Hob

What is a hob in a stove?

A hob is a surface on top of a cooker or set into a work surface, which can be heated in order to cook things on it. [British]regional note: in AM, use burner. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

What is the difference between a stove and a hob?

Differences between a gas stove and a gas hob. Traditional gas stoves are freestanding, whereas modern gas stoves are built-in. On and off are the only functions available on traditional gas burners. Modern hobs, on the other hand, come with a slew of features that make cooking a breeze.

What are the three types of hob?

Types of hobs

Three popular hob types you’re likely to come across are induction, ceramic and gas.

What are the disadvantages of hob?

And to round off your buying decision, let’s look at some disadvantages of a built-in hob:

• The hob is at a lower level than a traditional stove, so it is within easier reach of little children. … 
• There will be a permanent cut in the countertop, and you cannot move around the position of the hob at all.

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