Electrolux EHS60210P 60cm Ceramic Hob

Heat - A term used to define thermal energy

Glass - A solid, typically transparent. Brittle and used in windows. The first patent granted in the UK was for Glass.

Ceramic - A hard material with excellent heat resistance made by heating a crystaline substance such as clay

hot - An indication of the temperature being high and a sensation of heat to the tough

Boil - A point at which a liquid turns to a gas - its boiling point

Size - is the measurement of how big an object is in space.

Safety - prevents damage being caused.

Convenience - A way of being able to carry out a task with little effort

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.