Ceramic cooktops: an elegant hob for modern Australian kitchens
Highly practical and elegantly designed, ceramic cooktops have become increasingly popular in Australian kitchens. With their smooth, easy-to-maintain surfaces and stylish design, they offer a multitude of benefits. Here, leading Australian ecommerce retailer Appliances Online looks at why ceramic cooktops are becoming a staple in contemporary kitchens.
Easy to clean
- The flat, seamless ceramic surface makes cleaning a breeze. With touch control, there's no need to disassemble parts or navigate around knobs or dials. A simple wipe-down with a damp cloth is all it takes to keep it looking clean and smart. Compared to the various components of the burners and knobs that need to be lifted and cleaned on gas cooktops, a ceramic cooktops is a breeze to maintain.
Energy efficient
- Known for their energy efficiency, ceramic cooktops are a type of electric cooktop. They heat up quickly and retain heat longer than traditional cooktops, reducing energy consumption and saving you money on your electricity bills.
Safety
- With features like residual heat indicators and automatic shut-off, ceramic cooktops are built with safety in mind. They are an ideal choice for families with young children or for those who want extra peace of mind in the kitchen.
Versatility
- Whether you're simmering a sauce, frying a steak, or boiling pasta, ceramic cooktops offer precise temperature control for a variety of cooking tasks.
Space-saving
- For smaller kitchens, a ceramic cooktop is a perfect choice. Its compact design has a less intrusive aesthetic, giving your kitchen a more streamlined look.
Induction cooktops
- Induction cooktops are a type of ceramic cooktop. While traditional ceramic cooktops use radiant heat from electric elements beneath a smooth glass surface, induction cooktops employ advanced technology.
Induction cooktops use electromagnetism to directly heat the cookware, offering precise control and faster heating compared to traditional ceramic cooktops. Both types share the smooth and easy-to-clean ceramic glass surface.
Cooking zones
- Whether you use a two or five-zone ceramic cooktop, or even a deluxe cooktop with dedicated wok burner, you’ll have a versatile cooking surface that’s a pleasure to cook on. Often marked by distinct circles or rectangles on the smooth glass surface, the zones represent specific areas where heat is generated. Each zone can be independently controlled, allowing for precise temperature adjustments based on the cooking requirements.
At Appliances Online, we understand that the kitchen is the heart of the home. We offer a wide range of ceramic cooktops from top brands like Bosch, Electrolux, Westinghouse, NEFF, Miele, Smeg and Fisher & Paykel. Whether you're renovating your kitchen or simply upgrading your cooktop, we have options to suit every style and budget, with many sold well below RRP. Most have a 2-year warranty, though some brands offer up to 5 and even 10 years.
Appliances Online's legendary FREE delivery reaches 95% of Australia's population, and if it’s in stock you’ll usually receive your new kitchen appliance the day after ordering (Mon-Fri). We also offer paid Same Day Delivery in metro NSW, Qld and Vic on weekday orders placed by 12pm. We’ll even take your old cooktop, oven or cooker away to be recycled, at no charge (as long as it's already disconnected).
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