Cooking talent alone will obviously not be enough to delight loved ones with delicious dishes and sweet pastries. In this case, competently selected kitchen appliances can not do. And here, first of all, we are talking about an oven, because it is precisely it that helps in creating the most real culinary masterpieces.
Today's kitchen appliances market offers consumers a lot of options, and getting lost in all this diversity is very easy. Users have a completely logical question: “How to choose ovens?”. Customer reviews on specialized forums and in stores only help in part, 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, always-changing consultants at the same network points of sale, such as Eldorado or M. Video ”has never been savvy in technical matters. Using key criteria, you can weigh the pros and cons and choose the right oven. Of course, you can accidentally come across an intelligent consultant in some specialized store that will explain everything from and to, but it will be a great success.
So, let's try to figure out which oven is better to choose, what to look for first and how not to miscalculate with a purchase. We take into account the opinions of experts in this field and the reviews of ordinary users about the technology.
Criterias of choice
To clearly determine which built-in oven to choose, the first thing to do is deal with the criteria. Here we are talking about the power of the equipment, its size, manufacturer, as well as some additional modes and functionality. Let's consider everything in order.
Power
Before choosing an electric oven, you first need to pay attention to its power. In similar household appliances, as a rule, it does not exceed the figure of 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 must be sure of the reliability of the electrical wiring of your home and be prepared to pay a decent 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 have maximum functionality with a relatively low level of energy consumption.
The size
Serious problems should not arise here. For example, before choosing a built-in electric oven, it is necessary 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 can save space in the kitchen. This option will come in handy if you have a very small room or already have some massive equipment, such as a refrigerator or dishwasher. In general, hello to the Khrushchev.
Heating modes
Before choosing a built-in electric oven, it is clearly out of place to pay attention to advanced heating modes. First of all, look at the presence of a convection system, that is, a ventilation method that allows you to evenly bake products.
Next is 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 like defrosting, heating dishes or drying. You can do without them, but solutions with similar additional functionality allow you to abandon unnecessary equipment, for example, from microwaves and at the same time save not only space in the kitchen, but also finances.
Self cleaning
Before choosing an oven, it is clearly out of place to clarify the method of self-cleaning. For the most part, such a technique 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 impurities, 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 high temperatures, but this does not always mean that the technique supports this method of getting rid of grease and dirt.
Catalytic system
Complex chemical processes are involved here. Fat during cooking gets on a unique porous surface, after which it reacts with the oxidation catalyst and begins to break down. By and large, we have the usual splitting of dirt into water and carbon.
After preparation, the soot particles are easily removed from the walls with any rag. For fastidious aesthetes and those who do not accept mixing aromas 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 full-fledged self-cleaning system, because the grease and dirt softened by steam are removed well, but manual wall scrubbing cannot be avoided anyway. If the enamel is finely porous or generally smooth, the process of caring for the equipment 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 in 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 likelihood of getting burned during their operation is noticeably higher compared to analogues with two or three glass partitions. And if in the house there are still kids always trying everything to taste and grabbing everything, the choice is more than obvious. So be sure to pay special attention to this before choosing an oven.
Also, do not mess with the simplest options without a timer and convection. In the courtyard of the 21st century and consider analogues of Soviet plates is not the most practical occupation. You can not only burn products, but also get a contrasting dish with a raw top and overcooked bottom. Consider this point before choosing an oven.
Manufacturers
Everything here is more or less simple, because most normal brands that produce high-quality equipment are well-known to everyone. So, we will examine more specifically in which company to choose an oven.
In the world (including domestic) market, kitchen appliances of such a plan from Bosch and Siemens are enviably popular. High-quality models can be found both in the expensive and in the budget segment. It was these firms that were the first to offer innovative solutions in this area, such as steam convection, EcoChef residual heat functionality, probes and other innovations.
Equally 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 consider several specific models of different price categories, which were distinguished by their quality component, good sales, as well as a lot of positive reviews 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 grilling, 3D processing, pizza cooking, and defrosting. The model is spacious, 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 a liquid crystal display with a clock and a timer plus recessed rotary keys. In a word - this is an excellent option with a more than adequate price tag.
Advantages of the model:
- rich functional set;
- high-quality and fast heating of dishes;
- 67 liters of working volume;
- Class A power consumption
- attractive appearance;
- quite affordable price tag (quality matches price).
Disadvantages:
- telescopic rails are only on one level.
Estimated cost - about 23,000 rubles.
Siemens HB634GBW1
This is a perfectly balanced model 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 enough for a large family in abundance, and due to the freed up space, the opportunity to work with professional baking sheets that are not suitable for conventional ovens is realized here.
4D-functionality allows you to work with several levels at once, and the CoolStart mode perfectly copes with the preparation of semi-finished products or frozen products without any preliminary temperature preparation. The oven has 13 basic modes, including such exotic ones as canning and preparing the dough, so the model will be an excellent culinary tool for any housewife. The advantages also include a high class of energy consumption - A +, as well as sensible halogen lighting.
Pluses of model:
- competent catalytic cleaning of the EcoClean standard;
- triple glass;
- removable door with shock absorber;
- indication of almost everything and everything;
- German build quality;
- Attractive and versatile design.
Minuses:
- There are no telescopic guides.
Estimated price - about - 35 000 rubles.
Bosch HRG 656XS2
This is perhaps the best that the premium segment can 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 necessary for a professional cook.
Steam mode in combination with classic heating allow you to get exceptional dishes with juicy pulp inside and a seductive crust on the outside. The oven, albeit for professionals, will be managed by any beginner in this business. As the main control element, a proprietary and convenient ControlRing ring switch operating in tandem with an intuitive display on the TFT matrix is used. The latter displays not only the usual numbers and letters, but also graphics with animation.
It will also be useful to note the presence of an intelligent assistant - DishAssist, who not only knows the recipes of 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 for all walls. The advantages of the oven can be listed for a very long time: 15 heating modes, 4D-blowing, intense heat, heating the dishes, steaming, raising the dough, grilling and much more. In a word, this high-tech model fully and fully justifies the funds invested in it, and will delight the whole family (or a small cafe) with varied and perfectly prepared dishes.
Oven Benefits:
- baking sensor;
- telescopic rails on three levels (professional solution);
- Multipoint branded thermal probe PerfectRoast;
- mass of various modes and functions;
- triple glass;
- ergonomic door closer;
- full coverage of the work area;
- sensible master chef for cooking in automatic mode;
- intuitive and very convenient TFT-display with animation.
Disadvantages:
- the price is too high for the domestic consumer.
Estimated cost - about 135,000 rubles.