A combination hob is a great option for those who have both electricity and gas in their kitchen. This combination allows you to flexibly use the hob, since different burners differ in heating, working temperature. But the main advantage of using the combined option is insurance against sudden outages or repairs to gas pipelines.
Combination hobs: varieties
Modern technology has allowed different ways in one device to combine the capabilities of gas and electric stoves. So, combined hobs may consist of:
- Gas burners on a metal surface (one or more) and cast-iron classic "pancakes".
- Induction and gas burners on glass.
- Hi-Light (electric burners for quick heating) and gas on glass.
- There may also be a combined induction and electric hob.
Variations of such combined devices in terms of the number of electric and gas burners are many. The following are considered the most popular: "2 plus 2" and "3 plus 1", where 3 elements are on gas and 1 is electric. Other combinations are possible, for example, "1 plus 3" or "3 plus 2", but they are much less common.
Combined hobs can be independent and oven-dependent, differ in the type of material the work surface is made of, and have different control methods.
The number of electric and gas types of burners with which the surface of the stove is equipped can vary, which allows you to purchase a combined hob with the set that you need.
Prices for different models of such devices depend on the manufacturer, design and type of installation.
The advantages of using such kitchen appliances
The main reasons for the popularity of combination hobs are their versatility and functionality. Gas heating provides speed and many cooking possibilities. The electric zone pleases with heating power, convenience, economy in operation, additional safety in use.
Modern combined hobs are presented by manufacturers in a wide variety of modifications.
The main reasons to purchase such kitchen appliances:
- Selection of different types of burners. This is an excellent reinsurance option if you have problems with electricity or gas supplies.
- Convenience in operation. Gas allows you to cook quickly, and an electric stove provides more power.
- Actual functionality (from electric ignition to gas control).
- Combined hobs (electric and gas) have convenient controls.
- A huge range of manufacturers and various models.
disadvantages
Such a combined technique has practically no drawbacks. Unless you need to control the dishes used. Induction requires some pots, while for electric and gas burners, others.
Gas hob combination
The most popular are models that combine gas burners on the panel and an electric oven (in dependent versions). According to the reviews of some housewives, such stoves are good for baking, and other processes (frying, cooking, stewing) are best performed on gas. Here you can choose not only traditional, but also more original compositions. For example, CATA LCI 631 A BK, the surface of which is made of tempered glass. Its four gas burners are represented by a triple crown, which speeds up cooking. There is also a convenient function - electric ignition.
Equally popular combined electric and gas hobs. They complement each other. Cooking is quick and convenient. At the same time, one does not have to be afraid to leave the household without fresh food due to an accidental interruption with any type of supply. Many offers are also presented here. Bosch products are very popular with customers. For example, the PME675K01E model is endowed with a stylish glass-ceramic surface with 3 gas burners (one of which is reinforced) and 1 electric.
The most modern, stylish and at the same time convenient solutions - when one glass-ceramic hob combines both gas and electric options. Such models are produced by Hotpoint-Ariston (you can also find a combination of the material itself, for example, glass and stainless steel). And with the brands Kaiser, Neff, Electrolux and Gorenje, Hi-Light burners combine perfectly with gas ceramic burners. And this is not a complete list of offers. For example, in the Electrolux EGE 6182 NOK everything is ergonomic and stylish: a beautiful glass-ceramic surface with 1 electric and 3 gas rings. This gas and electric combination hob has an electric ignition function.
Combined electric hob
Such models can be combined not only with gas burners - in the assortment you can find interesting combinations of a variety of technologies. In the selection of kitchen appliances, such multifunctionality can do a good job.
Induction hob
One of the representatives of innovative technologies is considered to be a combined induction and electric hob, the principle of operation of which radically differs from the classical methods of heating dishes. An induction unit, which is located under a glass-ceramic coating, serves as a heating element. Moreover, he heats only the dishes, and the burner itself remains almost cold. The advantage of induction burners is very fast heating, a wide range of temperature control and a high level of safety.
This electric combination cooktop is multifunctional and very convenient. Similar offers can be found at Neff, Bosch, Gorenje, Electrolux, Zanussi, Hotpoint-Ariston.