Domino hobs: what is it and how to choose?

The domino hob is a kitchen appliance with a width of approximately 300 mm. All modules that are necessary for cooking are collected on one common panel. Most often it has several sections (usually 2-4 burners). It can be of two types: both gas and electric.

Domino hobs can have additional modules - it all depends on your preferences. For example, you can add a deep fryer, steamer, grill and even a built-in food processor. Another common type of add-on module is the WOK burner. The WOK module makes it possible to use a special frying pan, which has the same name. It heats up perfectly and allows you to prepare the dish exactly as it is necessary for this type of dish.

As mentioned above, the electrical module has a width of 300 mm, but the depth reaches half a meter, sometimes 520 mm. All burner controls are located on the short side, which is closer to the person. The domino electric hob has a number of important features.

• Switching on depends on the type of burner control knobs. They can be of two types: both mechanical and sensory.
• The handles themselves are plastic, metal, or combined (combining plastic and metal). The price of the device as a whole will depend on the material from which the knobs are made.
• Sensor power regulators are installed in most cases on ceramic or induction. Mechanical regulators can be on any surface.
• Such a panel also has a very convenient plug up to 3.5 kW, so there is no need to install special sockets for an electric domino hob.

Install the electrical module in the same way as other hobs. The only exception can be the installation of those that are narrower - there is no need for a special socket. After that, you need to make a cut in the countertop in order to install it. Do it according to the instructions and the dimensions of the structure itself.

The Domino gas hob is suitable for those who have gas at home. For convenience, there is also another type - this is combined. This version of the module is very convenient, as it has both gas and electric burners.

Before making a choice, you need to decide on the shape and size of the domino hob. You also need to choose which of the panels will be more convenient for you: gas, electric or combined.

However, it is worth paying attention to a number of other factors.

• Number of cooking zones. It depends primarily on the number of people in your family or on the culinary traditions. The main thing is that you feel comfortable.
• Pay attention to the presence of a protective shutdown. This will not only save you resources, but also protect the stove from overheating, and also save your dishes.
• The presence of a timer. This feature is found in many hobs and is very convenient.
• Heat indicator - this is not only a control of the temperature regime of the burners, but also the ability to use resources efficiently.
• It can also have an additional recognition function, which significantly affects the value of the product. But if you do not have the opportunity to buy such an option, do not worry - panels without this component work the same way.
• An important addition will be the protection of the touch panel. If you have small children in your home, be sure to pay attention to the control lock function.
• Be sure to consider the power of your purchase. If you live in an old house, the additional load, for example 7.5 kW, will be too dangerous for your wiring.

One of the main factors that also affect the price of a domino hob is the design and the material from which it is made.

• Stainless steel - This is the most common material for all types: electric, gas and combined. It can be either matte or polished. The power adjustment knobs are also made from the same material.

• White enamel in the manufacture of the surface of the panels it is used less often, the price for such models is higher. The enamelled panel has a clear design advantage: it can be not only white, but also in other colors. This makes it possible to choose the equipment for the interior of your kitchen.

• From glass ceramics make expensive models of "domino" hobs. The most common are electric, but gas in this version is extremely rare.

Glass-ceramic have a number of positive aspects, but their cost is the highest. To understand, you need to consider this type of modules in more detail.

• These hobs are of the highest class. They stand out for their high value, but are also the most convenient to use.
• This type of panel cools down the fastest of all the above. In turn, heating occurs faster than, for example, with metal ones.
• The presence of light indicators protects against the possibility of burns in case of carelessness.
• Surface cleaning is very easy. The module has a glass base, so it is enough to wipe it with napkins and a mild detergent.
• Glass-ceramic hobs save energy and have classic burners.

One of the subspecies of glass-ceramic panels is induction. These hobs are always made of glass ceramics and have induction hobs. In these stoves, the heating of the burners occurs due to the energy of the magnetic field, it is formed from the eddy current that is generated thanks to the copper coil. Thus, the magnetic bottom of the cookware itself heats up, but not the hotplate.

Domino induction hob is completely safe and cost effective. Its temperature practically does not exceed 60 ° C. It has the property of not only instant heating, but also rapid cooling.

In the next video you will find an overview of the Maunfeld EVCE.292-BK domino hob.