Cooktops

About cooktops

Cooktops are also called hobs or stoves in New Zealand. They are found in most kitchens, used to deliver heat to the bottom of pans or pots for cooking purposes. Hollow chambers allow space for heating and cooking in an enclosed space. 

Thanks to this ingenious modern invention, homeowners may heat and prepare their food in a regulated manner by increasing the temperature and speed of the heating process. This allows for the safe preparation of healthy and nutritious food. In addition, the heating power is so strong that frozen food stored in bar fridges can be swiftly heated.

Advantages Of Cooktops

Installing separate cooktops and wall ovens instead of the typical range hoods in New Zealand has several advantages:

• Cooktops elevated in warming drawers, or wall cabinets don’t require users to kneel or bend down to get some hot plates out.
• They declutter the kitchen and allow space for other appliances, such as dishwashers, fridges & freezers.
• Combine different brands of cooktops to maximize performance from all small kitchen appliances.

Types Of Cooktops

Let’s explore the different types of cooktops in New Zealand:

Electric Cooktops

Electric cooktops are the preferred choice for most people in New Zealand due to their lower operational costs. Besides, one high-power heat burner is included in an electric stovetop, so one would never be lacking anything. In addition, most feature expandable double or triple-decker elements, allowing one to easily switch between tasks in the kitchen.

An electric hob also is generally easier to clean, which is great because they require regular cleaning. However, sweet spills can permanently discolour the cooktop stove, and poor maintenance can have lasting consequences.

Induction Cooktops

In induction cooktops, magnetic coils beneath a ceramic hob’s glass surface deliver heat directly to the frying pan. Thus, allowing for precise boiling and control. 

Induction cooking requires magnetic cookware. A portable induction cooktop will only function with a magnetic pot. Some stainless steel cookware is designed for induction, while others are not.

Gas Cooktops

If someone prefers to cook conventionally with gas, gas cooktops are perfect for them. They are used to burn a flame. Analogue controls allow users to raise or decrease the power of the flame. As a result, gas stoves’ response time, in most cases, is speedy.

Ceramic Cooktops

Ceramic cooktops are ideal for kitchens in New Zealand with a sleek and modern look. They have a continuous surface with little to no dirt traps, making them simple to clean. In addition, these cooktops are electronically heated and have coiled metal components or splashbacks beneath the glass surface. 

A ceramic stove top is convenient for preparing things that require extremely low temperatures, such as chocolate melting.

Factors To Consider

Here is what consumers should consider when purchasing kitchen appliances such as stoves or cooktops!

Size

Cooktops are available in sizes ranging from 21 to 48 inches in New Zealand. The number of burners on these various sizes also varies accordingly.

For example, the majority of 30-inch cooktops are four or five-burner gas stoves. Conversely, the majority of 36-inch cooktops have five or six burners.

Fuel

Both gas and electric cooktops are capable of producing good results. However, one may find it easier to assess heat by the appearance of a gas flame, and when one shifts the knob from high to medium on a gas model, the temperature of the pot and the food in it change nearly instantly.

Electric components heat up faster and hold a lower temperature longer than gas burners. However, pots and pans take longer to adjust to temperature changes because they take time to react. Gas stoves do not have this problem. Ideally, any kitchen in New Zealand should reap the benefits of both kinds of burners.

Care And Maintenance

Regular maintenance of a portable cooktop saves expenses in the long term, keeping it working longer. One should keep the following points in mind for cooktops’ care: 

• Every four to six months, a downdraft cooktop oven should be serviced
• Make sure the drain screen is in place and in good working order regularly. If there is no drain screen, tiny food particles may clog the drain
• Clean the door seals to ensure proper door sealing
• The water supplied to the portable stovetop should always be treated using water filtration systems. When the water is purer, food tastes better
• Individuals should read the manufacturer’s manual to find a suitable waste disposal method

Most homeowners simply avail themselves of professional services to look after their kitchen. ArchiPro’s impeccable maintenance solutions allow its customers to live with the knowledge that their kitchen will never fail them.

If you need assistance to find the right cooktops for your home or office, ArchiPro provides a connection to the various professionals in New Zealand, ready to assist with all requirements and questions. Simply click "Contact supplier" on the product's page, or visit the supplier's website directly from the product's page.