Oven for the hostess is not just a necessity, but also a way to express your culinary skills. And more often consumers are facing a seemingly simple choice - which kind of oven is better - gas or electric.
If in the process of selecting conventional plates, many prefer their gas models, then the oven is different. What is the difference between an electric and a gas model?
Why choose a gas oven
Stop on a gas oven and do not make it difficult to choose if:
- You live in an old house or you have a weak wiring, which is counter-indicative of the high power of the electric model.
- You are economical and do not want to overpay for electricity - using an electric oven will cost more.
- You are just used to gas models and do not want to change your habits.
- You masterly master several recipes of dishes, which were cooked only in a gas oven.
Based on such items, you can safely choose a gas oven. Of course, these models have drawbacks - for example, such an oven is less environmentally friendly( you need a good hood) and less safe( here you should choose a modern model for which manufacturers have created special characteristics).Did you choose the gas oven? Let's see how it works and what it can offer.
- Most models have two modes of heating - the lower and upper, and the food in its taste qualities will look more like cooked on charcoal.
- Some models can be equipped with forced air circulation( hollow burners are used, gas can not be blown out).Such ovens ensure a uniform heating of the dishes and will be crispy.
- On safety - modern models of ovens are equipped with a gas control system, which will stop the supply of "fuel" if the fire goes out.
- Equipped with models and function "electric ignition" - such ovens are fireproof and do not require the use of matches.
- Most of the models have double( most often) or triple doors of a cabinet made of heat-resistant glass.
A gas oven can become a decoration of your kitchen and a safe appliance if you choose a quality and modern model.
Why choose an electric oven
Electric ovens have the main advantage - most of the models are equipped with useful additional functions and have a wide range of options( compared to gas cabinets).
Electric appliances differ and the heating method differs - they can be equipped with a fan and convection. That is - hot air is evenly distributed throughout the entire area of the cabinet, providing an ideal cooking.
You will not encounter such a problem as baked outside, but a raw pie inside. The most "fashionable" electric ovens are multifunctional, which, in fact, are equipped with a fan. What else will please such a model:
- Presence of a timer. Automatic will automatically switch off the oven, and mechanical will beep after the end of cooking. In any case, this function is useful and convenient.
- Several modes of operation - defrost, cooking dishes for a couple, two or three modes of grilling.
- The presence of a cooling fan - this part will effectively cool the cabinet door and oven casing, so that the furniture or appliances standing next to it does not heat up.
- You can dry vegetables and fruits in an electric oven.
Another important function of this oven is self-cleaning. If you choose the electric model, you should familiarize yourself with the features of this function.
- Inexpensive models are equipped with internal EcoClear panels, on which the "side effects" of cooking, grease and soot settle less and are easier to clean.
- The medium price range ovens are equipped with a catalytic cleaning system - here the walls of the cabinet are covered with enamel, which absorbs fats and dirt, and you will just need to wipe the walls with a napkin.
- The most reliable one is another way of cleaning - pyrolysis. In this case, the device eliminates all contamination by burning them. You just need to turn the oven on and heat up to 500 degrees, and all the fat will just burn out.
Which oven to choose is up to you, of course. Want to buy a stylish and multifunctional model - stop by an electric oven. Want to become the owner of a simple but reliable and familiar oven - feel free to choose a gas model.
