Against the backdrop of constantly rising prices, budget household appliances are especially popular. For example, 4-burner electric stoves, which are produced by the Zlatoust Machine-Building Plant. Reliable and inexpensive, they are in constant demand among buyers. What types of 4-burner electric stoves "Dream" can be found on sale? What are their main characteristics and how do the models differ from each other? Let's take a closer look at these and other questions.
Type of heating elements
Depending on the type of heating element, all models are divided into 2 types: with cast iron and heating elements. The first category includes: "Dream 12-06-03C", "Dream 12-06-03SB", "Dream 12-06", "Dream 12-06" and "Dream 12-06-03". The second category includes a 4-burner electric stove with an oven "Dream 12-03".
Cast iron burners are easy to care for, but they heat up quite slowly and take a long timecool down. In addition, this material is hard, but brittle. Therefore, a cast-iron burner can crack if cold water gets on its hot surface or heavy dishes collapse.
The heating element heats up and cools down much faster. However, caring for such burners is somewhat more difficult. Crumbs and boiled away liquid fall under the heating element and dry there. You can remove them with a sponge or cloth only by lifting the spiral.
Some models are equipped with express burners that heat up faster. They have a more powerful heating element (usually 2 kW) against the standard 1-1, 5. Manufacturers mark the express burner with a red circle.
Color
4-burner electric stove "Dream" with an oven is available in two versions: black and white. Dark enamel is convenient because stains and streaks are not visible on it, it does not require careful maintenance. On the contrary, it is desirable to wipe the white stove after each use, but it will fit into the interior of the kitchen more easily.
The manufacturer also released the model "Dream 12-06-05", made of stainless steel, but it is extremely rare on sale.
Features
The cooking surface of electric stoves of this brand is covered with durable glass enamel, resistant to high temperatures and abrasion. The best proof of its durability are models released 10-15 years ago. Even on old slabs that have been used for more than one year, the enamel does not fade or crack.
Another feature is the double glazed oven door. It allows you to maintain the desired temperature inside the oven. Of course, in expensive models of famous brands you can find doors with 3-5 glasses. They are installed for safety purposes, so that if accidentally touched, the owner does not get burned. However, 2 glasses are enough for efficient operation.
For the convenience of observing the degree of readiness of the product, a backlight is installed in the oven. The lamp lights up automatically when the heaters are turned on and works continuously until they are turned off.
A folding compartment or a drawer is another convenient option that attracts customers to the Mechta electric stove. The price of the model will be almost the same in this case, but the drawer is more convenient because the hostess does not have to reach deep into the case for dishes.
Instructions
Each model comes with an instruction manual. The document describes the safety measures that must be followed when connecting the stove, equipment and technical requirements. The instructions describe in detail the modes, order and nuances of work. For example, the manufacturer recommends turning off the burners 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking, indicating that there is enough residual heat to bring the dish to readiness. This saves a lot of energy.
What operations can the "Dream" electric stove perform? The instruction describes in detail what and on whatmodes on it you can cook. In the oven, housewives can not only bake pies and fry meat dishes, but also make preparations for the winter. In the canning mode, only the lower heater is turned on. Banks are selected the same size and filled to the same level (but not under the neck). Put them in a deep pan with water so that the walls do not touch each other, and sterilize them at a temperature of 150-200 degrees for 5-30 minutes.
Hotplates
4-burner electric stove "Dream" with an oven can have 5-7 heating levels. Each of the modes corresponds to a certain temperature of the "pancakes". When the knob is set to position "0" the cooker is off. On the number "1" the burner is turned on for minimal heating (250-400 degrees) consuming about 250 watts. In position "2", the temperature of the "pancake" reaches 450-550 degrees, and the power is 400 watts. In the last, 4th mode, the surface heats up to 750 degrees, consuming about 1 kW. Of course, for express burners or powerful "pancakes" of 1.5 kW, the gradation is somewhat different.
The oven is controlled by two handles: a thermostat and a mode switch. To enable it, you need:
1. Set the temperature (range 140-220 degrees).
2. Select the type of heating. Possible options: only the upper heater works, only the lower one or both at once. There is one more mode - heating elements are disabled, the backlight is on. It is used when it is necessary to wash the oven after work.
Reviews
Products of Zlatoustovskymachine-building plant is not distinguished by original design or variety of functions. If you go to a home appliances store and look at the stand, the cheapest and simplest model is the Mechta electric stove. Customer reviews indicate that such equipment is bought for temporary housing, in gardens. Often, new buildings are equipped with these electric stoves with the expectation that the new owners themselves will change them when they make repairs. However, the simplicity of the design goes only into the hands of these models. The stoves have been working for several decades, the maximum that can happen to them is that one of the heating elements will burn out. The presence of 2 heaters (top and bottom) in the oven allows you to evenly bake food. The appearance sometimes causes criticism, namely a large number of gaps, distortions at the joints, but they do not affect the performance of the equipment.
Power on
The Dream stove is connected to a network designed for a current of 25 A and a voltage of 220 V. This model is equipped with a cord and plug, which are hidden behind the rear wall. To release them, you need to unscrew the cover, remove the cord from the lower compartment and insert the plug into the outlet. The back cover is put in its original place. When connecting the stove, make sure that the ground connection is available. One more nuance - it is necessary to maintain the distance specified by the instruction from the equipment to the headset. The temperature of the wall and surface of the stove rises greatly during operation and fire may occur.
Repair
The service life of the plate is 10 years. The manufacturer recommends after5 years every 2.5 years to check it for technical faults. At the end of its service life, the plate should be sold as scrap metal. The manufacturer even indicates in the instructions how much copper and non-ferrous alloys the 4-burner electric stove "Dream" with an oven contains.
The most common failure is the failure of one of the heating elements. Repair of the Dream electric stove must be carried out by qualified personnel - the manufacturer insistently reminds of this. Replacement parts can be purchased through service centers. The only thing that you can change yourself is the light bulb in the electric oven.
