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What's New
in Cooker Hobs
If you are in the market for a new cooker, one
of the variables is the types of hobs that it
includes. The
primary decision will be whether to choose gas
or electric powered hobs. However, within those
two categories, there are a number of variables
and features that you can select from as well.
Heating options and special features will be
some of the factors that you will want to
consider when selecting the best hobs for your
family.
Weigh your Options
Of course, the first option in selecting the
hobs will be to choose gas or electric. While
gas hobs are the most efficient in many ways, a
gas oven may not provide you with the even
baking of an electric counterpart. By the same
token, you can get even baking power from an
electric oven, but electric hobs can take longer
to heat up and don't give you as much
flexibility in choosing cooking temperatures.
Now you can have the best of both worlds by
combining an electric oven with gas hobs on the
range. While these models may be harder to come
by, they can be the perfect choice for many
cooks today.
One of the newest types of electric hobs to come
on the market recently is the induction hob.
Induction hobs do not heat up in the traditional
sense; instead, they provide a magnetic field
between the stovetop and the pan that is cooking
on top. This field will heat the pot directly,
without the burner itself becoming dangerously
warm. The process is nearly instantaneous - both
for heating up and cooling off afterward. To use
induction hobs, you must have pots and pans made
of a ferrous metal like steel or iron.
Currently, manufacturers like AEG, Bosch,
Siemens and Smeg are creating cookers that have
these induction hobs.
Halogen hobs are another new type of hob that is
able to heat up and cool off very quickly. These
hobs contain halogen tubes below the surface
that react as soon as they are turned on.
Electric sealed hotplates are another option in
hobs to consider, although they tend to work
more slowly than other electric options. Radiant
hobs offer a fast response underneath a smooth
ceramic surface that makes for efficient cooking
and super easy cleanup.
Consider your Features
Features that might be included with your gas
hobs are coated pan supports that can be quickly
removed and tossed into the dishwasher for easy
cleanup. This is a huge improvement over gas
hobs of old that required plenty of elbow grease
to keep them shiny clean. An important feature
for a
ceramic cook top is a hob hot light that will
turn off when the surface returns to a safe
temperature. There are also child safety
features available on hobs that will prevent
young children from turning on the heat. This
can be a primary consideration if you have kids
in the house.
You will spend plenty of time with the new hobs
that you choose for your cooker, so take your
time and shop around to find the cooker and the
hobs that will best meet the needs of your
family. By carefully selecting the best model
for you, you can rest assured that your
investment will pay you back with years of good
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