Two-burner electric stoves: features and selection

Almost all of us, sooner or later, have to deal with the question of buying a good stove. It's one thing when there is a lot of space, because you can buy any model without worrying about how much free space it will take. However, in a small space, the situation is different: here you need a stove that does not take up much space, while not losing functionality. In this case, two-burner electric stoves will be a good choice.

The key feature of 2-burner electric ranges is their width. They are powered by an electrical network, have a smooth hob on which the pan and pots are stably positioned. Moreover, the design of narrow models can be very diverse.

Unlike gas counterparts, electric stoves do not need to run an air duct across the kitchen, thereby not having to worsen the appearance of the room. With such plates, communications can be disguised in wall cabinets or false niches. Some electric type cookers only provide heating if cookware has been placed on them. This is very convenient, because in its absence, none of the household members will burn their hands if they accidentally touch the working surface of the stove.

The burners themselves differ: they can be pronounced or covered with special hobs. In this case, the boundaries of the burners can be delineated or not. For example, in other varieties there is a single zone in which the position of the heated dishes does not matter. Modifications can have ovens, in addition, they have their own gradation according to the type of installation.

Compared to counterparts for 4 burners, 2-burner stoves significantly save space in the kitchen. They take up half of it, and such plates can be installed both parallel and perpendicular to the desktop. Such maneuverability is not only convenient in small kitchens, but also allows you to diversify the approach to drawing up an interior composition in a limited space.

Products of this type are often bought as an additional stove to an existing gas analogue. Due to them, you can significantly increase the productivity of cooking when a large family lives in the house. Moreover, in some cases, these products are used in the so-called Domino systems, in which the cooking zone is created from various types of hobs.

Two-burner electric stoves have many advantages.

• In the assortment of stores, they are presented in a wide variety. A large selection allows even the most discerning buyer to find the best option.
• In comparison with gas counterparts, they are safer, since there is no risk of gas leakage, the stoves do not burn out oxygen.
• In such models, there is no possibility of ignition from an open flame.
• The modifications provide for a multi-level setting for the heating of the burners, due to which you can regulate the cooking process.
• The principle of stove control can be different, due to which each consumer will be able to choose the most convenient option for himself.
• Due to the variability in appearance, you can buy a product with a different installation, including mobile modifications for summer cottages.
• These plates differ in power and design, they can be purchased to decorate kitchens in different stylistic directions of design.
• The products are characterized by high-quality assembly and reliability: if used correctly, they will serve their owners for a long time.
• Such products are easier to wash, they are less burdensome to maintain in comparison with gas counterparts.

In addition, the two-burner electric cookers are easy to use. You can cook on them dishes of different complexity. They are harmless to health, do not need constant ventilation in the kitchen. Due to the lack of gas, there is no need for an unnecessarily powerful hood. However, like any household appliance, electric stoves have drawbacks.

• In the process of cooking on such hobs, you often have to use special dishes, the bottom of which should be flat and thick. Cookware with an uneven bottom will increase the cooking time and therefore the energy consumption.
• If there is a power outage on the stove, it is impossible to cook or reheat anything. In this regard, gas counterparts are more independent.
• The installation can be complicated by a plug that is not suitable for a high-load outlet, and therefore in some cases it cannot do without the help of an outside specialist.
• Such products are more expensive than gas counterparts, and with constant use, the payment account grows.

Two-burner electric stoves can be classified according to different criteria.

They can be table-top and floor-standing. Products of the first type are characterized by mobility and low weight. Often they are taken to the dacha in the summer, due to which issues with quick cooking are resolved. The second modifications are installed on the floor. At the same time, they can be both an integral element of a kitchen set, and an independent cooking corner located in a separate area of ​​the kitchen.

Regardless of the type of installation, the models may have an oven, through which you can hone your culinary skills. Models with a countertop oven are similar to a microwave oven. They are compact and do not take up much space. Products without an oven are like hobs.

The hobs of the electric stove are enameled, glass-ceramic and stainless steel. The stainless steel options are quite durable, although they need careful handling. On such a surface, scratches and traces of cleaning agents appear over time. In general, the material looks aesthetically attractive, and therefore such plates look beautiful in various interior designs. Analogs with an enameled surface are also made of steel, but on top it is covered with enamel, the color of which can be very diverse. Such an electric stove is quite durable and of high quality. But it does not withstand significant mechanical damage, and therefore cleaves. In places where the product is often cleaned, the enamel will become thinner.

The two-burner glass-ceramic electric hob emphasizes the appearance of the cooking zone. As a rule, glass ceramics are not afraid of fat, such a hob is easy to maintain, although it needs careful handling and does not withstand mechanical damage.

According to the type of control, the plates can be push-button, touch-sensitive or equipped with rotary toggle switches. The second varieties are equipped with a small display, these products are more expensive than their counterparts.The rotary options have a manual type adjustment; today they are not so popular. Push-button modifications involve pressing the desired button.

Control can be combined, in which a combination of conventional and touch buttons, sensor and rotary switches is provided. As for the type of burners, they can be cast iron, halogen, induction and the so-called Hi Light.

Cast iron are durable, wear-resistant, although they heat up a bit. Halogen is nothing more than a spiral. Although they heat up very quickly, they also consume more energy.

Induction hobs are characterized by low electricity consumption. They are safe, their work is carried out according to the principle of magnetic waves, and therefore such varieties are demanding on the choice of dishes. The last options are made of heating elements in the form of corrugated tape.

To date, from the rich list of 2-burner electric stoves presented on the domestic market, there are several popular models.

• Darina SEM521 404W - a stove with an oven and cast iron burners. A budget option with oven lighting, a drawer for dishes, a baking sheet and a wire rack.

• "Dream 15M" - Model on high legs with an oven, made in white. It is characterized by an enameled surface coating, is characterized by fast heating of heating elements, high-quality assembly and compactness.

• Hansa BHCS38120030 - a product that combines high quality characteristics and stylish design. The surface of the model is made of glass-ceramics, the body is suitable for embedding the panel in a worktop, there is a heating option.

• Kitfort KT-105 - two-burner touch cooker, optimally compact and mobile. Differs in fast heating and cooking, easy to clean, has a control panel lock, as well as a safety shutdown.

• Iplate YZ-C20 - high energy efficiency tabletop kitchen stove. Controlled electronically by means of touch switches. It has induction heating sources, a timer and display, a control panel lock, and a residual heat indicator.

To buy a really useful and high-quality 2-burner stove for the kitchen, it is worth considering several basic selection criteria. For example, the functionality of the stove is a key factor: see that the product has options such as:

• timer that sets the settings for time, temperature;
• auto shut-off, which allows you to turn off the stove on its own after a specified time without human assistance;
• a pause that sets the mode of maintaining a specific temperature;
• recognition of dishes at the touch plate, as well as blocking of heating when the pan is displaced from the center;
• automatic boiling, which reduces the heating power, double-circuit type of burners;
• residual heat indicator, indicating the temperature at the moment;
• control panel lock, which is necessary if there are small children in the house.

It is important to pay attention to the dimensions: if the product is planned to be used in the summer in the country, it is better to buy a mobile version with or without an oven. When you need to fit the stove into an already equipped kitchen, they look at the height: the stove should be located on the same level with the countertop of the kitchen set. The typical height of the floor options is 85 cm.The width of the modifications is on average 40 cm.

If the hostess loves to cook in the oven, the features of the oven will become a mandatory selection criterion. Products differ in capacity, temperature control, and information panels. If any options are not needed, and the buyer has enough basic functions, there is no point in overpaying for them.If the stove is not needed for permanent use, then you can buy an inexpensive option.

In order not to spend extra money on electricity, you need to select options so that the diameter of the burners coincides with the diameter of the bottom of pots and pans. When choosing, one should not forget about the needs and sizes of the kitchen itself.

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