Currently, there are quite a few models of electric ovens, offered by manufacturers of household electrical appliances. To understand the entire range and choose the right oven, you should know what models of "ovens" are produced and what are their differences.
When choosing an electric oven, you should find out the following:
- independent cabinet or built-in;
- kind of cabinet control;
- set of available basic functions;
- how to clean;
- what protection system is provided;
- availability and a list of additional features.
General parameters
All ovens have a useful volume in the range of 40 - 70 liters. The maximum temperature of heating reaches 300 degrees. Dimensions of a medium-sized cabinet( this is the most acceptable option for a city apartment) is 65 × 65 × 60 cm, and this size is a kind of standard. Any cabinet has its own class of energy consumption. These classes are denoted by Latin letters( indicated on the label) from A to D. The cabinets with the index "A" consume less energy than others.
Independent or dependent cabinet
The dependent cabinet works together with the hob and is placed below it. The controls are on the oven itself. Independent cabinets work independently - this allows them to be installed anywhere, regardless of where the hob is installed. Therefore, these models are more attractive. If you intend to install such a cabinet in a certain place, then its corresponding dimensions can be selected. For example, a height of 45 cm, or a width of 45 cm, 90 cm. For this, there are special models, which are called embedded.
Controls
Mechanical control
Implemented by a specific set of handles that have a scale of designations and rotate around their axis. This is the simplest kind of control.
Touch Control
Allows you to control the operation of the cabinet with a simple touch.
Combined control
Combines elements of both the first and the second type. The electronic part consists, as a rule, of a timer.
Function set
Cabinets have either a specific set of the most basic functions( 2 - 4), or are multifunctional. In the latter, the number of different functions is quite large. Before choosing a wardrobe, you need to see if all of them will be used by the hostess when working in the kitchen?
Probably, it makes no sense to buy a model with such "bells and whistles", which in practice will not be needed, and overpay for it your money. Everything should be determined by expediency. Some models in their memory can "hold" up to 70 different cooking programs, each of which can be rebuilt for any dish. But in a life it is very necessary? There are cabinets with a system of uniform distribution of hot air throughout the cabinet. This makes the use of spit unnecessary.
Perhaps, choosing an oven is from a huge assortment of the largest store in Russia - and there are reviews, and delivery the next day, and prices are acceptable.
Cleaning systems of the
cabinet They are distinguished by four: easy cleaning, catalytic, pyrolytic and hydrolytic. Cabinets with "easy cleaning" are most common. The inner surface of them is smooth, so it is easy to maintain in good condition.
The catalytic coating is mainly used for the back and side walls. Special enamel provides the splitting of fat under the influence of temperature.
The hydrolysis cleaning mode provides for the cleaning of the cabinet using water vapor and a small amount of detergent. Water and the medium are loaded into the pallet and the program is started. At its end, you only need to wipe the wet surface of the cabinet.
These are the most necessary functions that are important for any hostess and help to make the right choice. The rest can also be found in the product passport.
