Gas and electric plates with an oven gradually come out of use. They were replaced by elegant, with modern original design, built-in hobs. Modern household appliances for the kitchen has become much more diverse, much more functional - which, naturally, led the built in hobs to the peak of popularity. Since, cooking hobs are convenient, economical, reduce the cooking time - the housewife appreciated these products.
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How to choose the right hob, general recommendations
Life is changing, our requirements for comfort are becoming more complicated, the kitchen wants to be fashionable and modern.
But this is not an excuse for buying a hob only in appearance.
When selecting an integrated hob, observe the following rules:
-Panel should be functional;
-convenient control mode;
- reliable security systems;
-material of the product must be beautiful and durable;
-The quality of the assembly should be at the highest level.
Selecting the hob, pay attention not only to the design of the panel itself, but also take into account that moment - how to fit into the interior of your kitchen a new device.
The hob must look in harmony with the entire kitchen set, with the built-in appliances in the form of a refrigerator, a dishwasher, all the existing small household appliances.
How to choose the right hob
Like all household appliances, the gas panel should not only please the eye externally, but be a reliable and faithful assistant.
Therefore, when choosing a gas hob, pay attention to the following:
- The surface must have a gas control function. The gas-control system will automatically shut off the gas if the flame extinguishes or if the liquid floods the flame;
-the availability of electric ignition is a convenient and important function, in combination with gas control, both of the above functions will protect your home from the pampering of children. Such functions can be mechanical (operate from a button) or automatic (works when the hotplate is turned on);
- Pay attention to the number of burners, usually get a gas surface with four burners, but this depends on your desire and the amount of future work in the kitchen;
- Pay attention to the type of gas burner, t. The standard burner is capable of regulating only one flame level. But the burners are in the form of a "double crown" - they have more power, since they have two rows of flames, so the food is cooked faster. The steepest "triple crown" burner, there are three rows of flames, thus more uniform heating of the dishes occurs. "Triple Crown" is required for gourmets, lovers of exquisite unusual dishes,
- Pay attention to the material of the hob panels, the panels are enamelled or steel (stainless). Panels with enameled surfaces have a lower price.
Such panels are strong, they can have different colors, but this working surface is difficult to clean and scratches may remain after cleaning.
Currently, kitchens, mainly use cooking surfaces made of steel or cast iron, such surfaces can be polished or matt.
How to choose the right electric hob
Modern kitchens more widely use electric cooking surfaces because of fashionable design, safety, reliability, multifunctionality.
Electric panels, in general, use a glass-ceramic surface.
A cheaper option is a cast iron hob, such panels are very reliable, but their functions are minimal.
What to look for when buying a ceramic hob:
-Is there an indicator of residual heat, this indicator is lit during the operation of the burners and after shutting down, thereby warning the landlady of a possible burn. The residual heat indicator will turn off when the panel temperature becomes safe;
-Check the timer for the burners. The timer can be turned off automatically, or it can signal a shutdown by sound;
- Pay attention to the accessories: the switches can be touch, rotary and heated;
- Rotary switches are installed on inexpensive hobs;
The heated switch looks more aesthetically pleasing and safer because it is not possible to accidentally turn on the plate. Such switches have more expensive cooktops;
-Sensor switch is placed on the front panel of the plate, is invisible to the eye, works from touch and are the most popular models;
- Pay attention to the burners, burners are halogen and induction. The halogen ring is heated immediately and evenly due to the high temperature of the spiral, the spiral is integrated with the halogen lamp. Such burners are practical, they consume a minimum of energy, the burner glows red and a lot of heat is released. The induction hotplate instantly heats up, the heat is precisely regulated, it works only when there is a dish on the burner. During cooking, only the bottom of the dishes is heated, and the hotplate itself will be cold. Such burners are completely safe and prepare for them full of pleasure. The dishes should be made of enamelled cast iron or enamelled steel, glass and ceramic utensils are completely unsuitable;
- Note how many circuits have a hotplate - they can be two or three-circuit. Depending on the heating surface of the pot or frying pan, the area of the heated surface is also regulated;
-if you need not only a hob but an oven - pay attention to the combined version of the built-in hob and built-in oven;
-if you want to find an option cheaper, pay attention to the hob from mirror glass, outwardly they resemble glass-ceramic.
Modern hobs can be located separately from the oven, in parallel you can choose a built-in grill, steamer - they also easily cut into the countertop.
By purchasing built-in appliances you create a stylish, multifunctional, modern kitchen.
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