" and "boost" power levels. Boost is ideal for frying meat, searing it or bringing pans of water to the rapid boiling point.
It's fully connected via the hOn app and boasts 100's of recipes, with guided cooking and 30 special programmes split into different food categories and preparation types. It features a multislider controls panel that has a lockable interface' and can detect the type of pan you're using to set the proper cooking mode. It is also compatible with hOn cookware from third party companies and has a number of safety features like a lockable panel and boil-dry prevention.
2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob
When you're doing work in your kitchen or searching for a substitute to gas induction hobs, they are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed in the last few years, with the simplest four-zone models available for less than PS100. However, if you're looking for all the bells and whistles that come with induction, it's worth paying extra for the most up-to-date technology.
This sleek model from Smeg has the latest induction technology to make cooking more efficient and convenient. The revolutionary Auto-pot detection technology automatically detects the location of pots with a minimum diameter of 9 cm, allowing you to select the correct zone without having to select it manually.
Smeg's primary focus is on energy efficiency, but it doesn't ignore the flexibility of this appliance - it can be adjusted to conserve power based on the maximum temperatures that the zones can operate at. Eco-Logic advanced mode lets you to save more energy by reducing the power output to as little as 2.4kW.
Testers were awed by the hob's user-friendly design that has intuitive controls that slide along the edge of the hob in order to follow the pan. The control panel's color-coded design allows you to easily identify the status of each zone. The 'Flexi Duo" feature lets the connection of two zones to accommodate larger pans. There are many useful features, including four automatic cooking presets (melting boiling slow cooking, and keeping warm) and a Power Boost to get results that are quick and efficient.
In addition to this the hob comes with an 'FlameSensor' feature that alerts you when there is a danger of a fire or food that has been burned. There are also several safety features, including a residual heat indicator as well as an auto shut-off feature if the surface gets too hot.
It's also hard-wearing with an anti-corrosive CleanProtect coating to protect it from tough staining and cooking marks. The hob comes with nine power levels and a 'FlexiDuo feature' to accommodate large pans and is easy to install. There are a few bonus features such as lockable controls, and an emergency fuse to stop accidental button pressing.
3. Indesit I-Flex Induction Hob
Electricity is the primary source of power, rather than gas, induction hobs use copper plates that create an electric field when the pan is placed on the top. This means that they can reach temperatures faster than gas hobs and can also reduce energy consumption since the cooking zone only heats up when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to run than gas, and they are also less difficult to clean.
Indesit's induction stove is packed full of features to help you be creative when cooking. It has two separate zones which can be combined into a Dual Zone to accommodate larger pans, as well as a speedy booster zone that can quickly bring the water to a boil. A variety of automated functions like Push&Go allow hob and oven you to achieve perfectly cooked dishes at the touch of the button. And nine power modes including a 'P-boost setting that grants each zone maximum power for five minutes, can be easily selected using the controls, which move along the bottom edge of the hob to track the pans.
The controls are easy to operate and feature an elegant, minimalist design that's ideal for a contemporary kitchen. In our tests, it swiftly heated up a pan after we put it on the Booster Zone, and boiled pasta water. It took a while to cool down after we turned off the hob, and our testers had difficulty seeing the exact temperature on the control panel.
This Indesit hob also comes with a bridge function, which allows you to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It comes with a child lock as well as an overheating block. It also has an automatic switch-off feature that prevents the oven from operating when it becomes too hot. The ceramic glass is easy to clean and there are no flames visible. Our test subjects were pleased with that. Contrary to traditional extractor hoods vented hobs draw heat and smoke out of the pan and out of the room through an air duct on the surface. The duct on this hob was easy to clean, but it required two people in order to remove the filter.
4. Induction Hob by General Electric
When choosing a new hob take a look at how it fits to your kitchen's style and layout, in addition to your cooking style and life. Induction hobs are a great choice if you cook with kids or elderly in mind. They have safety features such as automatic shut-offs as well as a cool-to-touch surface. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency, a ceramic glass front on an electric hob is the ideal choice. If you live in areas prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs during power outages may tip the scales in favour of a gas model.