How to Choose the Best Hobs

Hobs are an essential kitchen appliance, but which one you pick will depend on your cooking habits and your budget. Gas hobs warm up quickly and have precise temperature control, while electric hobs are less expensive but take a little longer to warm up.

To make cleaning easier choose models that have dishwasher-safe supports. Ideally, you'll want a hob that offers nine power levels so that you can choose the best setting for your food.


3. CDA DH702Z Induction Hob

A well-designed hob is an essential kitchen appliance, and there are many different styles to choose from. But it's not all about style - the functionality of a kitchen appliance can be the difference between a successful or unsuccessful cooking experience. Our CDA range of hobs includes features that will help you to relax and enjoy your meals regardless of whether you're an experienced chef or just starting out.

Gas Hobs

Gas hobs have been a favourite of amateur and professional cooks for many years, thanks to their apparent heat and their ease of control. The heat is also distributed more evenly and makes frying easier. However their efficiency isn't as efficient than other types of hobs and they may take longer to get hot. They also require a professional installation, and a proper ventilation in the kitchen to eliminate smoke from the combustion.

Electric Hobs (Coil & Smooth-Top)

Electric hobs make use of an induction plate to heat your cookware directly, so they're usually much quicker and more efficient than traditional gas hobs. oven and hob produce less harmful emissions and are easier to clean. However, they don't have the same appeal of flame-cooked cooking and could be incompatible with homes that have children or with medical equipment such as pacemakers.

The Siemens IQ-500 EP9A6SB90 is a sleek and modern gas hob that has five burners and plenty of space for all manner of pots and pans, including a super wok burner for stir fries and other Asian-inspired dishes. It is equipped with a range of features that are easy to use, including the Quick Start feature that shows on the display panel which burner is on (and can also be programmed to shut off at certain time intervals). It also has a Pause-and-Start feature to stop cooking and then restart it later.