Criteria for choosing a gas stove for home

Modern gas stoves have become much more functional, leaving the outdated models far behind. Today it is stylish, comfortable and safe home appliances. various price categories. But you should not show excessive haste when buying, as a rule, such equipment is acquired for a long time, because even small things are important. Before you go to the store to choose a gas stove, you need to set your own priorities for all major points.

Device type

So, choose the best gas stove. Large household appliances require a serious approach, you need to evaluate all the nuances before buying. Types of gas stoves are divided into groups according to various parameters.First of all, to understand how to choose a gas stove for the kitchen, it is most logical to select embedded and free-standing models.

Freestanding

Classic gas stoves are equipped with an electric or gas oven with a hinged door, which is quite convenient: two devices in the kit. In some models provided hob cover from tempered glass, which in the open state protects the wall or apron from contamination, and in the closed state makes it possible to use the stove as a table. The advantage of such devices is that they do not require special installation, as opposed to embedded technology. The user does not have to change the kitchen set, it is enough to replace /set the stove.

Modern free-standing gas stoves are functional, but slightly inferior to embedded technology in ease of use. Most often they have a mechanical control with rotary knobs. Freestanding modern gas stove has its drawbacks. First of all, you can note the fact that some devices must be installed at a distance of 1.5 - 2 cm from the furniture.If the “technical” gap is not closed from the front and the top, there will be accumulated dirt and debris that are difficult to remove without moving the plate itself. By the way, even the installation "closely" will not relieve from such a flaw, but it is able to fix it.

The second disadvantage is dimensions - a free-standing slab is always large in size, and if the width can be different, then the height and depth are standard. The minus can be considered not critical, due to the fact that the movement of such equipment is rarely required.

Embedded

Built-in plates are compact and produced in a variety of shapes and colors - if there is little space in the kitchen, or the purchased furniture is designed for built-in appliances, then you should look at this option. The hob can have a different number of burners and a set of options. There are two types of such panels: gas on glass and gas under glass. The first type is the usual construction, like on classic plates. The second option is safer, but an uneven flame may be observed. This is done specifically to reduce the effects of fire on the grating.However, some users leave feedback that it is not very aesthetic.

The indisputable advantage of the built-in stove is that this model does not require a separate place, and it can be fully integrate into furniture. Ovenif needed, it can be installed near or in another part of the kitchen. Thus, two people can simultaneously cook and bake without interfering with each other.

Which gas stove is better to buy - of course, it's up to the user to decide. If we analyze customer reviews, then the demand for embedded technology is somewhat ahead of the classic freestanding models. The interest of buyers is due to the presentable and modern appearance of the "integration".

Hob cover

The hob is the main working area of ​​any stove, both embedded and detached. It is most susceptible to contamination, mechanical damage and at the same time always in sight. Given the fact that gas cookers or electric cookers buy for a long time, you should not neglect this criterion.

The choice of the gas stove as a surface is possible from several options.

1. Enamelled the surface in fact is painted metal, such plates are presented on the market in a wide color range. Enamel is unstable to abrasive powders and metal sponges, blows. If the plate is to be used intensively, then the chosen option is not the most successful, in order to preserve an attractive appearance, careful and careful handling will be required.
   
2. Stainless steel can be matte or polished, this practical coating does not corrode, withstands significant mechanical shock, aggressive cleaning agents. With prolonged use of abrasive powders and metal sponges, the surface may lose some shine. The disadvantage is that it shows all the drops and stains, but to eliminate them is quite simple.
   
3. Strained glass According to the manufacturers, it has high aesthetic properties, it is durable, does not scratch and withstands high temperatures. In practice, everything is a little different: not every tempered glass is scratch resistant. Perhaps these are marriages or manufacturing technology flaws, but there are a lot of customer reviews containing complaints about scratches in the first months of use.Therefore, it is better to choose glass-ceramic or stainless steel.
   

4. Glass ceramic the surface is one of the latest developments, today the majority of plates for the house have such covering. It is "afraid" of the effects of different abrasives: powders, salt or sugar. Also, the coating is not resistant to point shocks (chipping or cracking is formed), but in general, it is a practical option. With proper handling glass ceramics will last for many years, while maintaining an attractive appearance.
   

The size and number of burners

These two parameters are interdependent: the more burners, the greater the size of gas stoves. The classic version is 4 burners, where 1 is large, 1 small and 2 medium. The whole range contains modifications with a different number of heating zones: from 2 to 6.

Rings can be as usual, and two or three-contour - they are intended for languor or quenching.

Three-circuit burner

The dimensions of the gas stove are very different. Standard recessed surfaces designed for kitchen furniture 50x60 cm, but the shape may be non-standard. Freestanding devices 85 cm high, depth can vary from 49 to 63 cm, and width from 30 cm to 1 meter.It can be argued that the market is saturated with a variety of modifications of gas stoves: from the most modest size to large. Regardless of the area of ​​the kitchen, to choose the appropriate option is quite real.

What oven to choose

Before you choose a good gas stove, you must decide on the type of oven. The oven can be both gas and electric. The most budget option - the usual gas oven with a burner at the bottom. Models of the middle price segment have a grill - an additional burner in the upper part. Here is an important point: rotation of the grill skewer, it should be automatic, it is convenient, so the food will be roasted evenly from all sides. The most expensive - gas oven with cooler (fan), which evenly distributes hot air in the chamber.

The number of installation levels of the grid or baking sheet, as a rule, is standard, but you should pay attention to this. Useful if the stove has good backlight and a compartment for dishes - there you can remove a variety of kitchen utensils: pans, grills, skewers, pans, nutcracker, etc.

Electrical ignition and gas control quite rarely apply to a gas oven in a gas stove, but the device itself initially requires careful attention in accordance with the rules of operation.

Oven with convection

Features electric ovens in gas stoves

Considering which gas stove to buy, some choose models with electric ovens, because for them it is more familiar. Conventional electric ovens are equipped with two heating elements: at the top and bottom. These are the simplest budget models that many have become accustomed to. More effective ovens of the average price category, they found four heating elements. For the most high-quality cooking, you will need a model with a fan (the function is called “convection”), which, mixing air, eliminates the formation of cold zones.

Outdated electric ovens had metal heaters as heaters. Today the technology has changed, now quartz elements are used. New development consumes less power and takes up less space.

The obvious disadvantages of this type of oven are the energy consumption and large wiring load. Before you buy a plate, you should check with the staff of special services whether the wires are designed for such power consumption, what additional devices will be needed (for example, a voltage stabilizer). If there is a difficulty, which model to choose, it is worth staying on the stove with a gas oven. Such devices are practically independent of electricity and do not need to replace electrical wiring.

Functional gas stoves and ovens

The functional characteristics of gas stoves to a greater extent determine the safety of use than convenience. If electric cookers have such options as electronic heating control, automatic change of heating intensity, then in gas devices everything is somewhat different. Before choosing a stove, it is worth determining which options will be prioritized.

1. Flame adjustment is carried out by mechanical rotary knobs.
2. The ignition of the burner can be automatic when the fire comes on when the knob is turned, or manually when the ignition button is turned on separately and acts on all the burners at once. Also separately it can be noted that the spark can be from a piezoelectric element or electric.The first option is independent of the presence of light, but has a limited lifespan. Electric is more beneficial because it is durable - it is better to choose just such a gas stove.
3. Gas control - it is an automatic shutdown of gas supply when blowing or filling the burner. The sensor detects the change in temperature and closes the pipe.
4. Complete shutdown of the gas supply - when access to the valve is blocked, this option will be extremely useful. The button can completely shut off the gas supply to the device.
5. Timer With a sound signal - certainly a useful feature, the user will not need to detect time on their own.

Additional functionality of ovens may include:

• separate timer with automatic shutdown;
• an option catalytic cleaning (when at high temperatures leftover food turns into ashes and is easily removed);
• automatically extending baking sheet (when the door is opened).

Guided by key characteristics, it will be much easier to figure out how to choose the right gas stove for your home. It would not be superfluous to read reviews online, but it is important to remember that many opinions are subjective and can be based on minor factors.