CONTENT
- 1 How does a gas oven work and how does it work?
- 2 Pros and cons of using
- 3 Technical parameters and design design
- 4 The best manufacturers of gas ovens
- 5 Review of the best gas ovens
- 6 How to choose a gas oven - our editorial team's recommendations
- 7 Which oven is better - gas or electric
- 8 What to choose: electric or gas cabinet - video with recommendations
How does a gas oven work and how does it work?
The main element of a gas oven is a gas burner, which serves as a source of thermal energy used to heat the interior of the frying chamber. To control the operation of the oven, there is a control panel on its body, through which the modes of use and cooking are set. In the inner space of the working chamber there are shelves on which various structural elements are installed (grate, baking sheet, brazier). For better control over the cooking process, the working chamber is equipped with a backlight. In addition, it can accommodate other equipment (fan, spit, grill, etc.), expanding the capabilities of such equipment.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION!
Gas ovens can operate on natural and liquefied gas, while using bottled gas requires a special reducer and washers installed in front of the gas burner.
The gas burner is located at the bottom of the frying chamber, and after gas is supplied to it, it is ignited. This can be done automatically or manually, using an electric discharge or an open flame (match). The supply of a certain amount of gas to the burner and thus the temperature control in the working chamber is carried out using the regulators located on the control panel. A thermometer can be placed on the oven door to show the temperatures inside the chamber, or this function performs a temperature sensor that displays its current values on the display located on the control panel.
Gas ovens differ in:
- constructions: built-in and separately installed;
- type of control: dependent and without a hob;
- availability of additional options: convection and grill, skewer and timer, self-cleaning functions.
Oven with microwave function.In a special publication of our portal, we will tell you in detail about ovens with a microwave function. You will learn the structure and principle of operation of freestanding and built-in ovens with a microwave function, the main characteristics and advice of the Tehno.guru editorial staff on choosing an oven with a microwave.
Pros and cons of using
Any equipment, regardless of its purpose and types of use, has its own advantages and disadvantages, which determine its relevance and popularity. A gas oven is no exception in this regard, and here are the pros and cons of using it:
Advantages:
- gas as a source of energy is much cheaper than electricity, moreover, it is an autonomous type of fuel (in liquefied form);
- ease of use;
- the cooking process is fast, due to the instant heating of the working chamber;
- availability of additional options expands the capabilities of the device.
Flaws:
- limited functionality compared to electrical counterparts;
- inability to use in automatic mode;
- the complexity of connecting to the gas pipeline, for the implementation of which it is necessary to call the appropriate specialists;
- limited choice of models due to low customer demand caused by other disadvantages of use, and as a result - a small number of design styles.
Technical parameters and design design
As mentioned above, gas ovens differ in design, type of control and additional functions, as well as operating modes and style of decoration.
Design features
Depending on the design, ovens are built-in and separately installed. Built-in models assume placement in the body of kitchen furniture, and separately installed ones can be located on the surface of a countertop or other horizontal plane.
In addition, models of gas ovens differ in geometric dimensions and are narrow, wide and standard types.
Control types
Ovens for this indicator are classified as dependent and independent, and this is how it is expressed:
- in dependent models? the control panel of the working chamber is combined with the control panel of the hob, therefore this type of device is only of built-in design;
- for independent devices? the control panel is located on the outside of the oven, usually above the door.
To control the work, rotary knobs are used that change the amount of gas supplied to the burner. The thermometer informs about the temperature in the working chamber, and if there is an LCD display, in addition, information is displayed on the progress of other operations.
Basic modes of operation
The main operating modes of gas ovens, which are available to almost all models of such equipment, include:
- bottom heating - when only the lower burner is working and the heat in the working chamber rises from the bottom up;
- bottom and top heating - available on models equipped with an upper burner or combination devices, when an electric heating element is placed in the upper part of the working chamber;
- convection mode - allows you to ensure uniform heating in the inner space of the oven chamber, it is carried out by using a fan built into the body of the device;
- grill - the mode is available if there is an upper burner, it allows you to expand the capabilities of the oven.
Additional operating modes and available options
Additional modes of operation and options available for individual models include:
- spit - a device by means of which it is possible to achieve uniform frying of the prepared dish, which is carried out by rotating it around its axis using an electric motor;
- electric ignition;
- telescopic guides - facilitate the laying and unloading of dishes with cooked food;
- timer - allows you to control the cooking process;
- self-cleaning functions the inner space of the working chamber.
Cleaning the inner walls of the oven is achieved by using:
- pyrolytic method - when food and oil residues are burned to complete destruction;
- catalytic - achieved by using a special coating applied to the metal surface, used in the manufacture of the inner walls of the working chamber, accelerating the oxidation process and breakdown of fat.
Color and design
Although the choice of gas ovens is somewhat smaller than their electrical counterparts, nevertheless, manufacturers similar technology are trying to win their consumer and produce gas ovens of various colors and options registration. The most common colors are white, black and gray, but you can find models in gold, red and other versions. The design can also be different: from retro and Provence style to high-tech, which is achieved by using glass and metal, as well as individual decorative elements and special accessories.
The best manufacturers of gas ovens
Household gas equipment is produced in many technically developed countries of the world, but the most popular in our country are devices from such companies:
- "Indesit Company"? a group of companies (Italy) specializing in the production of household appliances for various purposes of brands such as Indesit, Hotpoint-Ariston and Scholtes.
On the market of our country in the line of gas ovens there are 7 models: "FHR G" and "GA2 124", "FH G" and "GA3 124", as well as "GOS 7 A RFH", "GOS 7 I" and "FK G ".
- "Kuppersberg" (M&G Hausegerate GmbH) is a German company specializing in kitchen appliances with production facilities located in the European Union (Spain, Portugal, Italy) and Turkey. On the domestic market, in the segment of gas ovens, there are 5 models: "HGG 663 W" and "HGG 663 T", "HGG 663 B" and "SGG 663 C BRONZE", as well as "SGG 663 B".
- "Bosch" (Robert Bosch GmbH)? a world-renowned German group of companies operating in various industries. In the group of household goods for the kitchen there are 6 models of gas ovens: “HGN22H350” and “HGN22F350”, “HGN10G060” and “HGN10G050”, as well as “HGN10E060” and “HGN10E050”.
- "Smeg"? Italian company working in the field of household and industrial kitchen equipment. Enterprises producing equipment of this brand are located in many countries of America, Asia and Europe, including Russia. In the line of gas ovens on our market there are 2 models: "SF800GVPO" and "SF6341GVX".
- "Zanussi"? Italian brand, currently part of the Electrolux concern (Sweden).
There are 4 models on the Russian market in the gas oven category: “ZOG511217S” and “ZOG 521317X”, “ZOG 511217C” and “ZOG 511211X”.
- "GEFEST" (JV OJSC "Brestgazoapparat") is a Belarusian company specializing in various kitchen equipment. The company's product line includes 5 models of built-in gas-electric ovens: "DGE 601-01" and "DGE 601-01 A", "DGE 601-01 K" and "DGE 621-01", as well as "DGE 621-01 B" ...
Review of the best gas ovens
This section of the article lists the most popular models of popular manufacturers discussed in the previous chapter. Average model prices are as of Q3 2019.
| Model | Specifications | Average price, as of June 2019, rubles |
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| 21 000 |
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| 32 000 |
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| 65 000 |
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| 67 000 |
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| 28 000 |
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| 12 000 |
How to choose a gas oven - our editorial team's recommendations
Due to the large number of offers on the kitchen appliances market, it is not easy for an unprepared user to choose the right model of a gas oven. In this case, feedback from experienced users and expert advice come to the rescue.
Employees of our editorial office, specializing in household appliances intended for cooking, when choosing a gas oven, recommend paying attention to such points as:
- The size of the selected model must be such that, on the one hand, it fits in the chosen place installation, and on the other - the volume of the working chamber must be sufficient to prepare the required amount products.
- The type of control (dependent or separately installed) depends on the type of control and, accordingly, the usability of the device.
- The presence of the convection function contributes to high-quality cooking, and its presence, if not necessary, is very welcomed by experienced users.
- The design and color of the model must be chosen in accordance with the overall style of the kitchen space.
- The self-cleaning function will greatly simplify the maintenance of the device, and the availability of additional options will expand its functionality.
Which oven is better - gas or electric
Each user decides which oven is better for himself purely individually, but the main parameters that influence this choice are the following indicators:
- what type of energy carrier is available for use in a specific location, this type of equipment is more suitable for use;
IMPORTANT!
Gas-powered equipment is explosive, while electrical equipment is fire-hazardous.
- a wider selection of electrical models allows them to more ergonomically fit into the design style of the kitchen space;
- electrical models are more functional and can be used offline;
- the cost of gas is much lower than that of electricity, with the exception of the option of using liquefied fuel;
- gas models can be used as mobile cooking appliances in places where there is no electricity.
In conclusion, I would like to note that the presence of various models of devices used for cooking food, allows you to choose the oven in accordance with its intended purpose and personal preferences user.
What to choose: electric or gas cabinet - video with recommendations
The video below will tell you which oven is better, gas or electric.
