The 4 zone ceramic hob heats up really quickly, so you can get to work boiling rice and frying chicken straight away. Hob Type: Ceramic. Hotpoint HTE5VCW 50cm Free Standing Electric Cooker with Ceramic Hob White A.
I originally bought a Hisense oven very similar to this one. However, the grill never got hot enough to perform as advertised. It never glowed red as does my old one and indeed the present one. As I do a lot of grilling I had to return the item as not as described - even having a man out to look at it. This Hotpoint oven is very similar in it's function with the added bonus of having a simmer ring at the back that will turn into a large quick-boil ring. So far, it has performed flawlessly and has lived up to expectations. I would heartily recommend this oven. I can't find anything to moan about!...very unusual!