The main element in any kitchen is a stove, which allows you to quickly and at any time prepare a hot dish (boiled, fried, baked). Recently, devices without an oven have become the most popular. They are distinguished by their compact size, reduced gas and electricity consumption, and space saving. Manufacturers present a wide selection of hobs. Let's get acquainted with the equipment requirements and how to choose the right option.
Important! This type of stove is not intended for baking or preparing baked goods.
Advantages and disadvantages
Tabletop gas stoves without an oven have a number of significant advantages:
- mobility;
- light weight (about 6-8 kg);
- automatic control of combustion intensity;
- simplicity and neatness of design;
- ease and safety of installation and use;
- independence from electricity;
- high cooking speed;
- low price compared to electric models;
- presence of a gas control system.
The disadvantages of gas stoves without an oven include the inability to prepare a dish that requires baking, as well as a yellowish coating, which is considered a disadvantage of all similar household appliances that run on this type of fuel.
Rules for operating a gas stove from a cylinder
If main gas is not supplied to the home, the stove is connected to a source of bottled fuel. Usually it is a metal or polymer container with liquefied propane. You should know that a gas stove without an oven for bottled gas has mandatory operating rules :
- the fuel cylinder must be placed outside the residential building in a special metal container or annex;
- the room where the gas container is located must be well ventilated;
- Do not place the cylinder next to an open fire at a distance of less than 1.5 meters;
- it is necessary to install a reducer that will stabilize the pressure at the gas outlet from the cylinder.
When used correctly, a gas stove without an oven can become an indispensable assistant in the kitchen, especially in conditions where the choice of communications is limited.
Popular manufacturing brands and their advantages
The production of tabletop gas stoves without an oven is mostly carried out by firms from neighboring countries, as well as domestic enterprises engaged in the production of household appliances. They provide many different models of these devices.
Among the most popular and trustworthy buyers are the following manufacturers::
- Bosch is the most famous and respected German brand among consumers. This is a large corporation with established production and sales throughout the world, whose slabs are manufactured mainly in Turkey;
- Gorenje is a less recognizable brand, but has a good reputation. Gas stoves are produced at the company's factories in Slovenia;
- DARINA is a popular Russian brand of built-in household appliances and, in particular, kitchen stoves;
- BEKO is a brand from Turkey, one of the five largest manufacturers of household appliances in Europe. The goods are produced in Turkey itself and partly in Russia;
- GEFEST is a Belarusian brand of inexpensive but high-quality household appliances. Production is based in the Republic of Belarus;
- Hansa is another Russian brand posing as German. But, despite not the most honest branding, the equipment is of good quality. Household appliances are assembled in factories in Poland.
What cookstoves are popular today?
Yandex Market helps resolve the debate about which grill is better – gas or electric – by providing three fully informative options for choosing – gas or electricity:
- hob type;
- oven type;
- grill type
We will supply gas or electric both there and there. We tried to choose a kitchen stove that uses only blue fuel for cooking.
Gas stove with electric ignition
An attempt to choose a kitchen stove that uses only gas for cooking yielded an interesting result. Each grill is paired with a spit driven by an electric motor. The Electric ignition checkbox means only Yes. The choice of cookstoves has decreased. Searching for models that operate without electricity using the All parameters button gives the result: three options - yes, no, it doesn’t matter. (The latter is written together, seemingly “badly.” It is possible that there is no mistake).
There were 8 models and one instruction manual without electric ignition (model RICCI RGC 6050 LG). Electric ignition is called electric ignition of the hob and oven, and is not common. There is no gas control for the burners. Some may find this more attractive - there is no need to wait 5 - 10 seconds. with the adjustment knob pressed. According to the instructions, there is no spit. Grill lovers will have to choose a model with an electric motor. Without a spit, the product is fried by radiation, one side is baked. To ensure even cooking, you will have to turn the meat by hand.
Gas stove Zanussi ZCG 921081 W
In this case, the Zanussi ZCG 921081 W gas stove with an electric spit is preferable, the price is the same. There is no electric ignition of the oven, but there is full gas control. Search algorithm on Yandex Market: in addition to the options listed above, check Rotisserie in the oven - Yes. The choice is not limited to Zanussi.
How to choose and what to pay attention to?
When choosing a gas stove without an oven, you should pay attention to the main characteristics, which directly determine the efficiency and durability of its operation.
Kinds
According to the type of placement, gas stoves without an oven can be built-in or tabletop.
Devices built into kitchen cabinets are intended both for preparing food and for organizing a modern, neat interior. Such models are usually purchased for housing in which the owners live on a permanent basis.
Tabletop gas stoves without an oven are panels, most often equipped with 2 or 4 burners, as well as long legs.
Thanks to this design, they can be installed in any suitable location. Tabletop models are most often used in country houses and country cottages.
The model range of many manufacturers also includes gas stoves without ovens, installed on the floor.
They are a hob similar to tabletop models, but have long legs, between which additional shelves for dishes and various kitchen utensils can be located.
Number of burners
Gas stoves without an oven can be equipped with a different number of burners - from 1 to 5.
The most common and optimal option is a household appliance with two or four burners.
Grating material
Gas stove grates are usually of two types - cast iron and steel.
Cast iron grates are more durable, as they are better able to withstand prolonged exposure to high temperatures and will not bend under the weight of the cookware . The same cannot be said about steel gratings, which can quickly become unusable.
Steel is not as resistant to high temperatures and can also sag under the weight of kitchen utensils.
Hob material
It is worth paying special attention to the durability of the enamel coating; it must be of sufficient quality.
But it is wisest to purchase a tabletop gas stove made of stainless steel . It is more practical during transportation, since the enamel is not damaged, and it is much easier to wash.
Power
As a rule, the power of the burner is indicated in the technical documentation for the stove. In this case, you don’t have to guess how much heating and efficient operation the chosen model can provide.
A set of replacement nozzles for liquefied gas may also be included with the gas stove..
Using them, you can convert the stove to work with bottled gas. This solution can be extremely useful for using the device in the countryside - where there is no gas pipeline.
Types of burners
Traditionally, gas stoves are equipped with 4 burners, of which one is a high-power burner, two are medium-power, and the remaining one is low-power.
However, this solution is not an absolute standard: in modern models you can find a super-fast cooking burner with several rings of fire.
Gas control
The gas control system is designed to reduce the risk of emergency situations when working with gas. This system prevents possible gas leaks by automatically blocking the gas supply when the flame goes out.
Electric ignition
Tabletop devices with electric ignition are not very practical, since their use requires electricity, which is not available everywhere.
You can purchase such household appliances only if you plan to use them where there are no power outages.
Regardless of electricity, a device with piezo ignition is more popular.
Additional functions
Additional useful functions include automatic control of combustion intensity, which will allow you to maintain the lowest fire level without the risk that the burner will go out or the flame will increase.
Nuances of choosing a stove
Our preferences are made up of little things.
We tirelessly scold the unlucky dealer who does not know how to describe the displayed product, and praise the things we like (product card, manuals). Who will buy a Neva gas stove if the brand is little known. The equipment produced by the Gazapparat OJSC plant according to the drawings of the French company Selem is not bad. Gas supply is possible on both sides - important when installing a meter. The project is difficult if you have to transfer the liner to the opposite side. Today we will consider which gas stove to buy. We will not name a specific model, but we will tell you how the selection is carried out.
Safety. The intention to buy a gas stove with gas control is faced with heterogeneity of offers. The Neva line includes models with full and partial protection against extinction. The first option is preferable, but is not available in electronic catalogs. Yandex Market does not mention Neva, the company’s official website is missing, the reason is the uncertainty of the brand’s ownership, French or domestic.
Modern gas stove
The official website of OJSC Gazapparat does not talk about kitchen stoves. A typical Neva costs 6,000 rubles. Not expensive these days. Enameled table, battery of burners, dimensions - a budget solution without frills. Please note that dealers often add their own capabilities to the device. It is difficult to verify information before purchasing. It is even more difficult to buy a Lada gas stove.
It is much easier to buy a device from a renowned brand. Those wishing to buy a Fresh gas stove can easily find information in online sources:
- A stainless steel table is the most expensive material for gas stoves.
- The equipment is voluminous.
- Gas grill. Cooks scold, but the power grid is not loaded - the option is wonderful. In a house with high energy consumption, it will not blow out the plugs.
- There is gas control. That is, when you turn on, get ready, keep the control knobs pressed for the specified time according to the instructions.
- Model Jambo – mechanical ignition. This is done with a separate button, i.e. does not crack as long as the gas regulator is held down.
- The spit is supposedly driven by a motor - the description avoids this nuance, although it indicates an electric drive.
Oven lighting allows you to monitor the preparation of dishes. Oven lighting in a gas stove - The built-in timer will call you to the kitchen at the set time. The buzzer beeps until it goes off.
- The set includes two sets of nozzles for working on different types of gas: we have two types of fuel - natural gas and liquefied gas. According to the standards, supply occurs at fixed pressures: liquid gas - 30 mbar, natural gas - 20 mbar. Accordingly, gas grades are designated by the letter G followed by numbers. That is, G30/30 injectors are designed for bottled liquid gas, G20/20 - for natural gas with a pressure of 20 mbar (the second digit after the slash). Remember the explanation for tricky numbers, it is rare. They tell you how to buy a good gas stove, knowing the designations of the jets.
There are injectors marked G20/13. Designed for fuels with low specific combustion calorific value (15 – 19 MJ per cubic meter). For domestic needs, it is a rare case that gas is supplied at a pressure of 13 mbar. The 1990 Gas Supply and Use Handbook provides complete information. It will help calculate the composition of test gases (G20, G30) and caloric content. There is information that the Russian government has set a lower pressure limit in the gas network of 13 mbar.
Let's return to the Fresh cooker. Jambo is a standard gas stove, equipped with everything necessary for a Russian family. There is no need for a microwave oven with grill. The lack of convection does not allow the stove to be used as a convection oven.
The stainless steel table is durable, strong, relatively easy to clean, and is not painted over with food. Please note: Fresh gas stoves are available on Yandex Market, but not in stores.
Although the company’s official website in the Where to buy section lists shopping centers in the Russian Federation.
Soup maker
Article on the topic
To the dacha with things. We select household appliances for the summer season. Designed for preparing liquid hot dishes. Works great with pureed soups. However, ordinary soups also turn out quite well in it. Some soup makers can even make yogurt. In principle, the technology of this device is simple: at the bottom there is a rotating knife - a blender, which can be turned on or not. There is also a heating element and a timer. That is, a soup maker can cook and simmer something for a long time, maintaining the temperature.
Specifics of choice
Today, it is quite difficult for consumers to choose a model of a built-in gas panel: there are so many options available for every taste and color perception. To make the right choice, you need to know certain nuances according to all the criteria presented below.
Number of burners
This is probably the most basic parameter, since in everyday life we do not use all heaters at the same time, so you should choose based on the composition of the family:
- Two-burner panels are ideal for a single retired couple, but a “Domino” version is also available, where each “knuckle” represents a two-burner option, and together they make up a full-size stove. The user himself determines their relative position.
- The optimal option for the average family is three heating zones, which is exactly what is needed to simultaneously prepare dinner with a standard set of dishes, and the entire set of burners will be used.
- Four is a classic of the genre, it justifies itself in the case when users cook quite often and a lot, but in small-sized kitchens they can only be properly placed in the corner version.
- Five are quite large and convenient for daily cooking panel surfaces, which use high-power burners with two or three rows of perforations in the divider. Ideal for a spacious kitchen and a large family.
Some manufacturers produce models with burners up to 7 pieces, but this is for industrial use or by order of a very large family.
Surface material
If the user chooses the wrong work surface, his mood will be ruined in the first week of using the new product, regardless of its functionality and beautiful design.
Enamel
It is considered by experts to be the cheapest material, but it has a wide range of colors. The only drawback is the coating chipping from the fall of a heavy sharp object, for example, a cutting knife, from which the grille will not protect. Repairs will cost a careless user a tidy sum.
Stainless steel
Despite its luxurious appearance, such a coating requires careful care after the first preparation - greasy stains and traces of runaway broth do not add to its attractiveness. Only use liquid care products that do not contain solid abrasive particles.
Glass ceramics
This modern type of hob is in increasing demand among buyers every year - such a stove is installed not only on the electric version of the panels, but also on gas models. The installation has two design options:
- Standard - gas burners located on a glass-ceramic panel.
- Unique technologies - gas under glass, the peculiarity is that the dividers are hidden under a transparent black-tinted plate. The view is quite mesmerizing.
The second option has unique properties: heating occurs only in a marked zone, like induction cookers, and the nearby panel maintains ordinary room temperature. Skeptics claim that temperature changes can cause the coating to crack during prolonged use, but the company guarantees the opposite.
Glass ceramics can withstand a decent load, but are afraid of pinpoint impacts, so extreme caution is needed during preparation - otherwise you will have to replace it, since repairs cannot be made. For care, it is recommended to purchase a special silicone-based product, which does not need to be washed off from the surface - when it dries, it creates a protective film against the ingress of solid components. For example, a grain of sugar falling on a heated part of the panel can cause the latter to crack, and salt crystals, when removed from the surface with a rag, can scratch it.
Glass
The hardened surface is not afraid of scratches, but for cleaning you need to use soft fiber and chemically inactive detergents. Cleaning needs to be done more often, because dirt stands out on a dark surface, like on litmus paper. White panels look much better, but they are less common.
Grating material
They are cast from cast iron or steel and can withstand considerable weight, but you need to pay attention to the design: is it convenient to place dishes with a small bottom diameter on it.
Sizes and color
When choosing a model, it is better to determine in advance the location of its installation in order to select the appropriate dimensions of the slab. The depth varies between 510-550 mm, the width directly depends on the number of burners. To know which gas panel is best suited for the headset installed in the room, you need to familiarize yourself with the parameters of the proposed options:
- two burners - 306x546 mm;
- three - 450x510 mm;
- four in a row - 560x490 mm;
- five in two rows - 950-1000 by 520 mm.
The color of modern panels depends on the material of the hob: if it is enamel, then it is chosen to match the color scheme of the kitchen furniture, stainless steel - only silver, and glass ceramics - dark tones, the exception is a white panel.
Controls
The location of rotary switches and burners must be treated carefully: they should be located as far as possible from powerful dividers so that the temperature of the open flame does not affect their design, especially when they are made of plastic. The best location is in front, convenient for left-handed and right-handed people.
Various options
Modern models are equipped with the latest technology:
- automatic ignition of electric action;
- gas control system is a prerequisite for user safety;
- effective protection against children's curiosity;
- Some models are equipped with automatic shutdown when liquid gets on the work surface.
Attention! If there are additional features, consider whether they are worth paying extra for and how often you will use them.
If you don’t have children yet, then protection from the excessive curiosity of the younger generation will come in handy after a while, because an expensive product is not purchased for one or two years.
Cooker table and grate material
The ideal purchase is a gas stove with a grill and a heavy cast-iron grate, a durable thing. Steel bars can also last for decades. Regarding the material of the table, the enamel is scratched, the damaged areas darken, turn yellow, and the presentation is lost. Glass ceramics behave similarly. Very resistant to fracture, it is sensitive to shock. Reliability is higher than that of other elements, but in case of damage, a complete replacement is carried out. The price is comparable to the cost of a new induction cooker.
The preferred desktop surface is stainless steel. A gas stove with stainless steel is not cheap - 13,000 rubles and more.
The best gas hobs
For 2 burners
GEFEST 700-02
Average price 1,700 ₽, tabletop version of a gas stove with brown enamel coating, dimensions 500x374x110 mm, weight 3.7 kg. Total power 3.4 (2x1.7) kW, on low heat - 400 W, gas consumption 243 g/hour, manufacturer - Republic of Belarus.
Excellent cost-quality ratio, lightweight, easy to transport, includes a hose for connection, I use it at the dacha, gas consumption is very low, so it lasts a long time, and refilling the cylinder is not a problem. Cooks quickly, no complaints.
Craftswoman 1217 BN
Cost from 1,460 rubles, tabletop, steel body, brown color, work surface - enamel, dimensions 500x300x75 mm, weight 3.5 kg, enameled steel grid. Power 3.4 kW, can operate on natural and liquefied gas with a pressure of 2/3 thousand Pa, nozzles for main gas are included. Made in Russia.
Small dimensions and weight contribute to excellent mobility, the control is simple - two rotary switches, can be used when repairing a stationary stove or in the country using liquefied bottled gas. Low consumption guarantees long-term use without refilling. Some users complain about the low position of the dividers - it is difficult to light with matches.
DARINA L NGM521 01 W
Price from 1,329 ₽, white enamel, dimensions 500x330x112 mm, weight 4.2 kg, power 3.8 (2x1.9) kW. The streamlined body is made of fairly thick steel, the control is mechanical - convenient rotary switches made of composite material with a polished surface. Made in Russia.
Domestic manufacturers make household appliances of quite high quality, the body is durable, the grille is high, made of enameled steel, and the switches are convenient. Excellent appearance, no comments.
For 3 burners
Fornelli PGA 45 Tordo
Continuing with the best gas hobs is the Fornelli PGA 45 Tordo model, costing from 12,490 rubles, work surface made of stainless steel, overall color silver, dimensions 510x450x80 mm, weight 12 kg. Maximum power 6.55 kW, WOK burner 3.8 kW, economy - 1.0 and standard - 1.75 kW, gas consumption with all on - 0.626 cubic meters. m/hour and 477 g/hour natural/balloon. Automatic ignition, made in Italy.
Quite a compact and convenient model, burners for every taste, I especially like the Three Crowns - a 5-liter saucepan boils quickly. Easy to operate, easy to clean, great work surface, but care must be taken to avoid scratches. Thanks to the manufacturer for reliable equipment of very modest dimensions.
Schaub Lorenz SLK GS4010
Price in Moscow from 8,490 ₽, dark enamel, durable cast iron grate, weight 6.7 kg, dimensions 440x510x100 mm. Burners: 55x1.0; 75x1.75 and 100x3.0 mm/kW, total power 5.75 kW. The control panel is located at the front, with electric ignition for each burner. Made in Turkey.
Compact but powerful, high-quality assembly, switches are located conveniently and do not heat up when using the stove for a long time. The cookware heats up quickly; the design allows you to cook on all burners at the same time, which is very convenient. The grille is easily removed and does not interfere with cleaning, the surface is of excellent quality and is easy to care for. No deficiencies were identified.
MAUNFELD MGHG 43 12W
Cost from 19.02 thousand rubles, cast iron grate, burners: 1.0; 1.75-3.0 and “Three Crowns” 2.5-3.8 kW. Cooking surface made of white tempered glass from German, dimensions 470x510x40 mm, weight 7 kg, electric ignition, gas control. 24 months warranty, made in Turkey under license from an English company.
Stylish design suits any interior, good quality, convenient metal switches can be removed, cleaned, turn the knob, and the gas automatically ignites - very convenient and safe. It’s a pleasure to cook in such magnificence; they know how to do it whenever they want. No cons found.
For 4 burners
Gorenje GW 65 CLB
Average price 19.5 thousand ₽, weight 12 kg, dimensions 580x510x100 mm, work panel coating - enamel, color - anthracite, cast iron grate is divided into three parts. The location of the burners is an inverted square: economy closer to the wall 43/1.0; 67/1.75 front; on the sides 97/3.0 and WOK 134.4/3.8 mm/kW. The product runs on main and liquefied gas, made in Slovenia.
Pros: quality, design, color and functionality, set of gas injectors. There is a rim around the perimeter to prevent spilled liquid from getting onto or under the countertop. The grates can be washed in a PMM, the surface matches clearly, you can move the dishes without fear of turning them over. There are no major shortcomings.
Kuppersberg TS 62 X
Average cost 11.5 thousand rubles, independent installation, stainless steel top, two cast iron grates, dimensions 580x510x45 mm, weight 10 kg, burners: 1x1.0; 2x1.75 and 1x3.0 kW. Control - rotary switches made of steel. There is a gas control system and electric ignition. Manufacturer Germany.
Users note the convenient location of the control panel, the excellent quality of all materials, the injectors are included in the kit for power supply from bottled gas. The coating is durable and easy to clean, the WOK burner greatly reduces the preparation of bulky dishes - nothing but positive emotions.
Bosch PCP615B90E
Cost from 12.8 thousand ₽, coating of the work plate made of stainless metal,
584x520x54 mm, two cast iron grates on rubberized legs so as not to scratch the coating. Burners: 1x1.0; 2x1.75 and 1x3.0 kW, automatic ignition, gas control. Made in factories in Spain.
The panel is very comfortable, the quality is excellent, the edging around the entire perimeter protects the tabletop from accidentally spilled liquid. Simple control: turn the handle - the gas is on, there are maximum and minimum modes. Great modern design and silver color. No deficiencies found.
Useful options for cookers
The list of familiar options is supplemented with qualities that are usually not paid attention to:
- Method for cleaning the oven. Carbon deposits are not easy to get rid of. But there are cookers with catalytic fat breakdown and other interesting coatings. The corresponding options are listed in the Oven Cleaning column.
- Timer. Yandex Market presents a corresponding search parameter that helps in choosing the right model of kitchen stove according to the availability of the device.
- Oven lighting, without which it is difficult to understand the state of readiness of the dish.
There is no need to discuss the subtleties of special burner shapes. Those wishing to purchase a two-burner gas stove are not interested in this; professional chefs know the intricacies. Note that inductive heating with higher efficiency is more attractive today. Decide if you need a gas stove.
