Recently, more and more popularrecessed models of cooking surfaces. They can be electrical and gas. This household appliance is ideally combined with any stylistic design. Due to the features of the installation, it is a single unit with a table top. This solution gives a certain charm to the whole space of the kitchen.
Consider in this review several modelsof the Belarusian manufacturer. The hob "Hephaestus" deserves special attention. Reviews about this brand are in most cases positive. Each consumer can choose a device based on personal preferences. All modern hobs are equipped with many convenient functions and are significantly different from their predecessors. In this article, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the types of devices and their additional capabilities. This information will help when choosing and buying equipment.
At present, Belarusian productsbrand "Hephaestus" is popular in Russia. The market offers a wide range of different models of hobs. All of them have many differences. First of all, each device is made in the original design key. The product is available in three versions: electric panels, gas and combined. Also, each of the models has certain technical characteristics. Their popularity lies in the fact that Hephaestus produces high-quality products that meet European standards. Let's take a closer look at the types of hobs.
As already mentioned above, gas, electricand combined instruments can be found in the model line of the company "Hephaestus". The hob gas works on the basis of blue fuel, electric, respectively, from electricity. But what does combination mean? This kind of hob can work from a gas cylinder, and if necessary switch to the power supply. Given that in the Russian Federation to date, blue fuel is cheaper than electricity, it is gas models that are very popular. They are a device with four burners (in some cases there may be two or three) located directly on the surface, and simple convenient regulators. Some models are equipped with electric ignition. It is worth noting that the gas cooktops "Gefest" have an attractive appearance and understandable to everyone the principle of operation. These criteria will generally bring a lot of positive emotions in the operation of machinery.
Electric hobs are safer inapplication. When installing these plates, you need to make sure that the wiring in the room is quite powerful. Unlike gas, the surface of electrical models is easily cleaned. To do this, just apply a special product on the surface and leave for a couple of minutes. Then it is easy to wipe the technique with a clean cloth. Separately I want to note that the company "Hephaestus" cares about its customers and strives to provide safe products of high quality, the most convenient in operation.
Currently, more and more buyers are choosingelectric cooktops "Hephaestus". But this is not surprising. This technique provides a number of advantages. First, it is safety in operation. The electrical design does not provide for the presence of an open flame, and in the operating mode gas leakage is completely excluded. Secondly, these models do not consume oxygen during cooking, which is impossible with gas burners. Thirdly, when cleaning this type of equipment, you do not need to exert any special efforts, since the surface does not provide for the presence of gratings and has an even and smooth structure. And fourthly, they are installed in houses with a high floor, where safety is not provided for the gas pipe.
Cooking panels "Hephaestus" forlong time please the domestic buyer. Many people know about their quality not by hearsay. Speaking about the advantages of this type of technology, it is worth to especially highlight the long service life, reliable and high-quality performance, the use of high-quality materials.
A significant advantage of the built-in hobs is the saving of the kitchen space. After installing such a device, the room becomes much more spacious, and most importantly, more functional.
According to reviews of people who already use the devices from the company "Hephaestus", the hob perfectly copes with all the duties assigned to it.
A wide range of models allowsSelect the device in which there will be an enamel or aluminum coating of the working surface. There is also a built-in hob "Hephaestus" made of stainless steel or glass ceramics. Any coating copes well with thermal and mechanical loads. However, each of them has minor drawbacks. For example, when a heavy object falls on the enamel coating, paint may split off. But the glass ceramic surface has a more aesthetic minus - it often leaves traces of water or fingers. Less demanding are devices with aluminum coating.
Glass ceramic hobs look likevery effective. Each buyer can choose a model in black or white version, but if you want to choose a work surface on which knocked out a beautiful pattern. Such models are equipped with four burners, a small display and a control panel. They belong to the induction type.
Let's look at a specific exampleproducts of the company "Gefest". The hob electric model SVN 4220 has the following dimensions: 5.5 x 76.5 x 53 cm. The surface is covered with glass ceramics. Only 4 burners, one of them has an oval heating zone. The control panel is located on the side, there is a timer, a sound signal. Switches of sensor type. The rated power is 7 kW. The only drawback, according to buyers' reviews, is the rapid contamination of the ceramic coating.
What other options does the consumer offer?Belarusian company Gefest? Cooking plate gas model СГ СН 1211 К30 has dimensions: 9,5 х 59 х 51 cm. The surface is covered with enamel. Equipped with four burners: the largest - 3 kW, two medium - 1.7 kW, small - 1 kW. The panel is made of stainless steel, the lattice is cast-iron. Control is carried out by means of rotary switches. There is an electric ignition. The device is equipped with a gas-control system. The control panel is located on the right.