The talent of a cook alone will obviously not be enough to please loved ones with delicious dishes and sweet pastries. In this case, you can’t do without well-chosen kitchen appliances. And here, first of all, we are talking about the oven, because it is he who helps in creating the most real culinary masterpieces.
Today's market of kitchen appliances offers the consumer a lot of options, and it is very easy to get confused in all this variety. Users have a completely logical question: “How to choose ovens?”. Consumer reviews on specialized forums and in stores help only partly, because everyone wants technology to realize their desires and solve their own problems.
Therefore, the theoretical basis in this matter will obviously not be superfluous. In addition, ever-changing consultants in the same network points of sale, like Eldorado or M. Video have never been technically savvy. With the help of key criteria, you can weigh the pros and cons and choose the right oven. Of course, you can accidentally stumble upon an intelligent consultant insome speci alty store that will explain everything inside and out, but it will be very lucky.
So, let's try to figure out which oven is better to choose, what to pay attention to first of all and how not to miscalculate with a purchase. Let's take into account the opinion of experts in this field and reviews of ordinary users about the technique.
Selection criteria
To clearly decide which built-in oven to choose, first of all, let's deal with the criteria. Here we are talking about the power of equipment, its size, manufacturer, as well as some additional modes and functionality. Consider everything in order.
Power
Before you choose an electric oven, you must first pay attention to its power. For such household appliances, as a rule, it does not exceed 4 kW. Power is a double-edged sword.
On the one hand, with a high rate, we have fast heating, which is extremely important for those who are used to sculpting their culinary masterpieces, which is called here and now. At the same time, you need to be sure that your home's electrical wiring is reliable and be prepared to pay a hefty amount for electricity, especially if you cook in the oven for any reason.
The best options for a good half of housewives can be found in class A or higher, that is, choose an electric oven with improved energy efficiency. Such models usually offer maximum functionality at a relatively low level of energy consumption.
Size
There shouldn't be any serious problems here. ToFor example, before choosing a built-in electric oven, you need to measure the installation location along and across, and also take into account the swing radius of the door so that it does not touch the table, chair or any other kitchen furniture and utensils.
Compact models up to 45 cm high are noticeably more expensive than their larger counterparts, but they save space in the kitchen. This option will come in handy if you have a very small room or if you already have some kind of massive equipment, such as a refrigerator or dishwasher. In general, hello Khrushchev.
Heating modes
Before choosing a built-in electric oven, it is clearly useful to pay attention to the advanced heating modes. First of all, look for the presence of a convection system, that is, a ventilation method that allows you to bake foods evenly.
Next comes the grill. This functionality is mostly useful and allows you to significantly expand the possibilities of cooking culinary dishes. The presence of 3D or even 4D heating serves to optimize heat and cooking without mixing odors. This is not the most expensive functionality, but for lovers of exotic dishes, it will come in handy.
Before choosing an oven, you should also pay attention to special modes such as defrosting, warming dishes or drying. You can do without them, but solutions with such additional functionality allow you to abandon unnecessary equipment, for example, microwave ovens and save not only space forkitchen, but also finances.
Self-cleaning
Before choosing an oven, it is clearly useful to clarify the self-cleaning method. The technique of such a plan for the most part has three types of self-cleaning - it is pyrolytic, catalytic and hydrolytic.
Pyrolytic system
In the first case, the temperature in the oven rises to 500 degrees and the fat on the walls, along with other contaminants, simply burns out with ash, which is then easily removed with a brush or rag. Before choosing a built-in electric oven, keep in mind that some models have pyrolytic enamel, and not the cleaning system of the same name. It just withstands heat, but this does not always mean that the technique supports this method of getting rid of grease and dirt.
Catalytic system
Complex chemical processes involved here. Fat during cooking falls on a unique porous surface, after which it reacts with an oxidation catalyst and begins to break down. By and large, we have the usual splitting of dirt into water and carbon.
After cooking, soot particles can be easily removed from the walls with any rag. For fastidious aesthetes and those who do not accept the mixing of flavors of ingredients, this is not the best option. So keep this in mind before choosing an oven with a catalytic cleaning system.
Hydrolysis system
The hydrolysis method cannot be represented as a complete self-cleaning system, because fat anddirt, softened by steam, is well removed, but manual rubbing of the walls still cannot be avoided. If the enamel is finely porous or generally smooth, the process of caring for appliances will be noticeably simplified.
What equipment is not worth buying
Before choosing a built-in oven, we recommend that you study consumer reviews. After analyzing the responses on specialized forums and online stores, experts in this field came to the conclusion that some types of ovens should not be taken at all.
First of all, these are devices with one glass. Such models are dangerous, because the probability of getting burned during their operation is much higher compared to analogues with two or three glass partitions. And if there are kids in the house who are always tasting everything and grabbing everything, then the choice is more than obvious. So be sure to pay special attention to this point before choosing an oven.
Also, do not mess with the simplest options without a timer and convection. It’s the 21st century in the yard and it’s not the most practical thing to consider analogues of Soviet plates. You can not only burn food, but also get a contrast dish with a raw top and overcooked bottom. Consider this point before choosing a built-in oven.
Producers
Everything is more or less simple here, because most of the normal brands that produce high-quality equipment are on everyone's lips. So, let's take a closer look at which company to choose an oven.
On the global (including domestic) market, kitchen appliances of this kind from Bosch and Siemens enjoy enviable popularity. High-quality models can be found both in the expensive and in the budget segment. It was these companies that were the first to offer innovative solutions in this area, such as steam convection, EcoChef residual heat functionality, temperature probes and other innovations.
No less popular are devices from Electrolux, Gorenje and Beko. If you are only interested in the budget sector, then first of all pay attention to the models from Ariston or Candy.
Next, we will consider several specific models of different price categories, which are distinguished by their quality component, good sales, as well as a lot of positive feedback from users and experts.
Bosch HBN539S5
This is a relatively cheap built-in electric oven from a famous German brand. The exterior of the model can be called brutal, as well as attractive, and the functional set, despite the cost, is rich.
The oven has 8 heating modes, including grill, 3D processing, pizza cooking, and defrost. The model is roomy, so 67 liters of usable volume should be enough for a large family. The oven has a catalytic cleaning system and a triple glazed door.
The main functionality is controlled by means of a liquid crystal display with a clock and a timer plus recessed rotary keys. In a word, this is an excellent option with more thanadequate price tag.
Model benefits:
- rich feature set;
- high-quality and fast heating of dishes;
- 67 liters displacement;
- energy class A;
- attractive appearance;
- quite affordable price tag (quality corresponds to the price).
Flaws:
telescopic rails are only on one level
Estimated cost is about 23,000 rubles.
Siemens HB634GBW1
This model is perfectly balanced in terms of price / quality from the mid-price segment. The oven received a classic, but at the same time very attractive appearance, rich functionality and German build quality.
One of the main distinguishing features of the model is its spaciousness. The working volume of 71 liters should be more than enough for a large family, and due to the freed up space, it is possible to work with professional baking sheets that are not suitable for conventional ovens.
4D-functionality allows you to work with several levels at once, and the CoolStart mode perfectly copes with cooking semi-finished products or frozen foods without any preliminary temperature preparation. The oven has 13 basic modes, including such exotic ones as canning and dough preparation, so the model will become an excellent culinary tool for any housewife. The advantages also include a high energy class - A +, as well as intelligent halogen lighting.
Prosmodels:
- competent catalytic cleaning of the EcoClean standard;
- triple glass;
- removable door with shock absorber;
- indication of almost anything and everything;
- German build quality;
- attractive and versatile design.
Cons:
missing telescopic rails
Estimated price - about - 35,000 rubles.
Bosch HRG 656XS2
This is perhaps the best that the premium segment has to offer. The model of the eighth series from the German brand "picked up" all sorts of awards at the most prestigious exhibitions. The oven has all the tools and functionality needed for a professional cook.
Steam mode combined with classic heating allows you to get exceptional dishes with juicy flesh inside and a tempting crust on the outside. The oven, although for professionals, can handle any novice in this business. As the main control element, the branded and convenient ControlRing ring switch is used, working in tandem with an understandable TFT-matrix display. The latter displays not only the usual numbers and letters, but also graphics with animation.
It would also be useful to note the presence of an intelligent assistant - DishAssist, who not only knows the recipes for just a huge number of dishes, but also tells you the optimal cooking parameters in a fully automatic mode.
The chamber itself is coated with high quality enamel and provided with the most advanced EcoClean cleaning system forall walls. The advantages of the oven can be listed for a very long time: 15 heating modes, 4D blowing, intense heat, heating dishes, steaming, dough rising, grilling and much more. In short, this high-tech model fully justifies the money invested in it, and will please the whole family (well, or a small cafe) with a variety of perfectly prepared dishes.
Oven Benefits:
- baking sensor;
- telescopic rails on three levels (professional solution);
- PerfectRoast multi-point proprietary temperature probe;
- mass of various modes and functions;
- triple glass;
- ergonomic door closer;
- full illumination of the work area;
- intelligent master chef for cooking in automatic mode;
- clear and very convenient TFT-display with animation.
Flaws:
price is too high for domestic consumer
Estimated cost is about 135,000 rubles.
