There are many models of mini-ovens in electronics stores, so depending on your budget, you can choose the right device that will satisfy you in a country cottage or in an apartment. We will talk about the aspects of choosing mini-ovens, as well as its characteristics and models now.
Inner surface
The service life and ease of use of the device depend on the quality of the inner surface. The inner surface of the mini-stove must be resistant to external influences, high temperatures, and detergents.
- Stainless steel is inexpensive and resistant to impacts and high temperatures. Cons - badly clean the dirt. In this case, the use of abrasive products is not recommended, as they can scratch the surface.
- Heat-resistant enamel - very different from stainless steel in its beautiful appearance and ease of maintenance. Minus - sensitive to mechanical stress (microcracks appear over time).
- Non-stick coating - easy to clean from dirt.
Dimensions
Mini-stoves vary in size: there are small devices from three to ten liters, they are recommended for those who do not often cook food, or for those who have purchased an oven, and a mini-stove is rarely used for heating dishes. The most voluminous devices have a capacity of sixty to seventy liters, it is possible to cook a couple of dishes together in them at once, placing their two baking sheets on top of each other. For a family of 3, a capacity of fifteen to twenty liters is enough. A hinged door is needed if you need to install the stove on a shelf where the cabinet walls interfere with the sides. It is even more comfortable for left-handed people, since all the doors on the side open from right to left. But, if you are used to the mechanism of a microwave oven and there is a lot of space in the kitchen, it is always possible to purchase a stove with a side door that opens one hundred and eighty degrees.
Furnace power
The power of the stove is also an important aspect when buying. The larger the dimensions of the stove and the more functionality it has, the more power it will need. A medium-sized stove, in which it is possible to cook full meals, consumes about one to one and a half kilowatts.
Control type
All stoves are divided into two types: with mechanical and touch control. The first ones are not so expensive, but electronically controlled mini-ovens have programs for various dishes.
Safety
Do not leave the stove running when you are not in the apartment. If there are small children in the family, it is better to buy a stove with a child protection function - activating it will block the door and the child will not open it. Also an important component for families with children is the “cold door”. In a simple stove, the door heats up during cooking, and if touched, it is possible to get burned. The "cold door" stove has a thermal insulating lining, so it does not get very hot.
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