Glass ceramic - stove
The quality of the hob depends not only on the convenience of the hostess during daily cooking for the whole family, but also the ease of care for such equipment, and the appearance of the entire kitchen as a whole. Naturally, the easier the surface is to maintain and care, the more time is left for leisure, which means that the more this opportunity is available, the better will be the mood of the hostess of the house, respectively, of all other family members. Relatively recently, glass ceramics appeared on the market, a plate made of it in such a short time has become one of the most popular. Let's look at what electric hobs are, compare them with glass ceramics and decide how suitable a glass ceramic stove is for you.
to contents ↑Types of electric stoves
Cookers are divided into two main categories depending on which hob they have:
- metal with cast-iron heating elements;
- glass-ceramic surface.
Every housewife knows about what familiar metal hobs are. What distinguishes glass ceramics favorably - consider its properties and advantages.
to contents ↑Features of the device of glass-ceramic plates
If the design of classic electric stoves is not particularly attractive, then a ceramic glass stove can decorate your kitchen, make it modern and functional.
Important! Instead of burners, it has cooking zones on which a heating element is built-in, on an even smooth surface.
Such stoves have many sensors and systems, thanks to which cooking is simple and fast:
- Cooking zone temperature indicator - helps to maintain the desired cooking temperature in automatic mode.
- A special sensor that prevents burns and saves electricity. It shows the hotplates that maintain the residual temperature after turning it off.
- Instant boiling system - includes cooking zones with additional power, which can significantly reduce cooking time.
- The handle lock device is an indispensable tool for child safety.
- Infrared sensor - if necessary, reduces boiling.
Numerous conveniences in using a glass-ceramic electric stove allow it to lead among other stoves.
Important! Before installing the hob, you need to figure out how to connect it to electricity. But what if the outlet is already connected, but you also need to connect the oven to it? Our helpful tips will help you:
Glass-ceramic stove: pluses
The undoubted advantages include the following:
Modern design
Glass-ceramic electric stove is able to transform any kitchen interior. The stylish design of such a hob looks much more advantageous and interesting than the classic one with cast-iron heating elements.
Saving
Electric stoves in this sense initially outperform gas stoves.If we talk about glass ceramics, then the savings are even more obvious. Cooking surfaces heat up and cool down in a matter of seconds, which reduces not only energy costs, but also time for cooking.
Security
During the operation of the glass-ceramic plate, only the desired zone is heated. The remaining surface almost does not change the temperature, allowing you to prevent burns during operation near the stove.
Convenient management
Modern models have a touch panel. A few touches - and the desired mode is already set. Heating of cooking zones, thanks to the touch switch, occurs smoothly.
Important! It is also easier to care for the stove in this case, since the glass-ceramic surface does not have protrusions and irregularities.
Different variations
Until recently, a glass-ceramic stove was one built-in hob, which significantly saved the kitchen space. Today, the market is filled with modern devices with classic elements - stoves with ovens and built-in grills. There are even mini-ovens with a glass-ceramic surface.
Ovens in modern stoves have many possibilities: from baking and baking dishes to defrosting. The price of such variations directly depends on the number of functions of the glass-ceramic plate.
Important! Ovens of expensive models have a special coating that can break down fat, which greatly facilitates the care process.
Disadvantages of a glass ceramic plate
The disadvantages of glass ceramics include the following.
Special care
Glass-ceramic panels require careful maintenance. It is recommended to clean them only with special detergents. This will prevent the formation of microcracks and minor scratches, which in the future can lead to more serious damage and replacement of the electric stove.
Important! To remove residual dirt from the hob, buy a special scraper. It will help to keep the surface in its original form.
Risk of damage
The glass ceramic surface is strong enough and is not afraid of objects falling on it. However, strong point impacts on such a plate should be avoided. They can lead to the formation of cracks, resulting in a breakdown of the glass-ceramic electric stove.
Operational Features
Another significant inconvenience is that on such stoves it is necessary to cook in special dishes designed for glass ceramics. Do not use aluminum or copper pots. The dishes should have a perfectly flat and thick bottom and strong walls.
Important! In order to avoid damage to the heating elements, it is not recommended to put wet, wet or too cold dishes on the glass ceramics.
Beautiful - not always practical
Despite the attractiveness of a flat surface, it has an important drawback: if your dish “escapes” during cooking, you will have to collect it on the floor.
Hob manufacturers
The best manufacturers of glass ceramics are rightfully considered the well-known foreign companies that produce various kitchen appliances:
- Available glass-ceramic panels can be purchased from companies such as “Hansa”, “Simfer”, “Midea”, “GEFEST”, “Gorenje”.
- The elite segment is mainly represented by Italian, German and Swedish manufacturers: “Zanussi”, “Smeg”, “Bosch”, “Kuppersberg”, “Electrolux”.
These companies have won the love and trust of customers through a skillful combination of decent quality, thoughtful design and rich functionality of products.
Important! We have prepared a separate review that will help you choose the best model of the hob. Follow the link to viewHob rating.
Electric glass-ceramic cooker: how to choose?
Among the wide variety of glass-ceramic electric stoves, it is not difficult to choose the one that you need.The main thing is to rely on the main criteria for choosing an electric stove:
- Think about which features are especially important to you and which ones you’re unlikely to use. This will significantly save your money and save you from buying a stove with an unnecessary set of features.
- Also, when choosing an electric stove, you need to focus on the size of the kitchen and the number of people in the family in order to determine the set of burners.
- If there are preferences by manufacturer, color, size, it is better to use convenient search forms. With their help, you can sort the most interesting models of glass-ceramic electric stoves for you.
Important! We recommend comparing prices, finding out about promotions for these models, as well as reading customer reviews. This will help you in choosing the best glass-ceramic electric stove.
The choice of glass-ceramic plates by the method of heating the surface
Glass-ceramic surfaces are completed with different rings. Hobs can be:
- Standard;
- Induction;
- Burners Hi-light;
- Halogen.
What to give preference to:
- The fastest heating is provided by halogen burners, and the slowest are surfaces of a standard type.
- Induction glass ceramic provides a high-frequency field. As a result of the creation of vortex flows, heating occurs. Such rings are the safest, since the temperature of the panels themselves does not change. Choosing a glass-ceramic stove with induction hobs, you should also purchase special steel or cast iron cookware.
- Hi-light burners have tape heaters with a high density of turns, which significantly saves time.
Glass-ceramic cookware
As we noted above, not all cooking utensils are suitable for glass-ceramic surfaces. It must meet the main criteria:
- flat, flat and thick bottom;
- stainless steel that does not leave marks on the surface;
- matte or dark bottom;
- without inscriptions and embossed drawings.
Rules for the care of ceramic glass stoves
Glass ceramics need special care with special tools. Normal - can leave scratches and microcracks on the hob. It is recommended to remove pollution with a scraper for vitroceramic plates. It has a special blade that does not damage the panel.
to contents ↑Important! You can also clean the surface with soda, lemon juice, a solution of vinegar and water.
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Modern glass-ceramic electric stove greatly facilitate the cooking process, despite minor flaws. Making a choice in favor of it, you get convenience, comfort, saving time and money.
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