Compact replacement for an oven: TOP-5 electric ovens

The electric oven of the manufacturer of household appliances Artel has a low price tag, but at the same time it will please any housewife with its capabilities and versatility. Its volume is 36 liters, which means that you can easily prepare a variety of pies for a family of several people or you can bake a whole chicken. At the same time, the device does not take up too much space: its dimensions are 30x53x38 cm, weight is 14 kg. True, the door here is hinged, opens from above, so it is better not to put the oven high, but to find a place for it on a table or other surface of low height.

The inside of the chamber is coated with stainless steel, which is resistant to high temperatures. At the same time, the glass is not double, so it can heat up during operation. Convenient rotary switches are responsible for control. And with images and food-specific temperature and time recommendations, you don't even need an instruction manual. Therefore, the model will definitely be appreciated by older users who prefer simple and understandable control.

Despite its low cost, the model offers everything you need for fast and convenient cooking and perfect results. The maximum temperature is as much as 300 degrees - for ordinary baking or baking, this is, of course, a lot, but for special recipes this option will not be superfluous. Also available are 4 cooking modes and convection, when the fan evenly distributes hot air from above and below. This is especially important for baking so that the bottom does not burn, and the dough is baked inside. In addition, you can choose to heat only from the bottom (for example, for open pies with a baked base and a juicy filling) or from above (for example, for an omelet or julienne with a golden crust).

Internal lighting will allow you to control the cooking process without opening the oven door and without creating a temperature difference that is detrimental to air dough. The auto -off function is responsible for safety. And the timer will help to detect the required time and notify you of its end with a sound signal. True, its maximum time is 90 minutes, which may not be enough for long baking or languishing.

Another undoubted advantage of Artel MD 3618 L is the complete set, which includes one grid, two enameled rectangular baking sheets and a deep round baking sheet. Thus, you do not have to spend money on accessories and match them to the size of the oven.

An inexpensive electric oven will become a complete replacement for an oven, but in a compact size. In addition, it weighs just over 6.5 kg, so it will not be difficult to move it to another place or transport it, for example, to a summer kitchen or a summer house. However, its volume is 35 liters. Simply put, the oven is roomy and allows you to cook food for a large family at a time. Declared power 1600 W and flexible temperature settings up to 250 degrees. There are no special modes for different types of products, but there are three programs that, in fact, regulate the operation of the heating elements. The manufacturer calls the top heating grill, although, of course, it will be difficult to get a golden crisp in this way. The bottom heat is designed to brown evenly from below, while the inclusion of both heating elements ensures even browning on all sides, which is necessary for baking, cooking meat or vegetables. True, the model does not have convection - apparently, the manufacturer decided to save on this.

They also saved on lighting - although the glass here is large and gives a good overview, it is often difficult to see what is happening inside the oven, especially in poor lighting conditions. In addition, the timer is limited to 60 minutes, which may not be enough for large portions or tough meats. But for safe and convenient use, they added an automatic shutdown function and a signal that indicates the end of cooking.

Together with the appliance you will receive everything you need for full-fledged work - an enameled baking sheet and a wire rack that can be used for grilling or as a stand for other utensils (for example, baking dishes).

The capacious electric oven of the Austrian brand First will be a great helper for those who cook a lot, often and in large portions for the whole friendly family, because its volume is as much as 45 liters. Of course, this affected the dimensions (35x56x40 cm), although in fact the device does not take up much more space than a microwave oven. Such a roomy oven needs high power, so here it is 2000 watts. In addition, the manufacturer has added a double glass door, which increases strength, retains heat and protects you from burns, as it does not get very hot from the outside. The handle here is retractable.

Despite the fact that the model belongs to the middle price segment, most of the more expensive devices would envy its capabilities. Firstly, it has a grill function for cooking juicy steaks and golden brown chicken. Secondly, the oven is equipped with a skewer - metal rods that rotate during operation, ensuring uniform baking. Of course, this is not a fire with firewood and smoke for you, but, for example, in winter, when the weather does not allow you to go out into nature, meat, fish or vegetables can be cooked in this way. Thirdly, the convection function enhances the circulation of hot air inside, evenly distributing heat from below and above. This is especially important for pastries that need to bake well inside.

Finally, another advantage of the model is 8 automatic modes, among which, in addition to settings for cooking different dishes (bread, fried chicken or steak), there are also heating and defrosting. Thus, one device can replace several others - for example, the same microwave oven.

Since it's the 21st century, your kitchen appliances should also be modern. First FA-5046-2 uses a touch panel with a display to control, which displays the time, temperature, selected mode and indicators of the upper and lower heating. In addition, internal lighting, an auto-off function for forgetful users and a timer to help keep time under control are provided for more convenient use. By the way, it is designed for 180 minutes - this is quite enough for any needs.

In the kit, in addition to the spit, wire rack and standard baking sheet, there is also a crumb tray that will help keep the inside of the oven clean.

The Russell Hobbs mini oven is suitable for small kitchens and people who don't spend a lot of time cooking. First of all, this baby is designed to prepare small portions and simple dishes like sandwiches and toast for breakfast, pizza, muffins and baked meat with vegetables. Its volume is only 23 liters, but such an oven does not take up much space in the kitchen - this is a great option for a family of several people with a small living space. The prefix Express in the model name indicates fast cooking: according to the manufacturer, the device heats up many times faster than overall ovens, and thanks to the power of 1500 W, you will save both time spent on cooking and money on paying electricity bills.

Since the main purpose of the device is the express cooking of simple dishes, the manufacturer did not add a large number of complex settings. You can adjust the temperature up to 220 degrees, the time required for cooking, and 4 automatic modes. These are baking, grilling, keeping warm so that cooked food stays hot if someone is late to the table, and toasting. With the help of the last item, the oven can easily replace an ordinary toaster in the kitchen, since it copes just as well with browning bread, buns and croissants until golden brown, allowing you to also choose the desired degree of frying. The timer will follow the time instead of you, but it is designed for a maximum of 60 minutes, because it is unlikely that anyone will use this crumb longer.

In addition to the usual baking sheet and grate, a tray was also added to the package, where crumbs are poured out and juice and fat flow out. It will make cleaning easier and help keep the oven clean. Perhaps, the device lacks only internal lighting - unfortunately, the manufacturer decided to abandon it.

The model of the German manufacturer Steba has expanded the Eco Line series, the devices of which have economical energy consumption and improved thermal insulation. She herself is not cheap, but solid: a metal body, a stainless steel control panel, an internal non-stick coating that makes cleaning easier, and a double glass door. It is more durable and retains heat better than conventional single. At the same time, neither the glass nor the handle heat up during operation, except for accidental burns, although the case itself is still heated. The handle here is folding, and it is fixed in two positions - to fully open the door or slightly open it. Although you can look at the process through the glass - good, internal lighting is provided for this.

The electric oven is designed for a family of several people, since its capacity is not too large - 28 liters. However, this is a complete appliance that will help you prepare a wide variety of dishes from meat and vegetables to pastries and desserts. Depending on the task, you can choose top or bottom heat or both at the same time, while the convection function will increase heat circulation so that the ingredients are baked evenly and do not burn on one side. In addition, 5 preset programs are available, including grilling and cooking meat, fish or vegetables on a spit. True, the small size of the oven does not allow loading a large carcass inside - only a small chicken or half of it will fit.

Management was entrusted to three rotary switches, which are responsible for temperature, modes and time. The maximum timer time is only 90 minutes, and I would like to see more markings on the temperature switch. It shows the minimum (90 degrees) and maximum (230 degrees) temperatures, as well as several intermediate values. If you need to accurately specify the required temperature, you will have to act at random and select the value intuitively. For example, for confectioners it is not very convenient.

Steba KB 28 Eco is equipped with everything you need to work: a baking sheet (but with a relief bottom that is difficult to clean), a grill grate, a skewer, a crumb tray and dripping fat, and an oven mitt that will help you pull out hot dishes and not burn yourself.