Against the backdrop of constantly rising prices, budgetary household appliances are especially popular. For example, 4 hot plates, which are produced by the Zlatoust Engineering Plant. Reliable and inexpensive, they are in constant demand among buyers. What types of 4 hotplates "Dream" can be found on sale? What are their main characteristics and how do the models differ from each other? Let's consider these and other questions in more detail.
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 12-06-03", "Dream 12-06-03", "Dream 12-06", "Dream 12-06" and "Dream 12-06-03". The second category includes 4 hotplates with oven "Dream 12-03".
It is easy to look after cast-iron burners, however they warm up rather slowly and cool down for a long time. 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.
TEN warms up and cools much faster. However, it’s more difficult to take care of such burners. Crumbs and boiled liquid fall under the heater and dry there. You can remove them with a sponge or rag only by lifting the spiral.
Some models are equipped with express burners that heat up faster. They installed a more powerful heater (usually 2 kW) against the standard 1-1.5. Manufacturers mark the express burner in a red circle.
Color
The 4-burner electric stove "Dream" with an oven is available in two versions: black and white. Dark enamel is convenient in that spots and streaks are not visible on it, it does not require careful care. It is advisable to wipe the white plate on the contrary after each use, but it will fit into the interior of the kitchen more easily.
The manufacturer also released the "Dream 12-06-05" model, made of stainless steel, but on sale it is extremely rare.
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 stoves that have been used for more than one year, the enamel does not fade or crack.
Another feature is the double glazing of the 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 reasons, so that if accidentally touched, the owner does not receive a burn. However, for the effective operation of 2 glasses is enough.
For convenience of monitoring the degree of product readiness, a backlight is installed in the oven. The lamp lights up automatically when the heaters are turned on and works continuously until they turn off.
A hinged compartment or a sliding compartment is another convenient option that attracts buyers of the Dream electric stove. The price for the model will be almost the same in this case, but the box is more convenient because the hostess does not have to reach deep into the hull behind the dishes.
Instruction manual
Each model is equipped with an instruction manual. The document describes the safety measures that must be followed when connecting the stove, equipment and specifications. The instructions describe in detail the modes, order and nuances of work. For example, the manufacturer recommends turning off the hotplates 5-10 minutes before the end of cooking, indicating that there is enough residual heat to bring the dish to readiness. Thus, energy is significantly saved.
What operations can a Dream electric stove perform? The manual describes in detail what and in what modes it can be cooked. In the oven, housewives can not only bake pies and fry meat dishes, but also make preparations for the winter. In preservation mode, only the bottom heater is turned on. Banks are selected of 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.
Burner modes
A 4-burner electric stove "Dream" with an oven can have 5-7 heating levels. Each of the modes corresponds to a certain “pancake” temperature. When the handle is set to position "0" the stove is off. On the number "1", the burner is switched on for minimum 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 knobs: a thermostat and a mode switch. To enable it, you must:
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 another mode - the heating elements are off, the backlight is on. It is used when it is necessary to wash the oven after work.
Reviews
The products of the Zlatoust machine-building plant are not distinguished by original design or a variety of functions. If you go to a household appliance store and look at the stand, then the cheapest and easiest model is the Dream electric stove. Customer reviews say that such equipment is bought for temporary housing, in gardens. Often these electric stoves are completed with new buildings with the expectation that the new owners will change them themselves when they make repairs. However, the simplicity of the design is only in the hands of these models. The stoves have been working for several decades, the maximum that can happen to them will burn out one of the heating elements. The presence of 2 heaters (top and bottom) in the oven allows you to evenly bake products. The gripe sometimes causes an appearance, namely a large number of gaps, distortions at the joints, but they do not affect the performance of the equipment.
Networking
The electric stove "Dream" is connected to the 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 back 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 plate , make sure that grounding is present. Another nuance - it is necessary to maintain the distance specified by the instruction from the equipment to the headset. The temperature of the walls and surface of the stove rises significantly during operation and fire can occur.
Repairs
The service life of the plate is 10 years. The manufacturer recommends that after 5 years every 2.5 years, check it for technical malfunctions. At the end of its service life, the stove should be scrapped. The manufacturer even indicates in the instructions how much copper and non-ferrous alloys contains the 4-burner electric stove "Dream" with an oven.
The most common failure is the failure of one of the heating elements. Repair of the Dream electric stove should be carried out by qualified personnel - the manufacturer insists on this. Replacement parts can be purchased through service centers. The only thing that can be changed independently is the light bulb in the frying electric cabinet.