The stove is one of the main components of the kitchen, it is impossible to do without it. With its help, you can cook amazingly delicious dishes, especially if you love and know how to cook. A complete range cooker includes four hobs and an oven. On it you can fry, stew, bake, cook - any kind of heat treatment is at your service.
3 main types
Now there is a great variety of varieties of this indispensable unit. But all of them are conditionally divided into three main categories.
Gas
The upper part of the appliance is occupied by a hob, on which there are from three to six burners, and the lower part is an oven. There are models on the market without an oven, for those who do not need to use it. The body of such plates is usually made of stainless steel with an enamel coating. They can be found in various colors and choose the one that suits the interior of the kitchen. The standard height of such models is 85 cm, width - 50-90 cm, and depth - from 50 to 60 cm. The burners are able to ensure uniform heating of the oven 280⁰С - 300⁰С no longer than in 25 minutes.
The main advantages of such a plate:
- fast ignition;
- the ability to cook several dishes at the same time;
- cheapness (in comparison with electric ones, the difference reaches 20%);
- ease of use;
- high cooking speed (the temperature of an open fire is much higher than that of an electric heating element).
Such plates have long been the leader in sales among most consumers, but nevertheless, they have a number of disadvantages:
- during operation, carbon dioxide is released;
- there is a possibility of an explosion;
- in the oven it is impossible to set the exact temperature;
- the formation of soot on nearby objects due to gas impurities;
- The efficiency is 30-60%.
A gas stove is considered more economical, since electricity consumption is more expensive than gas, and electric stoves have very strict requirements for the quality of wiring. Now gas stoves are equipped with additional features that ensure safe and comfortable operation. Models are available with gas-controlled oven, electric and auto ignition, with self-cleaning surfaces and different types of heating.
Electrical
Such stoves, like gas stoves, consist of a hob and an oven. By the hob, you can determine what type the electric stove belongs to. The classic model can have several types of surface that differ in material:
- Enamelled. They come in a variety of colors, are inexpensive, and are easy to clean;
- Glass-ceramic. A little more expensive, more visually attractive. The disadvantage is that glass tends to scratch and crack, demanding on dishes.
- Alloy or stainless steel. The best option: does not fade, almost does not scratch and requires minimal maintenance.
- Electric stoves are equipped with a time relay and a temperature controller for a more accurate cooking process.
In the list of advantages of classic models, one can note the comfort in operation, absolute safety in operation, the absence of soot and soot. The efficiency is about 60-70%.
Among the shortcomings can be identified:
- high cost, in comparison with gas stoves;
- dependence on electricity supply and lower efficiency;
- longer cooking times.
Combined
Such plates are an alternative. Usually they are equipped with two gas and two electric burners. Gas can be used for quick cooking, and electric for long (boiling broths, stewing vegetables, meat, etc.). They are made, as a rule, from the same metal as gas ones. True, caring for them is not so simple, but it does not cause big problems either. Efficiency - 40-60%.
induction
The advantages of such a plate outweigh the disadvantages. And, in comparison with all of the above types, she is a winner.
- quick and convenient heating of the burner;
- Efficiency - 90%;
- the burner is switched on only if there is a cookware with a double magnetic bottom on the surface;
- automatic shutdown when removed from the surface of the dishes, saving energy;
- constant support of the set temperature;
- not dependent on voltage fluctuations;
- multifunctional;
- easy care.
The disadvantages of such models are only that with the simultaneous operation of all burners, the power of the stove decreases, creating a large load on the electrical wiring. And of course, they are the most expensive.
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