professional advice from :.
Hayley Zamur of CookersAndOvens
Sarah McCrossan of Herbert William
Joan Fraser of Smeg
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gas stove
A gas stove features a standard four or five burners and ignition switch manually lit gas burner you want to use. Easy-to-turn knobs that allow you to control the fire are generally located in a row in front of the stove or to one side of the burner. A gas stove must be installed by a qualified professional.
Pro gas stoves have traditionally been the choice of professional chefs as they offer instant heat that is completely controlled and evenly. 'Gas is also very easy to install, and many can be converted to receive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) if the gas mains is not available, "said Hayley Zamur of CookersAndOvens.
Cons Pan support sometimes making it difficult to clean the gas stove, especially when compared to a flat, smooth surface of a ceramic stove or induction.
A gas stove features a standard four or five burners and ignition switch manually lit gas burner you want to use. Easy-to-turn knobs that allow you to control the fire are generally located in a row in front of the stove or to one side of the burner. A gas stove must be installed by a qualified professional.
Pro gas stoves have traditionally been the choice of professional chefs as they offer instant heat that is completely controlled and evenly. 'Gas is also very easy to install, and many can be converted to receive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) if the gas mains is not available, "said Hayley Zamur of CookersAndOvens.
Cons Pan support sometimes making it difficult to clean the gas stove, especially when compared to a flat, smooth surface of a ceramic stove or induction.
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gas stoves and energy efficiency
gas cooker has advanced in terms of energy efficiency in recent years. 'Many stoves gas now includes optimal burner, where the fire running vertically rather than horizontally, and only spread to the edge of the pan to significantly reduce energy use, "said Joan Fraser from Smeg. 'In fact, optimal burner can result in energy savings of at least 10 percent.'
gas cooker has advanced in terms of energy efficiency in recent years. 'Many stoves gas now includes optimal burner, where the fire running vertically rather than horizontally, and only spread to the edge of the pan to significantly reduce energy use, "said Joan Fraser from Smeg. 'In fact, optimal burner can result in energy savings of at least 10 percent.'
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surface material for gas cookers
gas stove is generally available in a glass or stainless steel. Glass, as seen here, is more expensive than stainless steel, so remember this when the budget for your new hob.
glass gas stove glass generally come in thanks to black or white, with a smooth surface, easy to remove clean. 'The down side is that if your pan boiling or you spill something, it will run everywhere, "said Hayley.
stainless steel 'stainless steel stove often raised portion that will limit any spill to that part of the hob, "said Hayley. But while the stainless steel look fantastic, it can be difficult to keep clean and shiny. Invest in quality stainless steel cleaning products or e-cloth to help maintain a good appearance.
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gas stove is generally available in a glass or stainless steel. Glass, as seen here, is more expensive than stainless steel, so remember this when the budget for your new hob.
glass gas stove glass generally come in thanks to black or white, with a smooth surface, easy to remove clean. 'The down side is that if your pan boiling or you spill something, it will run everywhere, "said Hayley.
stainless steel 'stainless steel stove often raised portion that will limit any spill to that part of the hob, "said Hayley. But while the stainless steel look fantastic, it can be difficult to keep clean and shiny. Invest in quality stainless steel cleaning products or e-cloth to help maintain a good appearance.
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electric stove
modern electric stove is divided into two categories: ceramic and induction. Although the two technologies provide different cooking result, they also have a number of similar characteristics.
For example, ceramic and induction cookers both offer the same sleek look of glass. The smooth surface makes this stove is really easy to clean, with no pan supports to scrub - no work to enjoy doing.
'electric cookers are also very practical if you live in rural areas where mains gas is not available, "said Hayley." If you have children, many electric cooker comes with a number of safety features , such as heat indicator to show when the zone is still hot to the touch, and the key is to stop the hob from becoming operational until the right combination of buttons pressed. "
modern electric stove is divided into two categories: ceramic and induction. Although the two technologies provide different cooking result, they also have a number of similar characteristics.
For example, ceramic and induction cookers both offer the same sleek look of glass. The smooth surface makes this stove is really easy to clean, with no pan supports to scrub - no work to enjoy doing.
'electric cookers are also very practical if you live in rural areas where mains gas is not available, "said Hayley." If you have children, many electric cooker comes with a number of safety features , such as heat indicator to show when the zone is still hot to the touch, and the key is to stop the hob from becoming operational until the right combination of buttons pressed. "
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stove Ceramic
stove Ceramic is a choice suitable for people who have limited budgets. They are often much cheaper than equivalent induction and come in a large number of styles and sizes to meet every kitchen.
Pros 'A ceramic stove streamlined in appearance and flat surface, which means it is easy to clean up, "said Sarah McCrossan of Herbert William. 'Unlike the induction cooker, ceramic cooker does not require a certain type pan.’
Cons Ceramic cookers are often slower to heat than gas or induction cookers and less easy to control. Unlike induction stoves - which only heats the pan and its contents - surface ceramic stove gets hot. "So if overspills pan, you can end up with residual burnt not so easy to clean," added Sarah.
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stove Ceramic is a choice suitable for people who have limited budgets. They are often much cheaper than equivalent induction and come in a large number of styles and sizes to meet every kitchen.
Pros 'A ceramic stove streamlined in appearance and flat surface, which means it is easy to clean up, "said Sarah McCrossan of Herbert William. 'Unlike the induction cooker, ceramic cooker does not require a certain type pan.’
Cons Ceramic cookers are often slower to heat than gas or induction cookers and less easy to control. Unlike induction stoves - which only heats the pan and its contents - surface ceramic stove gets hot. "So if overspills pan, you can end up with residual burnt not so easy to clean," added Sarah.
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stove induction
technology induction is completely different to ceramics, and uses magnets to heat only the pan, not the hob on. This means that the heat penetrates the food very quickly.
'because induction only heats up the frying pan, it is energy efficient as well as being a very safe choice, because it minimizes the risk of burns during and after cooking, "said Hayley. "We recently demonstrated this in our showroom by cutting skillet two and try to fry an egg. Side of the eggs in the pot to start cooking quickly, but the other side of the egg in the stove still really raw."
Pro in addition to its reputation for safety and energy efficiency, temperature control on the quality of induction cooker allows you to tweak the level of heat little by little, giving you excellent control.
Cons induction cooker is generally more expensive than ceramic or gas stove. Plus, many people can delay the induction because they only work with a pot made of ferrous metals. The good news, however, is that your pan when the set is already fit.
'A quick test is to see if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan. If not, then the pot you need to be fit for the induction cooker, "said Hayley. 'However, induction pan set has very much come down in price, and often not much more expensive than a regular set."
technology induction is completely different to ceramics, and uses magnets to heat only the pan, not the hob on. This means that the heat penetrates the food very quickly.
'because induction only heats up the frying pan, it is energy efficient as well as being a very safe choice, because it minimizes the risk of burns during and after cooking, "said Hayley. "We recently demonstrated this in our showroom by cutting skillet two and try to fry an egg. Side of the eggs in the pot to start cooking quickly, but the other side of the egg in the stove still really raw."
Pro in addition to its reputation for safety and energy efficiency, temperature control on the quality of induction cooker allows you to tweak the level of heat little by little, giving you excellent control.
Cons induction cooker is generally more expensive than ceramic or gas stove. Plus, many people can delay the induction because they only work with a pot made of ferrous metals. The good news, however, is that your pan when the set is already fit.
'A quick test is to see if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan. If not, then the pot you need to be fit for the induction cooker, "said Hayley. 'However, induction pan set has very much come down in price, and often not much more expensive than a regular set."
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Zoneless cooking induction
Zoneless induction cooker is very flexible and therefore more popular. Instead of having a number of cooking zones are assigned, you can put your pan anywhere on the surface of the hob zoneless. "It gives you flexibility, as the hob automatically detects the pot on the surface and the induction coil heats the appropriate individual," said Hayley.
The advantage of this is that you can use the pan size. 'model which automatically detects the size and position of the pan saves energy, because they only heat the right place, "added Joan.
Zoneless induction cooker is very flexible and therefore more popular. Instead of having a number of cooking zones are assigned, you can put your pan anywhere on the surface of the hob zoneless. "It gives you flexibility, as the hob automatically detects the pot on the surface and the induction coil heats the appropriate individual," said Hayley.
The advantage of this is that you can use the pan size. 'model which automatically detects the size and position of the pan saves energy, because they only heat the right place, "added Joan.
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feature induction Innovative
induction hob has a number of functions smart to make them easy to use. Some come with a dial magnetic removable, you just pointed towards the zone you want to use and play for choose the intensity of the heat.
'If the doorbell or phone rings while you're busy cooking on the stove, no need to turn off every zone, as only issued dial direct control to kill all the zones,' said Hayley. "Do not worry if you lose dial, either - these stoves can still be activated manually if necessary."
induction hob has a number of functions smart to make them easy to use. Some come with a dial magnetic removable, you just pointed towards the zone you want to use and play for choose the intensity of the heat.
'If the doorbell or phone rings while you're busy cooking on the stove, no need to turn off every zone, as only issued dial direct control to kill all the zones,' said Hayley. "Do not worry if you lose dial, either - these stoves can still be activated manually if necessary."
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Best of both
If you can not choose between gas or electricity, to invest in dual-fuel hob are reaping the benefits of both. Typically, a single wok burner placed along some induction zone, as seen here.
Read the second part of this guide for the stove: How to choose the best position and layout for your hob
SAY ...
What kind of power hob you prefer and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
If you can not choose between gas or electricity, to invest in dual-fuel hob are reaping the benefits of both. Typically, a single wok burner placed along some induction zone, as seen here.
Read the second part of this guide for the stove: How to choose the best position and layout for your hob
SAY ...
What kind of power hob you prefer and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
