Cooker is the main assistant for every housewife. For a long time, electrical appliances dominated the market of household appliances, which were considered more convenient and safe than gas stoves. However, the obvious advantages of gas stoves returned them to their former popularity. First, these plates are more economical than electrical appliances, and secondly, they quickly heat up and allow, if necessary, to regulate the intensity of heating. In addition, food prepared on gas is considered more useful and natural.
Buying a slab is a serious and responsible business. Therefore, before going in search of your future assistant, you should carefully study the recommendations of "House of Dreams" on how to choose a gas stove.
Surface of a gas stove
The surface of a budget gas stove is usually covered with enamel. Unfortunately, this material is not practical: because of mechanical and chemical effects on it, scratches, dents and defects are formed relatively quickly. However, the surface in the form of enamel coating has one interesting advantage - the ability to select any shade.
Stainless steel plates are very popular. This material can be called more durable and durable. Stainless steel is not susceptible to corrosion and is not afraid of the effects of chemicals. In addition, it is easy to care for such a surface: to clean the material, it is sufficient to wash it with any cleaning agent.
However, the most modern are the plates with a glass ceramic surface. The main advantage of this material is its respectable appearance. Smooth monolithic surface fits perfectly into the most fashionable interior, becoming not only a practical tool, but also a decorative detail in the design of the kitchen. In addition to its stylish design, the surface of glass ceramics is highly resistant and resistant to mechanical, chemical and thermal effects. The only nuance of this material is a special way of leaving. To maintain the glass ceramic hob in the proper condition, clean it immediately after contamination.
Burners
We are accustomed to that usually gas cookers have four burners of different diameters. Indeed, such a number of burners is considered optimal, especially given that their different sizes allow you to choose the most suitable mode for cooking. But some modern manufacturers decided to take care of the housewives, who have to cook for a large number of people, and now on sale you can often find plates with five or even six hot plates.
As a rule, gas stoves with such a number of burners belong to the combined class, that is, both gas burners and electric ones are used in their design. The combined way of working gives us one more indisputable plus - the ability to cook even in the event of a power outage or stopping the flow of gas( one of two).
Ovens
An important feature of gas stoves is that they are equipped with either a gas or electric or mixed oven. Gas ovens in gas stoves are seldom when they are multifunctional. In the simplest and most budgetary version, only the upper and lower heating elements are present in the oven, as well as the possibility of adjusting the temperature regime. More complex models can also be equipped with a grill, thermometer and convector.
By the way, the convection mode, which performs blowing food, ensuring uniform baking, has been used in gas stoves relatively recently. For a long time it was believed that this function can not be used in devices that work from gas. However, now in gas ovens only hollow burners are used, so even the most powerful convector can not blow them out.
Electric oven in gas cooker can be simple or multifunctional. In a standard oven, there are only two heating elements that are mounted at the top and bottom of the product. In the multifunctional oven, four elements are used, which provides an ideally uniform baking process. In addition, ovens are often equipped with other useful functions. For example, in many ovens there is a fan, a backlight, a timer, an automatic shutdown, a sound signal, and a self-cleaning function.
When choosing a gas cooker, pay attention to the property of the material from which the oven door is made. Modern models are increasingly equipped with double heat-resistant glass, providing increased safety.
In addition, an important element of the oven are baking sheets. As a rule, baking sheets and sheets are included in the complete set of plates, however, trace how convenient the process of their excavation and installation is.
Oven in combined gas-electric cookers is often gas, but it uses an electric( infrared) grill.
Additional functions of
People who opt for electric cookers are often guided by their safety, it's not a secret that a gas leak can lead to an emergency. However, modern manufacturers have succeeded in eliminating the only drawback of slabs that operate on gas, thanks to the gas-control function. The construction of the plates is equipped with a sensor that closes automatically when the fire is extinguished.
In addition to the much-needed function, modern models of plates are often equipped with the possibility of electric ignition and a mode of protection against children, in which access to the work surface and the oven is completely blocked.
Gas stove manufacturers and review of
models The quality and usability of gas stoves, like any other household appliance, depends largely on the manufacturer. Before buying a much-needed device, many are concerned about the question of which firm to choose a gas stove. It should be noted right away that gas stoves are manufactured by world-famous and well-established companies, as well as by more modest producers, therefore, to a greater extent this choice depends on financial possibilities.
For example, according to experts and customers, the GORENJE K 67438 AX combined plate has good properties. The advantage of this model is a multifunctional oven with a capacity of 65 liters. In addition to the main functions, there is an infrared grill in the oven of this cooker.
If you are looking for a simpler and more budget model, pay attention to the plate of DE LUXE series 606040.04.Despite its democratic value, the stove is equipped with a "gas control" function, a double sturdy glass oven and a convenient economic compartment.
Good reviews in the middle price segment earned the plates of INDESIT.For example, the plate series I5GSH0G( X) in addition to the usual modes is additionally equipped with a function of a steam cleaner and an infrared grill.
Of course, the question - how to choose a gas stove, is not simple. But since this purchase is made "for years", before making a final choice in favor of a particular model, carefully study and compare their technical characteristics and features of functions.