How to use an electric stove correctly?

For quick cooking, you can use various household appliances, but stoves are still considered the main ones. Gas stoves are found in almost every home, but their use is not always convenient, because the cost of gas is quite high and there is always a danger of contact with an open fire. Electric stoves can be called safer. To use them comfortably, you need to know the basic rules and features of handling this device.

The electric oven works from the mains, therefore it cannot be installed anywhere in the kitchen, due to the danger of an emergency. After the purchase, you should carefully examine the kitchen in order to find the right place for the new appliance. If there was a similar stove before, then a new one must be placed in the same place., because there is already everything you need nearby: an outlet and an extractor hood.

It is worth remembering that nthere should be a neighborhood with a sink, because water entering the appliance can cause a short circuit. It is not recommended to place your purchase next to the refrigerator, because the high temperature can cause the body to melt. It is also not necessary to hang the microwave near the electric oven., because the temperature during cooking will be quite high, which will cause a disorder in the operation of a household appliance and damage it.

In the kitchen, everything should be thought out in advance, ventilation connections, organization of wiring and groundingto ensure safe operation of the electric oven. Following the safety rules will allow you to protect your apartment from adverse situations that arise due to human carelessness and incompetence. All kitchen appliances have their own rules for installation and operation, buying it, you should take it seriously.

Having bought an electric stove, it is worth checking if the kit includes instruction and operating rules, which will be useful, especially if there was no previous experience with such a device. Before turning on the device, it is worth inspecting it and checking the integrity and consistency of the package, so that in case of any problem, return the purchase to the store and not risk your health. If the device is in good order, it is worth preparing it for work. Important wipe off dust and grease from the stovethat may remain after assembly. If this is not done, there is a possibility that an unpleasant odor will appear after switching on the appliance.

Operation with the stove may differ depending on the type of hob.

• In case of dependent type the electric stove will be built into the oven, and the control panel will be common at the same time for the burners and the oven. You can find it on the top of the device.
• If the electric stove is independent of the oven, then the control system will be autonomous, it can be in the form of switches or be touch-sensitive.

To unlock the stove, you need to turn the handle and place it in the position required for cooking. To unlock the touch pad, you will need to find the power button, and then set the power level, from the weakest, indicated by a unit, to the maximum.

To light such a stove it was convenient and there was no confusion with turning on the desired burner, the panel usually has short device diagram... It is necessary to turn off the electric stoves in the reverse order from the turn-on procedure. If there is a need to completely turn off the device, then you just need to disconnect it from the network.

In order to choose the optimal temperature regime, you need to turn on the stove and select the desired temperature by means of pivoting levers or a sensor, depending on the type of surface. On touchscreen models, heating will be indicated by "+" and "-" signs, and the power has a digital equivalent, usually from 1 to 3, from 1 to 6, or from 1 to 9. The maximum temperature will have a higher numeric value. After purchasing a stove, it is worth trying out its capabilities as much as possible, because the hotplates should be heated at the highest setting.

The temperature of the hotplates varies depending on the type of hotplate, which can be as follows:

• Spiral - are the most outdated option and represent a spiral hidden under the plate. The heating and cooling process will proceed more slowly, which must be taken into account when preparing food. It is worth working with such equipment very carefully and accurately.
• Corrugated - a more modern version, where a corrugated tape is installed instead of a spiral. This option has become more progressive due to greater efficiency and safety.
• Halogen - the most modern ones have burners that are powered by halogen lamps. This surface heats up and cools down very quickly, which makes the use of the hob the safest.

The process of selecting the temperature regime takes place only taking into account the type of burner and the power of the stove itself, because for each brand and brand these indicators can differ significantly. If we are talking about the oven, then thermoregulation is carried out depending on the type of oven. With electronic and touch control, it is possible to select a specific numerical value that is necessary for the preparation of a certain dish.

Modern devices have modes in which they are automatically set oven temperature parameters:

• inclusion of top and bottom heating - for cooking food with a homogeneous composition and structure;
• use of convection - switching on an annular heating element with a fan that evenly distributes warm air.

The more functions on the control panel, the easier it is to set the desired temperature or adjust it for a particular dish.

Modern electric stoves have many advantages, but they also have weak points. For cooking, you only need to use specialized dishes, which will not scratch the hob. Old pots and pans will be discouraged in this case. In order to operate an electric stove with a modern hob for a long time, can be used:

• enameled dishes, which must be new;
• pots, ladles, etc. made of stainless steel that does not have a corrugated bottom;
• glass ceramics specially made for use on slabs;
• cast iron utensils with a flat bottom.

Rough, uneven, aluminum or copper bottoms unsuitable for cooking on such an oven.

If the surface is inductive, then the most suitable crockery material would be:

• copper;
• aluminum;
• ceramics;
• heat-resistant glass;
• brass.

When choosing dishes, you should give preference to those options that have more thick bottom, which will ensure long-term use and comfort when cooking. It is worth paying attention to the color, it is best if the bottom will be dark and matte, which will accelerate the heating of the container. A bowl from a multicooker will not be the best option. for cooking on an electric stove, but with a perfectly flat bottom and a clean surface, you can try to cook something, although it is better to use such a container for its intended purpose.

Less requirements for cooking utensils can be distinguished with induction hobs, it is desirable that the bottom matches the burner, but not necessarily. The materials can be the same, including heat-resistant glass. In order not to buy a fake, it is worth bringing a magnet with you to the store and holding it along the bottom of the dish, if you feel attraction, then the container is suitable for use, if not, you should choose another option.

If we are talking about the oven, then the use of utensils can be as follows:

• containers made of ceramics and clay;
• cast iron products, which can be made from plain or cast material.

Another important factor to be aware of when cooking on modern electric stoves is dish size... Its value should not exceed or be less than the burner, the discrepancy may be within one centimeter and no more.

The electric stove has two types of ovens: with a thermostat and devices without it... The principle of operation of each of them is not much different, therefore it is worth paying attention to the main points that the consumer of this household appliance should know. The basic rules of operation include the following.

• For stewing and baking it is necessary to set the baking sheet in the middle of the oven, and also place the food in the center so that it bakes faster and better. In the lower part of the oven, you can boil vegetables, preserving the maximum taste and health in them.
• When baking or stewing, it is necessary to change the temperature regime twice. The maximum temperature is set first, and the lowest temperature is set from the middle of the cooking time.
• If the oven has a thermostat, then determining the temperature inside the oven will be easy, but if it is not there, you can use plain paper. The white sheet is placed on a baking sheet and placed in the oven. If the temperature is maximum, it will turn yellow in 3 minutes, if the minimum - in 10.
• Having a new electric oven with an oven, it is worth buying new dishes as well. In the oven, it will be much more convenient to use ceramic, cast iron, glass or clay containers. For such a household appliance, it is permissible to use baking foil.
• During cooking it is worth opening the oven door as soon as the cooking process steps over the middle.

Correct use of the device will make it possible to get tasty food in the shortest possible time. The service life of the hob and oven will depend precisely on the compliance of the actions performed in the kitchen with safety standards and the main recommendations of the manufacturer.

So that the operation of the electric stove is not disturbed, it is important to use it correctly, not forgetting the basic safety principles, which are as follows.

• Check the dishes, in which cooking will be carried out, its bottom must be clean and even. If this is not the case, the resulting food may smell or taste strange.
• Before placing the dishes on the electric stove, you must make sure that it is completely dry. Failure to do so can cost the device breakdown or short circuit.
• For dishes, you should use those lids., which originally came to it in the kit, in order to minimize the risk of rolling it and falling onto the hob, a crack may appear on it, and its performance will be significantly impaired.
• Leave the hob unattended in the switched on mode is possible only for a short time, because the contents must not be allowed to boil out or burn to the bottom.
• After the cooking process it is important to disconnect the electric stove from the mains in order to de-energize the device and make it completely safe. The same should be done when cleaning the surface, the turned on electrical appliance will be too dangerous, especially when wet cleaning.

In order for the cooking process to deliver only pleasant emotions, it is worthwhile to study the instructions for the stove well and follow safety regulations impeccably. If you neglect them, you can get serious problems. In the event that after cooking you forgot to turn off the stove, it will be energized, and any contact with water or careless handling can end badly, in the worst case, the stove can even explode.

See the video below for helpful tips on how to properly use your electric stove.