How to choose the built-in oven: tips and tricks

The choice of large and expensive equipment should be approached as reasonably as possible. Therefore, before buying the oven, first of all, you should get acquainted with different opinions on how to choose a built-in oven: electric or gas. In fact, this is not such an easy task.

Types of cabinets by type of heating

When choosing an oven, keep in mind the type of energy that is used in your house / apartment. With regular gas supply, it is better to choose gas oven, its use will be economical and convenient. If there is no gas, the electric machine will be the best choice.In this case, take care of good electrical wiring and be prepared for impressive electricity bills.

Gas ovens are cheaper and certainly require good hood, electric - more functional and versatile.

Fixed and built-in wardrobes

With the development of technical capabilities and design solutions, stationary equipment gradually goes down in history. Free-standing stoves, refrigerators, washing machines are not so harmoniously fit into the overall colorful atmosphere of the house. Of course, there are interesting and high-quality models of the best manufacturing companies, which still continue to delight the eye with their appearance, but still the general trend is that the built-in equipment is taking the leading position.

Dependent Ovens

This type assumes the inseparability of the hob and oven and, of course, their compatibility. This means the presence of a single common control panel and, as a rule, the only option for the location of the stove and oven. Panel - top, stove - bottom. Some manufacturers are not unsuccessfully coming up with other options, but the “classics of the genre” of dependent models is still not inferior.

Independent ovens

The device of such devices allows a different arrangement of the panel and oven, associated with separate management organization. These two components can be completely different in parameters, you can select hob to an existing oven, and vice versa. The stove itself can be installed not standardly under the panel, but, for example, at eye level, which can be extremely convenient, especially if small children live in the house.

Types of management

Before you choose an oven, you should be familiar with the specifics of control. It happens:

1. Mechanical. The easiest type of management provided in economy models. It consists of several switches configured to adjust the temperature, select cooking time, cooking mode. The most reliable variant of this type of control is considered to be switches that are well recessed into the body - this prevents their accidental pressing, which leads to a malfunction of the cooking process.
   
2. Electronic. Most common in ovens with multifunction modes. Using the electronic control panel, you can select cooking programs, adjust the smallest changes in the selected process itself, and even select recipes for your favorite dishes stored in the appliance's memory.The control process itself takes place through keyboard or touch buttons, the result of the choice of a button is displayed on the display.
   
3. Combined. Provides a combination of manual and electronic functionality. Judging by the reviews, this is the most practical type of management.
   

How to choose: basic parameters

Now we will understand, how to choose the right device, what parameters to consider in the first place, which company to prefer.

Security level

When installing a gas model, you should definitely check the availability gas control systems. Universal advice for all devices without exception is the choice of stoves with emergency shutdown function. Upon reaching for one reason or another, the highest possible temperature the device should switch off independently.

Doors must remain warm, but not hot, to achieve this condition, the oven must be equipped with at least three glasses. In addition, it should not heat the furniture, and for this there is a function of cooling the external walls. And if there are small children in the house, then the possibility of locking the doors cannot be done at all.

Functionality

In general, before choosing an electric or gas appliance, it is worth deciding what kind of functionality you expect from it.

Exist classic stoves designed to perform the simplest of minimal tasks. And if you just have an ordinary inexpensive device with a pair of regulators to choose the temperature and, for example, the circulation mode without a fan, as well as a grill, then you can easily save your budget by purchasing an economical, but high-quality model.

Multifunctional the device can have 5,10 and even 15 heating modes. A significant role in this is given fan convection. It is installed on the back surface and, thanks to the function of uniform heat distribution, allows you to cook on several levels in one time interval.

Design

Tips on this parameter can not be universal, because the design of technology is a personal choice of each. The main thing that would be worth following is the need to choose a technique appropriate common style your room. For some interior solutions only built-in models are suitable, and in some stationary ones will look very harmonious.Follow your taste preferences, take advice from experts, study reviews from other users.

Options

I would like to dwell on this parameter in more detail. There are some of the most popular options that make the process of using technology much easier and more interesting.

1. Timer. Can be simple or automatic. Automatic, in turn, can be equipped with a special probe that is installed inside the prepared product (for example, a piece of meat) and signals the timer about the end of the cooking process. And if you did not do this, the heating process will stop.
2. Telescopic guides or retractable trolley. Facilitate the process of removing the pan. When you open the door, the baking tray automatically rolls out forward, which eliminates the need to use tacks or mittens and ensures that there are no burns or other damage to the skin.
   
3. Auto programs. Allow to choose the algorithm of cooking. It is enough to specify the weight of a particular product, and the program will automatically determine the cooking time and turn off the oven automatically after this time.It is the presence of a large number of functions that makes the buyer choose an electric oven rather than a gas oven, even if there are much more suitable conditions for the second.
4. Convection. Built-in fan performs the function of blowing, it allows you to prepare a dish with an appetizing crust on the entire surface.
   
5. Thawing. Without heat treatment, convenient and useful thing.
6. Grill. Universal option included in the functionality of almost all models of ovens. Ideal for cooking meat on skewers, vegetables and many other dishes.
7. Steam treatment. The necessary function in the preparation of tasty and healthy food, excludes other types of processing, except for exposure to steam. Choosing health conscious people.
8. Separator. With it, in one cabinet space you can cook different dishes, sometimes completely incompatible.
9. Remote control. A very interesting option, with which you can adjust the operation of the oven at a distance, for example, from your tablet or smartphone. You can, while at work, set a program for heating a ready-made dish or making a new one of the products in the cupboard.

The most popular models of ovens

Below are the models, the description of which allows you to evaluate the answers to the question of how to choose a specific oven. The focus is on the electrical type of power supply, as the most demanded, the cabinet can also be built-in or stand-alone.

Asko OSS8656S. The device with a large volume (about 75 liters), which includes all sorts of functionality from the grill to the five-layer door. Steaming and temperature probe are among the most requested functions. Convenient and simple management of one handle, excellent design, the possibility of self-cleaning. Perhaps the only negative feedback is the high price.

Hansa BOEI69311055. This "miracle oven". The standard kit provides 37 programs, in addition, you can optionally download another 15-20 additional ones through a flash drive, selected at your discretion. The model is equipped with a non-stick coating, enhanced lighting and a special cleaning system. The volume of the working chamber - 66 liters.

ASKO OCM8456S. 55 liters chamber, 107 (!) Programs for cooking, 10-mode operation. There is a microwave function, the oven door practically does not heat up.

SAMSUNG NQ50H5533KS. Among the predominant characteristics - uniform heating.There is a convection, grilling, built-in timer. Thanks to a special device, the door of this cabinet closes very smoothly. It is equipped with child lock capabilities, backlight and digital display.

GORENJE BO87-ORA-W. Before choosing a built-in oven, pay attention to this model. Firstly, it allows cooking on three levels at once, while the heat inside the chamber spreads evenly. Automatic programs only 8, but they are enough for daily cooking. Secondly, there are well-proven telescopic rails in practice, a smoothly closing door and an extremely convenient and easy-to-operate touch panel.

HOTPOINT—ARISTON FTR 850 (Ow). Economy version of the oven, class "A" in terms of economy. Built-in eight programs is enough for standard use. The volume of the chamber is 55 liters, triple glazing, so that the door does not heat up. However, the control knob is not very comfortable, you will have to get used to it. Overall, an excellent oven for its price.

BOSCH HBA23Bn21. Classic design in gray with a dial. Large oven 62 liters.The inner walls are covered with special enamel, resistant to impact and scratches.

This description of only a few models on the market. In fact, their huge set. More good oven models are presented in 2018 rating. It does not matter which oven you decide to choose, gas or electric, built-in or detached, multifunctional or simple and economical ... In any case, during the first few days you will feel the simplicity and convenience of using such an appliance, without which after a while you will not be able to do.