Want to save on electricity? Choose a gas oven!

Along with multifunctional electric ovens, gas models are also very popular. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models - volumetric, narrow gas ovens, built-in and stationary options ...

The source of energy for such ovens can be a centralized or autonomous gas supply. In case gas is not supplied to the house, but you have firmly decided to use it and install a gas cylinder for personal use, do not forget to coordinate this with the relevant regulatory authorities.

How to choose

There are some characteristics that allow you to make the right choice without any problems and not to be mistaken in it:

• the location of the burners, it must be circular;
• in a good cabinet should be built-in timer and electric firing;
• the doors should open easily;
• gas oven with convection will provide quick and uniform heating of the products through the hot air created by the fan.

Additional features that can be a nice bonus:

• grill, creating culinary masterpieces;
• special coating that allows you to keep the oven clean;
• fuel leakage protection system;
• baking tray sliding automatically when opening the door.

These and many other characteristics make the device almost universal.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages to use include the following:

1. Significant financial savings due to the low cost of gas compared to electricity.
2. The difference in price between the gas and electric oven itself is also significant - the first one is much cheaper.
3. An excellent choice for older people who are used to simple and affordable control without unnecessary functions.
4. The taste of dishes cooked in such ovens reminds dishes on charcoal.
5. Maintenance of devices is easier and because of rare failures, and the speed of their possible elimination.

Devices have disadvantages:

1. Electric models are traditionally considered safer than gas. Everyone has heard many negative consequences as a result of improper handling of gas.
2. Gas ovens are heated, as a rule, more slowly than electric ones.
3. The set of functions is minimal, limited to several traditional modes.

Kinds

Gas ovens are dependent and independent:

1. Dependent. In these models, the hob and oven are located below each other and cannot exist separately. They also have one management. This is not always convenient, because it does not allow to move components at its discretion, but such options are cheaper, and sometimes this factor is decisive when choosing.
   

2. Independent. In this case, the installation process is the personal choice of each. The only nuance that should be taken into account is the need to necessarily involve specialized specialists for installation, since this process is more complicated than in the case of dependent devices. You can install the cabinet at one wall, and the panel at the other, placing both units at a convenient level for use.
   

Ovens vary in size.For a small family, it makes no sense to choose a massive model, since it heats up much longer than models up to 50 cm wide.

In addition, gas consumption will also be much higher. This is also true for small kitchens, in which the location of bulky units is at least irrational.

Convection function

Very convenient and necessary thing, although initially many ignore it. Convection allows you to evenly roast, bake, get a beautiful crust. In addition, thanks to this amazing device, you can simultaneously cook two or more dishes - for example, bake biscuits and dry meringues. Agree, in the ordinary oven is hardly possible. In general, do not hesitate about the need for convection, during the operation of your oven, you will often make sure that it is difficult to do without it.

Cleaning methods

Low-cost models provide hydrolytic cleaning method. It involves the steaming of dirt. After cooking, you need to fill the baking sheet with water and place it in the oven for 15-20 minutes, then you can wipe the baking sheet with a sponge using detergents - contamination will easily disengage.

The second way is catalytic cleaningprovided in cabinets of the highest price category. Porous enamel, covering the surface, contributes to the absorption of fat in the cooking process. At the same time, under the influence of high temperature, the decomposition of pollutants into the carbon component and water occurs. In this way, the baking tray is cleaned during the cooking process. From the hostess is required only to wipe the device with a damp cloth.

Most popular models

BOSCH HGN22F350. Bosch gas oven has a volume of 60 liters, 5 cooking modes. Able not only to cook well, but to defrost. You can cook shish kebab on the grill. The model provides a catalytic purification system, a gas control system. The convection mode promotes free air circulation. Equipped with a convenient control, timer, probe, electric firing and a three-layer door. Among other things, the Bosch wardrobe is made in a modern design "high-tech" style, which allows it to harmoniously fit into the corresponding interior.

HOTPOINT ARISTON. Inexpensive model of excellent quality. Included are three nozzles designed for different pressures, as well as one designed for a gas cylinder.Hydrolysis cleaning system, two heating modes, cooling fan. Despite the low price, the Ariston cupboard has an interesting and modern design, it is compact and versatile.

GEFEST 601-01. Oven capacity - 52 liters, low price, built-in timer, four modes, grill function, skewer. The grill, baking tray and separate baking tray are also included in the Hephaestus cabinet set. The oven warms up very quickly, and when a certain temperature is reached, the fan turns on. Good model of economy class.

THROUGH BO7454Dx. The cabinet has a classic heating mode, a large grill and a fan, which is perfect for forming a crisp on your favorite dish. With this oven, you can defrost and bake.

As you can see, Bosch gas oven is probably the best model in its class, however, its price is “biting”, and ARISTON HOTPOINT and Gorenje oven have a low price with the required minimum set of functions. Make the right choice according to your options. Whatever you choose - a gas or electric oven - this thing will become an indispensable type of equipment in your kitchen.