It's not necessary to explain to anyone that a multivarker is a reliable helper for any hostess. As well as telling about all its advantages - the uniformity of the thermal impact throughout the volume of the "load", the automatic mode of operation and much more - this is written enough. But on the issue of the correct choice of the optimal model of the multivarque, the controversy continues indefinitely.
And this is understandable, as each of us has its own priorities. But to know the basic criteria for assessing the "usefulness" of the multivark you like, at least because the money for the purchase was not wasted.
Power
On the one hand, the higher this figure, the better. A more powerful multivark significantly saves our time, because the cooking process takes less time. Such models are suitable for people who value every minute or do not have the opportunity to spend it on cooking. For example, if the schedule of work is such that it is necessary to return home very late, and there is already no strength or the desire to fuss in the kitchen.
At the same time, powerful models have a significant drawback - they are characterized by increased power consumption. Given the constant growth of tariffs - an important factor. This is claimed by those who believe that a multivark with a low power is more economical. Only how much are they right, if we take into account the fact that the "small" model prepares longer, and all this time the counter / counter continues to "wind"?
There are a number of other considerations about power. The power consumption is influenced by the program that the hostess chose, and the volume of products loaded into the multivark. That is why it is impossible to say unequivocally what is the optimal power of the device.
Type of multivariate
In other words, what is it "oriented" to? Cheaper models have limited capabilities, for example, they can only cook and stew. It is clear that the more programs( and hence the functions), the higher the cost.
There can be only one recommendation. You need to carefully read the description of the multivark and determine whether all of its "services"( and they can be up to fifty) are so necessary for the buyer? Especially when you consider that such products partly duplicate other household appliances and kitchen accessories that are already in the house.
Features of the
design It is possible that all the nuances implemented by the design engineers for the user are not of fundamental importance, but nevertheless some of them pay attention.
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Handle( easy to carry).
- The volume of the bowl. In the passport it is indicated the general. To have an idea of the real indicator, this number should be reduced by approximately 500 ml. For a family of 4 people capacity of 4 - 5 liters will be enough.
- Cover( material) of the bowl. More reliable - marble spraying, ceramics. Teflon will not last long. The best of all options is the "stainless" .By the way, you can buy a cup separately.
- Multigrade cover and steam drain valve. If they are removable, then this facilitates the care of the device.
- The lower part of the product. If the multikark slides on the surface( countertop), it is not a fact that someday it will not lead to an accident.
- The presence of a condensate collector. In some models, it is absent, so sometimes( depending on the mode) you will have to remove the puddles from the table.
- How is the power cord made? It can be either non-removable, or attached via a connector. In terms of convenience, there is no difference, but from the point of view of the maintainability of the multivark - it's big. The most common faults in the power cord are the "non-contact" in the plug( "burnout") or the wire break near it, since in this place it is most often subjected to maximum kinks.
The plug, in contrast to the elements of the "Soviet" performance, can not be disassembled - it is cast. If the wire is blown, you can, of course, cut the piece and "increase".But it is unlikely that any hostess will be satisfied with the prospect of having in the kitchen a fashionable multivark with a cord rewound with electrical tape.
Even when buying a product, it is worth asking if there is such a "spare part" on sale. But, as a rule, they do not exist. So, it is necessary( and it will be possible) to select a suitable( by plug) from any other device.
- Touch screen. As it is executed, it is not important - big or small, what color is highlighted and so on. The question is whether all the symbols displayed on it are understandable, otherwise it will be necessary not so much to cook, how many to solve the puzzles.
Automation
Each multivark is characterized by a number of "services", which greatly simplifies the work of the hostess. It makes no sense to list them all, as they can differ from different manufacturers. Yes, and designers are constantly making improvements to their products, so you can not follow everything. About the availability of specific functions can be learned from the passport of the multivark. But on some it is necessary to dwell in more detail.
"Delayed start" .This option is implemented in 2 engineering solutions. Option 1 : the hostess sets the time after which the device must start up. Option2 : Enter a time parameter that determines when the cooking process should end. A very convenient function that allows you to do your own business even outside the home.
"Heating" .For example, by the time the dish is ready, family members do not have time to sit down at the table. This option allows you to automatically maintain a certain temperature of food, and its additional heating will not be required.
"Emergency start" .If suddenly "the light goes out"( and it's not uncommon in the country), when the electricity is restored, the multivark itself will resume work.
All other modes - "fryer", "sterilization" and a number of others - at the discretion of the buyer.
Manufacturer
On various sites you can find a lot of information about the advantages of multivarieties of a particular company. Of course, the "brand" is an important indicator. The quality of such products has been checked for years. But is it right to be guided when choosing a multivariate for only one "name"?
Practical question - "if that", who will fix the malfunction? The same "Panasonic" is where, and we with its multivark - here. From this position it is necessary to specify at once, who in the given settlement carries out those / accompaniment of production? This is a specialist consultation, and a warranty( post-warranty) repair.
The article lists only the main selection criteria that are of practical importance. And everything else - color, shape, height and so on - is at the discretion of the reader, since these parameters are not of principle, and it is impossible to give a single "recipe".
