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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 cost to energy efficiency. Choose the features that are the most important. A basic ceramic electric hob can cost less than PS100. However you'll have to pay more for a model with numerous features. Gas hobs, also well-known and offer excellent temperature control but are more expensive, are another option. 1. Haier I-Flex Induction Hob This Haier stove has four cooking zones with three “Push&Go” functions, and can aid in cooking quick meals. It was among the fastest to boil water in our tests, taking just four minutes. It's child lock-compatible and has an pause feature, meaning you can stop the process without having to mess around using controls. Its design is sleek and modern it blends seamlessly with modern kitchens. It is usually made of glass (shatterproof and heatproof) or ceramic, and has controls that are in the same place as the worktop to make it easy to use. The controls are simple to use and we liked the clear display that informs you the current power setting, and which of the five zones is active. The 'Boost” feature creates powerful heat in a short time. It is perfect to stir fry and speedily boiling pans. The hob's hot light and the automatic shutoff are helpful safety features, too. However it's not as sensitive to touch as other hobs in this test. We found it took nine presses on the control to attain the highest temperature compared with six or seven on other models. It takes longer to respond when you change the cooking temperature, so you may have to change settings several times before your pan is ready to cook at the proper temperature. The model in 60 cm includes four cooking zones, including a half-flex zone that two zones can be joined to accommodate larger pans and pots. It has a dual-ring design and can function on both 'normal' and 'boost' power levels. It is great for cooking meat, searing it or quickly making water come to a quick boiling. It's fully integrated with the hOn app, and offers 100's of recipes, with guided cooking and 30 unique programs divided into different food categories and preparation types. It comes with a multislider control panel with a 'lockable interface' that can identify the type pan you are using to set the correct cooking mode. It's also compatible with hOn pans made by third-party manufacturers and comes with various safety features like the ability to lock the panel and boil-dry prevention. 2. Smeg I-Flex Induction Hob If you're working in your kitchen, or searching for a substitute to gas, induction hobs are becoming more popular. Prices have slashed dramatically over the last few years. The basic four-zone models are now sold at less than PS100. If you are looking for the most modern induction technology, it's worth the extra cost. This sleek model from Smeg features the latest induction technology to make cooking more energy-efficient and convenient. ovens hobs -pot detection technology automatically recognises the position of pots that have minimum diameters of 9 cm, allowing you to activate the appropriate zone without having to select it manually. Smeg's main focus is on energy efficiency however, it doesn't overlook flexibility – this hob can be adjusted to conserve energy based on the highest temperatures of the zones. Eco-Logic advanced mode lets you to reduce energy consumption by reducing power output to as little as 2.4kW. Testers were impressed with the hob's user-friendly design with easy-to-use controls that slide across the edge of the hob in order to follow your pan. The control panel's colour-coded scheme allows you to easily identify the status 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. The oven also comes with an alarm system that will notify you in the event of a food item being burned or an igniting fire. There are ovens hobs of safety features, like a residual heat indicator and an auto shut-off feature if the surface becomes too hot. It also resists tough stains, and has a CleanProtect protective coating. The hob comes with nine power levels as well as an 'FlexiDuo feature' that is perfect for accommodating large pans and is easy to install. There are a few bonus features such as lockable controls, and a safety fuse to protect against 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 top. They are able to heat up faster than gas hobs and they use less energy because the cooking area only gets hot when you turn on the pan. They are generally less expensive to operate than gas and they are also simpler to clean. Indesit's induction hob is full of features to allow you to develop your cooking ideas. It comes with two cooking zones that can be combined to create the Dual Zone for larger pans as well as an accelerated Booster zone to bring water to a boiling point quickly. For instance, the Push&Go lets you cook flawlessly at the touch the button. The controls are easy to use and let you select nine power modes including the P boost option that provides maximum power in each zone for five minutes. The controls are easy to use and the minimalist design is ideal for modern kitchens. In our tests, it cooked pasta water in a flash and quickly heated up after placing an oven in the Booster zone. However, it took a long time to cool down after we shut off the hob. Additionally, our testers were unable to see the exact temperatures on the control panel. This Indesit hob also comes with the bridge function, which allows the user to combine two cooking zones for larger pans. It also comes with a child lock and overheating block and an auto switch-off system that stops the appliance from working when it's overheated. The ceramic glass is easy to clean and there are no flames visible. Our testers were impressed by that. Ventilated hobs in contrast to traditional extractors draw steam and smoke from the pan and out of the room by a duct on the surface. The duct on this hob is easy to clean, however it took two people in order to remove the filter. 4. Induction Hob by GE Consider how the hob can fit into your kitchen's layout and design, as well as what your cooking style is. For example, if you often cook with small children or elderly people in mind, security features such as an automatic shut-off or a cool to the touch surface can make an induction hob an ideal choice. For those who are looking for speed and efficiency using a ceramic glass facia on an electric hob is the best option. For those living in regions that are prone to load-shedding, having the ability to use gas hobs in power cuts may tilt the balance in favor of a gas model.