The high demand for built-in household appliances is explained by the convenience of its use, the ability to optimally organize the space, without giving up the implementation of interesting design solutions in the kitchen interior. One of the most popular cooking appliances is the oven.
Oven types
According to the control method, there are dependent and independent devices.
The dependent oven is located exclusively under the hob and controls it. The hob and oven must have the same brand logo. However, it sometimes happens that even such devices cannot work together. Therefore, when buying an oven, you need to get an expert advice on the compatibility of devices.
An independent oven can be purchased without worrying about whether the hob belongs to a particular brand. Its pluses:
compatibility with any hob;
the possibility of free placement.
According to the heating method, gas and electric models are distinguished.
Gas oven
The cost of a gas device is lower than the cost of an electric analogue. Such an oven is more economical as it cooks food using gas. The range of possibilities is not striking with a great variety, however, the use of the latest developments by manufacturers makes it possible to produce ovens with an increased number of functions.
Criteria that should be followed when choosing a gas appliance:
the presence of elements that ensure the safety of use;
reliability of the door design;
availability of additional functions.
Electric oven
The greatest demand is for electric ovens, the only drawback of which is high energy consumption. The delight of the hostess, her real assistant is the convection oven. Advantages of a kitchen appliance:
the ability to control the temperature throughout the entire cooking process;
work in a wide temperature range;
implementation of uniform heating from the bottom, from the top, from the side panels and the rear wall;
the presence of a convection fan, with the help of which the cooking dish is browned from all sides;
the presence of levels that allow you to cook several dishes at once.
If you have not yet decided on the model and brand, we recommend that you pay attention to the Italian manufacturer Smeg. True connoisseurs of high-quality kitchen appliances know that Smeg ovens have many additional features, for example, a pyrolytic cleaning function. This option is highly appreciated by those who had to wash the inner surfaces of the oven with their own hands after cooking. During pyrolysis, the door is blocked, a strong heating occurs, and the contaminants simply burn out under the influence of high temperature. The hostess can only brush off the ashes.
Paying due attention to design, size, and a set of necessary functions, a potential buyer should be guided, first of all, by the main criteria for choosing household appliances - their durability and reliability. Give preference to the products of companies with experience of many years of development and improvement of production processes.
Do not forget that happy owners of an oven are more likely to diversify their diet with baked meat and fish dishes, pies, cakes, and other incredibly mouth-watering masterpieces.