As you know, the phenomenon electromagnetic induction was discovered by Michael Faraday in 1831. Today, even restaurateurs can say thanks to the ingenious Englishman: the work of induction equipment, which has been equipped with kitchens in the HoReCa segment for about two decades, is based on the principle he discovered. Rating of steamers for home use with prices.
On the Russian market of professional kitchen equipment, new high-tech products with a high efficiency are presented - induction cooker. What are the advantages and disadvantages of induction cookers, what does the market offer the Russian consumer, and what criteria should a restaurateur or housewife be guided by when choosing such equipment? Let's try to answer these questions. Review - .
is an electric stove with a glass-ceramic hob equipped with induction hobs. The difference from all other types of plates is the principle of heat generation. In electric stoves, the product is heated in stages: heat is transferred from the heating elements to the surface of the burner, the bottom of the dishes on the stove heats up from it, and heat is transferred from the bottom to the product. In induction cookers, the stage of heat transfer from the heated surface of the burner to the cookware is skipped.
The principle of operation of the induction hob is based on the use of energy magnetic field. In this case, thanks to the copper coil and the high-frequency electric current, the heat is generated directly in the disk of the bottom of the dish and heats the food from the bottom. Thus, it is not the burner that heats up, but the pot or pan itself.
The surface usually heats up to no more than 60 C and cools down after turning it off in just 6 minutes. This happens just due to the fact that the heating of the hob comes only from hot dishes. For comparison: gas stove, at the same temperature, cools down in 24 minutes, and electric in almost 50. When working in the kitchen, this is one of the advantages, since the surrounding air practically does not heat up.
It is especially noticeable if the kitchen has a full fleet of induction equipment, - says Kirill Khlebnikov, Deputy Director for Engineering and Technical Service of the Delovaya Rus company (Yekaterinburg). - Then we use other options for air conditioning - a less powerful ventilation system is required . The induction cooker creates a different microclimate in the kitchen, cooks work in more comfortable conditions.
Induction burners have a wide range of heating power - from 50 to 3500 watts. And this power can be smoothly changed using numerous modes. At minimum power, you can stew food in the same way as over low heat, and at maximum power, the water in the pan boils faster than on a gas stove.
Induction cookers combine the advantages of another thermal equipment: they are able to provide highest precision heating - accurate to the degree, and this is a plus for electric stoves, any temperature change here occurs instantly, like on a gas stove. In addition, they also have some unique features that are not available to other plates. Such, for example, is the “booster” function, in which, within a few minutes, the power of one burner is transferred to the adjacent one.
In terms of cooking speed, the induction burner is not inferior to gas burners and approaches microwave ovens. Water on such a stove boils much faster than on any other, including gas (1.5 liters of water can be boiled in 3.2 minutes, and on a standard electric burner only in 14 minutes).
One of the main advantages of an induction cooker is its efficiency. Thanks to their cooking technology, induction cookers save not only time, but also electricity. The stove consumes several times less energy than any other. This happens due to the fact that heating according to the configuration of the pan allows you to choose the optimal mode that ensures minimal power consumption. That is, the stove automatically adjusts to the diameter of the bottom of the pan and heats only the required area of coverage.
The stove will not start working without dishes on it. Moreover, if the pot or pan is empty, the stove will not turn on either. By the way, the heating of objects with a diameter of less than 12 cm is blocked by a special sensor. Therefore, if a spoon, fork or knife is accidentally left on the stove, they will not heat up and there will be no danger of getting burned.
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Undoubtedly positive moment is that when cooking on an induction hob there is no smoke and fumes, because food that accidentally gets on a glass-ceramic surface does not burn, since the burner itself does not heat up. In addition, induction cookers are safe - they do not have open flames, hot burners and mechanical parts, which reduces the likelihood of burns and ignition. To ensure mechanical safety, the corners of the plate are rounded.
It is easier to take care of such a plate: its surface is absolutely smooth, there is simply nowhere for dirt to accumulate. And since it also practically does not heat up, all care comes down to only periodically wiping the surface with a damp cloth.
Despite the fact that the induction cooker can successfully replace not only electric, but also gas, it still has certain disadvantages.
Induction cookers must not be installed above ovens, refrigerators, freezers and other appliances with metal surfaces.
And most importantly, only special dishes can be heated on an induction burner, the bottom of which is made of a ferromagnetic alloy. This is a dish from of stainless steel, aluminum with a ferromagnetic bottom, cast iron cookware. But dishes made of copper, brass, aluminum, heat-resistant glass and other non-magnetic materials are useless for such a stove. As a rule, accessories suitable for "induction" are marked with a special pictogram.
The first induction hob was proposed by the German company AEG back in 1987, but at first it was not found. wide application both because of the high cost, and because of the cautious attitude of consumers to the new heating principle. But professionals soon showed interest in the novelty. In the restaurant business, first of all, the speed of cooking and its quality are important. Thus, the costs of acquiring such expensive equipment were justified.
Today, induction panels are making their first successful steps in the Russian market.
Among a considerable number of manufacturers of professional induction equipment, a number of brands can be distinguished, - says Olga Luchinina, director of the Adamant company (Yekaterinburg). - First of all, these are German companies - Bartsher, Virtus, Mastro, as well as Electrolux, Bertos (Italy), Garland (USA).
All products are very High Quality. The advantage of induction cookers over traditional ones, which can be decisive in the choice of kitchen equipment by restaurateurs, is, of course, serious energy savings. Plates are good in all respects - economical, safe, hygienic, they have one main disadvantage - they are quite expensive. I think that only 5-10 percent of establishments in Yekaterinburg operate on such equipment, mainly restaurants of a high price segment. Our client, as we explain to our foreign partners, is not ready yet. In the West, they have long calculated the economic benefits of buying "induction", they know that in this case, solid sums of money will not be spent in vain. Despite the cost, the self-sufficiency of these plates is very high.
If in the same Germany induction cookers are already becoming commonplace, then in Russia it is often quite unusual thing. But, according to Olga Luchinina, the mass use of induction cookers in the HoReCa segment is a matter of the near future, the demand for them will definitely increase due to the fact that today people are striving for savings in any form.
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We work with several manufacturers of induction cookers,” says Kirill Khlebnikov. - These are recognized market leaders, German companies Heidebrenner, Schooll, and Chinese, South Korean companies (Better, Kocateq). Naturally, the products of the former are more expensive, the equipment of manufacturers from Asia is much cheaper, but, in my opinion, it is no less high quality and reliable.
The consumer is offered various induction equipment. Its differences in design and concept: desktop induction cookers and stationary floor cookers, which can be used as part of a thermal technology line.
For establishments specializing in ethnic cuisine, the range of induction cookers includes special equipment for the Oriental cuisine segment - wok induction cookers. The peculiarity of the preparation of oriental dishes is high temperature, cooking technology and special utensils (wok pans with a spherical bottom).
Experts note that induction wok stoves are more in demand on the market, capable of reproducing the effect of cooking on a “live” fire. They are indispensable in democratic institutions that have chosen the direction of oriental cuisine. In particular, compact desktop one-, two-burner Chinese models are inexpensive and therefore sold out faster, large stationary stoves are sold individually.
Induction cookers under the wok keep thermal characteristics gas stoves,” continues Kirill Khlebnikov, “and given that, for example, in Yekaterinburg, gas is not allowed everywhere, and the establishment offers Asian cuisine, then the choice is quite justified.
Of course, "induction" has many advantages, it generally improves the culture of production, however, before making a choice in its favor, you should carefully calculate how much product is planned to be cooked on the stove. Based on this, you need to decide on the volume of induction equipment that we want to place. It happens that in a particular kitchen it is much more convenient to place one surface with 6 heating zones than to put 6 small single-burner stoves, and vice versa. This must be taken into account. But the main question is whether investments in equipment will be justified in terms of the passability of this institution, its class, etc.
If this is a large project that allows you to equip the kitchen with "induction", installing it in the future will bring good savings in everything. I repeat, everything needs to be calculated. Of course, the European version has a greater advantage. German manufacturers Heidebrenner, Schooll. Kuppesbusch, the French company "Bourgeois" and a number of other branded companies are very serious about "induction", and the lineup their slabs are relatively wide. It may be irrational, especially now, to buy a single-burner stove worth 150,000 rubles. However, the operation of a 6-8-burner unit will ultimately result in significant cost savings. I think the purchase of a solid induction cooker, for example, for a restaurant with author's cuisine, is the right, cost-effective solution.
The induction hob combines an innovative approach with a compact design. It is the induction cooker that is suitable for presentations, field service, for kitchens with a limited area and rooms where the installation of a gas stove is not possible for technical reasons. So, it is appropriate to use a mobile induction wok stove from the German company Heidebrenner for catering, an induction stool with 4 burners, as well as a 6-burner stove will become an assistant for the chef of a large establishment.
According to experts, "induction" in our professional kitchen is the technology of the future, which should find its consumer. Yes, it is still quite new for Russia and not all restaurateurs are aware of the existence of induction equipment. But saving energy, time and effort, safety and cleanliness in the kitchen, and most importantly, the speed and quality of customer service in the restaurant business, as they say, is worth a lot. In modern successful business There is always a saying: “time is money”.
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For any hob, power is the most important indicator. It depends on her how quickly dishes will be cooked on the stove and how comfortable it is to work with an electric surface. Agree: it is very convenient when the burner heats up for just a few seconds and also cools down quickly. However, this convenience has a downside: a large amount of electricity consumed. How to choose best option?
Modern hob can have a connection power from 3 to 10 kW. This figure depends on the number of burners and their total performance. As a rule, an electric stove has several burners of different diameters. In standard models, one of them is the largest and most powerful (up to 3 kW), two have an average performance (up to 1.5 kW), and the last one (with the smallest diameter) is up to 1 kilowatt.
Use the electric burners in accordance with their purpose, which can be found in the instructions. The heat level can be adjusted on all surfaces.
Sometimes an electric hob has as many as 6 burners different shapes with the ability to adjust not only performance, but also size. Each of the circuits heats up independently of each other, which allows the use of dishes of different diameters.
Types of burners and their performance:
The total connection power of an electric hob depends on the model, number and size of burners. Of course, it is more convenient to use a stove with 4-6 circuits with high performance: they heat up quickly, easily cope with large amounts of food and can reduce your time in the kitchen. However, when choosing a stove, it is necessary to take into account not only your own convenience, but also the possibility of wiring.
It is very problematic to install a modern powerful electric stove in apartments and houses with old wiring. Therefore, before such a purchase, it is worth taking care of replacing the wiring, as well as determining the maximum allowable power for connecting the hob. It is advisable to do this with the help of an electrician.
If you still decide to act on your own, please note that the new panel is powered by a cable with a core cross section of at least 4 mm 2. Ideally, there should be no sockets: it is better to connect the stove directly. For an apartment in an old house, a hob with a capacity of up to 3.5 kW is suitable. In new houses and apartments without a gas pipeline, you can use a stove up to 7-10 kW.
When buying, be sure to consider the connection power of all other appliances in the house so as not to overload the electrical network.
The purchase of a hob is a responsible matter, because not only the convenience of cooking, but also the safety of all family members depends on the right choice. Be careful and, if possible, be sure to consult with specialists.
When choosing any household appliances it is necessary to pay attention to what power consumption of electricity is indicated in technical documentation, because the higher its indicator, the more will be the cost of paying for electricity. These recommendations also apply to the purchase of an induction hob, since the power of the hob affects not only electricity consumption, but also the speed and quality of cooking.
Stove for 5 burners
All existing hobs differ from each other in various ways:
The power consumption of an induction cooker can reach up to 10 kW. This indicator depends on the number of burners and their overall performance indicator. Often, all models have four burners of different diameters. The smallest of them has a low performance indicator - 1 kW, and the largest indicator can reach 3 kW.
Induction hob with oven
To date, manufacturers of induction cookers offer consumers hobs with burners of different diameters and purposes:
Some manufacturers equip models with double burners, which allow you to independently increase or decrease the heating area. This function controls the temperature of the heating element and allows you to smoothly adjust the power consumption of the induction cooker depending on the requirements of the cook. Also, combined burners make it possible to cook food in dishes with an oblong shape.
Bosch panel 3.5 kW with double burner
The overall performance of induction cookers directly depends on the number of burners included and their size. Although best solution will be the purchase of a panel with the highest power consumption, it is necessary to take into account not only the speed of cooking, but also what electrical wiring is installed in the house.
Ferromagnetic adapter for Turks
If the housing has not been replaced by the electrical network for a long time, there is a possibility that when two or more burners with the highest power rating are turned on, plugs on the electrical panel will constantly knock out or the wiring will light up.
If installing a powerful hob is not possible (for example, due to poor wiring in the house), and a stove with a low power rating is not quite what you need, you can choose a hob with an average level of energy consumption.
Thanks to a wide range of induction cookers, you can choose a hob that will satisfy the needs of any customer. A good solution would be to purchase a Bosch panel with a power of up to 3.5 kW. Such a model can be installed independently by simply connecting the equipment to the outlet.
Despite the low performance, the panel has 4 burners, like other, more powerful models. However, the disadvantage of this choice will be an increase in cooking time due to the low heating rate of the induction surface.
If you want a model with better heating, but not high power, then it is recommended to pay attention to Bosch panels with a power of up to 5 kW. Such induction cookers allow you to quickly cook food, while not creating a strong load on the power grid.
In addition to what power of the induction cooker is optimal, there is a list of other criteria that must be followed when choosing a hob. When buying a stove, it is important to initially decide on the purpose for which it will be used.
If you want to use the stove in public places (for example, in a restaurant), then it is best to give preference to equipment with a large work surface and high power. If the stove will be used in domestic conditions, then you can stop at small models with an average level of performance.
In addition, when choosing, consider:
Also, the choice is influenced by the cost of the plate. The price of hobs varies depending on the configuration of the model. The most expensive are panels with additional burner heating sensors, on which the automatic smooth adjustment of the power of the induction cooker depends. If there is no need for sensors, then you can choose cheaper models that do not differ in quality from expensive counterparts.
A modern, relevant choice for any hostess is a hob and an oven that operate on electricity. Today, almost every manufacturer of household appliances offers its own version of electric stoves.
This equipment is equipped with many functional additions that allow you to cook culinary masterpieces, even for those housewives who feel insecure in this field. In addition, hobs and ovens from leading manufacturers fit perfectly into modern kitchen design.
Let's say you did good choice and purchased a suitable model of electric furnace. A quite logical question arises: how to connect the hob and oven?
We connect to electricity
Having chosen a suitable place to place the oven in your kitchen, you should install an outlet, as well as take into account such points:
If this indicator is from 3.5 to 5 kW, the machine can be designed for 25 amperes.
An overload of the line will lead to a power outage throughout the apartment.
If the process of connecting the oven is extremely simple, then you will have to tinker with the hob.
In those apartments where the installation of an electric stove was originally provided, there will be no problems. After all, the kitchen has already installed a socket intended for a powerful stove. If the electric hob is installed for the first time, it is necessary to carry out from the shield copper cable to the connection point of the equipment.
The cross section of this cable must be at least 6 mm2. On the shield, you additionally need to install an automatic machine designed for 32 A.
Those who have already used an electric hob know that the hotplates heat up quickly.
This is due to the amount of power consumed. As a rule, the standard hob model operates at 7 kW. Given this high load on ordinary household electrical networks, manufacturers of electric furnaces have provided the ability to connect equipment to a three-phase network of 380V.
Before making the connection, read the instructions from the manufacturer.
With a standard 220-volt network, the phase conductor is connected to the first three contacts connected by jumpers. Two subsequent contacts are required to connect the neutral wire.
Do not forget that grounding must be connected under an individual bolt at the very top of the terminal box.
Some are wondering if it is possible to connect the hob to the oven with one wire?
After all, this option greatly simplifies the installation process. Experienced electricians do not recommend doing this, since the power consumption of the oven and the hob is different.
The oven is used less often than the hob, and it consumes much less electricity. At the same time, the hob is used daily and requires more power. In order not to overload the network, it is ideal for each piece of household appliances to bring an individual wire from the switchboard. By installing additional machines, you can easily de-energize one or another device without affecting the rest.
But you can connect the hob and oven to the same outlet.
Provided that a socket with several sockets will be used, and separate copper wires from the switchboard will be connected to it. No need to experiment, and connect two powerful household appliances to one machine of greater power.
Read more about how to connect the hob and oven, on the video, to one outlet. These recommendations from experts will help you connect the devices correctly.
Experienced electricians often do not use sockets to connect the hob. According to experts, the best option, is the direct connection of the conductor to the terminal block of the device.
Reducing unnecessary contacts will greatly increase the reliability and life of the furnace. With this option, the unit is started directly from the control panel located on the hob.
Before proceeding to installation work, make sure that the wiring in the house allows you to connect and continue to use a powerful oven and hob.
If the wiring is old, it must be replaced with new, reliable conductors.
Thus, in order to connect the electric stove and oven, you need to know some of the nuances. For experienced electricians, of course, this work will not be difficult.
For those who are faced with a similar task for the first time, it is necessary to study the manufacturer's instructions and detailed recommendations from professionals. Following the tips that you need to put into practice exactly, you can install electrical appliances with your own hands.
More and more often, traditional gas and electric stoves are being replaced by separate modern household appliances - hobs, as well as ovens. Their popularity is very high due to their availability and maximum ease of use.
Choosing a wire
With the help of high-quality ovens from the world's leading manufacturers, you can achieve perfect comfort in the process of preparing many delicious dishes.
In addition, they bribe and the fact that they do not differ too much high level consumption of electrical energy. However, for safe and comfortable operation of ovens, it is necessary to choose the most suitable wire for connecting them correctly.
In order to choose the right reliable, high-quality and safe cable for the oven, several important parameters must be considered. These include:
Concerning rated voltage, characteristic of the wire to the Samsung or Bosch oven, in no case should it be less than that provided for in the household electrical network to which the appliance is planned to be connected.
The material of manufacture of the conductors of the electric cable is also of great importance.
The most preferred option for connecting the oven is copper. Unlike aluminium, it can be soldered if required. In addition, the wire made of copper is more flexible than the aluminum version. Due to its characteristic properties, copper cable has a higher cost.
In the case of choosing an aluminum analogue, it should be borne in mind that in no case should it be mounted in materials that are subject to combustion.
You can find out what this or that electrical wire is made of thanks to the appropriate marking.
After carefully viewing the photos and videos, you will have an idea of what a high-quality wire for the oven should be. One of the most important parameters of this product is its cross section - it must fully correspond to the load in Amperes.
To find out what the current strength is, the total power of all electrical appliances connected to the network should be divided by the voltage indicator.
Most modern ovens, created by Bosch, Samsung, as well as other leading global manufacturers, are designed to consume electrical energy in the range of 3.5-3.9 kW.
In this regard, the approximate safety margin of the wiring should be four kilowatts.
For the safest operation of the oven, it is recommended to choose an electric wire based on the following points:
- such a solution will allow you to simultaneously connect other kitchen appliances, such as a dishwasher.
Electric cable with a cross section of 2.5 mm.kv.
- this is the best option for connecting the oven and its safe operation. In this case, excessive heating will be prevented, which often leads to short circuits with adverse consequences.
In order for this device to function reliably and smoothly, it is necessary not only to know which wire for the oven is the most optimal, but also to connect this household appliance in accordance with all the rules.
For this you need:
It is important to consider that the surface for installing the device must be absolutely flat.
It is recommended to use a 32 amp outlet. To ensure the safe operation of this device, it is best to use an electrical cable made of copper with a cross section of 1.5 to 2.5 mm2. - depending on the dimensions of the household device, as well as its inherent power. If you follow these simple rules, connecting and operating an electric oven will be as safe as possible.
Built-in appliances for everyday life is a very common trend in the field of creating comfort in the home.
Embedded equipment is various kinds. It is very often used in the kitchen. Let's talk about hobs here.
After all, they are the heart of the kitchen. Which built-in panel to choose: electric, gas or combined? Here we will try to reveal the main points that will help you choose this surface and oven.
So, the hob, which is installed above the oven, is called dependent.
However, here the control is positioned in such a way that the oven protrudes slightly forward. If the hob is installed separately from the oven and has automatic system, then it should be called independent. In this variation, the oven leaves its normal position and moves to any corner in the kitchen. For example, a cabinet can be built in above the table, under it or in some other cabinet. It is usually preferred to take devices in the form of free components, since this kind of configuration can make it possible to build in an oven at chest level, which is quite comfortable.
You do not have to regularly make deflections to pull out and install food in the oven.
Other character traits dependent and independent working surfaces are exactly the same. But it should be noted that the variations of the device, called independent hobs, are very diverse.
So, which surface is right to choose: gas, electric or combined - we will figure it out further.
A modern cooking surface, in fact, like a stove, is gas, electricity or gas and electricity.
The first two are familiar to everyone, but they are still not particularly familiar with devices called combined surfaces. Devices of this kind consist of an ensemble with gas and electric burners on a single panel and are often produced in independent variations.
In addition, it must be said that devices powered by electricity are created both from glass and ceramics, and from ordinary cast iron. The hob usually combines systems in the form of three burners on gas and the only one on electricity made of cast iron. Can also have three gas burners and one glass ceramic electric burner for heating.
So, this surface is mainly produced from enamel and glass-ceramic.
Here you need to choose a gas hob or other panel, based on the preferences of the user, and on what kind of facility is installed in the house: there is electricity or there is gas.
And, of course, you should give preference to good suppliers, since manufacturers are different.
It is very important to answer the question of what should be the hob or surface. What material is best to purchase it from, since it will depend on the material how long the panel can work. Today, the hob is sold with enamel on the surface.
They also sell models made of steel that does not rust, or they produce models made of glass-ceramic material. The former are quite common and are popular because of their durability.
The surface is so inexpensive in price, durable, it is produced in various colors. But the enameled surface has its own negative properties: it is very difficult to clean it from any dirt in the form of drops with fat, scratches will definitely appear over time.
The enamelled structure of the hob can also break. This is important to consider before choosing it.
A panel made with steel is polished or matte. The panels are fashionable, powerful enough and resistant to wear, they are easy to clean from dirt. But they also have a drawback in the form of difficult maintenance of their "in shape".
It is very difficult to make a shiny and perfect surface. In addition, the hob needs a special cleaner.
Glass ceramics are often used in electrical work surfaces.
It is also used in gas The cooking surface has a large layer of glass-ceramic or heat-resistant material in the form of glass. This type of material looks very good, for a long time it can retain its original appearance. If you follow certain rules for such surfaces, it is very easy to keep them clean.
So, no matter what material is chosen, there is one piece of advice: as soon as you finish cooking, it is better to immediately wipe the surface from crumbs, grease and stains.
The hob and oven has a standard set of functions:
The surface consumes very little electricity or gas.
To summarize: when buying a hob for your family in the kitchen, you should consider what kind of hob you would like to purchase: on gas, or electricity, or gas + electricity.
It is worth scrutinizing the surface carefully for the pros and cons of choosing each one. Next, you need to choose the right material, because the service life of the purchased model will depend on it.
And, finally, it is worth looking through all the main functions and additional ones when buying, decide which functions you would like to see in your panel. Make your choice wisely.
The boring gas and electric stoves were replaced by more compact and functional built-in kitchen furniture hobs and ovens. It is difficult to overestimate their advantages - this is ease of use, and switching on with one movement of the handle, and the most important advantage is their simple and quick installation of the hob, which is simply done by one's own hands.
The first step in the installation process is to mark the hole into which the hob will be installed.
The hole is marked based on the dimensions of the hob and its location on the kitchen desktop. To maintain the rigidity and integrity of the countertop, you do not need to place the hole close to the edges, otherwise the weakened edges may break over time.
Along pre-marked lines with electric jigsaw cut a rectangular hole.
To facilitate the task of how to install the hob, before cutting, it is necessary to drill a small hole in the part to be cut, from which the whole cutting process will begin.
You only need to use a new file with fine teeth, sawing will take a little longer, but you will get smooth edges without chipping.
We try on the hob in a freshly cut hole and, if the markup was done correctly, we proceed directly to the installation.
First, you need to stick a sealant on the edges of the hole, which will prevent dirt and water from getting under the panel and quickly ruining the kitchen countertop.
The self-adhesive sealant is sold as a set with the hob. There is nothing difficult in this process.
Now, when the seal is glued, we install the panel in the hole.
If the hole is a little larger, align the hob relative to the edge of the countertop. It remains the case for the small.
With the help of special clamps, also included in the delivery, we fix the hob. Clamps are installed from the bottom of the tabletop, they seem to wedge the panel between its top and the bottom of the tabletop base.
Well, a brand new and shining hob is installed, to improve the sealing of the gap between the countertop and the hob, you can additionally use sanitary antibacterial silicone.
There is only one thing left - to bring gas to it and connect it to the electrical network.
This moment also does not cause much difficulty. Like a gas stove, the hob is connected to the gas pipeline using a flexible hose. The connection is made with a union nut through a paranitic sealing gasket.
The nut is tightly crimped and checked for gas leakage with soapy water. Electrical part plugs directly into a power outlet.
Everything, you can install gas burners and coasters for pots and pans, make the first start. And, if everything works as expected, put the brand new hob into operation.
It may be necessary to slightly adapt the hob to the gas used in your area. For this, additional gas nozzles are included in the delivery set.
Pulling out the burner at the very bottom of the mounting hole, you can see a small brass nozzle. We unscrew it with a flat wide screwdriver, and in its place we screw in a new one suitable for your gas.
Well, now the kitchen equipped with a new gas surface can be poured.
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The hob can only be operated from two power sources. This is gas (balloon or from the main), and electricity. In new build homes, very often only electricity is available. In old gasified buildings, the choice can be varied.
Which hob is better, electric or gas, it is definitely impossible to answer.
The gas model is more economical, while the electric one is safer.
When cooking on gas, it is easier for you to regulate the intensity of heating, but the dishes still heat up unevenly.
If you choose an electric panel, it will be more difficult to regulate the heating than on a gas one. But this drawback is inherent only in cheap models, and on more expensive ones, the adjustment is almost as easy as on a gas stove.
For cooking on a gas hob, you can use any fireproof cookware.
Another thing is the electrical panel. For efficient heat transfer, the bottom of the cookware must be flat.
For efficient and expensive induction cookers, in general, you will have to acquire a set of dishes with specific qualities: it must be metal with a thick bottom.
The best cookware for induction cookers is steel and cast iron.
Manufacturers offer compromise solutions: combined panels. They have 2 or 3 burners running on gas, and another 1 or 2 are electric. Moreover, you can connect the combined model to gas cylinder and to the highway.
The most familiar and inexpensive surface is enameled. It is easy to wash it from splashes of fat and runaway milk, but it is also easy to scratch it. The enameled surface can be on both gas and electric panels.
In the latter case, it will most likely be a budget electric model with cast iron pancakes. The enamel may be different color from white to completely black.
Tempered glass models look more beautiful and cost more.
Glass is easy to clean, but requires careful handling due to its fragility. Durable and practical stainless steel surface.
On most modern models the surface is made of glass-ceramic.
This material has excellent heat transfer, provided that the day of the dish is firmly attached to the surface.
The glass-ceramic electric hob is strong enough, but it can still crack if heavy utensils are dropped on it. It is easy to wash. But if during cooking milk or porridge escapes from a saucepan, then it can spread far and wide on a smooth, even surface, drain to the floor and contaminate the control unit along the way.
There are two types of hobs: independent and dependent.
Dependents are installed directly on the top of the oven, as they do not have their own control unit. All regulators and knobs in this case are located on front surface oven. In this case, it is most correct to choose a built-in model from the same manufacturer as the oven in order to avoid connection problems.
On an independent hob, the knobs and control indicators are their own.
They can be located both on the side and on the top side. On expensive models, control is carried out touch sensors, on cheaper ones there are familiar rotary knobs.
If you intend to choose a gas hob, give preference to a model with good burners in the form of two or three concentric circles.
They are called "double" or "triple crown".
When choosing an electric hob, you should pay attention to models with different diameters of the heating zones. This allows you to use electricity as efficiently as possible.
If you decide to choose the most modern and promising induction hob, then the most convenient of them are models with an induction bridge. This function allows you to use almost the entire surface for heating dishes.
The wider the bottom, the more area heating.
It all depends on your needs. In the range of stores there are models with different amount burners, from one to six.
For ordinary family from 2-5 people, the standard 4 burners are perfectly enough.
For a small family or one person preparing their own food in a small kitchen, you can choose a hob with one or two burners. Its width will be only about 30 cm, height - from 4.5 to 10 cm.
The 3-burner appliance can be 45, 52 or 60 cm wide. The 4-burner models are 60 to 116 cm wide.
In the latter version, the burners are arranged in one row. Variants with 5 or 6 burners can be from 60 to 87 cm wide.
The layout of the burners on the surface can be very different, and how to choose a hob according to this criterion is up to you. Everything depends on habits. The main thing to pay attention to is that the control knobs do not interfere with placing large-diameter dishes on the burners.
When buying an electric stove, do not forget to conduct special large-section electrical wiring to it.
Induction cookers require a three-phase line.
If you have ever done repairs in the house or were engaged in some kind of construction work, then the process of installing the hob in the countertop should not be difficult for you.
So, let's begin.
Measurements can be made with your own hands by turning the panel over and using a tape measure to determine its width and length along the inner edges.
You can only change them in a big direction, since an edge that is too narrow may break off over time.
The cut is made with an electric jigsaw. To make the cut even, not crumble, it is recommended to use a file with fine teeth, not blunt. It is even better to use a manual router, round off the corners with a radius cutter, and grind the cuts.
When the hole is ready, try on the hob to make sure everything is done correctly.
Process slices silicone sealant or nitro lacquer.
This will protect the countertop from dirt, wetting, swelling and premature damage. You can also use a self-adhesive seal that performs the same function. It is glued on top so that the edges of the panel lie on it.
Even for edge seals, you can use aluminum tape, which, among other things, will protect the countertop from temperature changes. Having a quality seal will ensure that your countertop will last a long time and won't need to be repaired or replaced.
Fastening elements can be fixed with screws.
Modern electrical panels very convenient, with a good assembly, they rarely fail, which means that they will not need repairs for a long time. If, nevertheless, repairs are required, then the panel can be easily disconnected and taken to the workshop on its own, thereby saving on calling the master.
Before embedding an electrical surface, it is necessary to lay it on the countertop, turn it over and connect it according to the diagram.
The scheme is shown directly on the panel with reverse side to make you feel comfortable. When doing this procedure on your own, be careful. If the wires are connected incorrectly, you will not be able to control the activation of the burners and the heating temperature.
If a separate wire from the shield is provided for connecting the electric hob, then the plug and socket are not needed. Just connect the wire to the panel.
Flip the panel over and install it into the hole.
It is already ready to work, it remains only to check whether it turns on and heats up correctly.
When installing a gas hob, first look at how it is attached. Install the panel, align it with the edge of the table and secure.
Usually, brackets are provided with the panel for mounting from below. electrical wire must be plugged into an outlet.
To connect the gas with your own hands, you need to know the safety rules. Shut off the gas and connect the hob to the pipe with a flexible hose. Be sure to put paronite gaskets in the nuts. Turn on the gas, turn on the burners and check the hose connections for leaks. To do this, they need to be lathered. If the foam does not bubble, then there is no leak, you did everything right.
You can also use a gas analyzer to check.
Kitchen hob- an integral part of the equipment modern dwelling. At the same time, in some houses, due to the design features of the layout, the number of storeys or the lack of gasification, electrical options. In these cases, even special tariffs are provided, since the use of electricity for cooking is much more expensive than gas. On average, the electricity consumption of a stove is 30-50% of the total. It is quite difficult to say exactly how much an electric stove consumes, because it all depends on the type, model and intensity of use.
A wide variety of these large household appliances can be divided according to many criteria: the number of burners, the presence of an oven, but the principle of operation becomes the main factor. It cannot be said that the heating elements have sunk into the past, but today halogen and induction models are very popular. When choosing one or another option, one should take into account not only the efficiency of the device, but also its cost. Whether the price pays off through savings will depend on the intensity of use.
This is the “oldest” type, although modern heating elements are endowed with a fairly wide functionality that allows for more efficient use of energy. A heating element is used as a heating element, in which Electric Energy converted to heat. Such heating devices have 2 drawbacks - this is a long warm-up and inertia, that is, if the heat needs to be reduced, then this will not happen immediately.
The maximum power of such a stove is usually indicated in the passport, but if there is no data, then it can be calculated by summing up the power of all consumption nodes.
Of course, it is unlikely that everything will be turned on at the same time, and maximum power is more needed when choosing a connection wire and automation. In order to approximately calculate the power consumption of such a heating device, it is necessary to calculate the operating time of each burner per day t (hour) and multiply it by the power P (kW) corresponding to this burner. Given that each burner is connected via a bimetal thermostat, its consumption during operation is not constant. When heated, it turns off and turns on only periodically to maintain constant temperature. The period of electricity consumption during operation is approximately 1/3 of the total operation time. Therefore, the result obtained earlier must be divided by 3 (P x t / 3). Such a calculation must be carried out for each burner, and then add up the results to find out how many kilowatts an electric stove consumes.
The average result of the monthly consumption of an electric heating element for a family of 4, based on an analysis of user reviews, is 90 kW per month.
The heating element in this equipment is the lamps located under the hob. They are characterized by almost instant heating in just 2-3 seconds. There is also no inertia. Due to these qualities, unnecessary energy consumption for heating is eliminated, which makes halogen models more economical. In addition, their efficiency is higher than heating elements, so the cooking time is reduced. The power of the burners ranges from 1.2 to 2.4 kW and is indicated in the device's passport. Unlike heating elements, in halogen stoves, the intensity is adjusted not by the on-off frequency, but by changing the power of the lamps. For example, by putting potatoes to boil, you can turn on the full power (2.4 kW), and when the water boils, reduce it, say, to (0.6 kW). In addition, most models are equipped with a thermostat and, by selecting the desired mode, the heater itself optimizes the power. On average, the consumption of halogen stoves is 15-20% lower than that of heating elements, and the price is slightly higher.
This is the latest achievement in the field of household electrical appliances. Surprisingly, there is no heating element in the induction model. The heating element is the utensil itself, in which food is cooked. There is only one condition, you need special dishes made of ferromagnetic steel. Under the influence of high frequency electromagnetic field induced by the inductor, eddy currents (Foucault currents) appear in the dishes, which heat it up. The plate has a wide range of functions. For example, without dishes, it will not turn on, and if you remove the dishes without turning off the stove, it will automatically turn off. Various modes, timer, overheating protection and other functions are also provided.
The induction cooker is the leader in efficiency and by choosing such a model, you can save up to 40% of electricity for cooking. At the same time, its cost often scares away buyers. In addition, you need to add the price of special dishes, which are also expensive.
When choosing an electric stove, such a characteristic as energy efficiency is increasingly common. But if you look, you can see that only models with ovens are marked with such a sticker. The fact is that electric stoves are not covered by SMEE - the international energy efficiency standard, but ovens are included in the list of such standardization. If they say that the stove complies with class A SMES, then this is wrong, since class A is assigned only to the oven. Therefore, when wondering whether an electric stove consumes a lot, when choosing it, be aware that the energy efficiency class has nothing to do with the operation of the “top”.
The oven can be separate, but when choosing a model with an oven, you should still pay attention to the energy efficiency class. This indicator is divided into 7 classes: until 2010 from A to G, and after ‒ from A +++ to D. Today, the market is replete with stoves with an oven of class A, but it is difficult to buy “pluses”.
What does the energy efficiency class indicate? This indicator determines how efficiently the expended energy is used at the same power. Therefore, if you intend to use the oven often, then you should choose a higher class.
If, after calculating the consumption of the stove, the result is upsetting, here are some practical tips on how you can save.
You can also save money by installing a multi-tariff meter and adjusting the cooking schedule during the reduced tariff.
Electricity consumption of induction cooker: video
The twenty-first century gives kitchen lovers a great opportunity to use convenient appliances.
Among them are induction cookers, which many people already know about. Such a device does not waste electricity simply, for example, on heating the surface of the furnace.
To understand how two concepts are interconnected - performance and power consumption, it is necessary to deal with each aspect separately.
Device applies to electrical structures and has a familiar look.
However there is no heating element under the glass-ceramic surface. Instead of them the device is equipped with high-quality electromagnetic coils made specially of copper.
They are needed in order to create a magnetic field. When it happens created electricity, which passes through the dishes. Accordingly, the food is heated.
Reference! Heating does not occur through the surface, so the dish is cooked quite quickly.
In addition, there is block that controls the process of work. With its help, the presence of an object on the plate is recognized. It turns the same coils on and off.
How the principle of operation affects energy consumptionDealing with this issue is easy and simple. From the above we know that energy is not distributed to the entire surface area, but only to the burner. Therefore, and Much less electricity is used.
In conventional stoves, heating elements at the beginning of work increase the temperature of the entire body, then the heaters, and only in the very last place - the dishes in which the product is located. Such a way to warming up and making food takes a huge amount of time. From this it can be concluded that and energy has to be spent on a large scale.
Therefore, if we compare the induction cooker and the unit with a heating element, the advantage of the first is noticeable.
Several liters of liquid, the first of them will warm up in half an hour, and the other in a matter of minutes, provided that the power will be the same for both.
Even with the most powerful unit induction hob will remain the most economical option of all possible as it reduces cooking time by 15-20 minutes.
An additional advantage is the power adjustment. Touch controls on induction cooktops. You must press your fingers on the icons presented, so you will not find any buttons on the stove.
With one touch, you can set the required power rather than apply pressure several times.
The control is very smooth, therefore, the quality of the dish is guaranteed.
Such an action is instantaneous, and setting up a small fire on other devices is not easy to perform.
The power control allows you to save extra by choosing a low power level.
Before making an expensive purchase, you need to carefully analyze all the pros and cons.
The main advantage of modern induction surfaces is an economical technique.
Due to the fact that the energy does not evaporate into environment, but served straight to the cooking utensils, electricity consumption is significantly reduced compared to other types of boards.
Reference. Savings start from the first moment the device is turned on.
This is achieved through several steps.
The disadvantages include use of electricity to work with this type of plate.
Let's compare the characteristics for individual types of hobs. Let's take an electric stove with glass ceramics, gas and induction as an example. The last of them will consume one and a half times less than the rest, namely 0.35 kW (why exactly is indicated at the beginning of the article). With instant heating, they have the following mechanism: when the current is turned off, the coils will not produce a magnetic flux, that is, the dishes will not heat up.
If it is adjusted, then changes will occur instantly, since heat generation will be directed exclusively to the specified place - one burner.
ATTENTION! To minimize energy consumption, you need to purchase special dishes (pots, pans), which are designed specifically for this type of stove - induction.
Consumption calculation
Water heating:
Monthly expense:
We conclude: the induction device consumes electricity more expediently, which means that you will also have to pay less for electricity than it would be with other stoves.
Now you know how much induction hob. This will help decide whether such a technique is needed or not.
