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It is one of the elements that cannot be missing in our kitchen.
The plate
becomes the epicenter of this space. With it
we cook and prepare our daily food.
Therefore,
choosing a good plate requires attention
, since its use will be continuous and we must take into account the best option when making our purchase.
The first thing we must take into account are the
dimensions of our kitchen
. To do this, we must measure the space where we are going to place it and, in most cases, the
available space.
But, first of all, we are going to focus on
a type of plate that is in high demand today.
.
The big trend of the moment in kitchens open to the living room are
induction hobs with integrated extractor.
In these cases, it is an extractor included in the plate that causes the vapors and odors to be absorbed immediately. Its dimensions range between
60 and 80 cm
and are very convenient when we have limited space or ventilation that is not as good as would be necessary. The integrated extraction module extracts steam and odors at their source, so you can focus on what is most important: cooking.
For all these reasons, it is convenient that the integrated extraction module extracts vapors and odors at their source. Bosch has a promotion available of up to €200 reimbursement for the purchase of the plate with extractor. Don't hesitate to take a look to learn more about its features. It has infinite possibilities to install. Where there were potential barriers before, there are now solutions.
In general, when choosing a hob for our kitchen we have two options: gas or electric
. And, within this second category we have
ceramic or induction
hobs .
In the case of induction hobs, there are all advantages. Starting with the heating of the containers, which occurs very quickly. This occurs because
the electromagnetic field, called inductors, acts quickly on the surface
and transmits heat at high speed to the containers. You could say then that
we have the energy at the moment.
This 60 cm Bosch induction hob is made of ceramic glass.
You can buy it here.
In addition, it allows you to control the cooking temperature more precisely, it is easier to clean and nothing happens if children touch it after a while, since it cools down very quickly.
If
liquid is spilled, it will not stick
as in the case of glass-ceramics, since the heat is only transmitted to the containers.
That is, in the case of induction hobs we find the option with the greatest energy efficiency, which provides instant heat and is easy to clean.
Among its drawbacks are that
not all containers are useful
and that, in many cases, the ones we must use are expensive. Only works with magnetic cookware, such as a stainless steel pot or pan. Clay pots cannot be used.
In the case of induction hobs there is a variant. These are
flexible induction hobs
, with which it is no longer necessary to pay attention to the dimensions of the containers. When cooking,
the hob detects them and regulates the energy based on its diameter, limiting it to its surface.
In this way,
there are no longer wasted areas
and we can get the most out of our plate. There is everything, whether with several independent, circular areas or a single area.
Secondly, we must talk about the glass-ceramic plates, known as radiant plates.
In this case we find a smooth glass cooking surface divided into different zones. They have two, three or four resistances under the surface that
heat up and transmit heat to the surface.
This Bosch ceramic hob has
3 positions that can be used at the same time.
You can buy it here.
With glass-ceramic plates
we can use all types of utensils
, even saucepans and clay containers. They are very easy to clean and are not influenced by small layers of impurities that may arise.
Among the drawbacks, several must be highlighted.
They do not heat up immediately, but progressively
, so we must be very attentive to the times. With it we must be careful when removing the container, since the surface will be hot during the following moments. Which makes them
dangerous for children
, who do not know that turning off still retains heat.
Finally,
the use of
gas hobs
is widespread in restaurants.
As the chefs explain, it allows them to modulate their power in a simpler and safer way. The speed at which the flame emits is parallel to how we put it out.
It is automatic and thus unnecessary risk situations are avoided.
They work with city gas or bottled gas. Or, what is the same, with butane.
This Bosch stainless steel gas hob has a Wok burner for cooking with a power of up to 3.3 kW.
You can buy it here.
Among the drawbacks we must point out is that they are
more complicated to clean
than electric ones, since we must be very thorough with the burners so that they do not become clogged. It should also be noted that they require cast iron grills, capable of withstanding the temperatures emitted by these plates.
And one last note: the size of
induction
hobs
range between 30 cm and 90 cm. In the case of glass-ceramics, between 30 and 80 cm. And, when it comes to gas, the most popular are the 60cm ones. Although, if we have a small kitchen, it is best to opt for plates between 30 and 50 cm.