Today, modern models of mini-furnaces look almost like microwave ovens in appearance. But this, in fact, completely different kitchen appliances. If the microwave oven works thanks to microwave waves, then mini-furnaces use infrared radiation.
Mini-oven today
Mini-oven is a full-fledged oven, only smaller in size. In it you can extinguish, bake and do all those operations that are possible in a conventional oven. Only the usual ovens have a larger volume and work on gas or electricity( built in the gas stove option) or on electricity, when the oven is sold as a separate kitchen equipment. Mini-oven is the same electric oven, only more miniature and less massive.
Manufacturers involved in the production of mini-ovens, recently installed in them instead of standard heating elements, quartz. This allows the stove to dial the required temperature quite quickly. The variety of functions of various models is also striking. A modern mini oven can act as an oven, grill, toaster, food defroster and others.
Modern microwave
Microwave ovens currently offered to consumers, as a rule, differ little from modern mini-ovens. Grill, convector, and in some models there is a steamer function. With the help of a microwave oven you can cook stewed vegetables, hot sandwiches, for a couple of minutes, warm up the frozen dishes.
But, since, the working element of this equipment is a magnetron that emits microwave radiation, so that the water contained in the products heats up and begins to boil. Therefore, the dishes are prepared as a result of internal heating. Because of this technology work, the microwave oven as an oven is simply not usable.
control systems Both the mini-furnace model and the microwave model are installed either as a mechanical control system or as an electronic control system. The most common option for managing this household appliance in the modern market is a mechanical system where the control is carried out with the help of rotary shift knobs. But it should be noted that electronics is gradually gaining popularity.
The common for all devices and control systems is the algorithm of operation - it is switching on the device, setting the required temperature and the necessary mode necessary for cooking a certain dish of time. When the process of cooking or a certain operation is completed, an audible signal will be heard.
If you are a supporter of stews or fast food, you will definitely need a microwave. In case you are a fan of traditional cuisine, baked dishes and other culinary delights, then your choice is a mini-oven.
