Without a good stove, there is no kitchen - any woman will tell you that. And if the owner of your house decided that it’s time to change the old stove, it’s better not to argue. Just read our review of the new cookers and select the most "smart" and functional ones.
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Electric cookers
Gorenje EIT 6341 WD - induction hob with a spacious oven
An elegant model with a 65 l oven on the work surface has 4 burners - and all are induction. Two of them can be combined to expand the heating zone for cooking in non-standard utensils such as roaster or forms for fish.
In the main chamber there is a dual-mode grill and a built-in fan, which ensures uniform hot air blowing of dishes.
Pros:
- Visual indicators of heating of the burner and residual heat.
- Double TENY - at the top and bottom of the camera.
- There is a mode of defrosting semi-finished products, as well as heated dishes for serving.
- A truly cool cabinet door thanks to triple glazing and a heat-reflecting interlayer.
- Existence of the closer for easy and smooth closing of an oven.
- Telescopic guides instead of the usual grooves.
- Fully touch control and child lock, blocking access to the panel.
Minuses:
- Quite high power consumption - 9.8 kW with the inclusion of all modes.
- There is no power cord included.
AEG CCM56400BX - Hi-Light compact plate with advanced functionality
An elegant kitchen stove with hot plates and a 61 l oven has a relatively small body width (50 cm). Its control is quite traditional and is carried out with the help of handles, but the display with sensor zones indicates a rich functionality of the plate.
This mainly concerns the oven: here you can select the upper and / or lower heating, convection mode, turn on the grill or program to defrost food.
Pros:
- There is one hotplate with the expansion of the heating zone and adjustable power from 700 to 1700 watts.
- The timer, which not only notifies about the end of cooking, but also turns off the stove itself.
- Indication of residual heating of the glass-ceramic panel, so as not to accidentally burn yourself.
- Improved enamel coating on the body and inside the oven is less dirty and better washed from dirt.
- Interesting oven options: steam cooking, canning sterilization and drying.
Minuses:
- “Classic” oven cleaning system - that is, no.
- Requires connection to the line 8.5-9 kW.
- Comes without power cable - you need to buy it separately.
Electrolux EKC95430MK - the best model with spiral burners
Cute stove in matte black and yellow numbers on the display looks elegant, but at the same time discreet.
The width of the case, reduced to 50 cm, will allow you to easily place it even in a cramped kitchen (plus you can store part of the utensil in the bottom drawer). There is also a grill built in the oven and a convection mode that will simplify and speed up the preparation of any dishes.
Pros:
- Indication of residual heat of the hob.
- Rings quickly "accelerate" and have 6 degrees of heating.
- Two-level heating in the oven.
- Timer with sound notification and the ability to configure the oven to turn off the signal.
- The door can be removed and the glass removed to thoroughly clean everything.
- Connection to a household two-phase network. Although you still have to pull a separate branch - the stove is capable of developing a power of 7.7 kW.
- Glass of a door during the work does not heat up above +60 ° C.
Minuses:
- Demanding to care, and this applies not only to the glass-ceramic panel, but also the brand body.
- Only two diameters of rings - 14 and 18 cm.
Gas cookers
Gefest 5500-02 0113 - an inexpensive and beautiful stove
An interesting model of “marble” colors is equally surprising for its unusual design and functionality.
The manufacturer equipped it with everything that can only be installed on a gas oven in principle: in addition to automatic ignition and a gas control system, there is a grill and even an electric spit here.
Pros:
- Convenient size 50x59 cm.
- Strong cast iron grates on the burners.
- Electric ignition works on the hob and in the oven.
- The surface and tempered glass is more scratch resistant than glass ceramics.
- Height adjustable legs.
- The presence of a timer, although it is - just a simple mechanical "dialer" without any additional options.
Minuses:
- The need to connect the stove not only to the gas line, but also to the electrical network, so that all its functions work.
- There is no thermal insulation of the door, which is why it is very hot.
- Gas control is provided only in the oven.
Hansa FCGX52097 - Affordable Stainless Steel Oven
A neat 4-hotplate with a hob and stainless steel body will require regular and thorough care. However, it is much safer and more durable than enameled models, since the polished metal is not afraid of blows and does not break off in pieces.
According to European tradition, the stove has a width of only 50 cm, so it turned out that the oven was not very large (56 l).
Pros:
- The original technology of gas supply, reducing its consumption by an average of 12%.
- The burners are equipped with electric firing (it is not automatic and is triggered after pressing the button on the control panel).
- The grates of the hob are cast from cast iron.
- The oven door is almost not heated during operation, despite the fact that there are only 2 glasses.
- The stainless steel is well washed from stains, although its glossy surface is quickly covered with new ones.
- The bottom drawer for dishes is retractable, rolls out on rollers without squeaking and extra effort.
Minuses:
- There is a gas control function, but it works only in the oven, although it is much more necessary on the cooking surface.
- Due to the compact size of the stove on the burners, it is difficult to place large pots or pans nearby.
- Only one baking tray is included - other manufacturers offer two.
Combined Cooktops
Gorenje K 5341 XD - smart stove with a large oven
Despite the size of 50x60 cm, the volume of the oven in this oven is increased to 70 liters, and the oven itself is pleased with its functionality thanks to 9 cooking modes.
Another difference of this model from other combined devices is different types of burners. The new Gorenje on the hob located 3 gas burners and 1 electric.
Pros:
- Stainless steel countertop.
- The vaulted shape of the oven for better distribution of hot air flows inside.
- The presence of an electric grill and dual-zone heating.
- Smooth closing of the insulated door.
- There is a mode of heating plates, defrosting products, convection, as well as large and small grills.
- Automatic ignition of burners and built-in gas control.
- Convenient retractable drawer for dishes.
- The 24-hour adjustable timer not only notifies about the end of cooking, but also turns off the oven itself.
- Removable guides are easily rearranged in height, and if necessary they can be removed completely.
Minuses:
- Steel enameled grilles - look nicer than cast iron, but can not be compared with them in terms of durability.
- When disconnected from the network, all personal settings from the memory disappear.
Electrolux EKK 96458 CX - for those who cook a lot
This stove has two main advantages: powerful and economical gas burners, plus an electric oven, which always guarantees excellent baking. This is the most successful combination, especially considering that the convection mode is provided in the oven, and all dishes in it are cooked faster and baked more evenly.
Pros:
- The door of the cabinet can be easily removed, and the glass can be removed from it to clean it well.
- The presence of a timer with a signal about the end of cooking.
- Cast iron grates on the stove.
- The door of the oven does not heat up above +55 ° C - it is simply impossible to burn about it.
- An additional upper heater and grill are provided in the oven.
- Automatic ignition of burners when turning the handle.
- Function gas control.
Minuses:
- The stainless steel surface quickly collects handprints and becomes covered with muddy stains after washing.
- Timer tone too low.
Hotpoint-Ariston HT5GM4AF - powerful and functional stove
The stove with a matte enamel coating and smooth contours looks a bit “retro”. Round analog watches on the control panel emphasize the similarity with the vintage technique.
Nevertheless, it has quite modern functionality: 4 gas burners of the cooking surface are complemented by electric ovens with 11 programmed modes.
Pros:
- More powerful in comparison with analogues burners from 1 to 3 kW.
- The ability to connect the hob to the gas cylinder.
- Built in handles for automatic ignition of the burners.
- The thermostat maintains a constant temperature in the oven.
- Relatively low power consumption - up to 2.7 kW.
- The presence of grill and fan convection.
- Gas control system, stopping the flow of fuel, if the fire goes out.
Minuses:
- The timer only rings, but does not turn off the oven.
- The enameled surface of the gas table is easy to clean, but short-lived.
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