What to look for when choosing a mini-stove

Mini-ovens are compact household appliances. They are indispensable for small kitchens, when installing a large oven is impossible. Additional convenience lies in their mobility, due to the small size and weight. Mini-oven can easily take with you to a country house. According to its functions, this device can successfully replace a microwave oven, oven, grill or toaster. Existing variety of models, differing in characteristics, dimensions, design, color, manufacturer, so difficult choice, that the buyer is often lost. How to choose the right little helper for yourself, what to look for, so as not to be mistaken?

Choosing a mini-oven, pay attention to the following characteristics:

• volume;
• power;
• functions;
• modes of operation;
• internal coating;
• convection;
• type of management;
• equipment;
• manufacturer.

Volume

One of the main parameters is the volume of the mini-oven. It usually varies. from 8.5 to 45 l. Small-sized furnaces are considered to 12.5 liters. They are designed to heat up already prepared food, sandwiches or to defrost food. For roasting meat, poultry, fish or baking cakes, mini-ovens are used medium or large - from 12.5 liters.

Be sure to pay attention to height and width selected model. First, the stove purchased may not fit in its intended place. And secondly, if the height of the oven is insufficient, then it is impossible to bake the whole chicken.

It is very important to take into account the width of the stove, since, according to safety regulations, it is forbidden to place it close to the wall.

Power

This parameter varies from model to model. 650 to 2200 watts. The more powerful the stove, the faster it heats up. This means that cooking is faster. Models with a high degree of power are more expensive and consume more electricity. When purchasing a mini-oven with high power, it is necessary to take into account how much electrical wiring can withstand.

Functions

More modern models are endowed with a large number of functions performed (time sensor, grill, convection, lock buttons from children). This is great, but it's better to decide in advance what functions you will enjoy. As a rule, the more functional the equipment, the less reliable it is in operation. And there is also much more expensive.

Modes of operation

Modes of operation are determined by the number of heating elements. In inexpensive models there is one heating element, in models it is more expensive - there are two of them. Depending on the type of food being cooked, a specific mode of operation is used: use the upper heating element, the lower element, or both. Usually, all available modes are indicated on the instrument panel in a clear schematic view.

Internal coating

High-quality internal coating ensures long oven life and facilitates maintenance, allowing the use of various detergents. If there is a mark in the model description "Durastone", This indicates a high quality coating. It is resistant not only to scratches, but also to high temperature conditions and chemical agents.

Convection

Convection is the uniform distribution of air through a fan. The presence of this mode is especially important for a furnace with one PETN. Using this mode ensures uniform heating and baking of foods.

Control type

There are two types of control:

1. Mechanical - performed using the rotary type regulator. Simple and reliable management. In the event of a breakdown is easily restored.
2. Sensory - carried out by touching your finger to the sensitive screen. Of course, it is more convenient to use such a regulator, but the cost of equipment increases significantly, and no workshop will undertake to repair the touch panel.

Equipment

Furnace equipment is an important factor when buying. Availability telescopic guides protects the hostess from burns, makes it easy to remove hot baking tray with cooked food.

It's nice if the stove is equipped trays, additional devices that make the cooking process convenient, comfortable and desirable.

Availability grill gives the chance to bake products in a special way, giving them delightful aroma and taste.

Cooking on a rotating spit allows you to bake large pieces of meat or even whole chicken, while maintaining the juiciness of the products.

Backlight provides an opportunity to observe the process through the glass door. This is especially important when baking yeast products, when you can not open the door during cooking.

Convenience timer indisputable. He will either notify with a sound signal about the readiness of the dish, or automatically turn off the oven after a specified time.

Type of door opening also an important factor. If the mini-oven is set high, then you need to choose a model with a side opening. The folding door in this case will be extremely inconvenient.

Manufacturer

Choosing an electric mini oven, pay attention to the products of famous brands. Reliability, quality of performance, safety in operation fully justify the higher cost compared to cheap stoves made by unknown Chinese manufacturers.