Take three... Hobs

Operating your hob should be easy, whether you prefer to turn, slide or touch.

  • 1. Rotary knobs tend to be the easiest to control, especially with slippery hands, as you simply push and twist to turn a burner or zone on. They can be located at the side or the front of the hob, as seen here on the 75cm Quadro ZGG75524XA by Zanussi featuring five gas burners, one of which is a 4kW triple-crown burner. Other features include enamelled pan supports and flamefailure device. It costs £259


    This feature can be found in the February 2014 issue of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms.
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  • 2. Touch controls are found on ceramic or induction hobs, usually at the front, and allow you to cycle up through the power levels. Panasonic’s KY-B84BXBXD induction hob takes the guesswork out of cooking with seven temperature pre-sets for pan frying (from 140 to 230°C), Opti-Sensor technology, which keeps the temperature constant even when food is added or turned over, and an electrostatic touch control panel with 18 power levels and striking blue LEDs. It costs £1499 at John Lewis.


    This feature can be found in the February 2014 issue of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms.
    To buy a back issue see below

  • 3. Touch sliders adjust the temperature rapidly as you move your finger up the scale in a fluid motion. A sensor disc that’s placed on the pan lid communicates with Gorenje's IQcook IQ641AC induction hob to adjust the temperature, meaning it could help you use 40% less energy than a conventional induction hob. Presets for frying and slow cooking and boil protection make it a great buy for keen cooks. It costs £1060.


    This feature can be found in the February 2014 issue of Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms.
    To buy a back issue see below

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