Hob instruction in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional hob instruction help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Kitchen hob demonstrated and explained - all the controls, functions, and features shown clearly so you can actually cook with confidence.
### When Modern Hobs Baffle You
Touch controls that don't respond how you expect? Pan sitting there not heating up? Child lock activated and you don't know how to turn it off? **Modern hobs are overcomplicated** for what should be a simple appliance.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Induction hobs only work with magnetic pans. If your pan doesn't stick to a magnet, it won't work on induction. Test with a fridge magnet before you assume the hob's broken.
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### Manual vs. Actual Demonstration
Reading the manual doesn't help if it's written in technical jargon:
| ✅ Live Demonstration | ❌ Reading Manual | |----------------------|------------------| | See it working in real-time | Abstract diagrams | | Try it yourself while I watch | Guess what buttons do | | Ask questions as we go | Still confused after | | Actually cook something | Theory not practice |
Fifteen minutes of demonstration beats an hour of manual-reading.
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Step | What Happens | |------|--------------| | **Basic Controls** | On/off, heat levels, how touch controls work | | **Features** | Timer, boost, child lock, pan detection | | **Demonstration** | Actually heat a pan and show it working | | **Practice** | You have a go while I'm there |
**📦 You're Left With** - Understanding how to use your hob - Knowledge of all the features - Confidence to actually cook - Notes of key functions
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### Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |---------|----------------|------------| | Basic hob demonstration | 15-20 mins | **£60** | | Complex induction system | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Multiple appliances | 30+ mins | **£60-85** |
*£60 minimum (first hour) covers most hob demonstrations.*
Note: This is really worth it if you've just moved into a place with a fancy hob you've never used before, or if you're elderly and the touch controls are confusing. Otherwise, YouTube videos can probably help.
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Just moved in** - never used this type of hob before
✅ **Induction hob** - completely different to what you're used to
✅ **Touch controls** - they're not intuitive at all
✅ **Elderly relative** - wants someone patient to explain it
Why Choose Us for Hob instruction in Ottery St Mary?
All functions explained clearly
Demonstrated with actual cooking
Safety features shown
Written notes left for reference
What to Expect
### Step 1: Basic Controls Show you how to turn zones on and off, adjust heat levels, and respond to what the display is showing. ### Step 2: Special Features Demonstrate timer (so you don't burn stuff), boost function (for when you need high heat fast), child lock. ### Step 3: Actually Cook Put a pan on, heat it up, show you how it responds. You have a go so you're confident when I leave.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🍳 **Induction vs. Ceramic:** Induction heats the pan directly (fast, efficient, cool surface). Ceramic heats the glass which heats the pan (slower, less efficient, stays hot after). Induction is brilliant but only works with magnetic pans. **Pan compatibility:** For induction, cast iron and steel pans work. Aluminum, copper, and some stainless steel don't (unless they have magnetic base). Check by seeing if a magnet sticks. **Exeter's older houses** often have newer hobs retrofitted into old kitchens. If your hob keeps tripping the electrics, it might be on a circuit that can't handle the power draw. Worth getting an electrician to check.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hob instruction in Ottery St Mary
Why would I need someone to show me how to use a hob?
Modern hobs (especially induction) have touch controls, timers, boost functions, pan detection - they're more like computers than the old twist-dial gas hobs. Manuals are useless. Sometimes you just want someone to show you in plain English.
What types of hobs can you demonstrate?
Induction, ceramic, halogen, gas - all types. Each one works differently and has different quirks. Induction especially confuses people because it only works with magnetic pans.
Can you show me the timer and other features?
Yes - that's the whole point. Timers, boost function, child lock, residual heat indicators, bridging zones if you've got them. All the features you'll actually use, demonstrated properly.
What if I've lost the manual?
I can usually find the manual online if you give me the make and model. But honestly, watching someone use it is way more useful than reading the manual anyway.
Will you test it's working properly?
I'll demonstrate all the zones heat up properly and the controls respond. If something seems faulty, I'll flag it. But this is instruction not repair - if it's actually broken, that's a different job.
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Make the most of your first hour - I can often tackle several small tasks in one visit. List everything you need done when you call!
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