Two-burner gas stoves: features and choices

Most likely, many are familiar with the situation when a compact stove is needed for a summer residence or a small kitchen. In order not to puzzle over what to buy, you can take a closer look at buying a gas appliance. One of the most popular types of stoves is the version with two burners. It is worth considering the nuances of these products, note their advantages and disadvantages, and also designate a number of criteria for choosing.

Two-burner gas stoves are characterized by the presence of a small hob. This is enough to prepare food in confined spaces. Due to this, the products save usable space without prejudice to the functionality of the kitchen. Today, such products cannot compete with their electrical counterparts. However, the models themselves are quite convenient to use, you can cook different dishes on them, varying the degree of heating intensity of the burner.

Depending on the type of product, the burners can be of different sizes. Two burners are enough to cook both the first and second courses at once. They operate on a cheaper energy source when compared with electrical counterparts. You can install the gas cylinder yourself. There are no problems with gas communications provided that all requirements and connection technology are met. Gas does not depend on power outages.

Compared to electric stoves, gas modifications are lighter, which improves their mobility as needed. Another feature of gas stoves is the use of different materials for the hob. It can be enameled, made of stainless steel, or even glass-ceramic.

The operation of gas stoves has its own nuances. For example, it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room with the stove installed. This is especially important with long-term use.

The color of the flame is a kind of indicator that indicates the correct operation. For example, yellow flames indicate poor gas supply. The correct fire is blue uniform.

Two-burner gas stoves have the following advantages:

• they are easy to install and transport, so it is not difficult to deliver them to the installation site;
• models are compact in size, they can be accommodated even in the smallest kitchenette;
• despite their compactness, they are functional, so you can use them in full, as if you were cooking on a regular stove;
• products are distinguished by clear forms and strict geometry; due to the visual simplicity of various models, they will not burden the interior of the kitchen and can be combined with existing furniture;
• as a rule, such products fit into various interior styles, and it can be both modest and refined;
• modifications can be made in different colors, due to which you can add a special mood to the kitchen or make it visually lighter;
• products differ in different price categories, due to which each buyer will be able to choose an option according to his financial capabilities;
• the choice of such plates is extensive, so the buyer has the opportunity to purchase the product, taking into account the existing furniture;
• gas stoves with two burners are variable in terms of varieties, which allows you to choose the most functional and convenient option for your kitchen.

Along with the advantages, the two-burner gas stoves also have disadvantages, such as:

• when buying, you can run into a product with a low-quality assembly;
• not all models are as functional as the buyer would like;
• in small towns, the range of models is limited, which makes it difficult to buy the desired model;
• cookers do not imply active cooking for a large family, they are designed for a family of 2-3 people;
• not all models are equipped with touch controls, many do not have numerous cooking modes.

Today, two-burner gas stoves can be classified by type of design. For example, manufacturers produce portable variations. They can be installed on a horizontal surface anywhere in the kitchen, taking into account the length of the gas hose that is connected to the cylinder. These are the smallest varieties of the entire line, their functionality is minimal.

A little more space will be needed to accommodate mini-cookers combined with a compact oven. These are modifications built into the tabletop that copy a conventional gas stove, only instead of four burners, they have only two. They are great for kitchens where there is little space and there is no possibility of allocating even 1 centimeter for a separate tile. Such modifications have their own gradation.

Today, 2-burner hobs of the second type can be classified into three groups: tabletop, floor-standing and built-in. Each variation has its own characteristics. For example, those that are placed on the table look very similar to the usual microwave ovens. Moreover, they differ from them in the presence of a hob.

Such modifications are produced with gas control, which ensures a high level of product safety. These models have a standard set of options consisting of a grill burner, timer and oven light. The functionality is small, but it is quite enough for the conditions of a small kitchen. These are mobile options that can be taken to the dacha in the summer season and taken from there for the winter.

Floor counterparts with an oven stand out in their large size, which reduces their mobility and increases their weight. They are installed on the floor, but it will not work to pick them up with the same width as the existing headset, since they are narrow. If the kitchen is small and does not have a headset at all, such plates can be placed between the floor cabinets or next to the sideboard. They differ from other variations in a large set of options, have an increased oven volume, which was realized in height. This is convenient, because in such an oven you can simultaneously cook on two baking sheets.

The parameters of two-burner gas stoves depend on their modifications. As a rule, they have a narrow width and short length. Height also varies depending on the model type. For example, for floor modifications it is standard, equal to 85 cm.The width varies from 30 to 90 cm, the depth can be from 50 to 60 cm.

The ratios of width, depth and height may vary. For example, the model for two burners Darina 1ASGM521002W can easily fit on an area of ​​50x40x85 cm. Flama CG3202-W is half a centimeter deeper. Hobs without an oven can be up to 10 cm high with legs. The parameters of two-burner gas stoves with an oven can be 50x40.5x85, 50x43x85, 50x45x81 cm.

As for the desktop options, their dimensions are on average 48x45x51 cm. The dimensions of the handles are not taken into account. The volume of the oven, depending on the type of model, can be 30, 35, 40 liters.

To date, several options can be distinguished from the range of models, popular with buyers and ranked as the best.

• Hansa BHGI32100020 Is a typical gas stove with an independent type of installation. It is a convenient solution for those who do not need to tie the stove to the oven. It is made of durable and wear-resistant steel. The power of the stove is enough to cook on it every day. The panel is equipped with a reliable grate, due to which the stability of dishes of different sizes is achieved. There is an electric ignition, mechanical control.

• Hansa BHG31019 is considered a budget option, suitable for use in a small kitchen or a small studio apartment. It has a rotary type of switches, placed on the front surface on the right. The model provides electric ignition, as well as gas control. The metal base of the slab fits perfectly into the design of any modern interior style.

• Bosh PCD345FEU - This is a model with cast iron grates, made in a deliberately rough design. It differs from other modifications in different sizes of burners, it is considered safe from the point of view of operation due to the presence of gas control and electric ignition. It is easy-to-use, mobile and compact, with high-quality assembly.

• Gefest 700-02 - this is a budget option with mechanical control, two cast iron burners. It is executed in a pleasant brownish shade, due to which it is practical and looks neat. The surface is enameled, the tile differs from other modifications in that the supply of liquefied gas from the cylinder is adjusted in it. Its parameters are 10x50x37 cm.

• "Craftswoman 1217BN" it has a pleasant chocolate shade, as well as an independent installation type. The gas stove has a metal grid for dishes, it is compact, mobile, stable and aesthetically attractive, due to which it can successfully fit into the interior of a kitchen with different styles.

• Terra GS 5203W made in white, characterized by the presence of an oven. This is a classic version of the hob with a darkened oven with a volume of 35 liters. The oven cooking temperature limit is 270 ° C. The product is operated mechanically, the burners are made of cast iron.

• Flama CG3202-W is a model of a domestic manufacturer, made in white, due to which it will easily fit into almost any kitchen. The volume of the oven is 30 liters, the coating of the stove is enameled, reliable and of high quality. The dimensions of the stove are 50x40x85 cm, which will allow you to place it even in a tiny kitchen.

In order for the purchase to please, and the stove to work properly, when purchasing, you need to pay attention to a number of nuances. The key ones are the material of the hob, the type of burners, a set of options, the presence of grates for dishes.

However, it is not so easy to care for it, because various brushes can leave scratches on it. In addition, if you do not immediately remove the burnt fat, then it can turn into a big problem.

When buying, you need to take into account, despite the external similarity, the burners are different. And this is not only the size, but also the power. Therefore, you need to select a product taking into account your needs. When examining the stove for the functionality of the oven, it is important to note for yourself: the grates for such stoves are made of steel or cast iron.

If you plan to buy a budget option, you need to understand that in such products, the grilles are usually steel. The loads provided in such plates are small, so there is no need for a cast iron grate.The oven has a bottom heat: enough for baking pies, casseroles and cooking meat.

The control of such plates is mechanical. On some models, one of the burners is characterized by rapid heating. You also need to pay attention to this feature when buying. The switches for such plates are rotary. A drawer for dishes can be a bonus.

In terms of functionality, you can take a closer look at options such as electric ignition, timer and "low fire". The first option is good because the burner will light up automatically when you turn the knob or press the button. The timer is a great solution for those who, including the stove, forget about it. At the end of the set time, the device will automatically turn off the burner. Setting the handle in the "low fire" position is a convenient option, which is provided by means of the handle stop at a predetermined angle.

For many, the issue of cost is relevant. I would like to buy a good product at an affordable price. In the price segment, the cheapest are two-burner gas stoves of Russian production. However, the lower price does not mean bad quality at all: these products do not need customs and transport costs. If the buyer has sufficient funds to buy, you can look at products of the middle or higher price category.

You can get acquainted with the features of the Gefest PG 700-03 two-burner gas stove in the following video.