Models of modern cookers are very diverse. They differ from each other not only in design, but also in technical solutions. That is why sometimes it becomes very problematic to choose one or the other option. On the market there are cookers with traditional cast-iron burners, and high-tech modern innovations.
Before the upcoming purchase, you will need to determine what qualities and functions the product should have, how comfortable it is to cook food on it.
Plate Type Selection
Suppose you decide to make repairs in your kitchen and are reviewing the functionality of the devices on it. In this case, the question certainly arises: "Which stove to choose - gas or electric?". In determining the type of cooking device required, the individual owners' preferences should play a major role. So, supporters of financial savings are advised to pay attention to gas stoves. Anyone who wants to cook the most delicious food in his kitchen will stop his gaze on a network-powered appliance.
The question of which stove to choose - gas or electric, does not stand before the owners of those houses in which there is no gas network. They have only one option. You need to buy an electric stove. Installation of a device using gas during operation is simply not possible.
In this regard, another question arises: "Is it possible to put an electric stove instead of a gas one?" Yes, this option is feasible. In homes with a gas supply, electric stoves are installed.
What type of appliance to choose for the kitchen? Of course, in terms of economy, preference should be given to a gas stove. Electricity consumption is much more expensive. In addition, the house may turn off the lights. In this case, using the stove is simply impossible. It is necessary to take into account the stringent requirements for the quality of wiring.
What are the advantages of electric stoves? First of all, they consist in ease of transportation and subsequent operation. Another argument in favor of electric stoves is their large assortment. When cooking using this appliance, the exact temperature can be set. In addition, according to many, the food on the electric stove is tastier.
Attention should be paid to safety. Of course, gas stoves are more dangerous and unpredictable in operation. The biggest problem with an electrical device can be wiring short circuits.
By comparing the pros and cons, everyone must make an independent choice. Judging by the sales rating, a large number of buyers choose electric stoves. What criteria should be considered?
Dimensions
How to choose an electric stove so that it fits well into the kitchen? The most common models of devices are those that measure 50 by 50, 55 by 55, 50 by 60, and also 60 by 60 centimeters. It is recommended that you pay attention when buying whether the selected stove has adjustable legs that allow you to level the surface of the device with a table nearby. This is a definite advantage.
Surface material
An important part of all stoves is the hob. The material for its manufacture is enamel or glass ceramics. Which electric stove is better to buy?
Plates having an enamelled surface are traditional and time-tested. They are familiar to almost everyone.The main thing that attracts these customer cookers is their low price, relatively simple and inexpensive repairs, as well as ease of operation. However, these devices have their drawbacks. This is an inconvenience in service, which is expressed in the long heating and cooling of the burner.
In this lies the uneconomy of such a plate. After all, a large amount of heat is wasted. It should be borne in mind that there are models with quick heating rings. They are indicated by red circles. The minus of the enameled surface is the difficulty of keeping it clean. Contamination from it is removed poorly. Intensive surface cleaning over time can lead to chips and scratches.
The new modern hob material is glass ceramics. Such plates are able to withstand heating up to six hundred degrees. At the same time, glass ceramic has anisotropic thermal conductivity, that is, rapid heating of the cooking zone. The remaining surface is cold. Glass ceramic panels are typically equipped with heat indicators and electronic controls. In addition, this material is able to maintain its original appearance for a long time. The advantages of plates with a glass-ceramic surface are the following:
- Ease of cleaning. Using special scrapers and cleaning products for glass ceramics, you can easily and quickly remove even heavy dirt.
- Fast heating and cooling rings.
- Efficiency, expressed in heating the area of the burner only.
- There is no danger of tipping over the pan.
- Around the hob are equipped with special sides that do not allow liquid to flow out of the stove.
- A variety of models with many additional features.
Glass-ceramic plates also have some disadvantages. These include the high price of the product and low impact resistance. If the hob is damaged, it should be replaced. Such a spare part can be bought by paying almost fifty percent of the cost of a new stove. It should be borne in mind that for such surfaces you should purchase special dishes. All pans and pans should have a perfectly flat bottom, not subject to deformation when heated.
Burner types
How to choose an electric stove so that it is as convenient as possible to operate? These appliances can be equipped with a different number of burners. There can be from two to six.
In the presence of an enamelled surface, cast-iron hobs are placed. This material perfectly retains heat and absolutely does not deteriorate over time. In some models of electric stoves, cast iron express burners are installed.
They are highlighted in red. There are models where automatic burners are installed. They are marked with a white circle. These burners have an integrated sensor that determines the start time of the boiling process. He dumps power himself, preventing fluid from spilling out of the tank.
If you decide to equip your kitchen with the latest technology, and you are faced with the question of how to choose an electric stove with a ceramic coating, then know that there is a wide variety of models in form, function and operating principles. Hot plates here may be halogen, induction or conventional. The latter will heat up very slowly and cool for as long.
Burners in some models of plates with a glass-ceramic coating are represented by a thin corrugated tape. That is why they are called Hi-Light. Pay attention to this element when choosing a stove. These burners can heat up for three seconds. Moreover, the regulation of their power is stepless.
Ovens
How to choose an electric stove for the kitchen so that you can use it to make masterpieces of culinary art? To do this, before buying, pay attention to the oven available in the device.This item can be static or multifunctional.
How to choose an electric stove with an oven? Here everything will depend on your capabilities and preferences. So, the cost of stoves equipped with static ovens is somewhat lower than with multifunction ones. However, the capabilities of the first devices are much less.
How to choose an electric stove with an oven? To determine the appropriate model, you should understand the principle of operation of these devices. The lower and upper heating elements are mounted in static ovens. With their help, frying products from all sides is provided. As for electric stoves with multi-function ovens, hot air is distributed in them throughout the cabinet with a fan. This allows you to forget about the buns, rosy on top, but at the same time raw inside. Such ovens are used to defrost foods, steamed dishes and pizzas. There is a grill function in these ovens.
How to choose an electric stove for the kitchen so that it is not difficult to keep clean? Before buying, you should pay attention to the method of removing fat from the walls of the oven. There are models in which there is either catalytic purification or pyrolysis. What is the essence of these methods? When catalytic cleaning is possible, the enamel of the oven walls is capable of absorbing fats.
After cooking, the inner walls of the electric furnace to remove dirt, just wipe with a napkin. During pyrolysis, the oven should be heated to five hundred degrees. This will allow fouling of dirt on the walls. Those functions cannot be used by anyone who wants to buy an electric stove inexpensively. Pyrolysis and catalytic purification are available in models no lower than the average price category.
Additional functions
How to choose an electric stove so that it is as convenient as possible to use? To do this, consider the additional features offered by manufacturers of models:
- lighting in the oven, which will allow you to monitor the cooking process; - steam removal, in which there is no heating and contamination of the control knobs;
- tightness of the oven doors, allowing the stove not to overheat outside and lose less heat inside;
- convenient retractable trolley;
- a timer that signals the end of the cooking process;
- a memory that fixes the parameters of the heating mode, temperature and time required to bring certain dishes to readiness;
- a heat indicator giving a light signal until the stove cools down to sixty degrees, which will avoid burns;
- automatic detection of metal containers, in which heating the burner is possible only when put on it a pan or pan;
- control of liquid boiling, not allowing the dish to boil on the stove.
Manufacturer's choice
Today, heating appliances for the kitchen offers a large number of companies. How to choose an electric stove? User reviews recommend paying attention not to the brand, but to the price, functionality of the product, as well as the availability of warranty service.
It is worth saying that those famous and popular brands that are present at consumer market of our country, reliable enough. Failure can be on all devices, regardless of the fame of the manufacturer.
There are a lot of companies manufacturing electric stoves. But the most popular consumers are brands such as Ariston and Indesit, Gorenje and Beko.
Almost all models of electric stoves of these manufacturers are easy to use and are in the middle price category.
They are usually equipped with two to four different burners with a variety of adjustable powers.
There are numerous functions in modern electric stoves to ensure comfort during operation.For example, a Gorenje appliance is equipped with an information display, touch programmer, rotisserie and four levels of removable oven trays.
How to choose an electric stove? First of all, you should decide on your own preferences and think carefully about how much you need the offered functions. Only after making a deliberate decision can you be absolutely sure that the purchase will be a real pleasure.
Device connection
So, the stove is bought. Now you need to connect it. To do this, call the wizard. And you can save money and do the work yourself.
Before connecting the electric stove, you will need to check the cable that comes out of the apartment shield. Its cross section should be a diameter of more than six square millimeters. The cable is suitable three-core, with double insulation. The circuit breaker should also be checked, which should be designed for the current power necessary for the purchased stove. The safest thing is to connect the device to the panel without sockets. And it is worth remembering that this business is very responsible. An error can cause a short circuit and fire. That is why you should not save money on the health of people close to you. It is best to invite a specialist to connect the cooker.
Opening of the summer season
With the arrival of warm days, many begin to plan a long-term move to a country house. And here the question arises of preparing food there. How to choose an electric stove for a summer residence, because there are most likely no gas communications there?
To do this, you need to have a clear idea of the number of people who have to cook food. It is important to think about the availability of free space for installing the device. This will determine the type of stove (with or without an oven).
The best choice
For giving, an electric stove with a heating element in the form of a pancake or tube is suitable. The first option cools down more slowly, and the second heats up faster. For a country house, it is preferable to choose a model with a heat-resistant coating. This will keep the appliance clean without spending a lot of time removing dirt.
