Induction, Gas, Electric & Ceramic Cooktops

Whether you choose electric or gas, induction or ceramic, a cooktop is an appliance that lets you heat, simmer, and steam an array of culinary creations. The type of cooktop you choose can affect how easily and effortlessly you cook in your kitchen.

What are cooktops?

Just like a stove, a cooktop is an appliance that cooks your food. The main difference between a range or stove and a cooktop is the cooktop is built into a countertop while a range is a stand-alone appliance. Cooktops are generally paired with a separate wall oven, while a range has an oven as part of the appliance.

There are many varieties of cooktops including gas cooktops, electric cooktops, or induction cooktops.

Electric cooktops

Electric cooktops are available with exposed coils and in smooth top ceramic cooktop designs, and they offer consistent, even heating and high temperatures that make them ideal for searing, stir frying, and cooking in large quantities.

Classic coil cooktops

Classic coil cooktops have exposed elements that use electricity to heat up quickly, consistently, and evenly. These rugged coil elements are made to be long-lasting as well as easy to replace, so they’re the most cost-effective option for anyone prone to spills and pots boiling over.

Cermaic cooktops

Ceramic cooktops keep their coils under glass in order to offer a sleek and smooth look, and that makes it easy to deal with any spills. Many feature expandable elements that let you adjust the size of the heated area to suit whatever pot or pan you’re using.

Gas cooktops

Gas powered cooktops use gas to cook your food. They offer fast heating and quick cool down, and they are a favourite among home chefs who like precise heat when cooking a variety of dishes.

Induction cooktops

Induction cooktops combine a gas cooktop’s instant heating abilities with the precision of electric, making them both time and energy-efficient. Induction technology uses electromagnetic fields from copper coils resting below the cooktop surface to transfer energy upwards to heat cookware and the food within them.

You’ll need a special type of cookware to use an induction cooktop. Because induction cooktops only heat up when they contact cookware, messes are less likely to become baked on.

Cleaning and care of cooktops

Just as each cooktop type presents a different cooking experience, they also have their own standards for cleaning and care. Electric coil stovetops are more rugged than ceramic, but they require a bit more cleaning time. Coils and reflector bowls are removable and you can use any mild cleanser with hot water to clear them of debris and stains.

You’ll want to wipe spills from a ceramic cooktop or induction cooktop as soon as they happen so they don’t harden, and you can clean the cooktop surface with a sponge dampened by specialty cleaners.

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How to choose an electric hob – criteria, tips and reviews, the best manufacturers

Answering the question of how to choose an electric hob is quite simple. Built-in tile-surfaces have long been classics, but in recent years a number of innovative technologies have appeared that make cooking as fast as possible and facilitate the management of these appliances. Flammable stoves with an open spiral and slowly heating cast-iron “pancakes” gradually became a thing of the past, they were replaced by more efficient and safe devices.

Their range is quite wide, and the cost is lower than that of induction. In addition, cookware made of any material can be used for cooking, which also reduces user costs.

Main criteria for choosing an electric hob

Type of burners

The type of burners is the first, albeit not the most obvious, criterion. As already mentioned, traditional cast iron and spiral burners are rarely used. Most modern devices are equipped with rapid, halogen and Hi-Light burners, with the latter being the most common.

Rapid burners are heated by a thick spiral (usually made of nichrome) that is placed above the surface. The heating of such burners is quite slow, and the power depends only on the size of the burner. Halogen burners are curved glass tubes, inside of which there is a gaseous substance and a refractory spiral. When an electric current is passed, the gas begins to glow and spreads infrared radiation, which transfers heat to the surface of the stove and the bottom of the dish. Such burners heat up and cool down very quickly, consuming a significant amount of electricity. Another disadvantage is their short service life.

Hi-Light burners are equipped with heating elements in the form of a long thin strip of tungsten, laid in a spiral under the glass-ceramic surface. The spiral is heated by the action of current, and then the heat is transferred to the surface and bottom of the dishes. A high heating rate is the advantage of this type of burners.

Expert tip: Hi-Light burners are economical, because they take much less time to reach the desired temperature when using them than for rapid ones, thanks to a much larger heating area.

Surface material

The material of manufacture for electric hobs for the home can be enameled and stainless steel, glass ceramics and tempered glass. Hobs with cast-iron or rapid burners are made from enamelled and stainless steel. Enamel, in addition to a fairly low cost, is good because it can be painted in a variety of colors. However, it is fragile – it is easily scratched and chipped. Glossy or brushed stainless steel is durable and resistant to mechanical and thermal influences, besides, it is quite easy to clean.

Glass-ceramic is most often used to make electric hobs, even though this material is somewhat more expensive. It is available in several shades, is highly durable and has a long service life. Poor thermal conductivity in the horizontal and good in the vertical contributes to a high heating rate and safe use. Tempered glass is a spectacular, expensive material. Its advantage is cracking in case of severe mechanical damage, excluding the occurrence of sharp fragments.

Expert tip: Choose a SCHOTT CERAN ^® glass-ceramic hob whenever possible – the safest, most durable and functional: it is particularly resistant to any mechanical stress.

Dimensions and number of burners

The dimensions and number of heating zones are determined by the size of the kitchen, the composition of the family and the eating habits adopted in it. The hobs with 4 burners are still the most popular. Their width is about 60 cm, which makes it easy to mount them in a standard countertop. However, experience shows that one or even two burners can be used very rarely. In such cases, it makes sense to purchase an electric hob with three or even two heating zones 45 or 30 cm wide.

There are also models with one burner. These can be either inexpensive table tiles that are convenient to transport, for example, from home to the country house, or premium grill or teppan devices for cooking without dishes – these are purchased in addition to a conventional hob. It makes sense to buy devices with a width of more than 60 cm with an increased number of burners from 5 to 8 in a spacious kitchen for a large family, where they are used to cooking a lot.

Expert tip: If the house is connected to the gas supply, you can purchase a combo hob with different types of burners, so you can use it under any circumstances.

Control

The control system for electric hobs can be anything – from mechanical with rotary switches to touch with buttons or sliders and a display. Mechanical control is considered to be simpler and more reliable, however, such panels are more difficult to clean, as dirt and grease can get into the gaps between the switch and the surface itself. The touch control panel guarantees a smooth surface without protrusions, easier cleaning and more intuitive operation thanks to the display and indicators such as residual heat.

Power

The power of the hobs is an important criterion: the higher it is, the less time will be spent on heating the burner and cooking the dish.

The total capacity of the slab is the sum of the capacities of the individual zones. For a standard four-burner surface, it averages from 5 to 6.5 kW. For them, a dedicated grounded outlet is sufficient. Large hobs from 7 to 10 kW require that the wiring is fairly new and reliable. Cooktops of lower power – up to 4 kW – can have two or three heating zones. As standard, the hob is equipped with one powerful burner, two standard burners and one low power burner. The heating power for each zone is not adjusted smoothly, but in steps: most often the number of steps reaches 9. Most models are equipped with variable power burners with expansion zones – they can cook in dishes of different diameters.

Expert Tip: Connecting an electric hob must be done with a separate circuit breaker and RCD (residual current device). It is strictly forbidden to use the power supply line of the hob to connect several appliances.

Color

The color of the hob does not affect its working qualities, however, it can also serve as a significant selection factor. The most common color for electrical surfaces is black. This universal color is suitable for any kitchen design, but is quite easily soiled. Another classic shade – white – is also available from most manufacturers: it looks very elegant, and drops and crumbs are less noticeable on a white background. Customers can also choose a hob in a neutral beige hue. If you prefer traditional hobs with cast iron burners, then among them there are models with stainless steel surfaces, as well as enameled ones with a wide variety of colors.

Additional functions

The functionality of electric hobs is wider than that of gas hobs, but somewhat less than that of induction hobs. In addition to adjusting the heating power, most panels are equipped with functions such as:

• round or oval extension of the heating zones to accommodate larger diameter or irregular shapes;
• Residual heat indication to prevent burns and use the switched off burner to reheat or cook cooked food;
• timer function to automatically turn off the heating zone at a specified time; the timer can be both common and separate for each burner;
• protective shutdown when liquid or foreign objects hit the surface;
• Child lock.

In addition, each manufacturer has its own know-how to automate the cooking process and make it more convenient and safer. Such innovations include:

• ReStart function to restore settings after an accidental shutdown of the device;
• minimum standby power consumption;
• keep warm function for ready meals;
• Blitz high-speed automatic heating for each zone;
• Stop&Go pause function for short interruption of work.

Expert Tip: automatic shutdown of a hot zone that has been on too long to avoid unpleasant consequences, even if you forget to turn off the hob when you leave home. The hotplate will turn off if there is no operation for a long time.

The best manufacturers of electric hobs

Buying household appliances produced only by trusted brands is the right and balanced decision. Large-scale production guarantees that the equipment will be of high quality, and a developed service network will allow for easy repairs. Among the best manufacturers of electric hobs:

Smeg is an Italian manufacturer of luxury home appliances known for high quality and exceptional design. Smeg electric hobs made of SCHOTT CERAN and Suprema glass ceramics are equipped with a useful heating power limitation function, which allows you to save energy.

Gorenje is the largest Slovenian brand producing household appliances with an excellent price-quality ratio. Electric hobs from Gorenje are distinguished by their original design: they include retro-style models with brass rotary switches and glass-ceramic surfaces with a unique, durable pattern.

Customer Review: “…a three-burner hob is the best choice, takes up much less space, is easier to clean, and nothing is wasted.”

Bosch is a world famous German brand whose products combine high reliability, innovation and affordable prices. Among the advantages of these hobs are flexible 17-step power adjustment, two-position residual heat indication, energy consumption display.

Korting is another German company that attracts with a variety of assortment, ease of use and affordable prices. It produces retro-style electric hobs with a brass and bronze frame, equipped with an independent timer with auto-off for each burner, as well as modern style models with Touch Control.

Customer review: “…I always look for an auto-off function – sometimes you forget whether you turned off the burner or not, and with this function you can not be afraid that everything will burn or boil away.”

Kaiser is a company that produces electric hobs with any number of burners made of impact-resistant glass-ceramic with hard-wearing graphics. It attracts with an unusual design of products, including those for classic cuisine. The hobs are equipped with automatic control of the degree of heating and the Safety Guard automatic shutdown system.

Conclusion

In order for the electric hob to serve you faithfully for many years, when choosing, be guided by the following criteria:

• type of heating elements – rapid, Hi-Light or halogen;
• material and surface color – glass ceramic and tempered glass are the most reliable;
• overall dimensions and number of burners – depending on the size of the kitchen and family composition;
• control system – more flexible and easy to maintain touch or simple and reliable mechanical;
• power and number of heating levels – determines the speed of cooking;
• functionality, including safety measures when cooking.

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Which electric hob is better and how to choose: expert advice

They differ not only in appearance, but also in body materials, types of heating and, of course, price. Let’s break it down together and discuss the pros and cons of each position.

But what is the best hob in the end: induction or simple electric? There are so many conflicting reviews on the Internet, and sellers in stores sometimes do not know this themselves. We asked several experts who sell hobs, what are their types, how they are fundamentally different, and what is better to buy. Here’s what they told us.

Today we will talk about induction and simple electric stoves, traditional with cast-iron “pancakes”, as well as the most modern ones.

The material is extensive and before you decide to buy, you should carefully delve into the question, since each of the types has many nuances that you simply must know about.

Induction or electric?

So, first of all, we need to decide which of the main types of hobs is better: just electric or with an induction mechanism? This question is common, but not entirely correct.

The fact is that the induction cooker is also electric. But the technology of its device is very different from the traditional ones, therefore, they are distinguished into a separate group.

How does an induction hob work?

If in a conventional panel, even the most expensive one, the heating of the surface comes from some heating element that is heated by the current, then the induction system is fundamentally different.

There is a coil through which an alternating current passes and a magnetic field is generated.

It remains absolutely cold until you put a pan with a magnetic bottom on it, and then, according to the laws of physics, it starts to induce a current between these two surfaces, heating up the material as a result.

This stove is very convenient and safe if there are small children in the house. You can press the power buttons as much as you like, but the hob will not warm up and the child will not get burned.

But, in our country, they are not as common as usual, because the price for them is very “biting”. And it’s not just about the price. There are also myths around induction cookers…

However, this is not surprising: new products are always met with caution.

So what are these myths that hinder sales?

1. 1 First, people are afraid of the harmful effects of the magnetic field on the body. For some reason, it seems to them that in such a stove it is simply huge!

   But in fact, the harm from the mobile phone that we use every day is much greater. And it’s not worth talking about microwaves. The radiation in the induction panel is so negligible that it is in no way capable of harming health.

The only thing for people with pacemakers (a device that is sewn into the chest to regulate the work of the heart) is not to purchase such a technique, since they (pacemakers) react sharply to the slightest fluctuations of electromagnetic waves. But in fairness, it is generally contraindicated for such people to be near almost any technique.

2. 2 The second myth: you need special dishes that cost a lot of money.

   But in fact, absolutely any one with a flat (not convex or vice versa) bottom that is magnetized is suitable! Both stainless steel and plain enamelled. The only thing is that it won’t work to use aluminum utensils, but it’s not needed for nothing, by and large.

And precisely for these two reasons they are not so popular.

But you need to be afraid of completely different things that are not very well known, but nullify all the charms of induction panels.

Benefits that manufacturers of induction hobs tempt the customer with:

• Incredible heat-up time. For example, a three-liter kettle boils in three minutes. And this means that it will take much less time to cook, and with it, expensive kilowatts
• Electricity consumption of induction cookers is also about 1.5 times less than that of conventional cookers
• It is impossible to burn yourself on this stove, as it does not heat up

And now let’s look at all this from the other side and slightly spoil the advertising strategy on which the promotion of this product is based.

• Cooking speed is good, of course, it seems. But you’re not used to it! And while you adapt, you have to throw a lot of spoiled dishes in the trash. Moreover, almost everyone is used to a certain time period in the cooking process.

  For example, while the broth is cooking, you peel and chop vegetables for borscht. And now you need to prepare everything in advance, and there will be problems with the time of sequential bookmarking. But, this property is the lesser of evils: in the end, they get used to everything

• The second plus, that is, less electricity consumption, is completely crossed out by the fact that the induction cooker is not capable of constant and uniform heating. And her consumption is less for this very reason: she heats up to a certain degree, then turns off and so on all the time. This means that you can forget about languishing on a small fire, for example.

  The same pilaf will come out exactly the way we are used to making it. It will either be overcooked or raw inside. That is, by and large, the induction cooker is good for cooking and frying. True, even here too much speed can lead to a disastrous result: the meat will come out harsh, and the onion will burn, but remain damp inside

• Well, the third “plus” about security is very doubtful. Show us at least one person who stubbornly burns himself, touching the burners of an electric stove with his bare hands?

  Burning on hot dishes, boiling liquid or fat in it! Moreover, it is impossible to get burned when it comes to a flat surface, and not a gas burner.

  Unless, for children, this property is useful and guarantees safety. But after all, the protection function against turning on (read, from children), which almost all models of hobs are equipped with, also copes with this mission remarkably.

What is left for us in the end?

Only overpriced for the ability to boil a kettle for 3 minutes (and an electric one heats up faster) and cook soup at lightning speed. Is it worth it?

In our opinion, no.

By the way, there is another good fly in the ointment in induction surfaces.

They make a rather unpleasant, monotonous noise during operation. These are the cooling fans and the sound can be compared to a running microwave, although it is much quieter.

And finally, let’s hammer in the last nail: induction stoves break much more often than ordinary ones. And their repair will cost about half the cost of a new product, since there are practically no light breakdowns.

So don’t be discouraged if you don’t have the money for an induction cooker!

But if you have money and you are still haunted by the laurels of housewives who cook soup in 10 minutes, then we strongly recommend that you choose not just an induction hob, but a combination with the usual type of heating.

They are different. For example, 2 burners are induction, and three are conventional. Or vice versa. And taking this option is much less risky, as you understand.

And now let’s talk about conventional electric panels, consider their types and identify the pros and cons of each of them. At the same time, you can decide which type of heating is more preferable in the combi option.

What types of electric hobs are there?

So, there are two main types:

• Traditional (with cast iron pancakes)
• Glass ceramic

Which one to choose? Let’s go in order.

With cast-iron pancakes

Let’s say right away that there is only one plus – an affordable price. If you plan to rarely use it, for example, in the country, then yes, this is a good option.

For everyday use, any hostess will not like them much, as they have the following disadvantages:

• warm up for a long time;
• are not economical, they draw a lot of electricity;
• troublesome to care for;
• over time, pancakes become unusable and need to be changed.

Depending on the material of the top panel, enameled or stainless steel.

If you save on a purchase, then you will overpay for electricity for years, while thinking about whether it is worth cooking again or saving electricity. They are not even comparable in terms of efficiency with glass-ceramic electric stoves.

They are also very inconvenient to wash, and food cooks slowly in them, about 1.5 times longer than on gas burners.

In addition, if food gets on them during cooking, the smell is unpleasant, it burns strongly.

Then, if your milk runs out, then you need to immediately remove the entire pan, since a normal shutdown will not do anything: the cast-iron disc will cool for another hour! The last century is, to be honest.

Glass ceramic hobs

But glass-ceramic ones can be turned off, and they will cool down, albeit not as lightning fast as induction ones, but also very quickly.

Depending on the type of heating, they are:

• Rapid (regular spirals, heating time 10-12 seconds)
• Halogen (warm-up with halogen lamps, 1-2 seconds, but they often burn out)
• Hi-Lite (heater bands, asbestos base, warm-up time 5-7 seconds)

As for the choice of the type of heating, our advice is ordinary (rapid) spirals. They do not burn out very often and their replacement will cost less than other consumables.

And one more plus of this option: a large selection. Indeed, spiral panels have been on the market for a long time and almost all eminent manufacturers produce them.

Some people are afraid to take modern glass-ceramic hobs because they are afraid of breaking them. But the alarm is in vain, because they are very durable.

They have one weakness: the fear of pinpoint strikes. If you drop the knife from a great height and it hits the surface hard, it could theoretically crack.

But in practice, such cases are extremely rare and most buyers who have such equipment are very pleased with the choice.

What additional features should I look for when buying a hob?

In addition to types and types, it is necessary to pay close attention to the range of functions that hobs are equipped with.

Sometimes the price is too high because the model has a lot of innovative extras that you won’t need at all. And there are very useful things, without which comfort will not be the same.

Control buttons – are touch-sensitive and in the form of rotary knobs. It is better to give preference to the first, since such a panel is easier to clean.

Wait or stop timer – by pressing this button you can move away from the boiling soup for a while (heating will stop). In our opinion, a completely ridiculous function. Nothing prevents you from simply turning off the pan or rearranging it to another burner.

The dish ready timer is a very useful thing and you should not take the stove without it. This is convenient: you set the time and you will no longer forget about the boiling dish.
Locking the touch panel from turning on – if you have small children in the house, then do not save on this security measure.

Cookware detection sensor on the burner – if you put an empty container or forget to put something on the stove and turn on the burner, it will work: it will beep. Glass ceramics “does not like” to idle and deteriorate from this, therefore, this function is quite useful.

The warranty period is, in general, the first thing you need to pay attention to when buying. If the warranty is 3 months, then you should not take the equipment, no matter how affordable the price may seem. The better the product, the longer the warranty.

Recipe memory – memorizes the cooking modes of various dishes. Completely unnecessary function, in our subjective opinion. Even if the dish is the same, the products may be different.

For example, today you are cooking chicken borscht, and tomorrow lamb. And what’s the point in the fact that the panel “remembers” how to cook chicken borscht? If you rely on her “experience”, then you will end up with half-baked meat.

Our article has come to an end, and we have told you everything that is really important for the buyer. We really hope that with the help of this material it will be easier to understand which hob is best for you.