a hob comprising a plurality of heating elements further comprises a support for a plurality of illuminating means , said support being of elongate construction and typically arcuate in shape . in one embodiment , two rows of illuminaries in the form of leds are provided wherein a cover with light zones is positioned thereover . the cover may indicate various symbols and letters to a user of the hob . separate light zones may be defined to prevent light from one illuminary zone spilling over to the next illuminary zone . a controller may illuminate one row of illuminaries indicating the heating element is hot , even after power is removed from the heating element , and illuminate another row indicating a level of operation of the heating element . the hob may comprise a plurality of heating elements each having an associated illuminating means located in front of the heating area facing the operator .