Single-burner electric stoves: features and types

The single-burner electric stove is a handy portable appliance characterized by its compact size and perfect for a small kitchen. Small dimensions of the device and light weight make it easy to use on business trips and travels. Such a convenient tabletop stove is also ideal for those who spend most of their time outside the city or in the country. All that is needed for the operation of this device is a regular 220 W socket connected to the mains.

All devices of the specified configuration are characterized by a number of features and advantages. In particular:

• low power consumption - 2 kW;
• ease of use;
• environmental friendliness (absence of combustion products);
• the ability to adjust and control the temperature regime;
• democratic cost.

The uncomplicated design of a single-burner electric stove determines not only convenience, but also the safety of its use.

The main disadvantages of these devices include the following:

• limited application possibilities (only from working power supplies);
• low productivity;
• strict safety requirements.

All types of electric stoves with one burner can be divided into several categories in accordance with one or another feature.

So, depending on the type of housing coating, devices are distinguished:

• with enamel coating;
• with glass-ceramic coating.

Enamelled devices are usually equipped with a cast iron disc or spiral heating element (TEN). Tiles with such heating elements are the most popular due to their affordable cost, as well as simplicity and ease of use.

Electric stoves with glass-ceramic coating are considered more expensive. These include induction, infrared and combination models.

Devices with a ceramic panel, with all their advantages, are very demanding to care and require careful handling.... Among their indisputable advantages, it should be noted high performance: they warm up quickly, thereby saving energy and user time. Thus, in terms of performance and economy, electric cookers with a ceramic panel are definitely better than traditional appliances with heating elements in the form of a spiral or disc.

Depending on the material from which the case is made, devices are distinguished from enamelled and stainless steel. In terms of durability, the undisputed leader are electric stoves with a stainless steel body. They are more durable, resistant to temperature and mechanical stress.

Unlike appliances with an enameled body, single-burner stainless steel stoves are not afraid of scratches, chips, cracks. They can be washed with abrasive products that are undesirable for enamel coatings.

Single-burner electric stoves with a glass-ceramic surface are high-performance appliances that can organically fit into the interior of any modern apartment or small country house.Their main characteristics are energy efficiency, safety, numerous automatic modes of operation, and attractive appearance.

Induction models with a glass-ceramic surface are the most demanded devices in their segment. Such a stove is not only high-tech and powerful, but also the safest to maintain.

When choosing a suitable single-burner glass-ceramic hob, consumers usually pay special attention to the credibility of the manufacturer.

The most famous brands under which these devices are produced are:

• Gorenje;
• Bosch;
• Elextrolux;
• Hansa;
• Indesit.

The type of burners deserves special attention when choosing a device with a glass-ceramic panel. Burners are distinguished among their variations:

• induction;
• rapid;
• halogen.

Electric stoves with an induction burner are the most popular because of their economy and reliability.

The rapid heating hob heats up slower than other models in its category (glass ceramics). Typically, it takes 7 to 12 seconds to warm up such a stove. The main heating element in these models is a high-temperature coil, which turns red-hot when turned on. In modern models, Hi-Light burners are used, in which the spiral is twisted as tightly as possible. Due to this, a faster heating of the equipment is achieved and, accordingly, increased energy savings.

The halogen hob is a convenient tabletop appliance with an extremely fast heat-up speed. In order for the hotplate to reach the desired temperature, in these models it takes only 2-3 seconds.

The heating element in such stoves is a special lamp connected by an electric circuit to a high-temperature spiral. It is also noteworthy that when heated, such a heating element is illuminated with an attractive red light.

For all their manufacturability, these devices are also distinguished by their versatility and a wide range of additional options. Their touch control panel is easily cleaned of dirt and is sensitive to touch. The high speed of response to pressing the touch key determines another advantage of these models over devices with a conventional panel equipped with adjusting knobs.

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