Fast heating and good price: TOP-5 electric stoves with Hi-Light burners

The electric stove of the Turkish brand is distinguished by its reduced size. In addition to a width of 50 cm, it has the same depth, which will allow you to gain a few more centimeters of space, which can be a very urgent task in small kitchens.

The work surface of Beko CSS 48100 is made of glass ceramic, it looks aesthetically pleasing and is easy to clean. Due to its compactness, only three Hi-Light heating elements were found on the hob, providing a high heating rate. A large burner with a diameter of 180 mm is the most powerful (1.7 kW), and two small ones (140 mm) are designed for 1.2 kW.

The controls are traditional rotary switches. All hotplates have a 6-stage heat setting and are equipped with a residual heat indicator, which contributes to additional protection against burns.

The Beko CSS 48100 oven with a volume of 46 liters will not allow you to bake fairly large dishes. The chamber is equipped with a backlight to ensure visibility of the cooking process. The maximum temperature is 250 °C. In addition to the two standard heating elements (upper and lower), there is a grill that allows you to get dishes with a characteristic golden crust.

The control of cooking time is simplified by a mechanical timer with a maximum value of 100 minutes. The inner walls of the oven chamber are covered with smooth enamel, which is not difficult to clean from dirt.

There is a large drawer under the oven. It can store various kitchen utensils.

The disadvantages of the device include a rather high power consumption, corresponding to class B, and the disadvantages are the absence of a connection cable in the delivery set. Otherwise, it is no coincidence that Beko CSS 48100 is the leader in sales among stoves with Hi-Light burners. The model pleases with an affordable price, offering families of 2-3 people the most necessary things for cooking and heating food.

The electric stove representing the Integra series has a pleasant, discreet design, developed for Hansa by the CODE bureau. The model has acquired rotary switches and a trapezoidal handle with a hook for a towel or potholder. At the base of the case, the width of which is 50 cm, there is a drawer for dishes that slides out on rollers.

The Hansa FCCW54000 hob is made of glass-ceramic produced by the German company Schott Ceran. It is eco-friendly, durable and heat-resistant up to 750 °C. There are four Hi-Light heating elements on the panel. Two fields with a diameter of 14.5 cm have a power of 1.2 kW, and the rest of 18 cm have a power of 1.8 kW. All hotplates are complemented by residual heat indicators.

The oven of the model is notable for its solid capacity (67 liters), the presence of informative lighting and support for 4 operating modes. Bottom (1.1kW) and top (0.9kW) heating and their combination is complemented by a powerful 2kW grill. The average electricity consumption per hour of operation does not exceed 1 kW, which corresponds to class A.

The Hansa FCCW54000 oven is equipped with a frying grate and a deep ProCook tray with a raised bottom that prevents food from burning. The inner walls of the chamber are made of easy-to-clean enamel.

For the convenience of users, the recipe book is placed on the oven door. This useful information is printed on the inside of the glass and provides recommendations for cooking times and temperatures for popular dishes. A similar solution is offered in many Hansa built - in ovens .

The only thing that the manufacturer did not take care of was the presence of at least a mechanical timer. But, in any case, Hansa FCCW54000 can be a good solution for those who are not looking for a simple, stylish and practical stove.

The controls of the Zanussi brand stove stand out from the background of their mid-price counterparts with the presence of recessed switches and a compact display. The latter displays the selected operating mode of the oven and acts as a clock. You can also set a countdown timer, a delay start and an automatic shutdown of the oven.

The Zanussi ZCV9553G1 glass ceramic hob is equipped with four Hi-Light heating elements with residual heat indication. Two of them have a diameter of 140 mm and emit up to 1.2 kW of heat. The left near burner provides two circuits for 120 and 180 mm with a power of 0.7 and 1.7 kW, respectively. And the far right one received an extension in the form of an oval heating zone by 2 kW. This heating element simplifies cooking in elongated utensils, such as roasters.

The Zanussi ZCV9553G1 oven is characterized by an average capacity of 57 liters. In addition to two heating elements and a grill, the oven has a blower fan that implements the convection function. It provides uniform heating and is suitable for preparing sweet pastries, pizza (there is a separate position for it on the temperature controller), roasting meat dishes and defrosting food.

The chamber is covered with easy cleaning enamel. Illumination helps to detect all contamination and monitor the readiness of dishes.

Included with the stove are two baking sheets (deep and regular) and a grill for frying. In one cycle, the oven consumes up to 0.85 kW of energy, which corresponds to class A. According to some users, during the operation of the oven, the front of the stove, including the controls, is excessively heated, which interferes with comfortable operation.

All in all, the Zanussi ZCV9553G1 is a good value for money choice. The cooker offers versatility and convenience for various types of food preparation.

A free-standing stove with a body width of 50 cm represents a line of glass-ceramic models from the Swedish company Electrolux. The appliance is controlled by 6 rotary switches and buttons below the display, which allow you to set the timer, auto-switch off the oven or turn it on with a delay.

The glass-ceramic panel Electrolux EKC 954908 received two single-circuit and double-circuit burners. The first have a diameter of 14 cm and a power of 1.2 kW. The lower left burner from a small zone (12 cm), designed for ladles or Turks, turns into a large-format (18 cm) - for pots and pans. Its heat dissipation capabilities range from 0.7 to 1.7 kW. Complements the "quartet" burner with an oval extension. It is designed for oblong dishes and provides a maximum power of 2 kW.

All heating elements are of the Hi-Light type and are equipped with residual heat indication. They heat up quickly and evenly, are easy to use with various kitchen utensils, and have enough power to cook even those dishes that need strong heat treatment.

The 57-liter oven Electrolux EKC 954908 provides lighting, 4 cooking levels and temperature control in the range of 50 - 250 ° C. The lower and upper heating elements are complemented by an electric grill and a convection fan. The functionality of the oven is expanded by the PlusSteam function. It allows you to cook with steam, which contributes to more juicy meat dishes and fluffy pastries. In total, the user is offered 9 heating modes and a defrost function.

Oven accessories are represented by a pair of baking trays and a wire rack, as well as telescopic guides for one level.

The oven walls are covered with easy-to-clean enamel. To remove stubborn dirt, it is recommended to periodically steam the chamber with the PlusSteam function.

For the money, the Electrolux EKC 954908 is one of the best compact electric stoves with Hi-Light burners, offering the user a wide range of functions and increased ease of use.

Launched by Gorenje in 2018, the electric cooker immediately stands out with its retro design, making it the best choice for kitchens with a matching design. The “aged” look of the model is given by the original rotary control levers, a textured handle in gold colors and an analog dial.

The latter, despite its retro appearance, has electronic filling, offering a completely modern set of features, including setting a timer, setting a delay on and automatically turning off the oven.

The Gorenje EC 52 CLI hob received a glass-ceramic coating and four quick-heating burners with residual heat indication. A pair of heating elements measuring 14.5 cm has a power of 1.2 kW. For large pots and pans, the far right burner is 18 cm and 1.8 kW. The left near heating zone is double-circuit: the smaller circuit (12 cm) emits up to 0.7 kW of heat, and the larger one (18 cm) - 1.7 kW.

The oven has a vaulted shape that resembles a traditional wood oven. The capacity of the chamber reaches 70 liters, which will allow you to cook even a large turkey.

In addition to its large size, the Gorenje EC 52 CLI oven will please you with an abundance of working functions. Various combinations of bottom and top heat, dual grill and convection, together with the ability to select temperatures from 50 to 275 ° C, give the user 8 cooking modes, including defrosting and warming dishes.

AquaClean steam cleaning is available as a separate oven operation option. It will allow you to get rid of various contaminants on the internal enameled walls of the oven within the 30-minute mode. The cooker door is equipped with GentleClose hinges designed to ensure soft and quiet closing. At the bottom of the case is a drawer for kitchen utensils.

The disadvantages of Gorenje EC 52 CLI include a rather high price. But such is the price for a retro design, because the Slovenian brand electric stoves in modern design, similar in functionality, for example, Gorenje EC 5341 WC white are significantly cheaper.