How to use an electric stove

July 14, 2019
Nutrition
Liubov Berger

A variety of household appliances are used for cooking: microwave ovens, multicookers, steamers, grills, but ovens are considered the most popular. They can be found in every apartment or private house. They come in two types: gas and electric. They are used every day. But how to use an electric stove? To operate this household appliance easily and safely, you need to know the operating principles and safety rules.

Where is the best place to install the stove?

The electric oven runs on mains power, so it cannot be installed anywhere in the kitchen, due to the risk of an emergency. After purchasing, you should carefully inspect the kitchen in order to find the right place for the new appliance. If there was a similar stove previously, then a new one needs to be installed in the same place , because everything you need is already nearby: an outlet and an extractor hood.

If you have to install an electric stove in a new place, then this should be done only taking into account safety standards.

It is worth remembering that there should be no proximity to the sink , because water entering an electrical appliance can cause a short circuit. It is not recommended to place the purchase next to the refrigerator, because high temperatures can cause its body to melt. There is also no need to hang a microwave near an electric oven , because the temperature during cooking will be quite high, which will cause disruption in the operation of the household appliance and its damage.

In the kitchen, everything must be thought out in advance, ventilation, organization of wiring and grounding , so that the operation of the electric stove is safe.
Following safety rules will help protect your apartment from unfavorable situations that arise due to human carelessness and incompetence. All kitchen appliances have their own installation and operation rules; when buying them, you should take this seriously.

Features of the touch hob

Choosing an electric stove that will suit all parameters is often quite difficult, since they are presented in a wide range. The most popular are induction or glass-ceramic touch hobs, the buttons of which are activated by one touch of a finger. One of the main advantages of such a household appliance is its ease of maintenance, since there is no need to remove the switches; you just need to wipe the touch panel with a damp sponge.

The functional control of such a stove allows you to set the required mode instantly, without making significant efforts; just one touch of your finger is enough. Cookers with touch panels are equipped with special indicators that help recognize the dishes, so that the heat spreads only along the bottom. This allows you to cook food much faster and save energy.

Depending on the model, the electric touch cooker may be equipped with residual heat indicators for each burner. In addition, modern models independently control the heating level of the cookware, which makes the cooking process easier.

Hydrolysis

Many manufacturers claim that their ovens use hydrolysis - steam cleaning, but any user can successfully perform this procedure - pour water into a deep baking tray or pan, bring to a boil and leave in the oven for half an hour on low heat (time depends on the volume liquid, you need to make sure that all of it does not evaporate). Steam does not replace cleaning, it makes it easier.

After cleaning with steam, you don’t have to use aggressive cleaning agents; in addition, steam penetrates where it is difficult to reach with a rag or sponge.

Grilling

The presence of a special infrared or electric heating element in the oven helps to perfectly cook vegetables, meat and fish. The products are baked evenly, maintaining taste and juiciness, as well as being covered with a golden brown crust. The grill function on the control panel is most often indicated by a wavy line. It can be combined with other cooking modes.

Food is prepared on a metal platform or spit, not forgetting to take into account the operating instructions.

The temperature inside the cabinet reaches its maximum level, so the oven door is opened periodically.
The products are laid out in such a way that the minimum distance from the heating element is 10 cm.
Without a spit, the food is turned over on its own.
Before you start cooking meat or vegetables, you need to place a tray into which the fat will drain.
After cooking food, you should immediately wash the inside of the oven to remove any dirt.

Following simple maintenance rules will help you use the electric stove for a long time without breakdowns or malfunctions. After all, as you know, the most common cause of breakdowns of an electric stove (and other household appliances) is improper operation. At the same time, not every home craftsman can carry out repairs with his own hands, because this requires knowledge of the basics of electrical engineering and the structure of the stove.

How to turn it on?

Having purchased an electric stove, it is worth checking whether the kit includes instructions and operating rules , which will be useful, especially if you have not previously had experience working with such a device. Before turning on the device, it is worth inspecting it and checking the integrity and compliance of the package, so that if any problem arises, return the purchase to the store and not risk your health. If the device is in perfect order, it is worth preparing it for work. It is important to wipe the stove from dust and grease that may remain after assembly. If this is not done, there is a possibility that an unpleasant odor will appear after turning on the device.

The electric stove is turned on via a socket, after which the device itself is controlled.

Depending on the type of hob, operation of the stove may vary.

In the case of a dependent type, the electric stove will be built into the oven, and the control panel will be common to both the burners and the oven. You can find it on the top of the device.
If the electric stove does not depend on the oven, then the control system will be autonomous; it may take the form of switches or be touch-sensitive.

To unlock the stove, you need to turn the handle and place it in the position required for cooking. To unlock the touch plate , you will need to find the power button, and then set the power level, from the weakest, indicated by one, to the maximum.

To make lighting such a stove convenient and avoid confusion with turning on the desired burner, there is usually a short diagram of the device . It is necessary to turn off electric stoves in the reverse order of the turn-on procedure. If there is a need to completely turn off the device, then you just need to disconnect it from the network.

Types of hob burners

The temperature of the burners is often determined by the type of burner itself. And how to properly use an electric stove may depend on this. The burners can be as follows:

Spiral, although a somewhat outdated option, is still popular. They are based on a spiral hidden under a plate. It heats up and cools down quite slowly.
Burners based on corrugated tape are a more modern type. This option is characterized by greater operating comfort, high performance and safety.
Halogen burners appeared relatively recently. They operate on the basis of halogen lamps. The surface of such burners quickly heats up and cools down. They are also characterized by economical energy consumption and greater safety.

Removable door and removable inner glass

So that the door can be washed as best as possible and from all sides, it is removed. As a rule, this is done very simply, and when installing it back, the main thing is to get into the grooves.

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And yet, you may not even get to the point of washing the entire door, but you may need to wash the inner glass quite often. So, in almost all modern stoves and ovens, the inner glass can be removed with a “light movement of the hand.”

And then - it can be soaked, washed with a special composition where it is convenient, or trusted in the dishwasher - it is hardened, this is not contraindicated for it.

Smart burners: features and functionality

It is very important to know how to turn on the touch plate, since this is a rather complex product, full of various devices. A mandatory attribute of every hob is a residual heat indicator. In the simplest models, this device is an LED located near the heating zone. More modern models use digital indicators located near the images of the heating zone.

Switching on and control is done using the touch panel. The stove immediately responds to the slightest touch of a finger. Thanks to the presence of special functions, you can set the child lock, also before wet cleaning. To activate the blocking function, you just need to enter a combination of sensors.

Selecting a mode for an electric oven

The maximum temperature of most electric ovens is 290 °C. Choose the operating mode based on the size and type of dish.

Top and bottom heating

This is the classic operating mode of an electric furnace. The upper and lower heating elements turn on simultaneously. The heat they generate creates a convection effect. The lower heating element is usually more powerful than the upper one. Hot air rises and cold air sinks. In this mode the following is prepared:

savory baked goods;
lasagna;
fish;
lean beef and poultry;
stuffed vegetables.

The process occurs slowly, so the dish has time to bake evenly.

If you need to fry a dish from below, turn on only the lower heating element.

Top and bottom heating with convection

In this mode, heating elements work together with a convection fan located on the rear wall of the electric furnace. When it rotates, hot air is distributed faster inside the oven. Heat is applied to the dish more evenly, which allows it to bake better.

When cooking food using convection mode, reduce the indicated temperature by 30%. To maintain their juiciness, reduce the baking time. Use a fan for large dishes: cakes, casseroles, meat and fish rolls.

Cooking temperature in an electric stove oven

The temperature in the oven is adjusted depending on the type of oven. If it has electronic or touch control, select the specific numerical value needed to prepare the dish.

Modern models are equipped with modes in which temperature parameters are automatically set:

turning on upper and lower heating - for a dish that has a homogeneous composition;
using convection - turning on a ring heating element with a fan to evenly distribute warm air.

The presence of additional functions helps to better adjust the temperature for a specific dish.

Basic temperature conditions for cooking in the oven:

kefir dough, choux pastry - +140 °C;
shortbread dough - +160°C;
biscuit dough - +190°C;
butter dough - +190°C;
bakery products (bread, loaf) - +200-210°C;
butter buns - +200-250°C;
cooking fish - +150-170°C;
beef fillet - +150-160°C;
pork fillet - +170°C;
stewing food - +150-170°C;
simmering (quenching) with decreasing temperature - from +250°C;
quick coloring - +200-250°C.

The main advantages of the touch plate

The touch plate has many advantages, among which we need to highlight the following:

stylish design;
economical energy consumption;
functionality;
high quality.

Among the main advantages of such a device, one should highlight the stylish design. The 4-burner electric touch cooker looks very elegant and can decorate absolutely any interior. However, to ensure that it does not lose its attractive appearance, you need to ensure proper care of the product.

Another advantage is low energy consumption. In addition, they have a number of additional functions, as you can prepare food much faster and easier. They are also equipped with a child lock feature, which allows you to block access to any navigation.

Touch cookers with an oven are considered very convenient and functional, since this is a complete set that every housewife can appreciate.

Ovens

equipped with a large number of functions, and there are also several heating modes that can be used either all together or one at a time.

Rules for operating an electric stove

Today there is a wide variety of electric stoves. They differ in the heating method (cast iron pancakes, tape, infrared or induction burners), design (floor-standing, portable and built-in) and the materials used (enamel, steel, glass ceramics, glass, etc.). Therefore, recommendations for each variety will be different, but there are also general rules of use that you need to know and strictly follow in any case.

Important! When a new cookstove is delivered to its destination, the first thing you need to do is read the operating instructions. It will specify all the basic requirements and conditions for installation, connection, use and repair.

We should never forget that the electric oven is the most powerful and potentially dangerous device in the kitchen. Therefore, you need to follow all the necessary safety measures, in particular, carefully unplug the device from the outlet, holding the plug, not the wire, and the cord itself must not be bent or pinched .

You need to know that the most unsafe electric stoves are spiral ones (old models), they heat up slowly and take a long time to cool down, which lengthens the cooking process and increases the possibility of getting a burn. And the safest are induction panels, in which it is not the burner that heats up almost at lightning speed, but the bottom of the pan, so it is almost impossible to get burned on the surface of the stove.

Installation

To install complex equipment, it is best to contact specialists, since there are a lot of nuances that need to be taken into account and carried out:

choose the location wisely so that the distance from the stove to the work surfaces complies with the standards;
install the electric stove away from the sink;
level all oven surfaces horizontally and vertically;
use a separate outlet that can withstand the power declared by the manufacturer and supply the required current;
ensure stable power supply;
use a circuit breaker and a self-powered copper cable.

To connect an electric stove, you should lead a separate line directly from the distribution panel. For this, it is best to use cables VVG, VVK-ng, ShVVP, PVS. And if you plan to connect via a socket, then you will need stranded wires PVS or KG, which are more wear-resistant. The specific cross-sectional value depends on the voltage, number of phases and power consumption.

Important! The rated current of the circuit breaker (AB) should be one higher than what the stove consumes.

To further protect yourself from electric shock when coming into contact with faulty equipment, it is advisable to install an RCD (residual current device). It is connected after AB and must be of a lower value. In this case, be sure to check the grounding (no more than 30mA) and all screw terminals through which a large current will flow .

Inclusion

After all the wires and jumpers are connected, you need to check again that the circuit is assembled correctly and all live parts are closed. Then you should activate the AB and RCD, and then you can turn on the device and perform a control test - dry it at the minimum temperature of the burner for 1-2 hours. After this, you should let them cool on their own.

Advice! Before you start cooking, it is advisable to wash all surfaces with soapy water to remove any traces of dust and grease that may have remained after assembly. Otherwise, they will begin to burn and smoke, producing an unpleasant odor.

After connecting the stove to the outlet, you need to turn on the burners. In mechanical models, to do this, you need to turn the knob in the direction of the arrow or towards the icons that display the degree of heat. The more the handle is turned, the greater the power supplied and the greater the heat dissipation. For touch panels, you must first press the activation (power) button and then set the burner temperature.

Using the burners

The number and type of burners may vary depending on the manufacturer and model. Most modern brands, such as Electrolux, Lex, Dexp, Beko, Indesit, Hotpoint Ariston, Gefest and others, use innovative technologies in which heat transfer is carried out using Hi- Light burners, infrared emitters, halogen lamps or induction coils. This allows you to save energy, set the temperature more accurately and use additional functions. But there are recommendations that must be followed when using any type of burner.

Do not place wet or dirty cookware on the burner - this can lead to corrosion (for metal surfaces), plaque formation (for glass), as well as burning, scratches and other damage to the coating.
After cooking, immediately clean with a damp cloth (with detergent if necessary) - this will prevent the formation of stubborn dirt and burnt marks.
It is advisable not to clean with metal brushes or abrasives.
The bottom of the cookware must correspond to the size of the burner - a diameter that is too large will result in uneven heating, and a diameter that is too small will result in excessive energy consumption.

When preparing any dish on an electric stove, be it appliances from Gorenje, Bosch or another manufacturer, you first need to place the dishes on the heated zone, turn on the oven and set the temperature on the burner . If this is a built-in model, then the control unit is located directly on the hob, and if it is a freestanding stove, then the power control is located at the top of the front panel.

On a note! In more expensive and advanced kitchen appliances, a touch display is located near each burner, which allows you to set the desired mode, control residual heat and set a timer.

Temperature adjustment

For maximum effect and faster cooking, it is recommended to first set the heating power to maximum to quickly heat the food, and then reduce it to the set temperature. You can adjust the temperature conditions using mechanical knobs or using a special option on the control panel. In the latter case, to increase or decrease the power, you should use the “up” and “down” arrows or the “+” and “-” buttons. For older models of electric ovens with metal pancakes, the temperature adjustment process will be somewhat different from their modern counterparts.

Advice! Due to the fact that a cast iron burner heats up and cools down very slowly, it is recommended to first heat it well, and only then place the cookware for cooking.

Increasing and decreasing power, as a rule, is not related to the degree of readiness of the dish. Taking into account the fact that the heating zone in cast iron electric stoves takes a very long time to cool down, it is advisable to turn off the oven in advance so that the food can be cooked from the residual heat of the burner.

Additional options

To make using an electric stove more comfortable and efficient, manufacturers have introduced additional options. Now almost all ovens have a timer that allows you to control the cooking process, and an automatic shutdown, which acts as protection against unwanted situations (after time has elapsed, after removing dishes, when liquid leaks, etc.). The following functions are often found in modern induction and Hi-Light models:

defrosting;
heating;
delayed start;
memory;
protection from children;
booster;
control over the rate of electricity consumption, etc.

Using the oven

When using an oven, the same rules apply as for the hob, but with one caveat - in a closed cabinet, heating occurs more evenly and faster, and cooling occurs more slowly . Therefore, you should adhere to a number of additional recommendations related to more efficient use of the oven.

It is best to cook food in the middle of the oven. In other words, use the middle shelf and place the food in the middle of the baking sheet. But you can cook on the lower level.
When baking, it is better to first use the maximum temperature to form a crust (raise the dough), and then set it to the minimum so that the dish inside is “cooked” until cooked.
Dishes are best prepared in dishes made of ceramic, cast iron, clay (fireproof) and glass, with thick walls and bottom.
To preserve the juiciness of meat and fish products, you should use foil or a sleeve.
At the final stage of cooking, you need to open the door slightly. And if the dish has been cooking for more than an hour, then the oven needs to be opened completely.

As a rule, in electric ovens the heating element is located on two sides - top and bottom. Therefore, you can choose the appropriate modes based on your needs.

Advice! If you bake a product covered with fruit or cook porridge, it is better to use only bottom heat. If you need to cook in clay pots, then intensive heat transfer from below and standard heat transfer from above will do. Or you can choose a universal mode, where the lower and upper heating elements are heated to the same temperature.

Using the grill

Nowadays, the grill mode in the oven is very popular - it allows you to evenly bake meat, fish and vegetables, forming a golden crust and maintaining juiciness and taste. This is done thanks to a special electric or infrared heating element located on top of the oven. Products are baked on a spit or on a metal grate. The basic rules and recommendations for using a grill are not very different from those applicable to an oven, but there are a number of specific recommendations.

Given the strong heating inside, you need to periodically open the door and exercise extreme caution during the interaction process.
Products should be placed no closer than 10 cm from the heating element.
If the design does not provide a spit, then the meat or vegetables should be periodically turned over with special devices for better roasting on all sides.
You need to make sure in advance that the released fat or juice flows into a special container and does not contaminate the oven.
After cooking, it is better to immediately clean up spills and food residues as soon as the grill has cooled down. Otherwise, the next time you turn it on, they will burn and smoke.

Safety requirements

Before starting work, be sure to read the operating instructions. If there is no translation into Russian, then such instructions can be easily found and downloaded on the Internet on the official website of the manufacturer or seller. There are a number of safety requirements when working with an electric stove. Firstly, it is advisable to turn on the hood or ventilate the room before starting cooking. For heating, do not use aluminum cookware or enamel cookware with chipped enamel. If you need to stir boiling soup or porridge, you need to use special spoons or ladles with long handles.

Important! Pots should be filled with liquid no more than three-quarters of the volume to prevent the electric stove from splashing out and flooding. The lids of hot dishes should be opened away from you and use oven mitts for this.

When finished, turn off the stove, wait until it cools down, and wash all contaminated surfaces. After this, you can deactivate the hood.

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Touchpad Features

To activate a function, press with one finger on the desired field until the corresponding control indicator lights up or turns off; the desired function is then activated.

If you need to cook food on the stove, an oven is also necessary

oven symbol will be shown

The stove is turned on using

touch field “On/Off”

approximately 2 seconds. to digital display

is output . If you pressed On/Off to turn on the stove, within about 10 seconds you need to select the heating level or set the time on the Timer (the function is indicated by an hourglass)

To turn off the stove completely,

touch field On/Off

for about 1

seconds. Clear the values on the digital display. When one or more cooking zones are switched off, the presence of residual heat (“Hot”) is shown on the digital display for the corresponding

An electric stove is a functional, indispensable appliance that runs on the home electrical network. There are various options for this technology, differing in their capabilities and technical characteristics.

What kind of cookware can I use?

Modern electric stoves have many advantages, but they also have weaknesses. For cooking, you must use only specialized utensils that will not scratch the cooking surface. Old pots and pans will not be acceptable in this case. To operate an electric stove with a modern hob for a long time, you can use:

enamel dishes, which must be new;
pots, ladles, etc. made of stainless steel that does not have a grooved bottom;
glass ceramics specially made for use on stoves;
cast iron utensils with a flat bottom.

An electric stove with a glass-ceramic coating requires not only special care, but also the selection of cookware that will not spoil its surface.

Rough, uneven, aluminum or copper container bottoms are not suitable for cooking on such a stove.

If the surface is induction, then the most suitable cookware material will be:

copper;
aluminum;
ceramics;
heat-resistant glass;
brass.

When choosing cookware, you should give preference to those options that have a thicker bottom, which will ensure long service life and comfort when cooking. It is worth paying attention to the color; it is best if the bottom is dark and matte , which will speed up the heating of the container. A multicooker bowl will not be the best option for cooking on an electric stove, but with a perfectly flat bottom and a clean surface, you can try to cook something, although it is better to use such a container for its intended purpose.

Induction cookers have fewer requirements for cooking utensils; it is desirable that the bottom matches the burner, but it is not necessary. The materials may be the same, including heat-resistant glass. To avoid buying a fake, you should bring a magnet with you to the store and run it along the bottom of the dish; if you feel attraction, then the container is suitable for use, but if not, you should choose another option.

The most suitable option for induction ovens is stainless steel cookware.

If we are talking about an oven, then the use of dishes can be as follows:

containers made of ceramics and clay;
cast iron products, which can be made from plain or cast material.

Another important factor that is worth knowing when cooking on modern electric stoves is the size of the cookware . Its value should not exceed or be less than the burner; the discrepancy can be within one centimeter and no more.

Types of cookers

Glass-ceramic electrical appliances, in particular glass-ceramic panels, are the most popular. A good modern stove looks like this: the composition is glass ceramics, an induction hob and a touch panel. Those who are accustomed to mechanical round switches will find it very inconvenient at first - understanding an induction furnace, which is controlled by touch, is quite difficult.

But this technique also has its advantages, such as: ease of use, quality of material, heating speed, energy saving, ease of maintenance, safety. But there is also a disadvantage that was mentioned - possession of certain skills - in order to fully master such a stove and use all the benefits in it, you need to spend time. Another disadvantage is the high cost of such a device.

It is with this type of modern stove that there are the most problems when getting acquainted - “smart” burners often lead new owners into a dead end. You have to rack your brains to figure out how to turn it on, set the time, and adjust the temperature on the stove.

How to use the oven?

There are two types of electric ovens: those with a thermostat and those without . The operating principle of each of them is not much different, so it is worth paying attention to the main points that the consumer of this household appliance should know. The basic operating rules include the following.

For stewing and baking, it is necessary to place a baking sheet in the middle of the oven, and also place food in the center so that it bakes faster and better. In the lower part of the oven you can boil vegetables, retaining maximum taste and benefits.
When baking or stewing, you need to change the temperature twice. First, the maximum temperature is set, and from the middle of the cooking time, the lowest temperature is set.
If the oven has a thermostat , then determining the temperature inside the oven will not be difficult, but if it does not, you can use simple paper. The white sheet is placed on a baking sheet and placed in the oven. If the temperature is maximum, it will turn yellow in 3 minutes, if the temperature is minimum - in 10.
Having a new electric stove and oven, it is worth purchasing new dishes. It will be much more convenient to use ceramic, cast iron, glass or clay containers in the oven. For such a household appliance, it is acceptable to use foil for baking.
During the cooking process , it is worth opening the oven door slightly as soon as the cooking process has passed the middle.

Proper operation of the device will make it possible to get delicious food in a minimum amount of time. The service life of the hob and oven will depend precisely on the compliance of the actions performed in the kitchen with safety standards and the basic recommendations of the manufacturer.

To ensure everything is baked: useful tips

You can use an electric oven in the standard way - bake the dish at the recommended temperature. To keep food juicy, use a baking sleeve, baking paper or foil.

For casseroles, souffles and puddings, build a water bath. To do this, place the dish in a larger diameter container, then pour some liquid into it.

If you are baking, do not open the device unnecessarily throughout the entire process. Baste meat and poultry periodically with the juice that is released during cooking. Then the dish will have an appetizing fried crust.

When preparing flour baked goods, turn off the oven 15 minutes before they are ready and leave the dish to “rest.” To ensure the meat is juicy, follow the temperature specified in the recipe. The timer will help you remember to turn off the oven and take out the dishes with food on time.

When using an electric oven, remember that safety comes first - and then there will always be delicious homemade food on the table without the threat of fire.

Tips for choosing

When purchasing an electric stove, you need to check the package contents. The device itself must include an instruction manual and a warranty card.

Modern models of electric ovens do not come with a wire and socket for connection. They will have to be purchased separately. This can be done in radio stores or service centers that install and repair electric stoves.

Now let's figure out how to properly use an electric stove.

Temperature adjustment

How to use an electric stove? It all starts with turning on the device. Then, using buttons, a sensor or rotary levers, the desired mode is set. On most ovens, the power ranges from 1 to 9, 1 to 3, or 1 to 6. The higher the value, the higher the heating temperature.

When you turn it on for the first time, it is recommended to preheat the electric stove at its highest setting, but do not leave it on for long and, of course, do not leave it unattended.

Some modern devices have preset oven temperature settings or auto programs designed to cook certain dishes in a certain volume.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main difference between an induction hob with touch control is the absence of the usual mechanical switches. The hob's programs and functions are activated by simply touching the corresponding value on the panel with your finger. This option has the following advantages:

ease of operation;
high quality;
high heating and cooling speed;
wide potential;
energy saving;
aesthetically attractive design;
high functionality;
ease of care;
no soot;
comparative safety.

The disadvantages of an induction cooker are that the device requires certain skills to use, it has a limited shelf life and a high price. In addition, glass ceramics is a rather fragile material.

Some popular models

Demand analysis allows each seller of household appliances to create a rating of a certain type of device, which will include the most popular models. There are quite a lot of such studies, so the material found should not be taken as a rule and it is recommended to use several sources at the same time.

Even if you have a real oven, it is recommended to purchase the miniature Panasonic NT-GT1WTQ model. It lacks complex technology, which makes it even more trustworthy. Used for quick heating or cooking semi-finished products. Mechanical temperature adjustment does not set the value in degrees, but only determines the level of intensity of the heating elements.
The middle class is represented by the leader Supra MTS-210. The heater power of 1300 W will allow you to cook meat dishes and bake flour products. The temperature regulator has intermediate values.
The Turkish giant Simfer M4572 45 l is equipped with an almost maximum list of functions. The operation of such a device does not require comment, the only thing that remains is the price.

The most important advantage of such stoves is their mobility, because the ability to take the device to the dacha guarantees delicious food throughout the season.

What can ruin a glass-ceramic hob?

Despite all the visible advantages, an electric touch cooker, like any other equipment, has several vulnerabilities. In particular, she is afraid of:

surgical strike;
constant mechanical impact;
scratches;
frozen sugar;
heating a dirty surface.

If food particles get on the surface of the stove, you need to remove them as quickly as possible using a special scraper. To clean the surface, it is prohibited to use steel wool or aggressive cleaning agents. You only need to use special wipes and detergents.

How to properly and safely wash a surface

It is best to remove food residues that have fallen onto the stove immediately while it is still warm. For glass-ceramic surfaces, mild cleaning agents are used that do not scratch the coating.

To clean the stove, you need to apply a little product and rub with a paper napkin. Then wipe the surface with a damp towel to remove any remaining detergent. You can polish the surface using an ordinary dry towel with soft bristles.