How to position the oven in the kitchen?

The oven is a very important device that is designed not only for cooking, but also for complementing the interior of the kitchen. The oven should be positioned so that it does not interfere with the hostess cooking and is as easy to use as possible. It is better to think about the location of the oven already at the stage of its acquisition. After reading this article, you will learn what recommendations should be considered when installing such devices.

There are few basic rules that need to be taken into account when installing ovens, but it is better not to forget about them. So, you need to remember the following.

• First of all, pay attention to the working triangle: storage, washing and cooking areas. It is better to arrange these zones so that you get a perfect equilateral triangle.

• The installation height of the oven must be taken into account. It should be as comfortable as possible: housewives often have to check whether the dishes are ready, women should not bend too low at the same time, otherwise their back will hurt. It is better to place the oven at a height of 50-80 cm from the floor, however, in any case, it is recommended to take into account your height. Position the control panel, digital display, at the level of your head so you don't have to pull it up or bend it over.

• Do not place the hob and oven near the refrigeratorotherwise it can have a very bad effect on all devices. Do not lean such devices against the wall, it is better to leave a few centimeters.
• Do not place the gas oven and hob very far from the pipes. If you suddenly feel that there is a smell of gas, you will need to immediately get close to the valve that is shutting it off. The flexible hose should not be very long, otherwise it can be easily damaged.
• When carrying out installation work, be sure to provide an outlet. In the presence of electric ignition and electric ovens, this is a prerequisite. Make sure that the socket is located near the oven, so it will be much more convenient to use it.

• Remember that the use of kitchen appliances should be as convenient as possible., moreover, nothing should interfere with movement around the kitchen during cooking. The oven doors should open easily downward, the baking sheet should slide out without significant difficulty.

Many people prefer to install ovens under hobs. This installation method is one of the most popular, however, it has certain drawbacks: standard ovens are very dangerous for small children, they are not very convenient to clean them from contamination. The optimal height of the work surface for a person is from 80 to 115 cm, the free space in front of the oven is at least 70 cm.

To allow hot air to circulate freely, leave at least 7 mm between the hob and the oven, and preferably even more. Do not install the oven next to curtains or near a window. To avoid excessive heating of the elements, provide good thermal insulation (if the cooking surface is electric). Some devices are equipped with filters that absorb dirt and grease.

There are many advantages to custom ovens. They are placed at the level of the person's head, above and below the table top.Such ovens do not pose a danger to children, they are very convenient to use. If the oven is located outside the box, it is much better when its door is hinged and opens to the left or right. However, non-standard ovens also have disadvantages that are very important for buyers: for example, significant energy consumption, a higher price. However, at the same time, they outperform standard models, since they have wider functionality.

A common place for an oven is a pencil case. This option can be called very successful, but it is only suitable for fairly large rooms. A kitchen like this should have a lot of work surfaces. Some people build an oven into the island in the kitchen. This option is ideal if there are no small children in the apartment, and the oven itself is not used very often.

The oven can be built into a large cabinet - an additional work surface. This method is better than a pencil case, because an additional cabinet can be used for a variety of purposes: for placing sugar bowls, various jars and much more on it. This way of placing the oven is perfect for a medium-sized room (without an excess of cooking surfaces, but also without a shortage of them).

In Russian apartments, it is customary to install a sink in the corner. It should be borne in mind that this location option cannot be called the most successful: it is better to mount it as close to the window as possible. There is much more variety and light in this part of the kitchen. It is better to install a built-in oven in the corner: it can be mounted at any height (of course, given the convenience and functionality).

To save space in the kitchen as much as possible, some people prefer to install a built-in oven above the dishwasher, washing machine. This is a very interesting option for the location of the oven, however, it should be borne in mind that there may be problems with the coincidence of the sizes of the dishwasher and the oven. Some argue that they would not dare to mount a device that works with water, as well as a heating device next to each other. To avoid unnecessary risks, you need to make a distance of at least 1 meter between them. It is still better to place the oven on a different wall.

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