Electrical power consumed by the device during operation. A more
powerful appliance spends less time cooking to readiness; at the same time, the high consumption of electricity is often offset by the speed of cooking (in other words, the device simply does not have time to "eat" a lot of energy). However, such a device will also cost more. Therefore, it makes sense to specifically look for such a technique mainly in cases where “every extra second matters” — for example, if a toaster is bought for a cafe or diner where you need to cook quickly and in large quantities.
Also note that a device with a large capacity will inevitably require a higher power.
The type of control provided by the device.
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Mechanical. Mechanical are systems in which the control elements are directly connected with the working elements of the device, without the "mediation" of electronic circuits. For example, the power button in such models directly closes and opens the power circuit, the rotary knob of the thermostat rotates the rheostat that changes the current in the heater, etc. Such control, which is mainly realized by a rotary switch, is simple, reliable and at the same time low cost. However it does not allow you to realize some functions and is not particularly accurate in adjusting individual parameters (timer settings, heater temperature); however, in the case of these shortcomings are often insignificant. Therefore, most of these devices nowadays use this type of control.
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Push-button. Push-button control is based on electronic circuits. Such systems are more accurate than mechanical ones; more capabilities and modes are provided. On the other hand, such control is more complex and more expensive than mechanical control.
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Touch. A type of
electronic control with touch switches. Compared to push-button models, it provides a high level of comfort in operation, and looks more modern and aesthetically pleasing.
