Replacing the same hob - does it need done by an electrician?

[beebun]

This may be a stupid question. I've had my hob for 4 years and always worked perfectly but I've made a right arse of it today when I stupidly forgot to wait until it'd cooled before cleaning, I've made it worse and it looks a right eyesore. I would replace it with the exact same hob which I've attached picture of. My question is would this need done by an electrician or is it rather simple to replace? I would hope to rope my brother in to help as he's usually good with things like this but not sure if there is more to it. (2nd picture of the mess I made which I couldn't stand to have to look at everyday).

Oh how the other half live.

Don't mess with electricity.

I've tried to clean it off, with my usual pink stuff paste which usually works wonders but I've just scrubbed too hard I think and ruined it even more.

In the meantime if anyone has any suggestions on what I could put on there to hide it that would be great!

Try spraying it with white vinegar, leave for an hour and then wipe off.

It always works when I mess up my hob. Even when I burn the kitchen cloth on it or clean it before it is cool.

It also works fabulously if you boil a pan dry and think it is destroyed. Spray with vinegar, make a cup of tea, and an hour later just gently rub the pan.

If you do replace it, you could get induction instead and then you'd not have this problem again, as the rings don't get very hot.

Yes it should be within the ability of a competent diyer or handyperson, as long as they do safe isolation, match up the colours correctly, and ideally test the circuit including earthing before& after.