KITCHEN APPLIANCES - NEFF HOBS

How to choose a NEFF KITCHEN APPLIANCES hob

I'd like to replace my gas hob with one of the new ceramics. What differences will I find? - Within the Neff kitchen appliances ceramic hob range there are models with Quick light plates and the more advanced, faster heating, induction plates. Quick light plates have tightly coiled elements under the glass that heat up faster than the standard ceramic elements supplied on earlier models. Induction hobs heat up as fast as gas and are very controllable. As soon as the pan is removed the heat switches off. If the hob is switched on without a pan it will not operate. The new induction hobs also offer timers, memory programmes and child locks. The other differences are in the trim design. Some models have trim all around with a curved design in the front. The new Piezo hobs have the controls in the front trim.

If I purchase an induction hob do I have to purchase new pans? - This will depend on the pans that you already have. An induction hob has an electro magnet (induction coil) positioned below the glass. When the hob is switched on the coil will cause an induction field and heat the pan placed on its surface. The pan must be made of ferrous metal for the heat to be transferred. If you are unsure about the suitability of the pans, test the base with a magnet. In most cases if the magnet sticks the pans are suitable. If in doubt please check with the saucepan manufacturer or refer to the information supplied with the pans.

What is the advantage of a sensor hob? - There are times when preparing food that you are unable to continuously supervise the cooking. The sensor hob will maintain the heat of the contents of the pan, on your behalf, preventing it from boiling over, or spoiling the food. This will make the hob easier to clean and will save energy. Using a lid on the pan will also save splashes.

Is there any advantage to a front control hob over those with side controls? - The majority of the hobs in our new kitchen appliances range have front controls. For those with limited access i.e. left handed people, those with arthritis or other ailments, a front control hob may be more convenient. It also gives you a wider cooking area. Several of the standard gas and electric hobs have side controls - all ceramic touch controls are positioned in the front.

I'm having to build my hob where it may be in a draught. Is it safe to install a gas hob? - Many Neff kitchen appliances gas hobs incorporate a flame failure device. If the flame is extinguished for any reason, the gas supply to the hob will be shut. New electronic hob model T2646 will re- ignite itself automatically to ensure that the cooking continues unabated.

I've had a gas hob before and found it difficult to maintain a long slow simmer. Will my new hob simmer any better? - Almost all Neff's gas hobs have a very low burner of 1 kWh which gives excellent simmering results.

I do a lot of hob cooking and would like an extra wide hob. What options are available to me? - Within the range we have several 5 burner hobs in varying widths. It is also possible to combine a selection of Domino hobs or combine a 4 plate ceramic hob with a range of Dominos. The possibilities are endless.

On some ceramic hobs there are plates of different shapes and sizes. What is the benefit of this? - Extendable plates give you more flexibility and can accommodate unusual shapes of pans. Dual circuit plates have two heating plates in one (one larger and one smaller) and ensure that the energy is used more efficiently.

Built-in Hobs

A Neff kitchen appliances hob unit is designed to complement a Neff built-in oven. As in any successful partnership, the two kitchen appliances work together as a team, sharing the cooking to be done.
Gas remains the most popular fuel in our range. But coming up fast are the smooth talking ceramics that have found favour because of their streamlined looks and ease of cleaning. Look out for the two new 'Point & Twist 1 hobs T1543 and T1583 (so-called because of their unique 'Point & Twist' action via a handy removable magnetic control) which add an extra dimension to our extensive ceramic hob collection.
Ceramic hobs take centre stage in our current collection. Also new this year are the very chic Piezo' models T1643 and T1683, which both boast a frameless finish and sensitive touch controls for culinary control at your fingertips!
The new collection boasts total co-ordination across the cooking range with a host of exciting new innovations to boot. Look out for some really useful features, such as timers and memory functions to make cooking even more pleasurable. Most of the ceramic hobs simply feature flush touch controls on the surface of the appliance. So once you have decided which oven you prefer, the perfectly co-ordinated Neff hob unit - in the fuel, colour and finish of your choice - is only a few pages away!