The Bosch PUE611BF1B induction appliance is one of the hardiest hobs out there having been around for a while now without the threat of being pushed asunder by newer models. The styling certainly still looks very cool, but the hob is also great at getting on with the task in hand, as in heating up your pots and pans very rapidly. Ceramic hobs are less easy to control than either gas or induction; there’s a time lag between adjusting the temperature and the temperature changing. However, there is a small but fairly significant caveat that should be considered before jumping on the induction bandwagon: induction only works with ferrous metals like steel and cast iron, and chances are at least some of your current cookware is of the wrong variety, so you'll need to replace them.

Of the various types of hob, induction hobs are the most energy efficient. This is because only the pan is heated up rather than the hob surface. Large Bulky Items e.g. Ovens, fridges and ceramic sinks delivered next day and benefit from a delivery time slot. Head to our latest owners' survey to discover how the top hob brands rated for reliability. Should I buy an ex-display, refurbished or second-hand hob? For more about induction hobs, see our ' what is an induction hob and how does it work?' guide. Induction hob power requirements

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Induction hobs are powerful and impressively speedy at heating food. They also tend to be good at simmering. Since this model doesn’t have a bridging function, you may need to stir the food a little more frequently if using a saucepan that’s bigger than the largest zone but, again, this has never caused me a problem. If you also have an electric oven on the same ring, you may in fact need an even higher rated cable.Bear this in mind because it’s the single most important consideration when purchasing any electrical cooking appliance. Some induction hobs draw up to 7.4kw of current and that means having a separate ring main fitted if your current setup is, like many older kitchens, just a standard 13 amp cooker plug.Boy, did I find that out the hard way. Hobs aren’t yet covered by the new right to repair law that came in for washing machines, fridges and some other appliances in July 2021. This law obliges manufacturers to have spare parts available for up to 10 years after the appliance is discontinued.

It has sleek glass design that works with any oven and blends seamlessly with all your other kitchen appliances. The glossy ceramic glass surface not only looks great, but’s easy to keep it looking its best.Wok burners Some gas hobs have a large, high-powered wok burner that provides intense, rapid heat. These are designed for stir-fry cooking. Occasionally you find induction hobs with a dedicated wok zone consisting of a curved indentation in the hob's surface. If you like touch controls, there are plenty of options. But equally if you prefer dials, you’ll find many to choose from. This handsome slab has 90cm of meal estate and five-zone flex induction for convenience and outright efficiency. In fact, this model’s induction system is one of the very best because cooking zones are automatically connected depending on where you place the cookware – they can also be connected manually if required. This is a great system for all styles of cookware, including rectangular roasting tins and teppanyaki trays. Conventional gas hobs are simple affairs, usually 60cm wide with four burners. They have auto-ignition and are controlled with chunky dials.