The Soviet era has sunk into oblivion, and with it standard kitchen stoves that are practically no different from each other. The range of today's plates is so wide that in order not to make a mistake and make the right choice, you need to understand the features of each of them in more detail.
Electric or gas
This is the first thing you need to pay attention to. The gas stove heats up very quickly and also allows you to quickly cook food. Electric heats up very slowly and also cools slowly, risking to burn a favorite dish if it is not removed from the stove in time. The only disadvantage of gas equipment is the difficulty of cleaning. In addition, there is always a risk of gas leakage, although with proper installation this can be avoided.
Surface material
Next, pay attention to the surface material. Stainless steel and enamel have passed the long test of time and have their advantages, but nevertheless the last word remains with the latest technological progress - a specially treated alloy with an aluminum base and a glass or glass ceramic surface.
Burners
Hot plates are the most important element of gas kitchen equipment. It is worth paying attention to the nozzle bore diameter. It is good if the gas stove is equipped with nozzles with a wide variety of diameters. This will allow at any time to install the nozzles that are needed on the gas equipment. In modern stoves, one cooking hob is always reinforced, the strongest stream of flame enters it, which is also very convenient.
Oven
To date, manufacturers offer three types of ovens: gas, electric and combined. If you want to purchase an electric oven, you need to know in advance whether the wiring can withstand such power or not. Indeed, when working, such a cabinet consumes a large amount of electricity, and network congestion can lead to undesirable consequences. For those who like to cook non-trivial gourmet dishes, top heating or a gas grill will come in handy. A cabinet with a hidden burner will protect the flame from the air flow pumped by the fan. In general, the fan itself circulates and inflates hot air throughout the cabinet, providing uniform cooking.
