How to use an electronic oven. Preparing the new oven for work

I couldn't get incomparable pastries in a gas oven. I have an Indesit gas stove with oven and grill at home. I baked in the oven only a couple of times, because. my gas oven does not bake well - pastries were burnt on the bottom and were pale on top. I'm used to baking in an electric oven, where you can adjust the temperature, use two or only one heating element when baking, and heating in an electric oven is more uniform.

Due to the economic crisis, I decided to start using energy resources more economically. Therefore, I decided to abandon baking in an electric oven and start using gas stove in full.

And I had to solve the problem - how to use a gas oven so that the pies are evenly baked with a beautiful golden brown.

Turns out I wasn't the only one with this problem. Because heating element (gas-burners) in the oven are only at the bottom, then the heating inside is uneven. There are still problems in some models of gas ovens due to insufficient thermal insulation.

There are problems and they need to be addressed. There were many solutions.

A few tips on how to use a gas oven, how to bake ruddy pies and pies in a gas oven without any problems.

1. a pair of red refractory bricks;
2. just a free baking sheet;
3. a baking sheet filled with coarse rock salt (1-2 packs);
4. a baking sheet with river sand or fine gravel (you can buy it at a pet store);
5. tiles or even clay tiles;
6. special stone for baking.

Also in Soviet time many housewives used asbestos in the oven. Do not under any circumstances do this.

Based on the results of comprehensive scientific research carcinogens, The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified asbestos in the first, most dangerous category of the list of carcinogens for which there is reliable information about their carcinogenicity to humans.

• Many housewives recommend placing a bowl or baking sheet on the bottom of the gas oven. Water at the bottom of the oven is recommended not only to prevent the product from burning, but also to improve yeast baking. because of high humidity air in the oven, the crust is beautiful, and the dough fits much better.
• If you have an oven with a grill, then pale pies at the end of baking can be browned for several minutes by turning on the grill. Just watch carefully, because. due to the high temperature, they brown very quickly.

Young housewives are faced with the question of choosing an oven. Electrical Models considered today less dangerous and more convenient to use. They do not require matches or lighters to turn them on, and according to many buyers, food cooks faster in it due to even heating. If the house is connected to the central gas supply, gas stoves are most often installed in it, as they are economical in terms of financial costs.

During the initial installation, light the oven and cook this or that dish in it according to the instructions. If this is not possible, you need to focus on a specific algorithm for switching on and further operation, which is the same for all types of models.

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Terms of Use

First you need to understand the type of model. There are two types of oven: electric and gas. Each of them has its own characteristics in operation, in order to avoid breakdowns, it is important to take these factors into account and strictly follow certain instructions.

Despite the variety of modern ovens, there are principles for using such devices. The main choice is:

• heating level. Depending on the products that will be prepared, it is important to choose the right option.
• Mode. A variety of modes in the oven allows you to cook a wide variety of dishes. Pizza, kebabs, julienne, fish - all this is perfectly cooked with this simple device.
• Crockery. This choice is very important when using the oven. Utensils made of glass, ceramics, silicone, iron and cast iron can be used in the oven. But which one to use for baking depends on the specific choice of dishes. It is especially important to familiarize yourself with the purpose of the item, not every silicone, glass or ceramic container will withstand high temperatures. Usually, information about the method of use is indicated on the packaging or on the bottom of the dish.

To use the oven was convenient and pleasant, you need to pay attention to thermal power burners. This parameter depends on the volume of the cabinet, but the general movement of heat flows is usually the same in all models, so you can predict the course of baking.



Gas oven operation

The first step is to look inside oven, check its contents. Often pots, pans and other household utensils are stored in the oven. Therefore, before starting cooking, you should free up space, remove all unnecessary.

First you need to think about what exactly will be cooked and determine on which shelf it is best to put the dish. When the gas oven is on, it is not safe to change the level of the grate inside the cabinet. Before placing the container in the oven, it is heated for several minutes. It is important to select the desired mode and temperature, after waiting for the oven to warm up, you can put the baking sheet inside.

A big advantage of the new models of gas ovens is the notification sound signal, which notifies the readiness of food. This function plays a significant role, since there is no need to open the cabinet door every time and slow down the cooking process.



Using an electric oven

There should not be any utensils at the bottom of the electric stove. In these models, the dish must be placed only on specially installed shelves and a grate.

The lowest section electrical cabinet not intended for cooking, as the heating element may be damaged. After the cooking process is nearing the end, it is recommended to open the door slightly. If the dish was cooked more than an hour, the oven can be opened completely. In the case when food needs to be stewed or baked, use the middle level of the shelf, and when cooking, the lower one is suitable.

When using an oven, refractory earthenware, ceramic and cast iron appliances are used. The instructions for using such ovens are almost identical to those for gas ovens, but the level of heating inside the cabinets is different. Electric technology allows for more uniform cooking.



Main functions

The electric oven has many positive options, which is why it is more popular than gas appliances. One of these main functions is the temperature setting. To achieve the desired effect from the dish, you should carefully choose the required level at which it will be located. Many recipes for cooking in the oven do not specify this fact, which creates a problem for novice cooks. The higher the pan is, the faster product cooked, and if at the end of cooking put it on top, it will be better browned. Conversely, if the food starts to burn, the container can be lowered one level lower. The bottom of the food is well and evenly baked.

In order to achieve optimum results with many types of dishes, the universal mode must be selected. When you turn on this option, you can easily bake or bake without thinking about how well the food will cook and whether there is a risk of spoiling this culinary process.

The quality of cooking often depends on the dishes in which the food is located. For example, aluminum and glass products are poor conductors of heat and can therefore slow down the process. It is often required that the food is well baked and has a golden crust. In this case, some ovens are equipped with such important modes: standard heating of the upper level and strong heating of the lower.



Fan in Electrolux ovens

More expensive ovens have a fan located on the back of the device, its presence allows you to cook measuredly, for example, if several types of pastries or meat products located on different shelves are cooked at the same time.

Lower heat is used so that the food does not burn too much. Here, fruits and other products that cannot withstand high temperatures are more often prepared. With skillful handling, at the same level, you can simply heat the dish if it does not fit in the microwave.

At the top level of the oven, dishes are prepared that require golden color crusts. For example, julienne and lasagna should be cooked at the top, with the fan on.

Multifunctional ovens can not only heat food, but they are also able to defrost and dry food while maintaining its beneficial properties. To do this, two modes are switched on at once in the oven: weak heating of the upper and lower heating elements.

Modern manufacturers household appliances offer users a special grilling mode. It allows not only to fry the product, but also to cook it with smoke. Many meat dishes: kebabs, rolls and steaks are suitable for this mode, but not all types of equipment have such a useful option. However, with the universal mode, you can also cook any food with almost the same successful result. If preparing a large number of meat, it is very important to constantly be nearby and check the dish, as it is drained, so it must be periodically watered with juice. In this case, the quality of cooking does not depend on the type of oven; the product is dried in the same way in electric and gas cabinets.

When cooking, you can use foil or special baking bags. Meat and fish products are most often wrapped in foil, and depending on the volume of the dish, the temperature and time are adjusted. It is very important to wrap food on the shiny side of the foil.

With the help of a baking sleeve, the dish becomes juicy and soft. Having lowered the products inside such a bag, it is necessary to make several holes so that it does not burst during the cooking process.

Another useful property oven - this is an opportunity to cook soups or cereals in it. The result will be similar to how it would be cooked in a conventional oven. You can use the same ingredients for this, but the process will take a little longer, but this will not spoil the food at all.

Sometimes, so that the pastries do not settle, you should slightly open the oven door.

It is especially important to keep the inside and outside of the oven clean. Foreign substances can cause unpleasant odors, so after surface treatment chemical compounds remnants must be carefully removed.

Top brands by user reviews

The simplest and most understandable, according to user reviews, is Darina's gas stove. The operation of the oven in this technique does not cause any difficulties. The Hephaestus company has also proven itself well. Both of these options are also affordable.

Companies Indesit and Bosch are considered the real giants in the production of electric and gas stoves. If you want to get reliable equipment with a good oven that will last a long time, retaining all its characteristics, you can give preference to these particular brands.

Electrolux, Gorenje, Hansa, Greta get good reviews, but for lovers of baking it is better to choose models with convection. Darina and Gefest are leaders in this category.

As for Ikea, according to customer reviews, the Realistic model is the best.

Beko has a large number of options on the market, but according to user ratings, they recognize the quality of the Beko OIE 25500 X electric independent system. It seems reliable, safe and attractive in appearance.

Whichever model of oven is chosen, turning it on is quite easy to handle if you carefully look at the symbols near the levers and buttons.

Cooking food without soot, burning smells, without the possibility of gas leakage - the electric kitchen gave us such a cooking opportunity. An electric stove with a glass-ceramic surface is that kitchen gadget that delights some housewives and baffles others. How to use the electric kitchen correctly, what dishes to use, what cooking secrets you need to know - about this, and not only, in our article.

What confuses some housewives in working with such a child modern progress? Maybe it's all about simple conservatism and the habit of cooking on a gas stove? Of course not. There are weighty arguments for such dissatisfaction, and we will try to give good advice, instructions that will help make the electric stove a real helper in your kitchen.

The difference between electric kitchens and traditional heat sources

The most important inconvenience for the hostess in dealing with an electric stove is the impossibility of instant adjustment of the heat flow. If in the case of a gas "sister" it is not difficult to reduce the fire, then with an electric kitchen this should be done in advance.

The hostess must know in advance the cooking time of the product, so that at the right time (10-15 minutes before the end of cooking), reduce the heating intensity of the disk or completely turn off the stove and leave the dish to languish at a decreasing temperature.

Temperature regulation rules

How to do sensor plate obedient? First of all, we study the rules for handling heating electric disks.

• We install the dishes with the future dish on the electric disk only at its maximum heat. Usually the stove should start working when the food is on the cutting board.
• Are you planning to just reheat the dish or stew it (that is, decreasing temperature is required for cooking)? We heat the disk to full heat, install a pan with food and immediately turn it off.
• If the dish still needs to be cooked long time, and the glass-ceramic disc has warmed up to redness, turn it off to avoid burning food, and remove the dishes for a couple of minutes. After cooling, set the minimum or average temperature for the desired disk and continue to cook the dish further.

• It is better to cook dairy dishes at a decreasing temperature: bring the milk to a boil and begin to reduce the heat of the disk by one at regular intervals.
• Dishes without water (stewing and frying) are prepared according to following scheme: we bring the heating temperature of the disk to the maximum (the glass on top of the disk heats up to a bright red color) and at regular intervals we lower the temperature by one.
• Plates from different manufacturers have a different number of heating power levels - from 5 to 10. Accordingly, we calculate the time for reducing the heating temperature by dividing it - cooking time / number of levels = time after which we reduce the temperature.
  For example, the approximate cooking time is 30 minutes, 6 power levels:
  30 / 6 = heating unit is reset every 5 minutes.
• For cooking in water, too, has its own characteristics. Since dishes with tight-fitting lids are used for cooking, much less water (milk or broth) is consumed:
  for the preparation of cereals - instead of 1 liter according to the recipe, we take 900 ml;
  for cooking vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets) - from 100 to 300 ml (it is advisable to use dishes with a small diameter).
• At the first appearance of steam under the rim of the pan, we reset the temperature or turn off the stove so that when the water boils violently, the water does not “jump” onto the hot glass surface.
• We prepare the first dishes without adding water to the top of the pan by 3-4 fingers.

Both for the upper part of the stove and for the electric oven of the stove, there is an instruction for proper use.

There are two types of ovens - without a thermostat and with a thermostat. Temperature control in both is carried out in the same way as in a conventional stove.

And yet, you need to know some of the nuances in handling the electric oven.

• If you find it difficult to determine the temperature in the oven, we find it on your desktop White list paper. We lay it in the middle of the baking sheet and put it in the middle of the oven. At a strong temperature, the paper turns brown after 3 minutes, at a weak temperature - 10 minutes after turning on the oven.
• We bake, bake and stew in two temperature conditions: the first half of the process - at the highest t С⁰, the second half or third of the time - at the lowest temperature or on residual heat with the stove turned off.
• Bake and simmer in an electric oven in the center of a baking sheet on the middle shelf (NOT on the top).
• You can boil vegetables or broths on the bottom shelf.
• For cooking in the oven, electric stoves are used ceramic dishes, dishes made of plain or poured cast iron, refractory clay.
  You can use foil, while wrapping the product in a double layer, which will help prevent it from breaking through and prevent liquid (juice) from flowing out.
• We put confectionery and bread in a preheated oven. If the dish is planned to be stewed for a long time, then you can put it in a cold oven.
• After half the cooking time, the oven door should be slightly opened. For example, we bake dishes for an hour - after half an hour we open the door a little, starting from 40 minutes, we open the oven completely.

Cooking temperature in the electric oven

If your oven has a thermostat, we suggest using the following temperature chart for cooking.

One of the secrets that allow you to be on “you” with a glass-ceramic electric kitchen is the right utensils. The immobility of dishes on the glass-ceramic surface of the electric stove is a condition for fast and proper cooking. That is why it is preferable to use heavy dishes.

We have already mentioned the dishes for the oven, there are restrictions. Not all cookware is suitable for cooking on glass ceramics. So…

Do not use on the surface of the glass-ceramic stove

1. Cookware that we used on conventional gas or electric stoves. The bottom of old pans is covered with bumps from the fire.
2. Cookware with a copper or aluminum bottom without a coating on the outside.
3. Heat-resistant dishes made of glass or ceramics are also not ideal - they heat up for a long time and also cool down for a long time (it is impossible to quickly reduce the heat).
4. Cast iron cookware with a cauldron-shaped bottom.

Can be used for cooking

1. Cookware with a thick non-corrugated bottom made of stainless steel.
2. Enamelware.
3. Cast iron cookware with a flat bottom.
4. The icon “For glass ceramics” is indicated on the dishes (the inscription “for electric stoves” does not suit).

Rules for using dishes

Using a stove with a glass-ceramic surface will become a convenient and enjoyable pastime after the “correct” dishes are purchased.

• In addition to the material of the dishes, their size is also important: the diameter of the bottom of the pans and pots must completely match the diameter of the luminous electric disk. Their difference of 1 cm (˂˃) is allowed. It takes into account that with a smaller diameter of the electric disk, the heating of the dishes slows down, with a larger one it accelerates.
• It is important that the bottom of the cookware, both outside and inside, be cleaned as it is in direct contact with the electric disc.
• The utensils to be installed must always be dry. It is also dangerous for the integrity of the glass-ceramic surface to boil or splash out the liquid.
• The lids of the dishes used must be “birthday”, which ensures their tight closing.

Almost all housewives know how to use a gas or electric stove, but multifunctional modern appliances have much more more possibilities. Therefore, many do not know how to use them. Global manufacturers of household appliances, such as Electrolux, Burning, Ariston, Bosch, Samsung, attach operating instructions to their appliances, which not everyone reads to the end. In fact, understanding how the oven works is quite simple if you know the basic modes and features of operation.

Heating modes

Different devices have different modes of operation. The list of possible oven operating modes is as follows:

• Top and bottom heating. It is carried out by the upper and lower heating elements in such a way that the flow of hot air simultaneously affects the products from all sides. Ideal for cooking and frying meat, vegetables, bread.
• Intense lower and upper. Suitable for dishes with a thick bottom or when you need to fry the product from below more strongly.
• Top and bottom heating and fan. In addition to uniform heating on both sides, the fan provides air circulation. The mode is suitable for baking cakes or cooking roasts.
• Bottom heating. All housewives who have dealt with old models of gas or electric stoves are familiar with the operation of this mode. This mode can be used in cases where you want to brown the bottom of the dish.

• Top heating. This mode is turned on when you want to brown an already prepared dish on top.
• Bottom heating and fan. Suitable for baking open pies.
• Top heating and fan. This method can be used for already prepared products, for example, meat or poultry, when you need to cover upper part crust.
• Ring heating and fan. This heater is located on the back wall of the cabinet. The ring heating element makes it possible to cook on several levels at the same time, and the fan distributes heat throughout the cabinet space.
• Bottom and ring heating, fan. Different oven manufacturers describe this mode differently, but it works well for pizza.
• Ring, top, bottom heating and fan. Fast and versatile cooking.

Additional modes:

• Proofing dough and preparing yogurt. The manufacturer whose devices have this function is Ariston.
• Defrosting - Ariston.
• Warming up ready meals - Ariston and Electrolux.
• Maintaining the temperature of ready meals - Bosch and Ariston.

Cooking different foods requires different temperatures. Manufacturers of modern technology have taken care of this.

Grill function

The grill differs from the heating function in that food is cooked by infrared radiation. That is, it is not the air in the cabinet that is heated, but the dish that stands under the tube. Therefore, all dishes must be placed strictly under the grill.

The grill function can be used as a complete cooking, for example, of meat or poultry, or as a final step for browning the surface of the product. In different ovens, the grill power, that is, the maximum temperature, may differ. It can be from 180°C to 250°C.

To grill sausages, chops, sausages, kupaty, steaks, or just fry chicken, you need to preheat the oven for five minutes. If the oven comes with a spit with an electric motor, then the product is evenly fried from all sides.

Cleaning system

Each appliance requires constant care, especially the oven, because after each cooking a large amount of burnt fat accumulates on the walls. Modern appliances have functions that facilitate the process of "cleaning" inside the oven. Cleaning options:

1. Aqua Available for almost all Gorenie devices. Steam cleaning. To do this, put a container of water and turn on the device. After about 30 minutes, deposits on the oven walls can be removed with a sponge or a damp cloth.
2. Found in most Bosch models. The principle is quite simple: the fat burns into soot under the influence of a high temperature of 270 ° C, then it is removed with a damp cloth.
3. Catalytic enamel is a special porous coating on the inner surface of the oven, on which fat is converted into carbon and water during cooking. After cooking, it is enough to wipe the surface.

Approximately such opportunities have modern models of ovens. Each function is necessary in its own way for every housewife to prepare new dishes. More detailed instructions presented in the video.

Gas stoves in recent times, this is most relevant for large settlements. Therefore, some housewives, when faced with a gas-powered appliance for the first time, are at a loss. Almost everyone can light the burners, but turning on the oven is much more difficult for them. Therefore, it is worth figuring out how to properly light the oven in a gas stove.

In reality, there is nothing complicated in the operation of gas stoves. Manufacturer in the instructions prescribes all the main points, but if there is no such instruction, for example, when moving to new apartment when the stove was inherited from the old tenants, you can use it, which are almost the same for each model.

According to the principle of its operation, the oven belongs to potentially dangerous devices, therefore, when operating it, it is very important to take into account all the rules of use and safety precautions. Most modern models it will not be difficult to ignite the gas, since there is an electric ignition system, and it is located in the oven.

Red arrow - electric ignition, blue arrow - gas control

But some ovens still need to be ignited manually. Let's deal with the question of how to use the oven, in more detail.

Similar instruction

So, in the absence of instructions, you can use the following sequence of actions, which is standard for each model - Hephaestus, Indesit, Darina and others.

For your own safety, if the stove is turned on for the first time, you need to wait a while and leave the lid ajar when the burner is on. After a few minutes, place the dish and close the lid.

Some nuances of the operation of plates of various trade brands

If, after following the above recommendations, it was not possible to ignite the oven gas stove, then it may be a malfunction of the plate or individual functional elements. Because gas equipment is potentially dangerous, immediate action is required.

Owners of such devices trademarks, like Greta, Darina, Gorenye, may encounter difficulty in igniting during operation. When the relay is turned on and pressed, the burner burns, and when you release it, it stops. Such a moment is the result of prolonged use when goes out of order. Due to a breakdown, it does not determine the temperature in the cabinet, so the fire immediately goes out. Another common problem faced by the consumer is outlet of gas control contacts in the oven. Most often, it occurs in the plates of the brands Indesit and Hephaestus.

Elimination of any cause is prohibited to be carried out independently. To do this, you need to call specialists gas service They will not only determine the cause of the breakdown as accurately as possible, but will quickly eliminate it.