We tell about the peculiarities of different types of electrical exploits and we advise how to choose a suitable model based on the power, type of control, ease in maintenance and other parameters.
In order for the meat to have such a taste that it is cooked on an open fire, it is optionally to leave the mangal every time, the steaks can be fasten on a special electrical device. It is sold at any home appliance store, but the range of these devices is so huge that it is better to understand which one is not easy. We'll figure it out in the article how to choose an electric array for home and what they differ.
All about choosing electricity for home
Features and principle of workTypes of models
- Stationary and portable
- Open and closed
- Contact and contactless
Criterias of choice
- Power
- Material and view of the panel
- Management type
- Light in service
conclusions
Features and principle of work
The design of the device includes high-temperature electrical heaters. Driving on food heat radiation, contact or contactless way, they contribute to rapid preparation.
Modern models are multifunctional equipment with the ability to adjust the heating intensity and program various modes of operation.
When processing products in electric arrow, there is no need to apply oil. As a result, the dishes are obtained more useful, since they contain fewer calories.
Types of models
Stationary and portable
Electric meat frying devices are available in two types. The first is stationary. This is a heavy unit that is used mainly in cafes and restaurants. Greater weight and considerable dimensions do not allow it often to move it from place to place. It also requires connection to the network with a voltage of 380 V, which strongly limits the use of such equipment under normal living conditions.
The second is portable. It is this type of electrolyrrile most often acquire for an apartment or cottage. Compared to stationary, it has more compact dimensions and it can always be moved.
TEFAL OPTIGRILL + GC712 grill
Open and closed
Portable aggregates are produced in different modifications. Those that do not close on top of the lid are called open. In such devices, food is heated only on one side - from the bottom, so it is necessary to periodically turn over. At the same time, the large area of the working surface allows you to prepare thicker pieces of meat, which means about the tedious cutting of slices can be forgotten. In addition, these devices are very lungs, which also simplifies their operation.
Not all grill have a corrugated structure of a brazing panel, so it can be prepared not only steaks, but also eggs, pancakes and vegetables. In the process of operation, the device is very much smoke, it is recommended to use it only if there is a powerful exhaust or outdoors. For example, in the country area.
Closed-type devices resemble manual press: they are equipped with a special folding lid, which is lowered during cooking. Its inner side heats up the same as the main frying surface, accordingly, turn the dish for nothing. A similar feature significantly reduces cooking time.
For closed models, small sizes are characterized - some of them can be placed even on the table. It is very convenient, especially if you cook fall in a small kitchen. But at the same time it is necessary to understand that it is most likely to feed with such a device at the same time, will most likely fail.
Contact and contactless
The devices in which preparing products come into contact with the heating plate are classified as contact. This is the most common type of modern electric hand.
Contactless devices are also found, but not so often. In these models, pieces of meat or fish are rolling on a spit. When turned on, they begin to rotate slowly, and food is prepared due to convection. That is, under the influence of hot air, emanating from heating elements. Such devices include all known electrosales and brass cabinets. In some models, mesh baskets are used instead of spit, which are also spinning around their axis.
Kitfort KT-1652 grill
Criterias of choice
Before choosing an electric grill for home, it is important to consider all the parameters.1. Power
This parameter is one of the most important items to consider when buying an instrument. After all, the rate of its heating to a given temperature depends on the power, and ultimately - the cooking speed. In addition, good power allows you to constantly maintain the necessary temperature mode. And this is also an indicator of the quality and functionality of the device: if the products are preparing for not strong heat, they will be poorly roasted or unfinished.
Preference should be given to aggregates that consume 1500-2000 W. Less productive can only be small desktop models - 800-1000 W. When choosing from two-three devices, you need to take one that is more powerful. Ideally, it should still be at least 1.5 kW, in this case you can not doubt that any cooked dish will be tasty and useful.
High power ensures maximum temperature of 220-240 ° C. This is the very level of heating, in which steaks will not remain semidial or red. Buying an aggregate with more weak characteristics is still not worth it if only we are talking about cooking exclusively sandwiches.
2. Material and view of the panel
The heating plates of contact electromy are usually made of aluminum or cast iron. The first cools quickly, but the second is able to keep warm for a long time. If you want cooked products for some time after turning off the device remained warm - select the device with the cast-iron panel.
Not so long ago, devices with a working surface of glass ceramics appeared. It cools it as quickly as aluminum, but at the same time it also instantly heats up that for someone it may be a serious help. On the other hand, this material is very fragile: it can be randomly smashed, dropping a heavy item.
On the panels with a voluminous corrugated pattern, it is convenient to fry meat from which the excess fat is removed, but you will not make the scrambled eggs on such a grill. The closed-type models are often equipped with both ribbed and smooth surface. This solution allows you to prepare dishes from different products. Therefore, the universal model is the most appropriate choice.
By buying an aggregate with a metal heating base, make sure that the protective coating is prevailing: in its absence, food will be burned, and the surface itself will have to clean the rustic sponge for a long time.
The size of the roasting panels in most portable devices does not exceed 32x33.5 cm. And only some have plates in size 54x39 cm, which allows you to prepare for a family of four-five people.
Grill Endever Grillmaster 240
3. Management type
Electricity can be controlled using mechanical or electronic components. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Due to the low cost, mechanical control devices are always in great demand. A similar system is present on oven oven and furnaces. Mechanics are just two handles, one of which is responsible for the temperature, and the second - during cooking. If you are not interested in reading a long time to read the user's manual and understand what the different mode is different from the other, buy just such a device. An additional plus is a simple design, due to which the product will last for a very long time.
Grill BBK Beg2002.
Technologically more complex models are controlled by touch buttons, and the specified conditions of the selected program are displayed on the display. Some functions are performed automatically. So, the device can determine how much time and what temperature is required for a particular product, based on its thickness. It remains only to put it on the working panel, and then wait for a signal to the end of work.
Such an aggregate will cost more, but it will be great for those who love innovation and is ready to overpay for them. True, it is necessary to take into account that the electronics is a capricious thing, so no one is immune from breakdown. And of course, if some microcircuit suddenly comes out, and the warranty has already ended - the repair will not be cheap.
4. Easy to maintain
The right choice of electricity for the house depends not only on the technical nuances, but also on how easy it is to care for the device. In the process of cooking chicken or fish to the surface for frying and other elements of the product will fall fat, soot and particles of burnt peel. It is not surprising that all this every time after using the apparatus will have to carefully wash.
However, such work will not seem too heavy if the container for collecting waste and some other parts of the design are easily pulled out (removed) and inserted back. Well, if there are no cracks and hard-to-reach places in the instrument housing, which would be difficult to wash or cleaned. And the control panel should not have any moldings or recesses, where dirt will be clogged.
conclusions
So, the answer to the question of which electric grill to choose, should no longer cause difficulties.
- If you have a small kitchen and you do not set a goal to feed a large company, buy a closed-type desktop apparatus with a corrugated and smooth panel. Make sure that its power is not too small, but its elements that will need to be able to be often removed.
- With a limited budget, do not seek to acquire a high-tech device with automatic modes: take a simple but reliable mechanical control unit.
- Are you a happy owner of an apartment with a big dining room? In this case, make a choice in favor of a powerful electric arrow with a maximum roomy-hot frying panel with an area of 2,100 cm2 (54x39cm). But do not forget about the presence of a removable pallet for fat, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to use the device.