Recessed ovens: the characteristics, functions, equipment

Built oven is present in almost every kitchen. When you select a home appliance of this type it is important to consider the main and auxiliary specifications.

Modern built-in ovens can turn a novice into a skilled chef thanks to its wide functionality.

Characteristics embedded ovens

types of ovens

The first parameter, which should be taken into account - a type of oven. Embedded devices are presented in two forms:

• gas;
• Electrical.

gas cabinets built-in type - a classic kitchen appliances. They are equipped with heating elements disposed above and below the working chamber to provide a natural convection.

Gas appliances are equipped with a grill, rotisserie, electric ignition system and gas control. Such devices are suitable for gasified houses and buildings with overloaded household wiring.

electrical cabinets compatible with different types of cooking surfaces.

In some models equipped with automatic modes of cooking specific products for a given algorithm. The only drawback of the devices - a high power consumption.

Dependent and independent built-in ovens

Dependent cabinets are functional part set household kitchen appliances, are equipped with special a control panel to set the operating modes of the cooking oven and a cooking surface which it compatible. This technique is recommended to choose a single vendor to provide full compatibility of devices. In this case the cabinet is installed under the hob.

Independent cabinets are autonomous devices and operated separately from the cooking surface. They can be installed in any user-friendly place in the kitchen, equipped with a separate control panel. The manufacturer can choose at its discretion.

Maximum temperature

Modern ovens are able to maintain the maximum heating temperature inside the chamber. The optimal temperature for cooking is 180 to 250 degrees. Built-in oven maintains a temperature of 50 to 500 degrees.

Height, depth, width and volume of the chamber

For built-in appliances Dimensions of paramount importance. Devices of this type are full-size and compact. The standard width of the cabinets full length - 60 cm.

There pattern whose width is 90 cm. Device height is from 55 to 60 cm, and depth - 55 cm.

Compact models have modest dimensions, a width of 45 cm. The depth and height of such ovens corresponding full-size model. This is ideal for small kitchens in standard apartments, studios and rooms in the dorms.

For a family of 2-3 people will approach the unit volume of 50 liters, for a family of 4-5 people or for use in catering establishments - devices with capacity from 75 liters. Enclosure volume in compact models of 35 - 45 liters.

The door and the amount of glass

To set the oven is an important issue of opening of the door - it is a hinged, sliding and hinged (left and right hand opening).

• Folding door - in the classic version leans down towards the floor;
• Retractable door - a complex structure, equipped with additional devices - trays, pallets and bars which are put forward in conjunction with it, which simplifies the preparation process of cooking ovens food. The only drawback of this type of doors - a rapid drop in temperature during the duration of its opening;
• Hinged door provides lateral installation at the left or right-handed opening. Such variant - optimal in the case of installing the unit in the kitchen furniture at a distance of 1 meter from floor level.

The oven door is equipped with a different number of windows. Traditional models have a single glass, expensive multifunctional devices have double (or triple) glass, which prevent heating the outer surface of the door and the external objects located near instrument. Thus all the heat generated in the chamber, remains inside. Elite model appliances are equipped with 4 glasses, but they occur very rarely.

Body color and style

The front panel of the oven housing is presented in a variety of colors - from the classic white to trendy red and purple. In addition to the color scheme, manufacturers offer stylistic execution.

Because built-in ovens are presented in the following styles:

• Provence. Rustic style, which is characterized by ease of forms, naturalness and good lighting. Light colors housing with decorative elements in ivory, coffee with milk, bronze and antique;
• Country. This style has similarities with Provence, only represented a wide color gamut. Here are models of ovens, made in bright copper, cocoa, green, sand, golden color. Decorative elements made of cast iron or brass alloys.
• Retro. Popular style, which combines the advantages of Provence and country, has a broad range of colors.
• High tech. Style, which is a symbiosis of two materials - glass and metal. The preferred color - black. Decorative elements made of stainless steel.
• modern. Modern style, the hallmarks of which is strict and laconic lines, classic colors.
• Classic. This is a popular and popular style. Geometric forms, performance reliability and an attractive range of colors.

Energy class and power connection

Important technical characteristics of the device - it's energy class. According to the degree of energy consumption devices are divided into several classes - A, B, C, D, E, F, G.

Given this separation devices are distributed in the range of efficient power-up values. Models ovens, which relate to the economy class, are marked as follows - A, A +, A ++.

They are less efficient devices B and C class, medium-capacity - Class D devices with high energy consumption - products E, F, G Class.

power connection - characteristic determining allowable voltage required for full operation of the device. Recessed ovens operate from a standard household electrical outlet, so capacity is from 0.8 to 5.1 kW.

Power grill work provides quick cooking - roasting accelerated and getting crisp. Working grilling power different from the power connections and is from 1 to 3 kW.

Microwave power operation It determines the strength of the microwave radiation that affect the degree of warming foods and cooking speed. It is indicated on the original packaging, ranging from 0.6 to 1.49 kW.

connection

Ovens are divided into two categories depending on the type of heating - electric and gas.

Gas appliances equipped with burners which are arranged above and below the working chamber, the lower burner - gas, and the upper - electric. There are models that are equipped only with gas burners.

Electric appliances equipped with only electric high power burners - from 2 to 4 kW. They are located on the perimeter of the inner chamber. Such devices require an electrical circuit with enhanced ground contacts.

Further oven

Some models have additional devices oven located above, below or next to the main working chamber. It is distinguished by a small amount and a standard set of functions.

Further oven as the primary, is an electrical and gas type.

This oven allows you to cook several dishes at the same time that at times reduces the time to cook. In the main camera, you can bake meat, fish or vegetables and more - dried fruit, desserts or cook hot sandwiches.

Further oven in a lateral location found in cabinets models whose width is 60 cm. The lower and upper arrangement of the device is found in models of height 85 cm and above.

Functions embedded ovens

Built-in grill

Built-in ovens are equipped with a built-in grill. Grill is a thermal element that provides uniform heat treatment of all products. High temperature heating provides a crisp and fragrant crust, while maintaining softness and juiciness of dishes.

It is used for baking, frying, stewing meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, snacks, pastries, etc. Often gas, electrical and infrared.

gas grill installed in gas appliances, you can quickly prepare a variety of dishes in a predetermined temperature range. Electrical cabinets are rarely equipped with this type of grill;

electric grills may be present in the gas and electric devices. He is versatile, as it allows to set the desired cooking program and set the time of its completion.

infrared grill - a kind of electric grill heater which performs conventional halogen lamp. It heats up quickly and cools down, is also more economical in terms of energy consumption.

Gas appliances are more in demand among ordinary consumers. A gas grill is located at the bottom of the working chamber.

Models with an electric heater not less popular because of cheapness of power. Electrical grill is the top, bottom, sides and even on the back of the camera. This creates a uniform heating of the inner chamber around the perimeter.

Furthermore electric grill allows the more accurate temperature control and to maintain it during the entire cooking period.

Built skewer

Multifunction ovens are equipped with a built-in rotisserie that allows you to grill large pieces of meat, fish, poultry, cook barbecue and bake grilled chicken. In most cases equipped with a spit additional electric motor, which provides a significant speed.

Built-in cooling fan

Built-in oven design provides for installation of a turbine fan, which allows you to suck up cold air through a rear portion of the housing to mix with the hot air mass inside the chamber and out through the back door room.

The cooling fan is activated when the oven and can continue to work until completely cool the walls of the device. This option tangential cooling household appliances, which is provided in most ovens models.

In some devices, the fan is switched upon activation of any cooking mode and is disabled after completion. This is not quite practical and safe, so you should give preference to the oven equipped with a fan tangential.

forced convection

The function of forced convection is implemented by means of built-in fan, which facilitates uniform distribution of warm air along the perimeter of the working chamber. This provides a cooking mode baking dishes, roasting and quenching, reducing cooking duration.

Convection is suitable for desserts, home baking, roasting meat, fish and vegetables on a baking sheet.

In combination with the ring-type fan heater maintains the optimum temperature throughout the cooking period. The following convection modes:

• Convection and upper heat - convection grill mode;
• Convection and bottom heating - frying and baking mode;
• Convection heating is standard and - baking treatment, quenching, steaming and others.

Steaming

A useful feature for those who are dieting or adhere to a healthy diet. It is only available in an electric oven. Steaming is implemented in different ways depending on the type of oven and the manufacturer.

Button on the control panel activates the steam generator, which promotes the evaporation of the liquid and its conversion to steam supplied into the inner chamber of the device.

The second embodiment is implemented simpler standard to the device includes heat-resistant container which is placed into the cooking chamber during cooking. When heated, the liquid evaporates and turns into superheated steam. Some models are equipped with a capacious oven trays, equipped with a lid with a small perforation. They are installed under any tank with dish - pot, kettle, baking and stuff.

rapid defrost program

More sophisticated instruments models are equipped with quick-defrost function, which is activated using the built-in fan. In this case, the heaters do not work on the product, allowing you to store all of its nutrients.

The number of automatic programs

Depending on the model and manufacturer company, built ovens have a different number of automatic programs. In general, these programs are between 2 and 100.

Number of heating modes

The cost of the oven depends on the set offered by the manufacturer functions. Standard regimens implemented in most applications: lower and upper heating, grilling, cooking classical. The multi-functional devices include such modes as: defrost, rapid cooking and pasteurization.

microwave function

Provided in the expensive models of microwave function lets you use the oven as a microwave oven. dishes cooking mode in the microwave mode is to reduce electricity consumption and time for cooking. This feature allows you to effectively combine the basic operating modes to speed up the cooking process.

temperature probe

Not all models are equipped with devices the meat probe (sensor or probe) - a thin rod of metal alloy with PU.

Indicator of internal food temperature is displayed on a separate display. At the same time it allows you to set the operating conditions to maintain the desired cooking temperature. Often pipe probe is used for cooking meat dishes.

Elite devices equipped with wireless type meat probe, which can automatically turn off after the completion of cooking ovens.

Built-in camera lights

Simple enough, but you need a function that provides the ease of use of the oven. It provides built-in lamp, which is mounted inside the working chamber. Highlighting allows you to monitor the cooking process without opening the door and exhaust heated air to the room.

Control

Display

Electronic control operating modes built-in ovens involves the use of an LCD display, which shall include the key parameters of cooking and using the machine. With the help of text and symbols on the display shows the cooking time and temperature, operating settings and additional service information to the user.

Choice of programs and settings is carried out using the touch controls.

LCDs is controlled simply - the user touches the operating icon, enter the menu and select the desired option or program. Some device models additionally allow you to upload recipes using a removable USB drive.

An electronic display may be set the appropriate temperature conditions, start time and end cooking.

switches

Effective management of the oven is built is performed by means of special switches that are of the following types:

• Rotary. This standard handles controllers that are installed on the front panel of the case;
• Touch. They are implemented as touch buttons located near the LCD display;
• Retractable. They are installed in the front of the body panels, and activation are pressed into the depth.

Built-in timer and its species

Most ovens equipped with a timer - integrated device for issuing a predetermined time interval cooking various dishes. It is presented in the form of an electronic watch with an indicator of real time and display duration of the cooking timer.

In some units, the timer provides automatic shutdown after the end of the cooking plate (timer with switch-off function), while others - is served sound signal the end of the selected program (the timer function with the audio signal), the oven shutdown a user independently.

Solid models are equipped with a combined type timer - beep and auto shut off.

Clock

For ease of use of the device provided regular hours in electronics placed on the operator control panel. Real time is displayed on the main and secondary display. Some models of devices made in the old style, there are analog type clock.

Options embedded ovens

In modern oven, the guide - telescopes that are used for trays and racks. They allow workers to nominate baking every time you open the door and prevent them from throwing out the operation.

The devices can have multiple levels for the trays - from 3 to 4, wherein the guides are arranged on one level. With detachable design they can be easily rearranged to the desired level. Some models are equipped with a special telescope shockproof mechanism which provides smooth installation baking in the processing chamber.

The guide can also be wire and relief. In some devices, built-in type, they are present.

embossed guides represented by small lateral recesses and protrusions inside the processing chamber. Trays are inserted into the recesses and easy to put forward to the desired distance.

wire guides - a special side rails, built-in camera, which are intended to support trays. They are removable and embedded.

The oven is equipped with built-in type 1-2 trays made of heat-resistant metal with an enamelled or non-stick coating. Baking may be the same size or different depth.

In addition to the standard, some manufacturers equip the device functionality accessories - grill for frying, glass trays, stone baking stand for cooking for a couple.

Security

Gas control system

Security ovens - a key technical parameter, which defines the right choice. In modern gas cabinets, a special security system gas control. It stops the supply of the gas mixture in the automatic mode when the flame is extinguished, there is a failure of the gas nozzle and others.

The system operates on the basis of embedded sensors located on the gas burner, which are triggered by the termination of heating.

Built-ELECTRONIC

Special device which is intended for the ignition of the flame in the burners when applying elektroiskry.

He is automatic and mechanical type.

automatic ignition It provides the ignition flame when turning special switch located on the central control panel.

In mechanical ignition flame ignition switch at the same time you want to rotate and press feeding spark.

self-protection system of children

Most models are equipped with a special system of ovens Child Lock (reliable protection function), which prevents accidental switch on / off the device and changing the cooking program serving dishes with the device works.

This system is activated by pressing the operating buttons on the front panel. Some models are equipped with a small lock to close the doors.

RCD function

This feature allows to provide timely protection from overheating during prolonged operation of the oven. This is done using the built-in fuse, which automatically switches off the appliance if the part of the user is not received additional instruction.

Function breakers useful during long cooking complex dishes (over 4 hours). Some devices are equipped with additional thermostats for their timely shutdown with a considerable overheating of the enclosure.

Self-cleaning

Any oven regardless of the type and modification needs regular cleaning of the inner chamber from food residues and grease. This parameter is important when choosing a built-in oven, so manufacturers offer the most effective treatment system.

There are several systems working chamber cleaning: catalyst, pyrolysis and hydrolysis (steam).

catalytic. It is provided for the cameras, the inner surface of which is covered with a heat-resistant enamel fine dispersion. Such enamel catalysis has unique properties which absorb grease and other deposits by converting them into carbon and water.

After cleaning, the oven chamber sufficiently wiped with a damp sponge. The only drawback of this method is fast wear of catalyst plates which are to be replaced.

pyrolysis. A system that provides for burning of accumulated deposits on the chamber walls at a temperature of 500 degrees. In this case, the organic waste is turned into ashes, which can be quickly removed with a damp sponge. This is an effective way to clean the oven without the use of household chemicals.

To eliminate unpleasant odors during cleaning, such ovens are equipped with special filters. This system is costly and fairly energy-intensive, because in some cases the cleaning process may last up to 90 minutes.

hydrolysis. It provides the cabinet clean with plain water. The inner chamber is set pan with a small amount of water which forms steam on heating.

After cleaning, rinse chamber sufficiently wet rag and wiped dry.

When choosing a built-in oven gas or electric type, any expert advise to take into account the main technical parameters of the device - the power, the type of heaters, the size and volume of the working chamber, as well as basic functions - heating mode, the security and control systems, and control methods equipment.