Combined gas hob and electric

Modern kitchens have long been used in its interior built-in appliances. It has many advantages over freestanding appliances. Firstly, the space it looks more organic, and secondly, built-in appliances It makes the kitchen more functional and more comfortable, and also greatly simplifies the daily work. An integral part is the kitchen hob. It can be gas, electric or induction, have different surface material, design, color and function. However, there is another type of surface - combined hob. It is not as widespread as the others, but is no less good qualities.

A feature of the combined panels is the presence and gas, and electric hotplate in a single device. It is suitable for homes with frequent interruptions in the supply of electricity, as well as where there is a gas pipeline. Some models have electric and induction hobs for faster cooking. Installing the panels combined into the countertop is not too much trouble, and it happens, as in a conventional hob.

Benefits

In functionality combined hob is virtually identical to the normal operating due to gas or electricity. When choosing it is necessary to rely on the following characteristics:

• The surface material. A wide selection of kombopaneley represented in usual metal version, and in the glass-ceramic.
• Function. The panels have a variety of useful programs from the gas control to the electric ignition.
• Burners. Ability to choose the types and the number of burners.
• Ease of management.
• Type of connection. Kombopaneli, as usual, may be independent and dependent. That is installed only with the oven or separate from it.

The main advantage is the ability to prepare and gas, and electric hob. For quick cooking gas is suitable, and that the dish "realized" enough to leave it to the cooling Electrorings. This technique is very useful in everyday life and economical. Almost every well-known manufacturer of household appliances there are in stock, and such models.

surface material

Combined hob can have three types of surface that is different pictures:

1. Lacquer. The most usual and economical model hob made of metal with enamel. These products are durable and safe, if cared for properly. Unfortunately, the enamel is not very easy to clean, if you use abrasive cleaners and powders on the surface will quickly scratch, which will make the appearance unattractive. In addition, these panels are afraid of bumps and falls of heavy objects, which will inevitably lead to a chipping and cracks on the surface.
2. Stainless steel. Combined panels of stainless steel are not as fanciful as enamel, but also requires a certain care. For example, to maintain a good appearance attractive hob should be regularly cleaned of its fat splashes, water and fingerprints. If use metallic brushes and aggressive cleaners that will crack on the panel to which will subsequently become clogged mud.
3. The glass-ceramics. These panels are considered to be the most modern, stylish and attractive, moreover, easy to operate. Ceramic composite panel reliability and durability. Its easy to scratch, it is strong enough, if not to its falls and strong shocks. If you use special detergents to care for glass ceramic, composite ceramic hob will serve long and will retain its attractive appearance.

gas models

Popular among buyers is a combination hob having to design gas and electric hobs. Thanks to her, you can not worry that households remain without food, if for some reason happens stoppage in one of the types of supply. Cooking in this case will take place quickly and easily, since the burners are complementary.

Also not less demand dependent type panels gas and electric ovens. This is due to ease of use, as more suitable for baking elektroduhovye cabinets and simmer, cooking and frying easier, more comfortable and faster on the gas.

The most modern solution is vitrified models that combine both gas and electric hotplates. Such products can be found in many brands, such as: Kaiser, Electrolux, Hotpoint-Ariston, etc.

electrical panels

These panels can be combined not only with gas, but also by many other decisions. Modern home appliances market offers models of various configurations, user-friendly and highly functional. For example, the popular cooking hobs are models with a combination of electric and induction hotplates. Such models are found in brands Bosch, Zanussi, Hotpoint-Ariston and others.

Such combination hob has the following advantages:

• Super-fast heating induction burners;
• presence of timers;
• heat preservation mode;
• automatic shut-off;
• child protection and other functions.

Functional

If the choice is made in favor of the combined model should take into account some of its features, as well as to know what the pros will bring its appearance in the kitchen:

1. By purchasing kombipanel have to replace existing dishes for cooking. Pots and pans should have a fairly thick bottom.
2. Gas burners must be equipped with a special iron bars sideboard, more durable and long lasting. In addition to the gas you can choose induction hobs. Though they are more expensive, but much easier to use, as the consume less power and do not allow to be burned on the surface. This is true for any family, but especially where there are small children.
3. Combined hob may have both mechanical and touch control. The first is considered to be more reliable in terms of frequent power drops. And the second - more modern and easier to clean, as such a panel easier to clean.

Choosing the hob, you should pay attention to the location of the power switches. They should not be too close to the burners, so that during the operation does not heat up quickly and not easily damaged.

Among the useful programs combined cooking panels are the following:

• Many models have the Stop & Go function, through which you can convert all operating burners in the heat retention mode.
• If there is a boil-dry protection, turn off the hotplate at escape milk and other liquid.
• For gas models relevant function gas control, which will disable the device if for any reason the fire is extinguished.
• We should not forget about the children protection function, timer, clock and electrical ignition. All of them will be very useful in the kitchen.

Combined hob with all the complexity of the design is fairly simple to use and can bring undoubted benefits in the daily process of cooking. These products are made in various designs, have a variety of programs, different material surfaces, etc. With the ability to combined burners of various types in one model, the hob will fit into any decor and will satisfy even the most demanding buyer.