Built-in hobs are available mainly in two finishes, stainless steel and glass or ceramic, where the burners are mounted onto a flat surface of that material. Tip: Installing a built-in hub cannot be an afterthought because the counter-top has to be cut according to the specific size of the hob. Note that the cutting has must be completed before the fabrication and installation of the kitchen cabinetry. Take a look at more kitchens from around the world. Pro: Additional features Built-in hobs are available in both gas and electric varieties.
Also, these hobs come with additional features like alarm systems and timers that can be programmed to prevent overcooking and burning of food. Con: Low flame As built-in hobs are usually manufactured to European standards, the intensity of the flame is low. Some brands have introduced double-ring burners that have a high flame and are more suitable for Indian cooking.
Con: Expensive Built-in hobs are comparatively more expensive than freestanding cooktops. These appliances are available in various sizes, depending on the number of burners usually ranging between two to six, some big, some small on the hob. Con: Care required while using and cleaning One concern about using a built-in cooktop is that it is essential to prevent water or any kind of liquid spill from seeping into the burners, as it may cause damage.
In such a case, professional help is required to repair it. Routine cleaning should include wiping of the cooktop with a damp cloth or sponge to remove all the spills and stains, followed by a dry wipe; for deeper cleaning use a light solution of soapy water or glass cleaner. Our modern hobs come with multi-flame burners; you can individually control the flame on the interior and exterior ring of the burner to precisely adjust the cooking temperature.
Also, burners in our kitchen hobs are long-lasting as they are made from enamel-coated cast iron. Apart from improving functionality in your cooking bay, modern hobs work great for elevating the aesthetics of your kitchen as well. They have a sleek look which lends a contemporary look to your kitchen.
To create a sophisticated look in your kitchen, choose a contemporary-style hob that has a durable glass finish. Our range-topping hobs are available in durable tempered glass finish.
Is it easy to cut into the slab to install hob? Is it possible to convert the inbuilt hob to normal.. Polish edges very well. Other costlier solution is replace whole counter-top of your platform. Can you suggest how to install a gas hob on a granite counter? Should we put some kind of sealing around the granite cutting or use some kind of clamps? Would you give us a general idea on the installation? There are installer who specialise in this work. I suggest you talk to some local shop they will connect you to freelance installer.
It is no rocket science but highly recommend to hire someone who does this work on regular basis. Cutting for built in hob is done afetr kitchen platform is ready. Dnt worry. My new flat is provided with a granite built in ready to use kitchen platform wherein I intend to fix a hob.
My interior designer says the platform may crack while cutting the platform now which will require total replacement of the same. Also while removing the platform wall tiles and floor tiles also may get damaged. Kindly advise whether I can cut the platform without damage at this stage. If any expert who dies job in Thane,Mumbai please advise. Very likely nothing will go wrong, granite can be cut. However your contractor is playing safe, just incase things went wrong he shouldnt become victim.
Ask him to carefully cut granite, nothing will go wrong. Sir I have a new flat where builder has provided a built in ready to use granite platform. Now I intend to fix a Hob; but my designer says that there is high possibility cracking while granite platform is being cut which will entail total replacement of the platform. Also the tiles on the wall and floor may get damaged which will involve extra expenditure.
Built-in hobs are becoming a popular addition within urban Indian kitchens and are gradually replacing the conventional freestanding hob. If you are planning to install a built-in hob in your kitchen, use this guide to know more about its ease of use, functionality and practicality so that you can make an informed choice. During the process of installation, a section of the countertop is cut as per the specific size of the built-in hob so that it is at the same level as the kitchen countertop.
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