If you’re replacing an existing hob, induction is a good option if your pans have a compatible base and the model can be installed in your kitchen. A ceramic hob lets you keep using non-magnetic cookware, while a mixed induction-and-gas hob is better suited to anyone who wants to keep a gas burner, provided the gas supply and ventilation are checked too. In all three cases, check the cut-out, the space beneath the worktop and the connection requirements in the instructions for your chosen model before ordering.
If your cookware includes non-magnetic pans, check the base of each one before switching to induction. Boulanger recommends using a magnet as a practical test, while Bosch explains that ceramic hobs work with a wider range of materials. Check the instructions for the hob you’re considering too.
A similar overall width to your old hob doesn’t necessarily mean the new one will fit. Measure the cut-out and the space beneath the worktop, then compare them with the installation diagram and connection requirements for your chosen model. The dimensions published by Electrolux and Whirlpool for their respective models show why you need to check each one individually.
A mixed hob lets you use induction zones without giving up cooking with gas. However, you’ll need to check that your induction cookware is suitable, as well as the gas installation and ventilation in your home. GRDF says that single-flow mechanical ventilation (VMC) meets the requirements for an unflued gas cooking appliance only in certain circumstances.
First, choose a technology based on the cookware you want to keep and whether you use gas. Then check that a specific model can be installed in your kitchen.
Consider it if: your pans have a magnetic base, or you plan to replace any that aren’t suitable.
Bear in mind: incompatible pans won’t work on its zones; the cut-out and electrical circuit must also be suitable for the model.
Consider it if: keeping non-magnetic cookware matters more to you than switching to induction.
Bear in mind: the glass can stay hot after the hob is switched off; you’ll still need to check the electrical connection and fit.
Consider it if: you want to keep a gas burner while using induction for other cooking.
Bear in mind: this option involves checks for the electrical connection, induction cookware, gas supply and ventilation.
| Priority | What to check | Depending on your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware | For induction, test the base of each pan with a magnet. Check the hob instructions for suitable cookware materials and dimensions. | I want to keep my current pans: if some aren’t magnetic, I’ll need to compare ceramic and mixed hobs, or replace those pans. |
| Fit | Measure the cut-out and the space beneath the worktop. Compare them with the installation diagram for the exact model, not just its overall width. | I’m keeping my worktop and want to know whether the new hob will fit, without assuming that two 60 cm models have the same dimensions. |
| Electricity | Compare the model’s power rating and connection diagram with your existing installation. For installations covered by the rules it describes, Promotelec specifies a dedicated hob circuit with 6 mm² conductors and 32 A protection. If you’re unsure, have your installation checked. | Before choosing an electric hob, I want to confirm that my kitchen’s electrical connection meets its requirements. |
| Everyday use | Consider the number and size of the zones in relation to your cookware. With a ceramic hob, bear in mind the residual heat indicators that remain on after it’s switched off. | I sometimes cook with large dishes or several pans, so the layout of the zones matters as much to me as the technology. |
| Gas installation | For a mixed hob, have the gas supply, fittings and ventilation checked. GRDF says that single-flow mechanical ventilation (VMC) is suitable for an unflued gas cooking appliance only if the relevant conditions are met. | I want to keep a gas burner, but I also want to confirm that my home can accommodate the mixed hob I’m considering. |
The hob’s width alone won’t tell you the dimensions of the cut-out or how much space is needed underneath. For example, Electrolux specifies a cut-out of 38 × 560 × 490 mm for its EHV6343IOK model. These dimensions don’t apply to every model.
Measure the opening and the cabinet, then compare them with the installation diagram for your chosen model.
Switching to induction may mean replacing some of your cookware.
The gas burner adds checks for the gas supply and room ventilation. GRDF notes, for example, that single-flow mechanical ventilation (VMC) meets the requirements for an unflued gas cooking appliance only under certain conditions.
Before choosing a mixed hob, ask a suitably qualified professional to check your gas installation and home ventilation.
Depending on your home, work on the gas installation or ventilation may be needed.
These manufacturer models illustrate features to look at on specific hobs; they don’t replace checking the hob you plan to install.
Bosch offers induction and electric ceramic hobs. For induction, compare the size and layout of the zones with your larger pans and your worktop.
Electrolux ceramic hobs are worth considering if you’d prefer to keep using cookware made from a variety of materials.
The Whirlpool WBB3760BF induction hob may interest households looking to compare a flexible zone with the size of their dishes.
These built-in hobs offer two options for replacing an existing hob: induction and ceramic. Compare each model with your cookware, cut-out and electrical connection. A mixed induction-and-gas hob also requires checks specific to the gas installation.
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An option to consider if you want to keep using non-magnetic cookware, subject to the instructions for use. The product title lists touch controls, a child lock and a residual heat indicator. Check the cut-out dimensions and connection requirements before replacing your hob.
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Worth considering if your cookware has an induction-compatible base. The product title mentions a Boost function, touch controls, a timer and a residual heat indicator. Compare the model’s cut-out dimensions and connection requirements with your kitchen.
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Ceramic is an option if you want to keep using non-magnetic cookware, subject to the model’s instructions. For this built-in hob, check the cut-out, the space beneath the worktop and the connection requirements. Its surface may remain hot after cooking.
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An induction hob to compare with your magnetic cookware and the space available in your worktop. If you use large dishes, check the size and layout of the zones in the instructions. Also check the installation dimensions and connection requirements for this model.
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The Bridge function mentioned in the product title may be worth considering if you cook with large pans. Induction requires compatible cookware. When replacing your hob, compare this model’s cut-out dimensions and electrical requirements with your existing installation.
Place a magnet on the base of each pan. If it sticks, that’s a practical indication of compatibility, as Boulanger explains. Also check the hob instructions and test each piece of cookware individually, as they may have different bases.
It depends on your existing circuit and the requirements of the model you choose; the hob’s width won’t tell you. For installations covered by the rules it describes, Promotelec specifies a dedicated hob circuit with 6 mm² conductors and 32 A protection. Before installation, have an old or uncertain installation checked, along with the cut-out and the space beneath the worktop.
Not necessarily. Bosch says its ceramic hobs work with cookware made from a variety of materials, while induction requires a magnetic base. Check the zone dimensions and the instructions for your chosen hob before assuming you can keep all your cookware.
Having mechanical ventilation doesn’t, by itself, confirm that the hob can be installed. GRDF says that single-flow mechanical ventilation (VMC) can meet the requirements for an unflued gas cooking appliance under certain conditions, including those relating to extraction, air supply and circulation. Have your home’s ventilation and gas installation checked before choosing a hob.
The zone can stay hot because heat is transferred back from the pan, even though induction heats the base of the pan directly. A ceramic hob heats the glass, which also retains heat after it’s switched off, as Selectra explains in its comparison from July 2026. In both cases, follow the residual heat indicators and the hob instructions.