A buyers guide to electrical wall ovens and cooktops

Electric ovens use the radiation of the heat gotten from a heating elements in order to cook food – the heating elements is either located on the oven’s top or bottom or even hidden on the back wall using a fan to distribute heat called fan forced. The heat waves created by the heating element bounces off the metal insulated walls of electric ovens to cook the food. Unlike gas ovens, electric ovens provide more even controlled temperatures – foods are evenly cooked with electric ovens.

They are also easier to use and keep clean. Electric ovens are also available in convention and traditional varieties. When you find the perfect oven for your kitchen, you may want to get a new cook top; after all, you can’t do all your cooking with just an oven. When it comes to choosing a stove, most people are now interested in having a “greener” kitchen, which will be a good thing for the environment. Electric cook tops (especially induction cook tops) are the most energy efficient cook tops – perfect for ardent cooks and chefs who want to contribute their own quota to protecting the environment.

Before you choose a stove, electric or gas oven, here are 2 simple rules to follow:

1- Have a budget – know how much you can afford to buy a stove or oven, and stick to it!

2- Know your cooking requirements – how often do you plan to cook? There is no point buying a stove or oven with all the bells and whistles when you do not cook often.

LEANING YOUR SINK After sending murky mop water the drain, the least you can do for this kitchen workhorse, no matter its finish, is to give it a nice, long rubdown CERAMIC AND STONE ( Granite, limeston and Marble) – Wet a cloth with warm water, wring it out, and apply a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Rub in a circular motion from the top of the sink to the drain. On stone surfaces, avoid abrasive cleaners, which you scratch the surface; amonia and bleach products, which can dull the finish;and vinegar-and lemon-based cleansers, which can eat through stone. – Spray the entire surface with water and wipe down with a clean cloth. PORCELAN ENAMEL – Spritz a cloth with all-purpose cleaner and wipe down the sink from the top to the drain. Or use this time-saving tip: Fill the sink to the brim with warm water and toss in a few denture cleaning tablets. The chemicals in the tablets will cut stains.

Never use abrasive pads, cleanser, or wire-bristle brushes, which can scratch the finish. – Spray the entire surface with water and wipe down with a clean cloth. SOLID SURFACE ( Such as Avonite and Corian) High-Gloss Finish – Dip a cloth in a mixture of one part white vinegar and one part water and wipe down the sink from top to bottom in a circular motion Matte and Satin Finishes – Dampen a cloth with water and a squirt of dishwashing liquid. Wipe down the sink using the same techniqued for a high-gloss finish.Avoid products with bleach, wchich can leave spots. STAINLESS STEEL – Wet a cloth with warm water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Rub with the grain to lift dirt. Dont use ammonia or bleach, which can dull steel, or abrasive sponges and cleansers, which can scratch it. – Blot dry: allowing water to evaporate naturally can cause water deposits. – Apply a thin layer of stainless-steel polish according to the package instructions, wiping off any excess. – Buff the polish onto the steel with a clean, dry cloth, going with the grain.

Using these steps will help further keep your oven and cooktop from falling apart and needing an oven repair company to help with repairs. Technika, Chef, Blanco or Smeg are some ovens that have element repairs and are a miner and common issue in regards to these ovens , oven repair costs will range between $280.00 – $370.00. Money well spent if needed. But choosing the right oven or stove will keep you comfortable with using the appliance and proud.