Gas hobs do not lose their relevance today. A wide selection of different models is presented in the kitchen equipment market. On their surfaces are switches, which are fairly easy to control, and thanks to the heat treatment on such a hob, most vitamins and nutrients are stored in the products. At the same time, this does not affect the taste of the dish. This article describes the pros and cons of popular gas hobs.
Gas hob
Pros and cons of gas hob
Many housewives consider a gas hob an excellent substitute for a traditional stove. The market with household goods is full of such appliances in various modifications, from gas to mixed or induction.
What are the advantages of gas panels?
The main advantage of a gas cooktop is its compactness, especially its small thickness, thanks to which the appliance can be installed on any countertop, and from the free zone below it can be built shelves and drawers for storing kitchen utensils. This is a great option for kitchens with a small quadrature. If the oven is used irregularly, then it can be purchased as a separate part and placed in the pantry, taking out as needed.
In addition, gas hobs of many models look very solid, and their huge assortment makes it possible to choose a device for almost any interior, and its surface will harmoniously fit into the countertop and from the outside will look stylish and original.
This type of hob is quite easy to operate. To clean it from contamination after cooking. you just need to use a soft sponge or cloth and ordinary detergent. In particular, this is more true for glass-ceramic or glass surfaces.
You can install the gas panel on absolutely any surface, and optionally it must be located above the oven. They can be disconnected and one can be installed in one part of the kitchen, and the other in the opposite. And for those who do not use the oven for cooking, you can completely refuse to buy it.
What are the disadvantages of gas panels?
For self-installation of a gas hob for the kitchen, you will need to make maximum efforts, since this process is not easy. First, you need to provide a special space for the panel in the countertop, and here it is important to accurately calculate all sizes so that there is no extra space. And only after that you can start installation and connection. It is important that a good ventilation system is provided in the space under the panel. This is necessary for the long and proper operation of the equipment. Otherwise, negative consequences such as a damaged panel or fire of furniture from excessive heat are inevitable.
As a rule, if a consumer decides to purchase built-in appliances, then they will have to spend money on special furniture or a headset for it.
Hob and oven connection diagram
Difficulties will arise for those who decided to buy a gas panel with an oven. It will be much more difficult to integrate them into something, since a gas hose is supplied to each device separately. In addition, the assistance of a specialist in the installation of gas equipment and the creation of a separate project will be required.
Attention! In such cases, the use of a variety of doubles and separators is strictly prohibited!
An important point is the price of such equipment. In addition to the fact that the hob is quite expensive, many can not do without an oven, which also needs to be spent on. The final amount will please not every average consumer.
It is important to note that on a cooktop made of glass-ceramic or glass, it is impossible to cook several dishes at the same time, since the maximum weight that it can withstand is 15 kg. A pot weighing no more than 5 kg can be placed on each burner. Therefore, it is better for fans to cook compotes or jelly to choose another option for the panel.
Size Features
On the market of household goods, a choice of gas hobs of various sizes. People with standard, large or miniature kitchens will be able to pick up equipment. Below we consider the dimensions of this built-in equipment:
- The width in standard models is 30-60 cm (if desired, you can find extended to 1 m). The most common panels are 50-60 cm in size. They are considered ergonomic and relatively small. They can comfortably place a large pan and pot.
Mini cooktop
- The depth of standard panels is 50-60 cm (60 cm are much more common), and the height is from 3 to 10 cm.
To determine what size a gas panel is needed, a series of measurements are needed. Typically, a countertop contains two work areas:
- From stove to sink.
- From the end of the kitchen to the stove.
Remember to consider the following points:
- It is much more comfortable if the distance from the stove is at least 60-100 cm. This way the cutting board will fit comfortably and the risk of accidentally touching a hot stove will be reduced. But there should not be too much distance either, since it is inconvenient to constantly move from the stove to the sink.
- The distance from the stove to the edge of the countertop should also be present. It will be enough 30 cm to fit the pan removed from the stove.
For the calculation, the length of the wall where the panel is planned to be installed is measured, and the rack width, the distance from the stove to the sink and from the stove to the edge of the countertop are subtracted from this indicator. The end result will be a suitable size for a particular kitchen.
In the process of developing a kitchen design, it is important to consider that the stove does not have to be placed strictly above the oven. It is much more important that the countertop is of appropriate thickness. If it is missed, then you can use the false panel.
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If the installation of a gas surface is planned above the dishwasher, then to prevent strong heating of the household appliance, an additional increase in the false panel of 5 cm is required.
