We are sure that many hostesses will agree that the taste of food depends, among other things, on the quality of household appliances. Therefore, in order for your chicken or potatoes to turn out ruddy and tasty, you need to choose the right electric oven.
Manufacturers of modern kitchen appliances are trying to make the cooking process not only fast, but also very fun. That is why they equip their devices with additional functions and programs. But is it really necessary for a real mistress? After all, the simpler the household appliances, the easier it is to use them, and all these newfangled chips only distract from the business. Let’s figure it out together, what to look for first of all when choosing an electric oven for your home.
Before choosing a particular model of an electric oven, pay attention to the main criteria that will help you quickly decide on a favorite.
Power. This is perhaps the main factor that determines how quickly the electric oven will heat up. It should be noted that the power of modern models can reach 4 kW. But at the same time, it is very important to assess the reliability of the wiring. For home use, by the way, ovens with improved energy efficiency (class, A or higher), which retain maximum functionality with relatively low energy consumption, are quite suitable.
Advanced heating modes. Today, many models of ovens have additional modes, we understand the main ones. For example, an electric oven can be equipped with convection – a ventilation system that ensures uniform baking of the product (due to all-round heating with hot air). Some models are equipped with 3D heatingallowing for more optimal heat distribution and, accordingly, efficient cooking on several levels at once (without mixing odors). Many manufacturers add more vario-grill (it can be large or small), as well defrosting, drying, heating dishes, maintaining the temperature and other special modes.
Electric oven size… This is also a very important point. Designers of household appliances offer, for example, compact models up to 45 cm in height, which are slightly more expensive than conventional items, but they fit very elegantly into almost any kitchen. This aspect will be very relevant to owners of small compact studio apartments. It is often not always possible to fit a standard set of furniture and equipment there, so you have to look for suitable solutions.
Additional functions. Modern models sometimes have microwave, steam, core temperature probe, readiness probe, telescopic rails and other features. It all depends on what functions are important to you in the first place.
Cleaning process… When choosing a model, pay attention to the possibility of self-cleaning. It can be pyrolytic (the device heats up to a temperature close to 500 ° C, and all contaminants simply melt), catalytic (during cooking, fat gets on a special porous surface with an oxidation catalyst and breaks down), hydrolysis (softening of contaminants with steam).
Important! Try not to choose an oven with a single glass door. It gets very hot during use and can get burned. It also makes sense to bypass copies without convection and a timer and turn your gaze to more “advanced brothers”.
Electric oven BOSCH HBA23S150R, about 30500 rubles. There is a function “3D hot air plus”, automatic fast heating, timer with shutdown. There is no self-cleaning system.
Home appliance manufacturers today offer two main types of electric ovens for the home. Firstly, these are built-in wardrobes, which can be selected in terms of compactness, design, functionality and, of course, the size of the wallet. And secondly, these are tabletop ovens, which are a good addition to the main stove and, moreover, do an excellent job with baking. In addition, these models are suitable for a summer residence or even an office.