The oven( oven) is a closing chamber with a heating element for cooking food.
Gas oven
Is an inexpensive and reliable device, easy to operate and without unnecessary functions. Low price is the main advantage over electric ovens, and the use of gas is cheaper than payment for electricity.
When choosing a gas oven, pay special attention to:
Oven
It is mandatory to have protection functions for automatic ignition and gas leakage. This protection will save from accidents, if the burner goes out;
Gas Oven Burners
They must be hollow in order to prevent the fan from blowing out the fire( this point is important when choosing a cabinet equipped with a fan);
This is a very convenient combination for grilling, as gas burners are more suitable for baking. Electric oven
The main feature is precision. The device will allow you to set the desired degree, time and cooking mode. The electric oven has an extended functionality, control system, high safety, in comparison with gas. The other side of the coin is the cost of electricity, and the purchase price is not lower than the average level of the price segment.
Before choosing an electric oven, consider the following:
- The availability of the maximum number of functions for cooking, especially if you want to prepare complex recipes. A wide variety of modes will allow you to assess the advantages over gas ovens.
- Pay attention to the electrical network. Its power should correspond to the level of energy consumption of the oven - this is especially true for houses with old wiring, where communications are not designed for high-powered household appliances.
The functionality of the oven
The main and important modes are:
- forced convection;
- acceleration of cooking;
- defrost;
- cooking using spit, steam, grill and microwaves;
- availability of a cleaning system.
All these criteria should be taken into account when choosing an oven.
Control system
The programmable control system will enable you to prepare complex meals without effort. Try to purchase an electric oven with this system, but know that its cost will be much higher. Using the touch control panel, the cooking mode setting will be fine. The main disadvantage of such management is the high cost of repairs and the complexity of using older people.
Evaluate the control system for the following functions:
- preset cooking modes;
- determination of the internal temperature of the dish;
- indicator of residual heat.
Safety and cleaning
The cleaning system should be evaluated according to the internal properties of the oven surface. Enameled walls are easily cleaned, since to them the fat almost does not stick. Ovens with additional cleaning systems have a high cost. Acquire an oven with the ability to mount a protective filter, it will protect the internal fan from grease, but such a filter needs to be replaced in a timely manner.
Pay attention to models with catalytic cleaning function. The walls of such chambers are made of a special coating, which accelerates the oxidation of fat, allowing you to easily clean the surface. The service life of this coating is 4-5 years.
It is worth paying attention to the support of the functions of pyrolysis or hydrolytic cleaning. In the first case, droplets of fat burn when the chamber is heated. In the second, the chamber is cleaned with steam, which is formed when the water is heated in a certain operating mode of the oven. Hydrolysis purification is more economical, and pyrolysis is more effective. The drawback of the latter function is the strong odor produced when burning fat.
The main safety features include child lock and thermal protection glass.
So, before choosing the type of oven suitable for you, you should evaluate the functional, control system and the convenience of cleaning. Important criteria are safety when operating the device, as well as the size and appearance of the oven.
