Electric oven

An electric or gas oven is one of the best helpers of every mistress in cooking delicious food. No casserole, cake or dish in the pot will work without the oven. Today, a woman can choose which oven to install in her kitchen: electric or gas. It is these two types of "kitchen queen" that will be discussed in this article.

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Which oven is better: electric or gas?

If you want to save on the cost of the oven and do not have excessive requirements for its functionality, then we recommend choosing an oven that works on gas. He definitely will suit you more. Its price is lower than the cost of electric. And the opportunity to work from a gas cylinder allows you to install an oven even in the country or in a country house.

Electric ovens are the best options for housewives who want more from the oven than the performance of basic functions. The safety of using an electric furnace is higher than that of a gas furnace. The only significant drawback of electric ovens is the high power consumption.

With regular use of this technique, electricity bills will significantly impact on the family budget. In all other respects, such kitchen equipment is much superior to gas ovens.

Advantages of the electric oven:

• Heating elements are installed in different parts of the appliance. Thanks to this, the dish warms up well and is cooked evenly.
• Wide operating temperature range. In the oven, you can bake at temperatures from +30 to +300 degrees.
• Temperature control. The error is only 5 degrees.
• In an electric oven you can cook several dishes at the same time. The main thing is to allow the volume of the device to do this.

Important! You can easily choose the right model if you need an inbuilt electric oven that will meet your requirements for both size and design and technical characteristics. No less interesting is the specific range of individual standing equipment, which, as a rule, is characterized by a large volume, capacity, but it is precisely because of this that it is not suitable for every house.

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Types of electric ovens

By the criterion of the degree of interaction between the oven and the hob, they are divided into two types:

• Dependent. This technique is sold only with the hob. The control panel is general and is located on the oven.

Important! If the hob fails, it is not possible to use the oven.

• Standalone. Such ovens can be placed anywhere in the kitchen. They do not depend on the hob and have their own control panel. As a rule, their functionality is much smaller, as are the parameters of volume and power.

Important! In case the size of the kitchen is small, an independent version of the oven is more suitable for space saving.

Depending on the function set, the electrical ovens are divided as follows:

• Static. Such kitchen appliances perform only basic functions in the preparation of food. The number of programs does not exceed four - include heating of various types and grills.
• Multifunctional. Such an oven has many different options. Their number can reach 12. The cost of this technique, naturally, is an order of magnitude higher.

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How to choose an electric oven?

In the shops just eyes run from the beautiful and functional ovens. How to choose an oven to cook with pleasure in it for a year? What should I look for among a large number of these parameters? Let us dwell on this in more detail.

Power

Such household appliances have a truly wide range of capacities: from 1 to 4 kW.This parameter directly affects the maximum cooking temperature. Its index can reach 500 degrees Celsius. Although this temperature is rarely popular, as almost all dishes are prepared at 200-250 degrees.

Important! The optimal value of power for the oven will be 2-3 kW, which is quite enough for most consumers.

Dimensions

The standard dimensions for the oven are 60x60x55 cm. For small kitchens, manufacturers make ovens with a height of 40 and 50 cm.

Important! The most convenient option for a kitchen oven is a device with standard parameters. If the size of the kitchen allows you to install a similar thing, then thinking about the options is simply unnecessary.

Working volume

In most cases, a built-in electric oven of full-size type has a volume exceeding 50 liters. This is more than enough for cooking any dishes. But there is a kitchen technique with a half size with a volume of 20-30 liters. Such ovens are purchased in cases where a full-size oven is not placed in the kitchen.

Cleaning method

There are different methods for cleaning modern ovens.

Traditional way of

A familiar way of cleaning the oven since childhood is washing the camera with a rag, sponge and detergent. The internal surface of the oven is then covered with ordinary enamel, although some manufacturers in the instruction call this coating "enamel of easy cleaning".

Important! Do not use metal scrapers and brushes to clean the oven surfaces. Liquids with an acid content, such as vinegar or lemon juice, have a detrimental effect on the coating of the wind chambers.

Catalytic method

If in the description of the goods indicated this method of cleaning, it means that the camera is covered with really not ordinary enamel, but a special substance. It has small pores, which contribute to the process of decomposition of fat and removing it directly during cooking.

Important! The effectiveness of this method is not too high. Most likely, for a complete cleaning of the wind chamber, you will need all the equipment that is used in the traditional method.

Hydrolysis method

Such cleaning is as follows: in the baking tray is poured water and inserted into the oven, which is heated. Under the influence of steam, all dirt and grease drain into the pan.

Important! Some electric ovens are equipped with grease absorbing filters. With their help, fat and odors are absorbed, and thus, contaminants do not enter the fan.

Pyrolysis method

This method of cleaning significantly saves time and facilitates the work of the hostess. When pyrolysis cleaning mode is activated, the oven briefly heats up to a temperature above 300 degrees. Fat and the rest of the food, which accumulated on the walls of the chamber, quickly burn. After opening the oven and cooling the surfaces of its walls, you just need to remove the rag with ashes.

Important! The cost of the technique with a pyrolysis cleaning method is much higher than the price of an oven with conventional and catalytic enamel.

Control type

In the choice of this characteristic, a tendency is observed: the more expensive the technique, the more electrified control. It can be carried out with the help of mechanical handles or a touch panel. Also a common type of management is common.

Important! As an auxiliary element on the panel, there can be a built-in display that shows the temperature, selected operating mode, time and other useful information.

Useful functions

Do not chase after a lot of options on electric ovens. As experience shows, the majority of housewives after acquiring multifunctional ovens do not know even half of the icons on the touch panel and use only familiar and familiar modes.

Decide on the oven functions you need and select the built-in electric oven that will be used by you to the maximum.

Modern ovens can own the following additional useful functions.

Steamer

Everyone knows that when cooking in this mode, preserves the maximum amount of vitamins and nutrients in food.

probe The device by means of which it is possible to measure the temperature inside the product being prepared.

Grill

This mode is used for cooking dishes with a delicious crispy crust.

Timer

Very useful option for busy people. With its help, the oven stops working on its own after the set time. Thus, burnt dishes for hostesses with such ovens become a myth.

Cold air blowing

This function is built-in only in high-end models. It helps to protect next-door furniture from overheating.

Convection

With this option you can cook simultaneously on two or three levels of the oven at once. The built-in fan in the oven distributes the temperature evenly inside the chamber. A useful detail in some convection cabinets is the ability to regulate the power of the heated air flow.

Rotisserie

If you are a lover of juicy kebabs or chicken baked on a spit, then such an oven function is simply necessary for you. At home, it will allow you to cook meat, which you used to cook only on the street.

Auto programs

This mode is a pre-stored in the device memory algorithms for cooking various dishes. Thus, the cooking process for the user is greatly simplified. To prepare a tasty dish, you just need to select a program with its name and indicate the weight of the product. Next - the electric oven itself will determine what to do and what modes to use. After the cooking process is completed, the device switches off automatically.

Important! Expensive models of ovens provide the user with the opportunity to add new cooking programs in addition to existing ones.

Separator

Such a device helps save energy while cooking various dishes in the oven. It is made of a special material with low thermal conductivity. Having established this segment, you as though do from one oven two and you can prepare absolutely different dishes simultaneously, for example fish and dessert.

Important! Also, the separator is very useful if the volume of food is small. Thus, only half the oven can be used. If the dish is large, for example, a large turkey, then the separating element is easily removed, and you can use the entire oven for its intended purpose.

Microwave mode

In addition to their direct duties as ovens with this mode can be used as microwave ovens. This functionality of the electric oven significantly saves space in the kitchen, since you immediately get two appliances in one.

Wi-Fi

Recently, more and more manufacturers began to install in the appliances of household appliances the function of wireless communication. This option in the oven will allow you to control the cooking process and monitor it, while in another room or generally outside the house. Using a smartphone or tablet, you can turn on the oven, activate the necessary modes and programs and turn off its operation.

Safety

As you know, household appliances can cause a lot of harm if improperly used. Modern kitchen equipment has a large number of functions that make its operation more safe and pleasant:

• Heat-resistant oven door. A very useful thing for families with young children. Modern ovens in most cases are made with similar doors. This does not make it possible to burn yourself, even with close contact with the door during cooking.
• Retractable trolley. A similar device in the oven allows the counter to go forward at the same time as the door is opened. This makes it safer to inspect the food for cooking, sprinkling it with sauce and stirring.
• Door locking. This function allows you to lock the oven door. Thus, curious kiddies can not open it while cooking.

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Which firm of recessed electric ovens is better?

The recognized leaders among electric ovens - both built-in and autonomous - are models of Austrian, German and Swedish brands that can be assembled in our homeland.

This is Bosh, Electrolux, Siemens, Hotpoint-Ariston.

If you are looking for an optimal price-performance ratio, then pay attention to the models of brands Gorenje, Beko, Zanussi.

Little-known brands such as Saturn, Ariete, DEX, Mirta, Vimar are unverified techniques in this field.

Important! Give preference to proven and well-known brands. It is not necessary to save on the oven, its cost will pay off in due course.

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How to choose a gas oven?

Similarly with electric appliances, gas ovens can be of two types:

• Classical. It has only two heating modes with natural air circulation in the oven working space.
• Multifunctional. For such a technique, there are many heating options. It is usually equipped with a fan that generates forced circulation of heated air.

What else you should know:

1. Almost all modern built-in gas ovens have an electric ignition. With manual control during the gas supply, it is necessary to press the ignition button.
2. If the ignition system is fully automated, the spark appears immediately after turning the regulator knob to the operating position.
3. Convection gas ovens are equipped with hollow burners.
4. If the airflow from the fan has blown out the flame of the burner, then an automatic ignition is immediately triggered and lights the flame again. The function of gas control works in a similar way. Even in ovens without convection, this option will be very useful.
5. Gas ovens with convection function allow you to cook more delicious food. At the same time cooking time is significantly reduced.

Important! Time cooking in a gas oven with a fan is reduced by an average of 30%.

1. Similar gas cooking technology, as mentioned above, does not have such a wide functionality compared to electric ovens. For example, a gas oven does not have auto cooking programs and can not be used as a microwave oven. But still, its functions are quite enough to prepare a variety of delicious food.

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Useful advices

Before buying your chosen oven, pay attention to the following nuances:

• Refine the energy class of the selected electrical kitchen appliances. It is better to overpay a little, but to choose an oven with the lowest level of electrical consumption. Such a purchase in the end will be more economical.
• The hob and oven must be of the same manufacturer.
• When buying, be sure to find out about the availability in the city of a brand-name service center for the repair and maintenance of the selected equipment.
• Pay attention to the warranty period and availability of all related documents.

Now you know the basic criteria for choosing ovens. It will also be useful to get feedback on a particular model of a certain brand before buying. Quality kitchen appliances - gas or electric, in any case, will make it easier for you to work in cooking.