Features of Rika slabs ("Novo-Vyatka")

Not only the financial well-being of the family, but also its safety depends on the correct choice of the kitchen stove and compliance with the requirements for its operation. Therefore, when preparing for the arrangement of the kitchen, it is worth considering the features of Rika ("Novo-Vyatka") plates.

The rights to the Rika and Novo-Vyatka brands are owned by Teka Enterprise, located in the city of Kirov. This enterprise was established in 2008 on the basis of the Novovyatsk Mechanical Plant. The plant itself was founded in 1941 and was initially engaged in the assembly of hand grenades for the needs of the front. After the end of the war, the plant reoriented itself to the production of household goods, in particular, pumps and switches.

The line for the production of cookers appeared at the plant in 1971. The production technology was acquired in Italy, and plates under the TM "Electra" were sold. In 1991, the slabs were re-branded, and since then they have been sold under the Novo-Vyatka TM. In 2003 the plant was transformed into JSC Novo-Vyatka, on the basis of which the Teka company was established in 2008. In the same years, the Rika brand appeared, under which new models of stoves were sold.

The official service centers of the company are located in different cities of the Russian Federation and Belarus, including:

• Minsk;
• Voronezh;
• Irkutsk;
• Krasnoyarsk;
• Lipetsk;
• Moscow;
• Novosibirsk;
• Nizhny Novgorod;
• St. Petersburg;
• Sochi.

All models of kitchen equipment produced by the Kirov plant have Russian certificates of conformity, and also comply with the ISO 9001 standard.

All Rika cooker models manufactured by the company after 2008 are equipped with the following convenient features:

• timer;
• a spit with a gear motor, thanks to which the meat is fried evenly;
• grill;
• oven fan, ensuring an even temperature distribution;
• a residual heat indicator, the glow of which stops when the temperature of the burner connected to it becomes less than 60 ° C;
• an express hotplate, which heats up faster than the others, due to which the cooking time is reduced by 30%.

All gas models are additionally equipped with an electric ignition module. A convenient cleaning scraper is included in the scope of delivery of all offered equipment by default. Modern electric models are equipped with a programmer instead of a timer.

Kirovsky Zavod produces a wide range of kitchen stoves of various designs. The company produces gas stoves in two sizes - 50 × 60 cm and 60 × 60 cm.All popular models of the first standard size are equipped with 4 burners of different power (3.2 kW, 2 by 2 kW, 1 kW), equipped with a gas control system and have an oven with a volume of 64 liters. The main differences between the models are in design and delivery. For example, model H028 comes with 2 baking trays and a wire rack, while model H030 comes with only 1 baking tray and wire rack. The same applies to gas stoves measuring 60 × 60 cm.

The range of electric cookers of the company is much wider and includes options with both an enameled work table and glass ceramics (E061, E062, E063, E064 and others). Options are available both with powerful burners (model K021 has a power of 2, 1.5 and 2 burners of 1 kW), as well as more economical models (C007 has 1 burner of 1.5 kW and 2 of 1 kW).

In addition, the company produces combined electric gas stoves (B105, B013, B440) and a wide range of built-in panels and ovens (TM Kuche).

If you are equipping a kitchen "from scratch", then preference should be given to built-in models - they fit well into any design.If you want to replace your old stove, then you will have to choose between gas, electric and combination models. Let's consider their advantages and disadvantages.

• Gas options are usually the most economical - after all, the price for them is lower than for other options, and the bill for the used gas is usually less than for electricity. In addition, you can use any utensil for cooking on such a stove. The main disadvantage of this technique is that it gets dirty faster than electrical options, and it is much more difficult to clean it. And the safety requirements for gas equipment are higher than for electrical equipment - gas leaks pose a huge danger to the life and health of family members.

• Electric cookers usually more expensive and more costly to operate. In addition, they, for example, will not be able to cook in a pot. But these stoves are much safer than gas stoves, and are also equipped with a wide range of additional functions - for example, thermostats and programmers, which allow you to set cooking modes for different dishes, which means that you can embody the most daring culinary fantasies of the hostess.

• Combined options combine the advantages and disadvantages of both options. Gas burners can be used to quickly heat up and cook in utensils incompatible with electric stoves, and gourmet dishes can be cooked on electric burners. True, these plates are more reliable in terms of their versatility. They are not afraid of interruptions in electricity or gas. Interruptions of two energy carriers at the same time happen much less often.

In any case, the requirements of the operating instructions must be carefully followed.

In case of failure of any part, only certified spare parts should be used for repair. On its official website, the Novo-Vyatka company offers its customers ready-made sets of spare parts for all models of kitchen stoves. Individual elements are also available for order:

• burners;
• switches;
• oven doors;
• thermostats and thermocouples for them;
• work tables and other body parts;
• oven lighting cartridges;
• accessories and fittings;
• Heating elements for electric stoves;
• decorative elements (handles).

All ordered parts are delivered by cash on delivery.

When repairing electric stoves, it is important to carefully adhere to the connection diagram of the elements.

See the video about Rika stoves below.