Kitchen Planning: How to choose the best position and layout for your Hob - After the first part of my guide to choosing the perfect cooking surface, which was to determine whether the gas or electric would be good for you and your lifestyle, this second installment shines a spotlight on everything from the different sizes available for linear benefits and domino formations and how to make sure your cooktop is installed safely and the perfect place in your kitchen. Below, four professionals share their expert knowledge
Professional advice from :.
Christian Gluntz Schmid Kitchen
Hayley Zamur of CookersAndOvens
Conrad Hendrick LWK Kitchens London
Steve Hanson MyAppliances
Professional advice from :.
Christian Gluntz Schmid Kitchen
Hayley Zamur of CookersAndOvens
Conrad Hendrick LWK Kitchens London
Steve Hanson MyAppliances
LWK Kitchens London
location, location, location
when deciding on the best location for your hob, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, how is your perfect place at the end of the race of the unit; second, how close it is to the sink.
"If possible, it is best to keep the hob as far as you can from the board unit or units run large, "said Conrad Hendrick LWK Kitchens London - at least 60cm from the end of a cycle of the unit and 30cm from a height unit. "These measures allow enough space for pot handles be turned inward, preventing anyone from accidentally spilling," he explains.
When you place your hob over your sink Conrad suggests a minimum 60cm clearance for reasons of health and safety.
when deciding on the best location for your hob, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, how is your perfect place at the end of the race of the unit; second, how close it is to the sink.
"If possible, it is best to keep the hob as far as you can from the board unit or units run large, "said Conrad Hendrick LWK Kitchens London - at least 60cm from the end of a cycle of the unit and 30cm from a height unit. "These measures allow enough space for pot handles be turned inward, preventing anyone from accidentally spilling," he explains.
When you place your hob over your sink Conrad suggests a minimum 60cm clearance for reasons of health and safety.
LWK Kitchens London
Hobs and islands
When installing a hob on an island, keep in mind that it should be a sufficient worktop space on each side. You will also need to consider the extraction. Options include a pendant or island hood hanging from the ceiling, or a downdraft extractor that is installed on the side or behind the hob and mounts the work plan during use, but sits flush with the area where they are not.
'you should also think about whether you can get the clean fuel connection to the cooktop,' said [19459011HayleyZamurde] of CookersAndOvens. "I advises you to consult a Gas Safe engineer-registered or a qualified electrician.
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When installing a hob on an island, keep in mind that it should be a sufficient worktop space on each side. You will also need to consider the extraction. Options include a pendant or island hood hanging from the ceiling, or a downdraft extractor that is installed on the side or behind the hob and mounts the work plan during use, but sits flush with the area where they are not.
'you should also think about whether you can get the clean fuel connection to the cooktop,' said [19459011HayleyZamurde] of CookersAndOvens. "I advises you to consult a Gas Safe engineer-registered or a qualified electrician.
See 10 reasons to work an island in your diet
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Factoring in the extraction
When teaming your cooktop with hood, be aware that a minimum clearance is required between the two devices. "A minimum distance of 75cm is necessary between the hood and a gas stove," said Steve Hanson MyAppliances, 'while a space of 65cm is necessary between the hood and an electric hob.
When teaming your cooktop with hood, be aware that a minimum clearance is required between the two devices. "A minimum distance of 75cm is necessary between the hood and a gas stove," said Steve Hanson MyAppliances, 'while a space of 65cm is necessary between the hood and an electric hob.
Roundhouse
safety first
It is dangerous to install a hob on an unvented gas oven where you have to keep the door open to Grill. "It makes use of the hob and oven at the same time very dangerous, you are either with an increased risk of burns from the effort to achieve the hob on the door or the door closes for cooking, causing a dangerous building carbon monoxide, "says Hayley.
Mounting a plate on a washing machine, refrigerator or freezer is also not recommended. Over time, the heat generated from the cooktop can seriously affect these devices. "Sometimes there are some exceptions, however we always advise our customers to consult the manufacturer's installation manual before installation," says Hayley.
It is dangerous to install a hob on an unvented gas oven where you have to keep the door open to Grill. "It makes use of the hob and oven at the same time very dangerous, you are either with an increased risk of burns from the effort to achieve the hob on the door or the door closes for cooking, causing a dangerous building carbon monoxide, "says Hayley.
Mounting a plate on a washing machine, refrigerator or freezer is also not recommended. Over time, the heat generated from the cooktop can seriously affect these devices. "Sometimes there are some exceptions, however we always advise our customers to consult the manufacturer's installation manual before installation," says Hayley.
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Shapes and sizes
Hobs come in all sorts of sizes, with widths ranging from 30cm to 110cm, so it's worth taking the time to think about what you need. Standard plates are generally 60cm wide and have four cooking zones. 70cm models are also available with five cooking zones that can fit into a space of 60cm, as they are designed to overlap your work plan.
"If you have the space available, it is best to opt for a 80cm or 90cm cooktop with five burners, especially if you do a lot kitchen, "advises Christian Gluntz Schmid kitchen. additional space for pots and pans means you will work more efficiently.
to help you determine the best size for your needs and space, Christian suggests:
Hobs come in all sorts of sizes, with widths ranging from 30cm to 110cm, so it's worth taking the time to think about what you need. Standard plates are generally 60cm wide and have four cooking zones. 70cm models are also available with five cooking zones that can fit into a space of 60cm, as they are designed to overlap your work plan.
"If you have the space available, it is best to opt for a 80cm or 90cm cooktop with five burners, especially if you do a lot kitchen, "advises Christian Gluntz Schmid kitchen. additional space for pots and pans means you will work more efficiently.
to help you determine the best size for your needs and space, Christian suggests:
- Think about how you cook for example, how many pots and pans are you. generally use anytime and what are they size
- Consider the design of your kitchen and the size of the work plan: make enough working space around the table cooking
- look at the depth of your work plan: .. if it is less than 60cm depth, then consider a linear baking sheet (see below)
linear plate
linear plate, where the burners are placed online rather than in a square shape, a number of advantages over more traditional form plaques. "If you have limited space on an island, a linear hob can be more beneficial because it has a depth of about 33cm, with respect to the depth of about 50cm a standard hotplate, says Conrad .
more La, neat horizontal arrangement of the rings means pots and pans are not sitting in front and one behind the other. 'This eliminates the need to reach over hot pans to get to the farthest firing zone, which burns less likely, "says Hayley. "It can also make the control of the hob much easier, such as buttons or knobs are usually directly under the corresponding cooking zones.
Cons The disadvantage of linear plate is that it is the same width as a cooking plate with five cooking areas, around 91.2cm, but can only facilitate four zones cooking. Also, linear hob can be difficult to incorporate into the design of your kitchen. If you have a standard built-in 60cm oven, for example, a hob 60cm correspondent will look cleaner than a hob more. "You will need to check the space you have before you buy," advises Steve "as linear plates require custom cutting space.
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linear plate, where the burners are placed online rather than in a square shape, a number of advantages over more traditional form plaques. "If you have limited space on an island, a linear hob can be more beneficial because it has a depth of about 33cm, with respect to the depth of about 50cm a standard hotplate, says Conrad .
more La, neat horizontal arrangement of the rings means pots and pans are not sitting in front and one behind the other. 'This eliminates the need to reach over hot pans to get to the farthest firing zone, which burns less likely, "says Hayley. "It can also make the control of the hob much easier, such as buttons or knobs are usually directly under the corresponding cooking zones.
Cons The disadvantage of linear plate is that it is the same width as a cooking plate with five cooking areas, around 91.2cm, but can only facilitate four zones cooking. Also, linear hob can be difficult to incorporate into the design of your kitchen. If you have a standard built-in 60cm oven, for example, a hob 60cm correspondent will look cleaner than a hob more. "You will need to check the space you have before you buy," advises Steve "as linear plates require custom cutting space.
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Domino plates
A cooking domino - like the name suggests - is oblong and measure 30cm wide. Place two or three domino plates together to create a customized cooking surface, as seen here. assembly strips are available, so you can give the illusion of a single device. If you already have a standard 60cm hob, add to your cooking skills by placing a domino hob next.
"Domino plates are good for different situations," Steve said. "If you have an Aga, for example, only need to use the hob, a domino will save heat the entire oven. Domino plates are also ideal for families or smaller living alone who do not require four cooking zones.
more "Instead of relying on one type of fuel, you can use a combination of domino plates to get the right balance of gas and electric you need for your kitchen style, "says Hayley. For example, you can mix and match a domino gas two rings with a plate and griddle Station electric teppan-yaki. In addition, you can choose the exact layout depending on your preferred style of cooking and the space available in your kitchen.
Cons single domino plate may be too narrow for two gas burners to be used simultaneously. 'The cooking area can also watch a little disjointed, as the link between high gas hob and flat electric surface can make the cooking area seems a bit awkward, especially when moving pots between each cooking zone, said Conrad.
A cooking domino - like the name suggests - is oblong and measure 30cm wide. Place two or three domino plates together to create a customized cooking surface, as seen here. assembly strips are available, so you can give the illusion of a single device. If you already have a standard 60cm hob, add to your cooking skills by placing a domino hob next.
"Domino plates are good for different situations," Steve said. "If you have an Aga, for example, only need to use the hob, a domino will save heat the entire oven. Domino plates are also ideal for families or smaller living alone who do not require four cooking zones.
more "Instead of relying on one type of fuel, you can use a combination of domino plates to get the right balance of gas and electric you need for your kitchen style, "says Hayley. For example, you can mix and match a domino gas two rings with a plate and griddle Station electric teppan-yaki. In addition, you can choose the exact layout depending on your preferred style of cooking and the space available in your kitchen.
Cons single domino plate may be too narrow for two gas burners to be used simultaneously. 'The cooking area can also watch a little disjointed, as the link between high gas hob and flat electric surface can make the cooking area seems a bit awkward, especially when moving pots between each cooking zone, said Conrad.
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professional Installation
a gas stove should never be installed by a gas Safe registered engineer, while electric hob and induction have often need to be wired by a professional. "It is important for the supply of electricity has been properly configured to ensure safe use of the device," says Hayley. 'In addition, if the unit is installed incorrectly, it may invalidate some safeguards manufacturers.
In general, get a qualified professional to install your table, whether gas or electric.
a gas stove should never be installed by a gas Safe registered engineer, while electric hob and induction have often need to be wired by a professional. "It is important for the supply of electricity has been properly configured to ensure safe use of the device," says Hayley. 'In addition, if the unit is installed incorrectly, it may invalidate some safeguards manufacturers.
In general, get a qualified professional to install your table, whether gas or electric.
Markus Schmid Kitchen
[19459002enfants] Ensuring security
If you have young children, think carefully about how the space surrounding the hob, particularly if they are likely to sit on the island to eat or do homework. Keep small fingers a safe distance from open flame or hot ceramic plate to avoid accidents. In this case, an induction cooktop is often ideal because, as explained in the first part of this guide to choosing a hob , only the pan is heated, rather than surface of the cooking plate.
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If you have young children, think carefully about how the space surrounding the hob, particularly if they are likely to sit on the island to eat or do homework. Keep small fingers a safe distance from open flame or hot ceramic plate to avoid accidents. In this case, an induction cooktop is often ideal because, as explained in the first part of this guide to choosing a hob , only the pan is heated, rather than surface of the cooking plate.
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What type of stove do you have - or hanker after? Share your tips in the comments below.