Whether you enjoy pub grub, spicy dishes or healthy options, there’s plenty to choose from regarding cooktops Adelaide. These essential kitchen appliances can make your cooking easier and faster.

A cooktop can be a sleek, flat unit that fits smoothly into your counter or a freestanding stove or range.

Size

When choosing a new cooktop, you’ll want to consider its size and number of burners/hotplates. Traditionally, most cooktops in Adelaide are 600mm wide with four burners. However, it is also possible to find more extensive 750mm options which allow for more cooking space and burners/hotplates if required. It is also essential to match your cooktop width with the width of your rangehood for efficient usage and to avoid clashes regarding kitchen design. Spartan stocks a wide variety of cooktop sizes from leading brands.

Burners

This cooktop has four high-powered burners, making it an excellent option for cooking larger meals or entertaining guests. Each burner is controlled individually by dials, so you can quickly achieve the right heat level for your dish – whether simmering soup or boiling water.

A flame failure device also shuts off the gas supply in the event of a fire, making your kitchen much safer than before. And if you want to use LP (bottled) gas instead of natural, this cooktop comes with an adapter so you can change your fuel type easily.

The burners themselves have several different options, too:

• Auxiliary burners for delicate cooking tasks.
• Medium burners are ideal for casseroles and soups requiring frequent heat changes.
• Large burners for fast, sustained frying or boiling.
• Wok burners, located either in the centre or on the edge of the cooktop (as with selected Goldline models).

A gas cooktop will work with both natural and bottled LP gas. If you choose to use a natural gas connection, ensure your home is equipped for it by having a licensed plumber install an approved gas line.

If you’re installing a new kitchen or replacing an existing cooktops Adelaide, measuring the bench space is essential so the new cooktop fits correctly. Then you can select a model that suits your space and meets your kitchen needs. You can choose from stainless steel or sleek black ‘gas on glass’ models from brands like Fisher & Paykel and Smeg to match your new cooktop with your other kitchen appliances. Lastly, ensure a licensed electrician professionally installs your new cooktop to ensure it’s safe and working correctly.

Temperature Control

Besides the traditional coil cooktops, smooth surfaces or ceramic glass cooktops have more precise temperature control. However, they’re usually more expensive and can be challenging to clean.

Gas cooktops come with the option of running on natural or LP (bottled) gas. This is an essential factor to consider as it will significantly affect the running costs of your cooktop.

The best choice of cooktops is an induction model as it’s the safest and most energy-efficient of all the models. This is because heat is only produced within the pan and not on the cooktop surface, making it less likely to burn your hands or kitchen. This cooktop type is also more expensive to buy initially and requires induction-friendly cookware.

Precision Temperature Control

With an intelligent pan, you can set your burner to an exact degree – not just high, medium, or low. This allows you to cook a dish exactly how you like it without worrying about over or under-cooking. You can even use this feature to follow a video-guided recipe to ensure your meal is prepared at the right time and temperature.

Safety

Australia has several rules about how a gas or electric cooktop should be installed and how it needs to be protected. The main ones concern the space between a cooktop and other surfaces, particularly combustible ones. In addition, there are some rules about the type of material that can be used as a splashback.

For example, Australian Standard AS/NZS 5601: Gas installations (General Installations) specify that splashbacks adjacent to a gas cooktops Adelaide must be made of non-combustible materials. Glass is acceptable. Still, it needs to be toughened with safety glass. Other options include metals, ceramic tiles and acrylic splashbacks. Proper height clearance between a stovetop and a surface is also essential, as too much gap can cause scalding or burns.

The other big safety issue concerns the connections, which must be adequately sealed to avoid leaks. This is especially important if the cooktop is connected to gas, which can be dangerous for people who breathe in the fumes or if it catches fire. If you have doubts about whether your gas line is connected correctly, hire a professional to check it.