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 are fast to heat up and offer precise temperature control. Electric hobs on the other hand, are cost-effective but take longer to heat up.
To make cleaning easier choose models with dishwasher-proof supports. You'll also need a hob with nine power settings so that you can choose the best setting for your food.
3. CDA DH702Z Induction Hob
There are a variety of styles of hobs to choose from. It's not just about style however, the performance of your hob can make or break your cooking experience. No matter if you're an experienced cook or just starting out with cooking, our range of CDA hobs have features that alleviate stress from your mealtimes.
Gas Hobs
Gas hobs are a long-time favourite among cooks and chefs alike due to their quick visible heat source and easy control. They also tend to distribute the heat more evenly, making frying easier. However, their effectiveness isn't as great than other types of hobs and they can be slower to get hot. They also require a professional installation and proper ventilation for the kitchen to get rid of smoke from combustion.
Electric Hobs (Coil & Smooth Top)
Electric hobs use an induction plate to heat your cookware directly which means they're generally faster and more efficient than gas hobs. They don't produce as many harmful emissions and are easier to clean. However they don't have that same flame-cooked charm and may be incompatible with homes that have children or those with medical equipment like pacemakers.
The Siemens IQ-500 EP9A6SB90 is a sleek and modern gas hob with five burners that offers plenty of room for all sorts of pots and pans including a super wok burner to cook stir-fries and other Asian-inspired dishes. hob and oven comes with a number of user-friendly functions, including the Quick Start feature that shows on the display panel which burner is lit (and can also be programmed to shut it off at specific time intervals). It also has a Pause-and-Start feature to stop cooking and then restart it later.