Gas stove - how to choose inexpensive and high-quality?

Today in the kitchen you can install any cooker - gas, electric, and even induction, everything will depend on the financial capabilities of home owners and their requirements for the operation of such equipment. For many years, the most popular still remain devices that run on gas. Such slabs, as a rule, rarely break down and therefore are exploited for decades. But not all of us have enough experience in buying large household appliances with such a long service life. Therefore, in the case of updating kitchen appliances, we have to figure out what is best for a gas cooker. How to choose an inexpensive and high-quality model - you will learn from the following article.

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How to choose the right gas cooker?

In fact, it is not difficult to find a reliable kitchen assistant, the main thing is to make a choice consistently and to evaluate each important parameter. Modern manufacturers offer such a wide range of gas stoves that it is difficult to determine immediately. But still, every buyer will be able to find a model that suits him for design, cost and functionality.

Choose a plate by type and size

Now we will figure out how to choose a gas stove of good quality, which will last you for many years. First, decide whether you need a separate or built-in stove.

Important! As a rule, furniture companies work closely with popular manufacturers of large household appliances, and their customers are offered built-in appliances.

Following the advice of professionals, you can come to the right decision:

1. The area of ​​your kitchen directly affects the rational and right choice:
   • If your kitchen is spacious and you always prepare a lot of food for a large family, then you will need a large stove for six hotplates with roomy andmultifunction oven.
   • If the kitchen is very small, then you can do with a four-plate cooker with compact and modest dimensions.
2. By separating the hob and the oven, you can most efficiently use the free space and every free centimeter of the kitchen.
3. If you want your kitchen to have modern and stylish furniture, then in this case the ideal option is to buy an embedded board. Such models are hidden from view as much as possible, so the design of their side surfaces does not matter much, which positively affects their cost.
4. It should be noted that the detached plates are able to survive even the most expensive furniture. This is an independent object of the interior, and its design needs a good look. Even in spite of the modest choice of colors for such devices, you can pick up suitable equipment in any kitchen.
5. Remember that the burners can have different diameters. As a rule, on a standard plate with four burners, two of them are of medium size, and one more large and small.

Important! On sale there are also combined models - simultaneously with gas and electric burners. This is very convenient when there are frequent interruptions in the house with gas supply.

1. Very popular models with multi-circuit burners. On such plates food is prepared several times faster, due to intensive heating of kitchen utensils.

How does the type of material affect the choice of gas stove?

And now we will answer the question how to choose a gas cooker with an oven as strong and resistant to corrosion as possible:

• As a rule, the side walls of such devices are covered with a protective layer of enamel, which is easy to care for.
• More stylish and expensive models are made of shiny or matte stainless steel. They look beautiful, but it's very problematic to look after them, because fingerprints are constantly left on that surface, every drop of water and fat can be seen. To clean them it is necessary special expensive means intended for care of specific surfaces from metal.

But the cooking surfaces are made of materials resistant to aggressive detergents, high temperatures and mechanical effects:

• Basically it's metal, topped with enamel.

Important! Such an inexpensive coating perfectly serves, subject to certain rules for the care of it. But wash the enamel slabs carefully, so as not to leave scratches on them.

• Models made of steel are more resistant in terms of damage, but difficulties arise when caring for them.

Choosing a gas oven depending on the functionality of the

In fact, even an inexpensive gas stove with a good oven can have a sufficient set of functions. Current manufacturers equip their own production with a variety of functions - both important enough and completely useless for many consumers.

And now we'll look into this variety to solve the importance of each function:

1. The function of electric ignition. It allows you to forget forever about using such unsafe matches and constantly breaking lighters. In them, the gas is ignited by turning the hotplate valve, or the plate is equipped with a separate special button.

Important! Remember that these models must be connected to the mains.

1. Function of gas leakage monitoring system. This is an incredibly useful feature, thanks to which the level of safety of operation of such boards essentially increases. If the flame suddenly goes out, then the gas supply ceases immediately.

Important! Such a system can be separately equipped only with a cooking surface, only an oven or the whole plate in its entirety. Such models should be chosen for families with young children and elderly people.

1. Function of the grill. If desired - you can choose any model with a grill. On sale there are plates with a gas grill and with a skewer built in. Grill, powered by electricity, allows you to adjust the temperature and the cooking process itself.

Important! There are models in which burners operate on gas, and the oven and the grill are electric. These models are easier to manage, but they can not be called economical. To save money, it is better to choose a fully gas oven.

1. Timer function. Practically in all plates the timer is the simplest mechanical device, which allows measuring the time interval and emits an audible signal after its expiration. The latest models have a timer, thanks to which you can program the plates at the beginning and end of work.
2. It is very convenient to call such additional functions as lighting and thermometer in the oven.

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The most popular manufacturers of gas stoves

Demand is used by very little-known and world-famous manufacturers of household appliances. Now we will get acquainted with the four most popular of them:

1. Zanussi. This European manufacturer is considered the first in the field of manufacturing gas stoves. His products are distinguished by the highest quality indicators, they are executed with the introduction of the newest technologies. If you need a safe, multifunctional gas cooker with a good baking oven, then choose one of the models of this company.

Important! The disadvantage of such boards is the difficulty in caring for the mirror surfaces of the oven.

1. Gorenje. Not only gas stoves, but all the equipment produced by this brand, has a huge set of functionalities and the most modern design. The offered assortment can satisfy any buyer - as adherents of all traditional, and fans of various novelties. Their main advantages are ergonomics, reliability.

Important! The disadvantage is too strong heating the oven door.

1. Gefest. If you need a budget gas stove with a good oven, then the products of this famous Belarusian brand are ideal for you. His models are distinguished by classical design, a standard set of functions. Their advantages are: low cost, the presence of several additional functions.

Important! The disadvantages include the need to constantly turn on the gas leakage system manually.

1. Indesit. This company regularly makes consumers happy with new products of household appliances. Its gas stoves are always characterized by high reliability, safety, practicality, a large number of options. All this is perfectly combined with affordable prices.

In this article we have focused on the main points when choosing a gas cooker. We hope that this information helped you to choose a functional, convenient and safe unit for your home, which seamlessly blended into the thoughtful interior of the kitchen.