Ceramic Hob - Why ?

[Bob the Planner]

The latest rental has a ceramic hob. What are the beneits, dos and don'ts ?

Will need to get used to it but are there any useful tips ?

[JRM]

I think the only benefit is it's easier to keep clean and looks smarter compared to gas hobs, but normally less control, depending on how expensive.

[Simpo Two]

JRM said:

I think the only benefit is it's easier to keep clean and looks smarter compared to gas hobs, but normally less control, depending on how expensive.

I'd agree with that (and of course there's not always a gas supply). You'll need to keep it clean though as stuff will burn on and look ugly.

However if you want clean, electric and quick then induction renders ceramic obsolete.

[JRM]

Induction was teh term I was trying to think of, are tehy actually any good, I've never tried one, lucky enough to have gas at my place

[Vanessa B]

JRM said:

Induction was teh term I was trying to think of, are tehy actually any good, I've never tried one, lucky enough to have gas at my place

Unfortunately cannot have bottled gas at this place. Will be using portable stove for the wok. Still looking for any help and advice anyone can give on the use of ceramic hobs.
Thank you, Vanessa ( BtP TOH)

[Mobile Chicane]

Vanessa B said:

JRM said:

Induction was teh term I was trying to think of, are tehy actually any good, I've never tried one, lucky enough to have gas at my place

Unfortunately cannot have bottled gas at this place. Will be using portable stove for the wok. Still looking for any help and advice anyone can give on the use of ceramic hobs.
Thank you, Vanessa ( BtP TOH)

Ceramic hobs will work with any type of pan. Induction hobs will only work with steel / iron.

[Simpo Two]

JRM said:

Induction was teh term I was trying to think of

Doh!

Yes, induction hobs are brilliant, and nothing to do with ceramic hobs!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Bob the Planner]

Mobile Chicane said:

Vanessa B said:

JRM said:

Induction was teh term I was trying to think of, are tehy actually any good, I've never tried one, lucky enough to have gas at my place

Unfortunately cannot have bottled gas at this place. Will be using portable stove for the wok. Still looking for any help and advice anyone can give on the use of ceramic hobs.
Thank you, Vanessa ( BtP TOH)

Ceramic hobs will work with any type of pan. Induction hobs will only work with steel / iron.

So is the only benefit of ceramic that they are easier to clean than a standard electric hob ?

Getting used to it but still need to get a portable stove for the wok. Also its now too late in the year for cooking outside so will have to find a place in the house to use it !

[mart 63]

We had a ceramic hob,it was in the house when bought it.It was ok when i was using water on the hob,but using oil,i couldnt control it.

[RobDickinson]

JRM said:

Induction was teh term I was trying to think of, are tehy actually any good, I've never tried one, lucky enough to have gas at my place

We've just replaced our old induction hob with a new one.

Incredable piece of kit, the old one wasnt bad but the new one kicks out so much power and is so quick to control, well chuffed with it.

[bazking69]

Depending on the type of property of course, but alot of new build flats don't bother to plum gas in and everything is electric.