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All Gas hobs

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  Review of Siemens EC645HU90E gas hob

  Features

  58 x 52cm 4 burner hob. Wattages; 3.3kw, 1kw, 1.75kw, 3kw. Timer.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Mix of controls, knobs for controlling temperature and touch control for the timer.

  Drawbacks: Non removable controls.

  Rating: 78/100

  Price Range: £341 - 375

  Stockist: 0844 892 9044 - http://www.siemens-home.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

  
  

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  Review of Bosch PCR715M90E gas hob

  Good Housekeeping Top Scorer

  Features

  52 x 71cm 5 burner hob. Wattages; 1kw, 1.75kw, 1.75kw, 3kw, 5kw. Ultra-rapid burner.

  Comments

   

  Good Points: Manual control to turn off gas, well made design, fast boiling times.

  Drawbacks: Non removable controls. 

  Rating: 78/100

  Price Range: £329 - 490

  Stockist: 0844 892 8925 - http://www.bosch-home.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Neff T23536N0GB gas hob

  Features

  58 x 51.5cm 4 burner hob. Wattages; 1.7kw, 1kw, 1.7kw, 3kw. Stainless steel, cast iron pan supports. Glass control panel.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Ultra rapid burners, simmer burner, no crevices easy to clean.

  Drawbacks: Non removable controls.

  Rating: 73/100

  Price Range: £249 - 380

  Stockist: 0844 892 9033 - http://www.neff.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Smeg SER60SGH3 gas hob

  Features

  59.5 x 50cm 4 burner hob in diamond formation. Wattages; 4.05kw, 1.05kw, 2.55kw, 1.65kw. Ultra rapid dual 3- way burner.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Simple design, cast iron supports.

  Drawbacks: Large burner became discoloured and tarnished quickly, fingerprints were visible.

  Rating: 75/100

  Price Range: £202 - 368

  Stockist: 0844 557 9907 - http://www.smeguk.com

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Baumatic P76SS gas hob

  Features

  74 x 51cm 5 burner hob. Wattages; 1kw, 1.75kw, 3kw, 1.75kw, 4.2kw. large ultra rapid burner.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Removable controls,

  Drawbacks: Not the most practical design would have been better if larger burners were at the front.

  Rating: 68/100

  Price Range: £329 - 492

  Stockist: 0118 933 6900 - http://www.baumatic.com

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of AEG Electrolux 65807G-B gas hob

  Features

  59 x 53cm 4 burner hob. Wattages; 1kw, 1.9kw, 2.9kw, 1.9kw. Gas on glass.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Hob hot light indicator, removable controls.

  Drawbacks: No spillage well, slight dirt trap at back under pan support.

  Rating: 77/100

  Price Range: £319 - 504

  Stockist: 01325 744094 - http://www.magnet.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Belling GHU60GC gas hob

  Features

  57 x 50cm 4 hob burner. Wattages; 1kw, 2kw, 2kw, 3kw. Built in timer. Stainless steel.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Removable controls, easy to clean.

  Drawbacks: Very streaky once cleaned, visible fingerprint marks.

  Rating: 76/100

  Price Range: £155 - 275

  Stockist: 0844 8153746 - http://www.belling.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of New World NWGHU60SS gas hob

  Features

  58 x 50cm 4 burner hob. Wattages; 2.5kw, 1.1kw, 1.8kw, 1.8kw. separate ignition button.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Removable controls,

  Drawbacks: Difficult to clean up spills, unclear markings.

  Rating: 71/100

  Price: £120

  Stockist: 0871 2222 635 - http://www.newworldappliances.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of John Lewis JLBIGH602 gas hob

  Features

  59 x 51cm 4 burner hob. Wattages; 2kw, 1kw, 2kw, 3kw.

  Comments

  Good points: Cast iron supports, very simple design.

  Rating: 75/100

  Price: £199

  Stockist: 08456 049 049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Beko HIZG 64120 SX gas hob

  Features

  59 x 51cm 4 burner hob. Wattages; 2.9kw, 1kw, 2kw, 2kw.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Removable controls, simple design.

  Drawbacks: Scratches easily and visible fingerprint marks.

  Rating: 72/100

  Price Range: £87 - 250

  Stockist: 0845 600 4904 - http://www.beko.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Fisher and Paykel CG705CWFCXI gas hob

  Features

  68 x 50cm 5 burner hob. Wattages; 0.3kw, 1.75kw, 3kW, 3.5kw. Brushed steel, cast iron pan supports, separate support for wok burner.

  Comments

   

  Good points: Separate wok burner with removable support.

  Drawbacks: Smears after cleaning, non removable controls.

  Rating: 76/100

  Price Range: £250 - 350

  Stockist: 0845 066 2200 - http://www.fisherpaykel.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Miele KM 2032 gas hob

  Features

  74 x 52cm 5 burner hob. Wattages; 2.6kw, 1.75kw, 1kw, 1.75kw, 3.8kw. Wok burner.

  Comments

   

  Good Points: Removable controls, sturdy well made hob and pan supports. Good for control and evenness of browning.

  Drawbacks: Fingerprint marks were visible.

  Rating: 79/100

  Price Range: £682 - 898

  GHI Test Report - May 2010

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  Review of Whirlpool AKT466 gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob. 73 x 51 x 5.5cm Gas on glass surround. 4 burners. Burner ratings: 3.5, 1.0, 1.65, 1.65kw. Frameless. Automatic ignition. No spillage wells. Removable knob controls at front.

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 11.11 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 56 secs

  Rating: 69

  Price: £280

  Stockist: 0870 600 8989 - http://www.whirlpool.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of Zanussi ZGF782C gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob. 68 x 51 x 8cm 5 burners. Burner ratings: 1.0, 3.0, 2.0, 2.0, 4.0kwAutomatic ignition. One spillage well. Removable knob controls at front. Wok stand. 

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 8.40 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 50 secs

  Rating: 72

  Price: £329

  Stockist: 08705 727 727 - http://www.zanussi-electrolux.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of Baumatic P75SS gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob. 74 x 50 x 4cm  5 burners. Burner ratings: 1.0, 1.75, 3.0, 1.75, 4.3kw. Frameless. Automatic ignition. One spillage well. Removable knob controls at front. Safety switch off.

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 9 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 60 secs

  Rating: 75

  Price: £349

  Stockist: 0118 9336900 - http://www.baumatic.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of Fagor Innova gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob. 62 x 51 x 6cm  4 burners. Burner ratings: 3.5, 1.0, 1.75, 3.0kwFrameless. Automatic ignition. One spillage well. Removable knob controls at front

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 9.19 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 35 secs

  Rating: 77

  Price: £219

  Stockist: 01256 308 067 - http://www.fagor.com/uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of AEG 79902G gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob. 73 x 51 x 6 cm Gas on glass surround. 4 burners. Burner ratings: 1.0, 3.0, 2.0, 2.0. Stainless steel rear trim. Automatic ignition. No spillage wells. Touch controls at sides. Safety switch off. Overheat protection. Individual hob hot lights.

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 10.25 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 27 secs

  Rating: 77

  Price: £699

  Stockist: 08705 350350 - http://www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of Miele KM362-1G gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob 58.5 x 52 x 7.5cm  4 burners. Burner ratings: 4.0, 1.75, 1.0, 1.75kwFrameless. Automatic ignition One spillage well. Removable knob controls at front. Safety switch off. LPG compatible.

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 9.37 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 46 secs

  Rating: 77

  Price: £449

  Stockist: 01235 554455 - http://www.miele.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of Hotpoint GE750DX gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob. 75 x 51 x 5 cm 5 burners. Burner ratings: 1.0, 1.65, 2.6, 1.65, 5kwFrameless. Automatic ignition. One spillage well. Removable knob controls at front. Safety switch off.

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 8.35 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 62 secs

  Rating: 77

  Price: £243

  Stockist: 0870 150 6070 - http://www.hotpoint.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of Belling GHU60GE gas hob

  Features

  gas hob. 59x50x4cm  4 burners. Burner ratings: 3.1, 1.0, 1.75, 1.75Framed. Automatic ignition. Double spillage well. Removable knob controls at right hand side. Enamel pan supports.

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 8.30 minsAverage time to reduce to simmer: 43 secs

  Rating: 79

  Price: £129.99

  Stockist: 0870 458 9939 - http://www.belling.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of John Lewis JLB1GH702 gas hob

  Features

  Gas hob. 68 x 51 x 5cm 5 5 burners. Burner ratings: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 2.0, 4.0kw. Frameless. Automatic ignition. One spillage well. Removable knob controls at front.

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 8.30 mins. Average time to reduce to simmer: 49 secs

  Rating: 79

  Price: £279

  Stockist: 08456 049049 - http://www.johnlewis.com

  GHI Test Report - September 2006

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  Review of Neff T27F7NOGB gas hob

  Good Housekeeping Top Scorer

  Features

  Gas hob. 71x 52 x 5.5 cm. Gas on glass surround. 4 burners. Burner ratings: 1.9, 1.9, 3.0, 1.1kw. Framed. Automatic ignition. No spillage wells. Removable knob controls at front. Safety switch off, Overheat protection. Individual hob hot lights. Child lock. Individual hob hot lights

  Comments

  Average boiling time for 1 litre: 8.33 mins. Average time to reduce to simmer: 30 secs

  Rating: 79

  Price: £699

  Stockist: 0870 513 3090 - http://www.neff.co.uk

  GHI Test Report - September 2006