Electric stoves for the kitchen: full review, selection rules

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No modern kitchen can do without basic household appliances. Key devices are electric stoves for the kitchen. All these devices vary in principle of operation, as well as the available functionality. And, unlike their obsolete gas counterparts, they have advanced technical parameters.

Types of electric stoves

A wide segment of domestic kitchen electric stoves, offered to domestic consumers, is usually divided into the following types:

1. Standard. All devices of this type are equipped with a cast-iron thermal element. This essential part of an electrical appliance is designed to radiate heat. The biggest plus of such devices is their relatively low cost, but minus the electricity consumption and long heating are taken.
2. Inductive. The operation of such plates is based on the process of reproducing current in a closed loop, which is carried out by changing the density of the magnetic current strength. With induction heating, the cost of electricity is minimal, and the speed indicators of heating the device exceed the parameters of all other stoves. At the same time, the minus of such innovative devices is their rather considerable cost.
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3. Ceramic. Ceramic electric stove for the kitchen is equipped with a tape or spiral thermal element. The appliance heats dishes very quickly and has an economical consumption of electricity. However, it also has a considerable cost and requires cooking containers with a perfectly flat bottom.
4. Halogen. Unlike typical heating elements, in such stoves, heating occurs using intense halogen lamps. They differ in average energy consumption, high prices and expensive maintenance.

Cast Iron Cookers

Standard kitchen electric stoves with cast-iron burner devices usually have two types of execution:

• With enamelled countertop. Such coverage with proper care will retain its original appearance for a long time. When cleaning such a plate, the use of metal brushes and abrasive powders is unacceptable.
• With stainless steel countertop. This coating is more stable and reliable. However, it is also afraid of abrasive substances and is prone to the appearance of stains from water on its surface.

All cast iron burner devices have the following varieties:

1. Traditional. Burners of medium intensity, starting the course of work in 8-10 minutes after switching on.
2. Express burners. Intensive burners, starting work 5-10 minutes after switching on.
3. Mechanical. Such burners have an induction sensor, which well determines the temperature parameters of the containers placed on the burner.

Plates with cast-iron burner devices have advantages in the form of:

• Low prices;
• The simplicity of the quality of heated dishes;

However, they have a number of minuses:

• Instability of some containers on burners;
• Uneven heating of the bottom of the containers;
• Sophisticated burner cleaning
• Increased heating and cooking time;
• High power consumption.

Glass ceramic cooker

A modern electric cooker with glass ceramic differs in a smooth mirror working surface and can be equipped with the following types of burner devices:

• Halogen, gaining heating speed in 2-3 seconds, thanks to a special LED connected to the spiral.
• Rapid, with a slightly lower power and heating rate. These are reliable and quite economical burner devices;
• Inductive, specifically heating the bottom of the container. Devices require the use of special utensils during operation.

Ceramic devices have several advantages:

• Adjustment of the heated work surface;
• Quick heating of dishes and food;
• Easy to care for flat mirror plate;
• Ergonomics management;
• Streamlined design.

With all its advantages, stylish and modern devices have disadvantages:

• The purchase of special dishes;
• Caring for the device only with the help of special tools;
• Hypersensitivity to damage and splashes of water;
• Very high cost.

Induction cooker

Electric household kitchen appliance, the principle of which is to heat the dishes induced by vortex flows. When cooking on such stoves, standard aluminum or ceramic dishes are not used. For cooking on an induction working surface, it is necessary to purchase and use only metal containers, to which a magnet will stick well.

Today, the manufacturer offers domestic consumers glass-ceramic devices of various characteristics and application features:

• Built-in units;
• Standard devices with medium sizes;
• Compact induction two-burner portable devices;
• Miniature one-burner inductive devices.

Devices of this type have advantages in the form of:

• A variety of models for all types of rooms;
• Designs of devices in a variety of design and style;
• Fast heating and cooking;
• Safety during operation;
• Ease of care;
• Significant energy savings.

But with all its advantages, it also has disadvantages:

• Care of the stove only with special means with silicone;
• Using special dishes with a bottom calibration of at least 12 cm;
• Very high price.

Selection options

It is necessary to choose a plate suitable for yourself with an orientation on its technical parameters, available additional functionality and taking into account the characteristics of the room. First of all, you should pay attention to such key points as:

1. Size and volume.
2. Work surface structure.
3. Type of burner devices and their number.
4. Features and advanced oven options.
5. Energy consumption and power.
6. Additional functionality.

Dimensions

All modern electric units-cookers in accordance with the type of execution have different overall parameters.

• Integrated. Such models are built into a single work surface of kitchen furniture. They are very comfortable, have compact dimensions, do not overload the kitchen with volume and save square meters.
• Traditional landline. The dimensions of such electric stoves with an oven are: 840-860 cm in height, 55-65 cm in depth and 55-105 cm in width.
• Portable. Miniature compact devices that are characterized by minimal dimensions and transportability.

Burner size and shape

The number of burners depends on the dimensions of the device - it can be from 1 to 6 units on one stove. Standard cast iron burner devices are divided into:

• Traditional;
• Express burner;
• Mechanical with integrated temperature sensor.

Ceramic burners supply heating to the stove using a special spiral. Such burners have the function of high-speed heating and cooling.

All existing types of burners can be manufactured in the following configurations:

• A two-loop burner. Thanks to this design, it is possible to control the heating area;
• Oval-shaped burner. Applicable for cooking containers of the same configuration;
• Grill burner. Ideal for cooking without adding oil;
• A burner in the form of a flat all-metal sheet (FRY-TOP), serving as an ideal unit for frying meat and vegetables.

Control

Standard electric household cookers for the kitchen have simple mechanical control. Such models are equipped with an LED or a digital indicator located near the display of the heating zone.

But devices with a ceramic or glass working coating are equipped with a slide mechanical switch or sensor.

Functionality

All upgraded electric cookers may have a number of secondary options and features:

1. Burner size control function. Thanks to this option, it is possible to cook in any, not even standard, dishes.
2. Built-in skewer. A very convenient thing for cooking meat or fish.
3. Blocking from accidental start. The safe mode function will not allow you to reset the settings if accidentally touched.
4. Forced convection. An oven in an electric stove with this option has an integrated fan that improves the circulation of air masses and ensures uniform heating of the products.
5. The POWER BOOST function increases the heating output by lowering it on adjacent burners.
6. The infrared multi-grill carries out heating using a halogen diode, saves electricity consumption and preserves all useful elements and properties in the cooked products.
7. Automatic boiling. In the presence of such a function, the unit increases the intensity until boiling, and then reduces the temperature.
8. A special temperature probe, which is automatically inserted into the prepared dish to check for readiness.
9. Scheme of settings for baking, which provides the ability to touch the desired mode with a finger.
10. Protective functions for automatic shutdown in unforeseen situations, such as boiling over or falling onto the work surface of empty dishes.

Design design

A modern electric stove is an impeccable device that has clear contours and is devoid of unnecessary elements. Standard devices do not differ in a special design, however, they can harmoniously fit into any small cozy kitchen.

But the models of their glass ceramics, as a rule, have an original design and can be decorated in the form of:

• Bizarre patterns;
• Author's drawings by artists-designers.

Oven cleaning method

When using an oven built into an electric stove, over time there is a need to clean it. In modern home appliances, decapitation options are thought out:

1. The function of chemical cleaning using catalysts that are on the surface of the walls of the oven. When burning the smallest particles, the self-cleaning system immediately begins its work.
2. Pyrolysis option, due to which any contamination burns out. All food and fat residues on the walls of the oven compartment turn into ashes, which are then easily washed off with water.
3. The hydrolysis function, during which a special container with water and a hydrolysis agent is placed in the oven.

The best manufacturers of electric stoves - which company to choose

Sales outlets of kitchen appliances offer a huge assortment of devices that differ in features of operation, functionality and pricing. In order not to be deceived and make a mistake when buying, you must familiarize yourself with the products on the pages of online stores in Moscow. You can get information about the best in price and quality electric stoves and their manufacturers without even leaving your home. And also inexpensive to purchase an attractive device.

According to reviews of domestic consumers, the following manufacturers are most popular and have a considerable demand for their goods:

• INDESIT;
• DARINA;
• Hansa;
• BEKO;
• Lysva EPH;
• ARDO;
• GEFEST;
• DREAM;
• BOSCH.

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