Hobs

Hobs or cooktops are a central component of any kitchen, indispensable for cooking in your own home. They allow you to cook anything from soups and stews to vegetables and fried treats. Hobs come in different sizes, capacities and types and use different fuel sources.

Hob sizes

Hobs come in various sizes:

• 30cm wide: This size is most suitable for small kitchens
• 60cm wide: The most common size, suitable for a typical kitchen and household
• 70 – 90cm wide: These oversized hobs are most suitable for big families and people that intend to cook a lot

Types of cooktops

Hobs come in various types:

• Gas hob: Require a gas connection, but are very versatile in cooking and offer lots of temperature control
• Electric ceramic hobs: These ceramic hobs heat up quickly, but they’re not the most efficient and stay hot for a long time after turning them off
• Induction hobs: Only heat up the pots and pans, not the surface itself, so they’re safer for children. They’re also more efficient, but need specific cookware

Hob capacity

Hobs come with varying numbers of cooking zones, and buyers should keep in mind their household size:

• 2 cooking zones: 1-2 people in the household
• 3-4 cooking zones: 3-4 people in the household

Hob fuel types

Hobs can use two different types of fuel to power your cooking, and they both have pros and cons.

Gas hobs heat up very fast and offer detailed control, but they also cool off quickly. However, many people feel uncomfortable with using gas and open flames.

Electric hobs, be they ceramic or induction hobs, use electricity to heat up the food. They’re what most people are familiar with and are relatively easy to use.

Hob features

Many modern cooktops let you combine cooking zones and offer enhanced security both in electric and gas cooking by automatically turning off before any danger occurs.

Choosing the perfect hob with Electrolux

Electrolux is renowned for its high-quality hobs, both gas hobs and electric or induction hobs. With the Flame Safety Device and secure pan detection, you never need to worry about your or your children’s safety. For further details, let’s take a look at 8 things you need to know when buying an Electrolux cooktop.