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Before you pick your pans , you ’ ll need to consider what type of hob you ’ ll be using them on ...
Gas Gas hobs are easy to use and great for accurately controlling cooking temperatures , giving almost instantaneous results . All types of pans can be used on a gas hob , however when cooking make sure the flame does not reach further than the edge of the pan as this will discolour and damage your cookware .
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Ceramic A ceramic hob is a solid glass surface with Halogen bulbs under the surface that radiate heat through the surface . Stainless steel , cast iron , enamelled cast iron and hard anodised pans are all suitable for using on this type of hob . Enamel and stoneware can be used but can be a little bit abrasive on this type of surface , so use with care . All pans used must have a clean base as this can also scratch the surface . It ’ s not advisable to use exposed copper or aluminium on this type of hob as it may leave a few bits of residue from material particles on the surface , which over time build up and become difficult to remove without damaging the hob .
Induction The most energy efficient of hobs , an induction hob uses a magnetic field to create an induction current to turn the cookware into the heat source . They are safe to use as there are no naked flames or exposed heat sources , easy to clean as spills won ’ t burn onto the hob and are nearly twice as fast as conventional hob . The only drawback is that only pans with a ferrous ( magnetic ) base will work on them . The good news is most modern cookware is now manufactured to be induction compatible . It ’ s also worth pointing out that ranges titled ‘ Induction ’ do work on other hob types , it ’ s just the manufacturer getting the point over that they are induction compatible !
How do you check if your pans are suitable for a induction hob ? It ’ s actually quite easy ! All you require is a magnet . Place it on the base of the pan , and if it sticks there , you should be good to start cooking . To make things easier , most manufacturers now incorporate an ‘ induction compatible ’ symbol on the base of their pans ( it resembles a horizontal coil ) if they ’ re safe to use . The only other consideration is to ensure that the base of your pan is close in size to the induction ring .
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